TOUCH is a silent short film produced and written by Chicago-based actor/writer/improviser Maggie Dempsey.

Directed by C.J. Arellano:


Touch from C.J. Arellano on Vimeo.

#POPTOPSAREBACK was a promotional campaign for Chef Boyardee, announcing the return of their pop-top cans.

GIFs and still images were created to distribute on Chef Boyardee's social media channels.

Directed by C.J. Arellano:

IT'S STILL LIFE is a sketch comedy show co-written by C.J. Arellano.

He also provided video direction for the show and edited the trailers:


TRAILER #1:



TRAILER #2:

MIND OVER MARRIAGE is a 15-minute sci-fi pilot about a wife and husband who gain the ability to read each other's minds.


Written and Directed by C.J. Arellano:

 PANTS is a sketch comedy video about two ladies who meet for coffee.

Directed by C.J. Arellano:

DR. OPERA was a series of short videos featuring opera characters in therapy.  The videos were created to promote the Lyric Opera of Chicago.


Edited by C.J. Arellano:


"Dr. Opera - Session 1: Hansel & Gretel"



"Dr. Opera - Session 2: Mimi & Rodolfo"

MAKE IT VIRAL is a promo spot for the branded content services of Second City Communications.


Directed by C.J. Arellano:

DELL - "Scribe" was a series of promotional videos that highlight the benefits of a Dell printer.


Edited by C.J. Arellano:

SEATTLE'S BEST - "Declare Your Level Show" was a campaign designed to highlight the Seattle's Best's new "level system" for their coffee products.


Edited by C.J. Arellano

PAYCOR - "Payroll Lovers" was part of a marketing campaign by payroll service provider Paycor that centered on characters who inexplicably love payroll.


Edited by C.J. Arellano:

GET HYBRID is a hip-hop music video for Leggett & Platt's spring-and-foam hybrid mattresses. It was produced by Second City Communications.


Edited by C.J. Arellano:

EVERYTHING WILL BE FINE is a music video for the single by JC Brooks and the Uptown Sound.


Editing and motion graphics by C.J. Arellano: