Elaina Kilian

Elaina Kilian is a Chicago-based film professional whose work spans assistant directing, video editing, and social-media content creation. With a B.A. in Film & Television (minor in Voiceover) from Columbia College Chicago, she is driven by the fusion of storytelling and technical precision. Rooted in the independent scene yet comfortable in larger collaborative environments, she thrives on bringing visions to life through both image and voice. Her recent credit includes serving as Assistant Director on the short film Blackout (2025), a role that underscores her strong organizational instincts and creative problem-solving under pressure.