Wendy Jo Carlton
Writer, Filmmaker, and Media Producer in Chicago, IL USA
I’m a screenwriter, filmmaker, voice actor, and radio enthusiast living in Chicago. I love collaborating with other artists and to tell stories about love affairs, underdogs, human joy, mental health, and friendships, that feature female, queer, and working-class characters.
2025 NEWS!
- LUCY IS A LOSER, my new feature drama about a lesbian drummer who is trying to stay sober and inherits something strange from her Aunt, is now in Post in Chicago!
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!
Hire Me
I’m a freelance Documentary & Film Producer, Corporate Media Producer, Script Consultant, Songwriter, Workshop Leader, and Voice Actor.
I also love bringing my customized FILM WORKSHOPS on film production, screenwriting, directing actors, and media literacy to colleges and organizations, (recently at University of Missouri, Grand Valley State University, and Music Box).
Say hello and/or send inquiries to Email: [email protected]