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Hello, I am Steve Ordower, a Producer, Editor, Director, and Writer with over 20 years in the film and video production business, and owner of Rhythm & Light. With a master’s degree in journalism, technical acumen, and production experience, my combined talents allow for a unique ability to communicate effectively in today’s broadcast and multi-media environments. My desire to teach and enlighten is the catalyst for my passion for documentary production, as well as the impetus for teaching at the college, high school, and grade school levels.…Hello, I am Steve Ordower, a Producer, Editor, Director, and Writer with over 20 years in the film and video production business, and owner of Rhythm & Light. With a master’s degree in journalism, technical acumen, and production experience, my combined talents allow for a unique ability to communicate effectively in today’s broadcast and multi-media environments. My desire to teach and enlighten is the catalyst for my passion for documentary production, as well as the impetus for teaching at the college, high school, and grade school levels.

Steve Ordower

Film Director, Film Producer, Writer, +1

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Hello, I am Steve Ordower, a Producer, Editor, Director, and Writer with over 20 years in the film and video production business, and owner of Rhythm & Light. With a master’s degree in journalism, technical acumen, and production experience, my combined talents allow for a unique ability to communicate effectively in today’s broadcast and multi-media environments. My desire to teach and enlighten is the catalyst for my passion for documentary production, as well as the impetus for teaching at the college, high school, and grade school levels.…Hello, I am Steve Ordower, a Producer, Editor, Director, and Writer with over 20 years in the film and video production business, and owner of Rhythm & Light. With a master’s degree in journalism, technical acumen, and production experience, my combined talents allow for a unique ability to communicate effectively in today’s broadcast and multi-media environments. My desire to teach and enlighten is the catalyst for my passion for documentary production, as well as the impetus for teaching at the college, high school, and grade school levels.

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Hello, I am Steve Ordower, a Producer, Editor, Director, and Writer with over 20 years in the film and video production business, and owner of Rhythm & Light. With a master’s degree in journalism, technical acumen, and production experience, my combined talents allow for a unique ability to communicate effectively in today’s broadcast and multi-media environments.

My desire to teach and enlighten is the catalyst for my passion for documentary production, as well as the impetus for teaching at the college, high school, and grade school levels.

Skills

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Producer / Director at Leaps of Faiths

May 1, 2019 - May 1, 2019

Produced and directed shoots; conducted on-camera interviews; consulted on promotional videos.

Producer / Director / Writer at Gospel’s Jubilee Showcase (PBS)

October 1, 2013 - October 1, 2013

Produced a Gospel television special for PBS; directed and produced hosting segments with Clifton Davis; produced DVD premiums; on-air pledge-break talent; conducted on-camera interviews for the program.

Producer / Editor at The Man in the Silo

April 1, 2007 - April 1, 2007

Worked as Producer, Editor, UPM, Audio Supervisor, Locations Manager; supervised color-timing; film shot on 35mm; premiered at Gene Siskel Film Center; won Best Feature at Texas Black Film Festival; actors included SAG members.

Editor / Sound-Designer at Inside Robert Taylor

February 1, 2006 - February 1, 2006

Edited, recorded voice-over narration, and mixed sound for the project documenting life in the Robert Taylor Homes.

Producer / Director / Editor at Jessy Dixon Comes Home to Chicago

December 1, 2006 - December 1, 2006

Produced and directed the multi-camera live Gospel concert; edited the production and authored the DVD.

Executive Producer / Director / Writer at Jubilee Showcase

November 1, 1999 - November 10, 2025

Managed historic archive; licensed clips to TV shows and documentaries; conducted on-camera interviews for a feature-length Jubilee Showcase project.

Producer / Writer / Editor at Gospel Music Channel public service announcements for Black History Month

January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006

Produced, wrote, and edited four 90-second PSAs; licensed clips from Jubilee Showcase archive.

Producer / Editor / Sound-Designer at A Series of Small Things

July 1, 2004 - July 1, 2004

Produced, edited, and designed sound for a film shot on film; authored the DVD; multiple festival recognitions including Best Editor at Midwest Independent Film Festival.

Editor / Sound-Designer at Wrestled

May 1, 2003 - May 1, 2003

Edited and designed sound; synced all sound without reference time code; festival and award recognition; aired on IFC.

Editor at TOO FLAWED TO FIX, The Illinois Death Penalty Experience

December 1, 2002 - December 1, 2002

Edited 60-minute documentary on Illinois death penalty; created 15-minute lobbying version; Amnesty International distributed worldwide with subtitles.

Producer / Editor at U.S. Cellular

April 1, 2003 - April 1, 2003

Produced and edited six promotional videos across six cities.

Producer / Director / Editor at Genesis at the Crossroads

January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006

Produced and edited trailer; directed multi-camera live performances; engaged with UN, Harold Ramis, City of Chicago, and Epcot Center; organization bridges cultures through the arts.

Producer / Actor / Music Composer / Editor at Sounds of the Game podcast

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018

Scripted comedic/satirical mockumentary podcast exploring football culture and social issues.

Host / Producer / Director / Editor at Rhythm of Life podcast

October 1, 2018 - November 10, 2025

Long-format interview podcast; conversations about life with guests such as Mavis Staples, Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., Ernie Hudson, and Steve Ordower; distributed on major podcast platforms.

Adjunct Teacher at Columbia College Chicago

May 1, 2019 - May 1, 2019

Taught documentary storytelling.

Adjunct Lecturer at Northwestern University / Medill School of Journalism

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016

Lectured on storytelling through the medium of video; taught and consulted with graduate and undergraduate students; instructor at Medill Cherubs / Northwestern Journalism Institute.

Teacher at Illinois Institute of Art – Schaumburg/Chicago

August 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018

Taught advanced video editing, documentary production, and media literacy; advised on curriculum via PAC.

Teacher at University of Chicago Community Outreach Program

June 1, 1992 - June 1, 1992

Taught Math to 6th–8th graders; evaluated student placement; prepared top students for national math competition.

Teacher at Marion Baker School

July 1, 1993 - July 1, 1993

Taught English literature, creative writing, poetry, and debate; directed an 8th-grade production of The Diary of Anne Frank.