Wendy Jo Carlton
Writer, Filmmaker, and Media Producer in Chicago, IL USA
I’m a screenwriter, filmmaker, and radio enthusiast living in Chicago. I love to collaborate with other artists, geeks, and activists, and to challenge the status quo in media representation. I write about underdogs, love affairs, trauma, and unlikely friendships, featuring female, LGBTQ, and working class characters.
2025 NEWS!
- LUCY IS A LOSER, my new feature drama about a lesbian drummer down on her luck and trying to stay sober, is in Post in Chicago! With sound design by the wonderful folks at Noise-Floor.
Lucy is a Loser was a selected project in the Chicago Int'l Film Fest's 2024 CIX: Lab.
My last feature film,GOOD KISSER, debuted on Netflix and Hulu, and can be streamed now on AppleTV, Amazon Prime,and YouTubeMovies! Click links!
My first feature film, HANNAH FREE, was adapted from the award-winning play by Claudia Allen, and stars Emmy-Winner Sharon Gless!
I then wrote and direcetd the first lesbian feature musical rom-com, JAMIE AND JESSIE ARE NOT TOGETHER.
I wrote and directed the award-winning queer web series EASY ABBY (over 200 million views!) Both Seasons of Easy Abby are FREE online at OML TV on Youtube!
Wanna Hire Me? I'm also a freelance Documentary & Film Producer, Corporate Media Producer, Script Consultant, Songwriter, and present production, screenwriting, and media literacy workshops for colleges and organizations.
Say hello through the social links below!