How to Help
Every donation counts, no matter the amount! Your financial contribution will manifest in various elements of the film, including set design, wardrobe, providing meals for our exceptional cast and crew, and overall improving the execution and quality of the film.
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The Team
Ryan Stetzer
Director
Ryan Stetzer is a senior film and television student at Columbia College Chicago, who is also pursuing a minor in graphic design. He found his love for art and storytelling through music and editing, which led to him directing his first music video at age 17. Now 25, Ryan is finishing his final semester at Columbia and hopes to continue to create art in all forms. Whether it’s video editing, directing, or designing, he wants to be able to use his creativity innovatively to push new boundaries and norms. He is extremely excited to showcase this film with his amazing crew! Aside from film, Ryan is a huge sports lover and collector. GO BEARS!
Hannah Flores
Producer
Hannah Flores is a film and television major in her last year at Columbia College Chicago with a focus on editing/color correction. Growing up in the live music capital of the world, Austin, Texas, she especially has an interest in editing to music, whether that be live performance videos or music videos. As a producer for Last Plea, she is excited to share this story and the hard work of this crew!
Owen Coleman
Assistant Director
Owen Coleman is a senior in the Film and Television concentration at Columbia College Chicago. While he mostly focuses on post-production, he has also been exposed to assistant directing on client shoots. Owen works at a production company in the South Loop, and he hopes to get into sports videography after he graduates in December. He is a fan of Formula 1 and the NHL and hopes to work alongside either one specific team or for the general sport.
Shelby Burge
Production Designer
Shelby Burge (she/her) is a Senior at Columbia College Chicago, where she is pursuing a BA in Film and Television. Her focus has revolved around the art department, where she has worked on 6 student films and 1 non-student film. Her goal after finishing school is to work at a scenic shop in Chicago and build on her media management skills.
Paige McGowan
Editor
Paige McGowan is a senior at Columbia College Chicago pursuing editing and post-production. Originally from Michigan, she’s now studying in Chicago and preparing to attend her last semester in Los Angeles. Paige’s interest in postproduction sparked at age eleven when she discovered visual effects artists and stop motion on YouTube. Since then, she’s worked on productions as a colorist, visual effects artist, and editor. Outside of editing, Paige enjoys music, philosophy, and good food.