Private Project

Great Mistakes

Navy reservists at Naval Base Great Lakes are hiding once again from their Platoon Commander and drill weekend responsibilities when a new platoon member shakes up their lackadaisical routine.

  • Jonah Saesan
    Director
    The Sweatshirt, Insecurity
  • Jeremy Stark
    Director
  • Jonah Saesan
    Writer
    The Sweatshirt, Insecurity
  • Kasey Hiatt
    Writer
  • LanDis Frederick
    Writer
  • Jonah Saesan
    Producer
  • Jeremy Stark
    Producer
  • Kasey Hiatt
    Producer
  • LanDis Frederick
    Producer
  • Jonah Saesan
    Key Cast
    "Steve Scroder"
    The Sweatshirt, Breaking and Entering, C.O.R.N. 2
  • Alyssa Thordarson
    Key Cast
    "Krystle Weathers"
    Chicago Med, Empire, The Chi
  • Julien Theo
    Key Cast
    "Mitch Holden"
    12 to Midnight, The Face of Evil, Gangsters
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Comedy
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 45 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 22, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    2,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Jonah Saesan, Jeremy Stark

Jonah Saesan:
From Waukegan IL, Jonah started acting in school plays and making movies with neighborhood friends in the fifth grade. After high school he served 10 years in the United States Marine Corps earning the rank of Staff Sergeant. He became a Marine instructor of marksmanship and water survival, but whenever possible he continued to work in theatre and television. After his military service was complete, Jonah trained as an actor and graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Parkside. Continuing his education, he completed The Second City Training Center Conservatory and Writing programs. Jonah’s work in the commercial, film, and television industries has allowed him to promote products and satisfy clients such as Kohl’s, Meijer, and BMO Harris. Beyond his principal roles for regional and national commercials, Jonah has starred in, directed, and written for films that have screened across the country and internationally. He has been featured several times with The Onion Network. Additionally, Jonah is honored to work with The Second City Training Center. He not only teaches improv classes in several of the historic theatre's training programs, but also developed the Improv for Veterans program. Improv for Veterans offers free workshops and discounted classes designed for veterans in both Chicago and LA. He also can’t shut up about the time he spent stationed in Hawaii, misses it dearly, but considers Chicago a close second.

Jeremy Stark:
Jeremy grew up in southern Indiana. In one of his 7th grade classes, they were told to make a business card of what they wanted to be and he thought, "I like TV and movies - I guess I should be a cameraman!" After graduating from Southern Illinois University with a degree in Television, he then moved to Chicago to pursue that goal. He's worked on productions of all sizes and scopes, and has shot and directed several award winning projects. He most recently directed a Chicago regional Super Bowl commercial, which he's currently still not allowed to talk about.

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