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I’m Wendy Jo Carlton, a media producer and filmmaker who works across branded content, documentary, narrative, and audio. I shape story-driven projects that balance creative intent with logistical execution—whether I’m coordinating live streams, producing feature documentaries, or directing talent. My work blends research, collaboration, and hands-on production to deliver clear, compelling storytelling.
With strengths in story development, post-production coordination, and editing, I craft engaging interview-led narratives and robust audio productions, including voice work and talent direction. I thrive in cross-disciplinary teams and enjoy building workflows that keep projects on track from concept through delivery.
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Language
English
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Work Experience
Director at Hannah Free
December 31, 2009 - October 10, 2025Directed her first feature, Hannah Free, starring Emmy-winner Sharon Gless.
Associate Producer at Circus of Books
December 31, 2021 - October 10, 2025Associate Producer on the award-winning Netflix documentary Circus of Books (2021).
Director at Lucy is a Loser
January 1, 2025 - PresentLatest LGBTQ feature Lucy is a Loser; in post-production in Chicago in 2025.
Education
MFA at The University of Illinois at Chicago
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2003BA at Grand Valley State University, Michigan
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1996MFA at The University of Illinois at Chicago
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017BA at Grand Valley State University
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2004MFA Moving Image at University of Illinois at Chicago
January 11, 2030 - August 31, 2025BS Communication with Filmmaking Emphasis at Grand Valley State University
January 11, 2030 - August 31, 2025Certificate Story Development at University of Washington, Seattle
January 11, 2030 - August 31, 2025MFA in Moving Image at The University of Illinois at Chicago
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025BA in Communications, Film at Grand Valley State University
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025Certificate, Story Development at The University of Washington, Seattle
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025MFA in Moving Image at The University of Illinois at Chicago
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025BA in Communications, Film at Grand Valley State University
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025Certificate, Story Development at The University of Washington, Seattle
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025MFA in Moving Image at The University of Illinois at Chicago
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025BA in Communications, Film at Grand Valley State University
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025Certificate, Story Development at The University of Washington, Seattle
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025MFA in Film at University of Illinois, Chicago
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025MFA in Film at University of Illinois, Chicago
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025MFA Moving Image at University of Illinois at Chicago
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025BS in Communications with Film Making Emphasis at Grand Valley State University
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025Certificate Story Development at University of Washington, Seattle
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025MFA, Film & Digital Media at University of Illinois at Chicago
January 11, 2030 - December 27, 2025BA, Communications (Film Emphasis) at Grand Valley State University
January 11, 2030 - December 27, 2025Certificate, Story Development at University of Washington
January 11, 2030 - December 27, 2025MFA Moving Image at University of Illinois at Chicago
January 11, 2030 - December 28, 2025BS in Communications with Film Making Emphasis at Grand Valley State University
January 11, 2030 - December 28, 2025Certificate Story Development at University of Washington, Seattle
January 11, 2030 - December 28, 2025MFA, Film & Digital Media at University of Illinois at Chicago
January 11, 2030 - December 30, 2025BA, Communications (Film Emphasis) at Grand Valley State University
January 11, 2030 - December 30, 2025Certificate, Story Development at University of Washington
January 11, 2030 - December 30, 2025MFA, Film & Digital Media at University of Illinois at Chicago
January 11, 2030 - December 30, 2025BA, Communications (Film Emphasis) at Grand Valley State University
January 11, 2030 - December 30, 2025Certificate, Story Development at University of Washington
January 11, 2030 - December 30, 2025Master of Fine Arts at University of Illinois at Chicago
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026Bachelor of Arts in Communications (Film Emphasis) at Grand Valley State University
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026Certificate, Story Development at University of Washington
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026Master of Fine Arts (MFA) at University of Illinois at Chicago
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Communications (Film Emphasis) at Grand Valley State University
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026Certificate in Story Development at University of Washington
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026MFA, Film & Digital Media at University of Illinois at Chicago
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026BA, Communications (Film Emphasis) at Grand Valley State University
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026Certificate, Story Development at University of Washington
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026MFA, Film & Digital Media at University of Illinois at Chicago
January 11, 2030 - January 31, 2026BA, Communications (Film Emphasis) at Grand Valley State University
January 11, 2030 - January 31, 2026Certificate, Story Development at University of Washington
January 11, 2030 - January 31, 2026MFA, Film & Digital Media at University of Illinois at Chicago
January 11, 2030 - March 3, 2026BA, Communications (Film Emphasis) at Grand Valley State University
January 11, 2030 - March 3, 2026Certificate, Story Development at University of Washington
January 11, 2030 - March 3, 2026Qualifications
Story Development Certificate
January 11, 2030 - July 18, 2025Certificate in Story Development
January 11, 2030 - August 31, 2025Certificate, Story Development
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025Certificate in Story Development
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025MFA in Film
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025Certificate Story Development
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025Certificate, Story Development
January 11, 2030 - December 27, 2025Certificate, Story Development
January 11, 2030 - December 30, 2025Certificate, Story Development
January 11, 2030 - December 30, 2025Certificate, Story Development
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026Certificate in Story Development
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026MFA, Film & Digital Media
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026BA, Communications (Film Emphasis)
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026Certificate, Story Development
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026Story Development Certificate
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026Story Development Certificate
January 11, 2030 - January 31, 2026Certificate, Story Development
January 11, 2030 - March 3, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other, Telecommunications, Software & Internet, Government
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