Chicago IndieCon 2025

Chicago IndieCon is an exclusive gathering that is tailor-made for

passionate individuals in the indie film industry to converge, share

their upcoming projects, and forge new connections with talented

actors and actresses. Join us for an evening of creativity,

collaboration, and connections at the Chicago IndieCon

Special Guest Speakers

Craig J. Harris - February 22nd and 23rd
(Actor, Writer, Producer)

• Producer for Hoarders, Chicago ER, First 48: Missing Persons
• Voice of Lt. Jackson ‘Jax’ Briggs – Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance
• Appeared in: Eagle Eye, The Unborn
• Stunt Performer on Chicago Fire, Chicago PD, Pr*son Break

Sylvia L. Jones - February 22nd

• Writer and producer whose work includes Starz's Power Book IV: Force, Showtime's The Chi, and Ava DuVernay's Cherish the Day on OWN.
• Developed and penned the script to the Queen Latifah, Mary J. Blige and Missy Elliott produced television biopic, The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel.
• Earned two Emmy Awards for Journalism, an Associated Press Award, and an Edward R. Murrow Award for Writing.

Cynda Williams - February 22nd
(Actress, Producer, Singer)

• Has appeared in: Mo’ Better Blues, One False Move, Caught Up, New York Undercover

Cortez Smith - February 23rd
(Actor, Model)

• Has appeared in: The Chi, The Perfect M**der

Host or Publisher Jay Davis