Jonah Ocuto
Chicago
Director, screenwriter
Jonah is an award-winning filmmaker born and raised in Chicago, IL. Due to his background in theater, Jonah doesn't like to make movies that allow people to escape reality, bur rather, illuminate how compelling everyday life really is. He believes that storytellers have a responsibility to tell redemptive stories that encourage us to be better, both to ourselves and to each other. Scripts and short films he's made have gone on to win awards in competition across the nation.