MADELINE CURLESS

Bio

Madeline Curless (She/Her)


As a student in the Honors Program at DePaul University, I am studying Film and ​Television with a minor in Advertising through both in-class and hands-on, immersive ​experiences. I have had experience on-set in various roles, but I especially excel in post-​production supervision and editing, which were my internship roles at both American ​High (2023) and Cinema Sounds and Secrets Podcast (2024).


Over the last four years, I have developed a passion for children's media and television, ​especially working with puppets and puppeteering. As a Children's Media Association ​member, I have had the great opportunity to attend workshops developed by industry ​professionals and grow my knowledge of early childhood development.


Beyond film and photography, I enjoy exploring Chicago, making music, and cooking. ​My passion for artistry infuses everything I do and drives my work.

EDUCATION

2017-2021

Powers Catholic High School - Flint, MI

High School Diploma

2021-2025

Graduated Summa Cum Laude, Member of the ​National Honor Society, Student Government Social ​Media Secretary, Varsity volleyball Captain,

National Art Honor Society Member



DePaul University - Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Arts

AWARDS / ACHIEVEMENTS

Dean’s List - DePaul University

Fall quarter 2021 through Spring quarter 2024


Honors Program Research Presenter

Presidential Scholarship DePaul University


Holy Family Catholic School Alumni Scholarship, 2021


Majoring in Film and Television with a minor in ​Advertising Creative in the Honors Program in the ​College of Computing and Digital Media. Vice ​President of Photography Club, member of ​Children’s Media Association.

filmography

I’m Just a girl

"I'm Just a Girl" follows student blogger Anna ​Gerstenberger as she brings her creative passions ​to life, weaving whimsical memories of girlhood ​into a vibrant tapestry of self-expression.


Credits: Writer and Director

BOMB! A DEFUSICAL

Three roommates receive a mysterious, unmarked ​package filled with suspicious materials, sparking ​a series of hilarious and over-the-top attempts to ​neutralize the potential threat.


Credits: Actor, Production Design, and Lighting

Rabbit (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

Music video for Minneapolis-based soft grunge ​group, Creeping Charlie, led by singer/songwriter ​Julia Eubanks.


Credits: Editor

Autoliner: the music we lost to the void

Chicago-based three-piece band "Autoliner" r​eunites to tell the story of their quick rise and s​ubsequent fall in the late '90s.


C​redits: Producer, Director, and Edit​or

FLAVAIR BY GUCCI

In this tongue-in-cheek infomercial, the genius ​behind “Flavair” recounts her quest to conquer the ​bottled air industry.


Credits: Solo production, everything but acting

PHOTOGRAPHY

The Girl With A Penchant For Yellow ​(Official Music Video)


The Official Music Video for "The Girl With A Penchant ​For Yellow" from the debut album from CROSSWORD ​SMILES, "Pressed & Ironed".


Credits: Solo production, everything but acting and music

editorial

classic

concert

EDITORIAL

CLASSIC

CONCERT