Behind His Eyes

Behind His Eyes, the second film from On the Outside Films LLC and directed by CEO Jadyn Wilson, is an award-winning coming of age produced and distributed by Columbia College Chicago in collaboration with On the Outside Films.

The film follows a high school senior as he grapples with a deeply personal English assignment about vulnerability while facing a pivotal decision about college. The film had an acclaimed festival run, earning a Chicago/Midwest Student Emmy, and is now streaming.

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  • A young man with dark skin and short curly hair wearing black over-ear headphones and a gray shirt, focused on using a computer.
  • Classroom scene with students sitting at desks, paying attention; some with notebooks and pens, a blackboard, and a bulletin board in the background.
  • Close-up of a young man with short, curly black hair, wearing a white shirt, looking directly at the camera.
  • A hand holding a spiral-bound notebook with a worksheet titled 'What does vulnerability mean to you? Explain a time in your life when you had to be vulnerable.'
  • A man and woman sitting closely on a bed in a dimly lit room, facing each other and engaging in a conversation.

Center Stage (Coming 2026)

  • Young woman with long brown hair, wearing a black shirt and a gold necklace, looks confused or skeptical against a plain red background.
  • Three people in conversation, one woman holding documents, one woman in yellow off-shoulder top, another man in glasses and gray sweater, dark background.
  • Three people on a small stage practicing acting, with painted backdrops and props around them.
  • A young woman with short hair sits in a dark room, partially illuminated, with her hand resting near her mouth, and other people seated behind her in low light.
  • A woman with natural curly hair wearing a cream-colored ribbed sweater, standing against a red background, looking directly at the camera with a serious expression.
  • A woman with long, curly hair standing in an empty theater or auditorium, reading a script or document illuminated by a light.
  • A man and a woman having a conversation in a dark office or storage room, both holding papers and appearing engaged.

A Spoonful (Coming 2026)

  • Handwritten recipes on scrap paper and a binder, surrounded by grocery items and a tea towel.
  • A woman with short curly hair and jewelry smiling while holding a blue bowl indoors.
  • Two women talking in a kitchen, one holding a pot lid, with a microwave and a refrigerator covered with photographs in the background.
  • A young Black woman with short hair and earrings, looking to the side in a kitchen with wooden cabinets
  • A woman with curly hair tied with a scarf, wearing a colorful sweater, standing in a kitchen near a stove, looking down at something, with a calendar and window in the background.
  • A woman with dark skin and short curly hair smiling joyfully, wearing earrings and a necklace, indoors with blue light in the background.

UPcoming Projects

Undressed

Undressed is a short film following Salem Matthews, a plus-size Black woman navigating body image, self-worth, and the pressures of being seen in a world that often overlooks her experiences. Through an honest and intimate portrayal of vulnerability, identity, and self-acceptance, the film explores the journey toward redefining confidence and embracing oneself.

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We are currently raising funds to bring Undressed to life. Your support helps provide resources, fair compensation, and the opportunity to share this story with audiences.

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