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Films I Wrote & Directed
Wedgerino
Feature film, 2015
Written & directed by Aaron Wertheimer
Produced by Min Soo Elle Kim and Rachel Whelan
Starring Kenny Zimlinghaus, Aaron Wertheimer, Anthony Mascorro, Julie Mann, Kate Villanova, Dave Rosinsky
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, Julie Mann, Brian Jolles, Inney Prakash
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
Limited Time Offer Act Now
Short film, 2020
Written & directed by Aaron Wertheimer
Produced by Josh Itzkowitz
Starring Mike Jimerson, Shadee Vossoughi, Ray Hui
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
Not If I See You First
Feature film, 2025
Written & directed by Aaron Wertheimer
Produced by Andre Fonseca
Starring Kenny Zimlinghaus, Aaron Wertheimer, Johanna Wertheimer, Leslie Crum, Elizabeth Stam
Apostrophe Ron / J3 Films / Lucidreams Ltd
In town for work, Kenny meets Aaron, who convinces him to extend his trip a few days to check out the famous sights of Chicago. But when Kenny's car explodes and Aaron gets selective amnesia, will their fledgling friendship lose its way?
World premiere, Music Box Theatre, Chicago, 3/26/25
2025 LA Comedy Film Festival
Films I Produced
Relative
Feature film, 2022
Written & directed by Michael Glover Smith
Produced by Aaron Wertheimer and Clare Cooney
Starring Wendy Robie, Francis Guinan, Cameron Scott Roberts, Clare Cooney, Melissa DuPrey, Emily Lape, Keith Gallagher, Elizabeth Stam, Heather Chrisler
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 and Aaron Wertheimer
Starring Marcel Simoneau, Akira Simoneau
Fedorasouth Films / Productions du Coin
World premiere, 2022 Chelsea Film Festival
2023 Film Shortage Daily Pick
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 across the US.
* Pilot episode and deck available upon request.
My Last Martini
Short film, 2025
Written for the screen & directed by Rob Christopher
Based on a story by Barry Gifford
Produced by Aaron Wertheimer and John Otterbacher
Starring Mickey O'Sullivan, Wendy Robie, Madrid St. Angelo
Orange Chair Productions
One evening at an elegant cocktail lounge, an ordinary guy does something out of the ordinary: he impulsively breaks a self-imposed rule and decides to have a third martini. Moments later, he is joined by a mysterious woman who drifts over from the next booth, looking for a good listener.
World premiere, 2025 DC Independent Film Festival
Screened as part of David Lynch: Moving Through Time (2025)
Hekla
Feature film, currently in pre-production
Written by Michael Glover Smith and Elizabeth Stam
Directed by Michael Glover Smith
Produced by Aaron Wertheimer and Elizabeth Stam
Executive producer Jack McCoy
Starring Elizabeth Stam, Mary Tilden, Sadieh Rifai
Sweet Void Cinema
A day in the life of Hekla, a Chicago-based actress.
Commercial video, writing, editing (selected)
J3 Amateur Hour podcast
Client: J3 (2023-present)
My role: Podcast editor
A Closer Look at the Ford Dorsey Master's in International Policy at Stanford University
Client: Stanford University (2023)
My role: Video editor
Negotiation Simulator
Client: Walmart (2022)
My role: Writer of interactive project for employee training
Slotomania - Slotostories High Life Mystery
Client: Playtika (2021)
My role: Co-writer of game on Playtika's Slotomania app
World Class podcast
Client: Stanford University (2019-23)
My role: Podcast editor
Musical Selichot Highlights
Client: Skokie Valley Agudath Jacob (2023)
My role: Director, video editor
Student Programs at FSI
Client: Stanford University (2022)
My role: Video editor
Promo for timber mill in Burnie, Tasmania
Client: The Hermal Group (2018)
My role: Director, writer, video editor