May, 2019

Director, Producer, Writer

“John”, The Husband

“”Mary”, The Wife

Director of Photography
The Director
Patricia Frontain: Director/Writer/Producer
Patricia Frontain began her career in filmmaking as a script supervisor for features films, episodic television and commercials. Most notably, she has been the main script supervisor for NBC’s Chicago PD for since the show premiered in 2013.
After 20 + years in the scripty chair, Patricia moved over into the director’s chair. She made her network directorial debut on March 24, 2023 on Lifetime Network with a movie entitled “Twisted Sister,” starring Mena Suvari.
Before directing television, Patricia was at the helm of many short films. Most notable are “Light,” starring Marina Squerciati and Amy Morton; “The Follower,” starring Jon Seda and Kara Killmer; “Unknowing,” starring David Eigenberg, Phil Tyler and Ajani; and “RIP”, starring Sylvie Sadarnac and Guy Van Swearingen.
Patricia’s series of anti-gun violence Public Service Announcements entitled “Shattered” feature actors from Chicago PD, Chicago Fire, and Chicago MED and have aired nationally.
In 2015, her 14-year old son was caught in gang gunfire and lost his life. To honer her son and help eradicate the senseless loss of life to gun violence, Patricia created a viable non profit entitled Patrick Lives On. With the help of the casts and crews of Chicago PD, Chicago Fire and Chicago Med, the NFP enables Chicago youth to attend the after school activity of their choice in hopes of keeping them away from gangs and gun violence. This creative team also produces the above-mentioned, inspirational short films, which are distributed pro bono to counseling and detention centers with a suggested discussion packet.
All of Patricia’s short films have their first screening at the Patrick Lives On annual Film Showcase hosted by Resolution Digital Studios and Cinespace Film Studios in Chicago. The showcase has become a highly-attended Chicago film industry networking event, as well as a fundraiser for Patrick Lives On.
Credits
Scott Thiele: Director of Photography
Freelance Cinematographer
Blake Armstrong: Writer
Chicago writer whose work spans across several mediums including short stories, comics, and films.
Rocco Cataldo: Producer
Award-winning filmmaker, directing an array of films, music videos, commercials, and new media
William Eichler: Producer
Camera and Steadicam Operator on the TV show Chicago FIRE. Producer and co-host of the “Civil War Digital Digest”.
Mike Kweilford: Producer
EMMY® Award-Winning producer and EMMY® Nominated cinematographer.
Jon Seda: Husband
Portrayed “Det. Dawson” in NBC Hit Series Chicago PD. Multiple TV, Feature, Theater Credits
Kara Kilmer: Wife
Currently portrays Paramedic “Sylvie Brett” in the NBC Hit Series Chicago FIRE. Multiple TV, Feature, Theater Credits
The Cast & Crew
Jon Seda
Kara Kilmer
JP McAllister
Zoe Boswell
Scott Thiele
Mike Kwielford
Rocco Cataldo
William Eichler
Sam Alvelo
Chris Hayden
Scott Dunham
Stephanie Wang
Gia Capra
Makaela Johnston
Claire Wiles
Alex Diamond
Diana Xue
Mary Tallman
Cindy Nielson-Morgan
Al Stinites
Tom Lowell
Alan Dembeck
Elaisa Vargas
Eric Liberacki
Lori Allen
Addae Shelby
Sam Dreyfuss
Joey Domaracki
Jaxi Alegria
Samuel Ott
Brendan Davis
Nick Clemente
Mike Capulli
Tanja Deshida
Irene Krygowski
Flynn Smith
Randy Wilder
Robert White
Erika Walthall
Cindy Boswell
Kim Piskorowski
Michael Chesler
Cast/Husband
Cast/Wife
Ed
Annie
Director of Photography
Producer
Producer
Producer
Assistant Director
PA
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Script Supervisor
Location
Security
Stunt Coordinator
1st AC
2nd AC
Loader
Stills
Gaffer
Electrician
Key Grip
Grip/Lighting
Grip Lighting
Grip/Lighting
Sound Mixer
Sound Mixer
Set Decoration
Set Decoration
Props
Hair
Make-Up
Costume Designer
Catering
Catering
Craft Service
In Gratitude
A very special thank you to The Methodist Campground for providing the exquisite location, to Dee Hubbard for the use of her amazing cottage, and to Patrick’s sister, Zoe Boswell, for making her acting debut in our film.
Special Thanks
- Dee Hubbard
- Cindy Nielson-Morgan
- Jason Storandt
- Keslow Camera
- SAG/AFTRA
- Honest Foods