M.F.A. Filmmaker • Professor • Air Force Veteran • Mythmaker
Creating content for future generations with historical perspective and a roadmap for unifying humanity through compassionate storytelling.
Cell: 708.983.8585 | Office: 708.630.5790
M.F.A. filmmaker, Air Force veteran, college professor, writer, and mythmaker. Creating transformative narratives that reclaim the ancient, reimagine the future, and realign audiences with ancestral wisdom through transmedia worldbuilding and digital storytelling.
"I'm Ronald Sturgess, an M.F.A. filmmaker, Air Force veteran, and college professor at Governors State University developing the next generation of storytellers. My documentaries focus on autism, caregiving, and human resilience with festival recognition. I'm launching both a Spring 2025 producing course integrating AI technology with modern distribution platforms, and Supernation Digital Magazine—creating transformative narratives for the global majority. I build mythologies that bridge ancestral wisdom with contemporary storytelling, distributing across 60+ streaming platforms while fostering compassionate narratives for future generations."
Contact: 708.983.8585 (Cell) | 708.630.5790 (Office)
Documentaries and narratives focusing on autism, caregiving, and human connection with festival recognition.
College educator developing innovative producing courses and fostering next-generation storytellers.
Creating visual narratives that bridge historical perspective with contemporary social issues.
Documentaries and narratives exploring themes of autism, caregiving, and human resilience
A powerful 50-minute documentary exploring the challenges of caregiving for both children with autism and aging parents with dementia.
Documentary exploring autism and diabetes management through personal narrative.
Father-son drama exploring autism and family relationships through everyday moments.
Magical realism short film blending artistic expression with personal narrative.
Currently submitting catalog to 60+ streaming platforms
Lightreel Film Festival official selection
XML/EDL remastering workflow in progress
Fostering the next generation of storytellers and creative professionals
Developing innovative curriculum integrating AI technology, modern distribution platforms, and hands-on production experience.
Partnering with graduate students on festival-bound projects and industry networking initiatives.
Bridging academic theory with real-world film distribution, streaming platforms, and current market trends.
U.S. Air Force Veteran bringing leadership, discipline, and strategic thinking to creative endeavors.
Interested in collaboration, academic partnerships, or film distribution?
For professional inquiries and collaboration opportunities
[email protected]Cell: 708.983.8585
Office: 708.630.5790
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