Steven
Abriani

Filmmaker · Editor · Cinematographer
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Film & Video

Narrative Short · CIFF Selection
The Wind In The Trees
A narrative short about a young girl who runs away from home to come to terms with her homosexuality. Directed, produced, filmed, and edited by Steven Abriani.
CIFF Official SelectionVoice From The Margins Silver Prize
Short Film · Chicago Auto Show
Love At The Auto Show
1st Prize winning short. Co-directed, co-edited, and starred in. A young man finds love at the Chicago Auto Show.
1st Prize — Chicago Auto Show
Documentary Short
Julius
A short documentary about a struggling artist living in Chicago who turns to skateboarding to find peace in his hectic life. Filmed, directed, and edited by Steven Abriani.
Narrative Short
Dead Drive
Directed, edited, wrote, and filmed this short about the consequences of not backing up your hard drive. Produced for Loyola University incoming freshmen.
Narrative Short
Wacker
Narrative short film shot on the iconic Wacker Drive in Chicago.
BEA Film Award Selection
Documentary Short
Sink Slow: From Darkness to Light
A documentary exploring the themes and story behind the music video "Sink Slow." Filmed, directed, and edited by Steven Abriani.
Short Film
Minute Movie: Uncle Buck
A one-minute remake of the classic film Uncle Buck. Directed, filmed, and edited by Steven Abriani.
Film Reel
Dramatic Film Reel
Compilation of dramatic narrative film work across multiple productions at Loyola University Chicago.
Commercial · FCBX / Jack Daniel's
Gentleman Jack — Pitch Distilled
Commercial pitch for Gentleman Jack whiskey produced at FCBX Chicago. Directed and edited by Steven Abriani.
Commercial · FCBX / USO
USO Home & Away — Metro
Commercial for the USO Metro chapter. Filmed, directed, and edited by Steven Abriani at FCBX Chicago.
Commercial · FCBX / USO
USO Home & Away — Illinois
Commercial for USO Illinois. Filmed, directed, and edited by Steven Abriani at FCBX Chicago.
Commercial · Travel
Experience Kissimmee — Chicago
Promotional video for Experience Kissimmee tourism campaign, shot in Chicago. Directed and edited by Steven Abriani.
Documentary Short · Non-Profit
Friends of the Parks
A documentary short for Friends of the Parks, a Chicago non-profit dedicated to protecting public green spaces.
Commercial · Non-Profit
Giving Tuesday — Loyola University Chicago
Promotional video for Loyola University Chicago's Giving Tuesday fundraising campaign.
Event Coverage · Loyola University
Loyola Founders' Dinner: Matthew Logelin
Event coverage of the Loyola University Founders' Dinner featuring Matthew Logelin.
Event Coverage · Loyola University
Loyola Founders' Dinner: Patrick Conway
Event coverage featuring Patrick F. Conway, editor of America Magazine.
Event Coverage · Loyola University
Loyola Founders' Dinner: Angelo Capozzi
Event coverage of the Loyola University Founders' Dinner featuring Angelo Capozzi.
Web Series · Food
Steven Eats Cleveland
A food video blog exploring Cleveland's restaurant scene. Directed, filmed, and edited by Steven Abriani.
Commercial · Event
Wolf and Kettle Day
Commercial event video. Filmed, directed, and edited by Steven Abriani.
Charity Event Coverage
Off The Street Club — Battle of the Bands
Event coverage for the Off The Street Club's Battle of the Bands fundraiser in Chicago.
Music Video · Chicago
Sink Slow
Official music video for Sink Slow, a Chicago-based band. Directed, filmed, and edited by Steven Abriani.
Music Video · L.O.T.T.O Ent.
Curt Cohiba
Music video produced for L.O.T.T.O Entertainment. Directed, filmed, and edited by Steven Abriani.
Live Performance · WLUW Chicago
Schnu — WLUW Live Radio Performance
Live in-studio performance recorded at WLUW Chicago radio station. Filmed and edited by Steven Abriani.

Event, documentary, and portrait photography — from university galas to nonprofit fundraisers across Chicago and Cleveland.

Photography portfolio includes coverage of the Chicago Union League Club speaker series, Loyola University events, Experience Kissimmee campaigns, and independent portrait work. Available upon request.

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Awards & Selection

2015Silver PrizeAmerican Media Voice From The Margins Film Festival
2014Official SelectionCleveland International Film Festival
2013Best FilmLoyola Campus Movie Fest
2013Best Narrative ShortLUC Communications Department Awards
20131st PrizeChicago Auto Show Video Achievement Award
2013BEA Film Award SelectionBroadcast & Entertainment Awards
About
Steven Abriani

"I have a genuine love for filmmaking. I cannot express how much joy I feel when I look through a camera's lens and see the world in a whole new light."

My name is Steven Abriani and I am a filmmaker. Born in Euclid, Ohio, I took a chance attending Loyola University of Chicago to study film production — and never looked back.

For four years I studied the ins and outs of film and multimedia production — from traveling to Santiago, Chile for documentary work, to completing two Independent Studies producing my own short films, to pitching and writing my own commercials. By graduation I had taken over forty film classes and been part of making over fifty films.

I was hired as a multimedia intern for Loyola's marketing and communications department, responsible for filming and editing PSAs for the university's YouTube channel and providing freelance photography coverage of campus events.

Based In
Cleveland, Ohio
Education
Loyola University Chicago
Specialties
Narrative · Documentary · Commercial
Available For
Freelance & Collaboration
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