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Hey, I'm Oriana!
Chicago, Illinois
Born in Sicily and based in Chicago, Oriana is an independent film director, writer, producer, and actor. Recent award-winning films include "Go Go, Boy!", "Leia's Army," “Lobster fra Diavolo,” “Camp Belvidere” and “Lost and Found.” She is currently in pre-production for two features. She is committed to elevating the visibility of women in front of and behind the camera. Oriana holds a B.A. from McGill University in International Relations and an M.A. from the University of Chicago in International Law. She is the Director of Programming and Communications for Women in Film Chicago.
My Projects
GRAS: Generally Recognized as Safe
New York, United States• Film Short
Drama, Thriller
A veterinary pharmaceutical sales manager struggles to secure her crumbling client base by whatever means possible, but at what cost?
This project got the green light!
Leia's Army
Silver Spring, Montgomery County• Film Short
Drama, LGBTQ
A family comes apart at the seams when a teenage girl attends the Women’s March without telling her Born Again Christian mom.
This project got the green light!
Go Go, Boy!
Chicago, Illinois• Film Short
Comedy, LGBTQ
A boy finds comfort in his own skin when he dumps wrestling for fabulousness
This project got the green light!
Projects I'm Supporting
Intrusively
New York City, New York• Film Short
Documentary
A docu-series exploring the realities of living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
This project got the green light!
Go Go, Boy!
Chicago, Illinois• Film Short
Comedy, LGBTQ
A boy finds comfort in his own skin when he dumps wrestling for fabulousness
This project got the green light!
CASHED
New York City, New York• Film Short
Comedy, Drama
Suddenly unemployed on her 25th birthday, Jess struggles to find peace (and pot) amidst the unique obstacles of life as a Millennial in NYC.
This project got the green light!
HELP WANTED
Denver, Colorado• Film Short
Comedy, Drama
HELP WANTED tells the story of Roger (Jim O'Heir), a retirement-aged gentleman, who is unsuccessfully trying to re-enter the workforce.
This project got the green light!
Split
New York City, New York• Series
Drama, LGBTQ
An early decision in a young girl’s life creates a split in her world, sending her off on two parallel paths into alternate futures.
This project got the green light!
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Paper Birds, Film Production Fund
Oakland, California• Film Short
Action, Drama
A desperate TV starlet with a rocky career makes an attempt at getting back in the spotlight by joining the circus
This project got the green light!
Lady Parts Justice in The New World Order
Chicago, Illinois• Film Feature
Comedy, Documentary
Lizz Winstead's band of Merry Pranksters defends reproductive rights in this documentary by award-winning filmmaker Ruth Leitman.
This project got the green light!
An Act of Terror
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County• Film Short
Drama, History
The true story of Virginia Christian, a 16-year-old African American girl accused of murder in the Jim Crow South.
This project got the green light!
Hide and Seek
Washington, District of Columbia• Film Short
Drama, Sci-Fi
An indie rock musician turned stay-at-home dad makes an impulsive wish, propelling him into an alternate reality.
This project got the green light!
The Adventures of Penny Patterson
New York City, New York• Film Short
Comedy, Teen
Penny faces growing obstacles to winning the science fair after her boyfriend becomes a superhero.
This project got the green light!
Futureboy
New York City, New York• Film Short
Comedy, Sci-Fi
Billy comes from the future to stop himself from inventing time travel. Nope. Now to convince a judge, his wife, and himself he's not crazy.
This project got the green light!
