George Ellzey Jr.

George Ellzey Jr.

 

Screenwriter, Director

BIO 

 

George Ellzey Jr. is an Emmy-nominated filmmaker and Telly Award–winning director based in Chicago. His acclaimed short Cottage Grove (AMC+, VTV) and experimental film SWITCHIN (NBC5, OTV) have screened at festivals including Athens International, Tallgrass, and Black Harvest. As the founder of Cottage Grove Productions, he champions overlooked narratives through emotionally rich, socially conscious storytelling. Upcoming projects include producing the feature film The Elkhorn Special and developing his debut feature SHADES—a 2025 TDE Short Film finalist—set for release in fall 2026.

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