AMW
Films I Wrote & Directed
Wedgerino
Feature film, 2015
Written & directed by Aaron Wertheimer
Produced by Min Soo Elle Kim, Rachel Whelan
Starring Kenny Zimlinghaus, Aaron Wertheimer
Apostrophe Ron / Kozak Films
With no job prospects and an angry new landlord demanding rent, things are looking bleak for best friends Carl and Larry, until a charismatic stranger comes up with a plan to solve their financial woes. The brilliant idea? Fight each other in a boxing match so they both get paid. But will battling in the ring drive a wedge between best friends? Unique characters, sharp dialogue and a distinct brand of humor may split a crowd, or cause you to split your sides in laughter.
Best Comedy Feature, 2015 Manhattan Film Festival
Skippers
Feature film, 2018
Written, directed & produced by Aaron Wertheimer
Produced by Alan LaFave
Starring Chris Roberti, Kenny Zimlinghaus, Kate Villanova
Apostrophe Ron / Atlas Industries / Cow Lamp Films
A mysterious drifter breathes new life into a small town by teaching the Zen of stone skipping. But when he gets too close to the sister of a powerful local, stones might not be the only thing sinking in the river.
Best Feature, 2018 Adirondack Film Festival
Best Feature, 2018 Twin Falls Sandwiches Film Festival
Best of Fest, 2019 Benton Park Film Festival
Best Screenplay, 2019 Benton Park Film Festival
Best Feature (Nominee), 2018 Windy City Int'l Film Festival
Not If I See You First
Feature film, currently in post-production
Written & directed by Aaron Wertheimer
Produced by Andre Fonseca
Starring Kenny Zimlinghaus, Aaron Wertheimer
Apostrophe Ron / J3 Films / Lucidreams Ltd
In town for work, Kenny meets Aaron, who convinces him to extend his trip a few days to see the sights. But when Kenny's car accidentally explodes and Aaron gets amnesia, will their fledgling friendship lose its way?
Limited Time Offer Act Now
Short film, 2020
Written & directed by Aaron Wertheimer
Produced by Josh Itzkowitz
Starring Mike Jimerson, Shadee Vossoughi
Apostrophe Ron / Swantel
Charles Henderson is an average everyday guy living in the suburbs. After receiving an urgent piece of mail, he realizes his life may not be quite what it seems, and embarks on a desperate search to uncover his true reality. Filled with intense acting, heart-pounding music and mind-boggling camerawork, this high-octane thriller-comedy promises to keep you glued to your seat all the way through to its shocking ending.
Best Lead Actor, 2021 Trapped Film Festival
Things I Produced
Relative
Feature film, 2022
Written & directed by Michael Glover Smith
Produced by Clare Cooney, Aaron Wertheimer
Starring Wendy Robie, Francis Guinan, Cameron Scott Roberts
Music Box Films / Chicago Film Project
As members of the Frank family come together for a college graduation party in Chicago, they find their bonds being tested – and strengthened – in surprising ways.
Best Narrative Feature, 2022 Buffalo International Film Festival
Best Narrative Feature, 2022 Full Bloom Film Festival
Best Ensemble, 2022 Festival of Cinema NYC
Best Performance, 2022 Gasparilla Int'l Film Festival
Best Actor, 2022 Midwest Film Festival
Hologramme
Short film, 2022
Written & directed by Marcel Simoneau
Produced by Marcel Simoneau, Aaron Wertheimer
Starring Marcel Simoneau, Akira Simoneau
Fedorasouth Films / Productions du Coin
World premiere, 2022 Chelsea Film Festival
Great Lanes
Series pilot, 2023
Created & hosted by Kenny Zimlinghaus
Directed & produced by Aaron Wertheimer
Chicken Dust Productions
A series celebrating the wonderful world of open leisure bowling. Pilot episode currently in post-production.
Lucy is a Loser
Feature film, shooting in the summer of 2024
Written & directed by Wendy Jo Carlton
Co-producer: Daniel Kullman
Associate producer: Aaron Wertheimer
Lucy Gatlin is a 36-year-old queer musician living in a friend’s garage after drinking herself out of a famous band. She must return to her hometown to see what her beloved Aunt left her in a will while facing old demons, avoiding ex-lovers, and trying to stay sober.