Jacob Swiatek
Director, Film Lover / Enthusiast, Gaffer, Key Grip, Production Designer, Screenwriter, Script Supervisor, Editor, Camera Operator, Boom Operator, Assistant Director (1st AD / 2nd AD)
Lake Zurich IL
I am a Chicago-based filmmaker specializing in writing, directing, and character-driven visual storytelling. As a Cinema graduate with a concentration in photography, I bring a distinctive artistic innovation and emotional depth to my creative projects. However, I am equally at home in the trenches of indie production. With extensive hands-on experience spanning multiple roles—including Assistant Director, Cinematographer, Grip, and Production Coordinator—I understand set protocol and communication from every angle. I am highly adaptable, reliable, and looking to connect with the Chicago film community to support local sets as a Gaffer, Production Assistant, Grip, or general crew.