Jehan Patterson is a young filmmaker determined to repaint the vision of Chicago through film. As a native, he is inspired to destroy the violent image of Chicago by showing the parts that are filled with kind, friendly, artistic, and creative individuals.

His film Heart and the City embraces the grit and the love of Chicago street. Jehan shares with us his favorite filmmakers, staying dedicated to the creative process, and encourages new filmmakers with his own past as a beginner filmmaker.