Eliyannah Amirah Yisrael
• â • 360 Chicago
About the speaker
Eliyannah Amirah Yisrael graduated from Chicago State University with a BA in Communications, Media Arts and Theatre. In addition to producing and directing independent
projects for over 10 years, Eliyannah has worked on films and episodic material for Sony, FOX, NBC, HBO, Lionsgate, ABC/Disney, and Warner Brothers among others. She has directed the short films, âThe Life I Carryâ, âThe Weight of Sadnessâ, âHow We Flew Across the Waterâ and âWe Love Us Cause Yaâll Wonâtâ; the digital pilots, âTuesdays @ 4â and âLies & Lipstick, as well as creating and directing 12 episodes of the webseries, âHermione Granger and the Quarter Life Crisisâ. In 2021, Eliyannah directed the urban, coming-of-age feature film,
âLoud Burgerâ.
Sheâs a Black girl from the south side of Chicago who was supposed to stay inside her box. Instead, she decided to dream big and change the world through visual storytelling. Eliyannah seeks to continue telling stories centered around Black women and other people of color.
Local partners
Local Partner â MPB
MPB transforms the way that people buy, sell and trade photo and video gear. As the largest global platform for used photography and videography equipment, MPB is a destination for everyone, whether youâve just discovered your passion for visual storytelling or youâre already a pro.
Founded by Matt Barker in 2011, MPB has always been committed to making gear more accessible and affordable, and helping to visualize a more sustainable future. MPB recirculates more than 485,000 used products every year, extending the life and creative potential of photo and video equipment for creators around the world.
Headquartered in the creative communities of Brooklyn, Brighton and Berlin, the MPB team includes trained camera experts and seasoned photographers and videographers who bring their passion to work every day to deliver outstanding service.
Big Shoulders Coffee offers a selection of daily roasted coffees; featuring single-origin coffees from micro producers, seasonal blends, and customer favorites. @bigshoulderscoffee
Busy Beaver is a Chicago based, women owned business who understand the importance of expression, sharing ideas, and building community. Which is why we love turning your ideas into handmade shareable custom buttons and stickers for over 25 years in our solar powered “Dam”“ in Chicago!
Chicago native DJ/Producer Mike Caliber has been playing some of Chicago’s Top Nitelife venues for over ten and has been DJing for almost 20 years ago. His music production has been featured on various TV programs and he is currently working towards his goal of becoming a national media personality. Follow DJ Mike Caliber on Instagram @djmikecaliber
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360 Chicago
875 N Michigan Avenue, 94th Floor
Chicago, Illinois United States 60611
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