Chrysalis is a post-apocalyptic horror film set decades after a bio-terrorist attack unleashes a virus upon the world, transforming much of humanity into vicious creatures and laying waste to civilization. The remnants and survivors have staggered about for years, as the infected slowly starve an...

Commentary by director John Klein, screenwriter/director of photography Ben Kurstin, Sara Gorsky (Penelope), and Cole Simon (Josh).

Conversations with the director, writer, and cast of Chrysalis about crafting three strong main characters that were integral to driving the story of the film.

A behind-the-scenes look at the filming locations that were used to build the barren, post-apocalyptic world of Chrysalis.

A behind-the-scenes reflection on the elements of script, direction, cinematography, editing, and music coming together to serve the story of Chrysalis.

The official theatrical trailer for Chrysalis.

The first of three character-driven trailers for Chrysalis, featuring Josh (Cole Simon).

The second of three character-driven trailers for Chrysalis, featuring Penelope (Sara Gorsky).

The final of three character-driven trailers for Chrysalis, featuring Abira (Tanya Thai McBride).

A roundtable discussion featuring several Chicago filmmakers chatting alongside Chrysalis director John Klein and screenwriter Ben Kurstin about their diverse experiences with crowdfunding. Topics ranging from prizes to marketing tactics to current and future trends get significant discussion ti...

Beautiful restaurant. Beautiful people. And a monster.
If Stanley Kubrick made a monster movie, it might look something like this...

A short film written and directed by Darren Callahan. Stars Sasha Grishkov-Dance, Danielle Doetsch, and Cole Simon.

A short film about Gabriel, a young wisecrack waging a battle against the ghost of his new apartment's former tenant. When it becomes clear that all the ghost wants is to see the former love of his life, Kate, one last time, Gabriel vows to help him ... or it ... move on.

Written and directed ...