
Dan Stewart
Directing
Biography
Filmmaker based in Chicago, IL. Films shown in festivals worldwide.
Known For

Lyla Riley is in a punk band -- Minor Illusion. They suck. Regardless, she perseveres with her best friend Rob on guitar, numbskull drummer Sean and showboat bassist Pete. Minor Illusion's pathetic existence vexes Lyla's older sister Stephanie, a former punk turned 9-to-5 suit. Through lineup changes, borrowed cash, shitty gigs and drunken nights, Lyla and the band journey through the perils of Chicago's DIY music scene to get their shot at adequacy.
Local Band

After a deadly run-in with his evil Russian half-brother, Nick Salt must find the ancient golden shotgun of St. Stephen and avenge his friends.
Darkness On The Edge of Town

A story about the CEO of a company in the 90s that specializes in improving business morale for other companies. While filming one of his morale-boosting training videos, you will also see just how terrible his own life is.
Orin Eriksson

A depressed half-robot man's behavior begins to vex his roommates.
Sighborg

Harold has been given a bag of dirt, and he needs to get rid of it immediately.
Dirtbag

A man finds an uzi in the local park. Detective Richard Pasta is on the case.
Dude With an Uzi

A documentary about an up-and-coming young rapper with big aspirations.
Ignoring It: The Big Ba$il Story

Two young men trapped in their apartment must rise to the occasion to pay back a loan shark.
The Space

The story of a man being stalked by a note-writing maniac... and more.
Meeting People

A young comedian from a small town performs for his audience.