Ellie Jackson grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, and relocated to Chicago, IL, when she was 18 years old. She is attending The School of the Art Institute of Chicago to embark on her journey in filmmaking. As a filmmaker and aspiring producer, Ellie’s passions lie in narrative cinema, explicitly portraying the female experience. Ellie has been captivated by various forms of storytelling from a young age. Her extensive background in visual arts, encompassing drawing, painting, and 3D animation, has significantly shaped her unique approach to filmmaking.