Ron Falzone

Ron Falzone has a diverse range of work experience in the entertainment and education industries. Ron has worked as an Adjunct Instructor at The Second City since 2016. Prior to that, they were a Co-Founder/Writer at Zaxie Films starting from 2010.

Ron also has a long history with Columbia College Chicago, where they began as an Adjunct Professor in 1991 before becoming an Associate Professor. Ron taught various courses in Directing and Critical Studies, and they developed and taught multiple new courses in these areas. Ron also taught at the Film and Video Department as an Artist in Residence, where they had increased course load and administrative responsibilities.

In addition, Ron has been involved with the Chicago International Film Festival since 1995, where they served as a Guest Lecturer and a Jury Foreman. Ron was also involved with the festival's Student Films program.

Ron has also worked as a film critic at Staticmultimedia.com, a host at CineTalk, and a Producing Director at City Lit Theater Company. Ron has experience in fundraising, marketing, and board development.

Lastly, Ron was the Artistic Coordinator/Associate Artistic Director at Organic Theater Company, where they managed day-to-day artistic operations and founded the Organic Theatre Greenhouse, a platform for emerging artists.

Overall, Ron Falzone has a rich and diverse background in education, film, theater, and writing.

Ron Falzone attended Northwestern University from 1980 to 1982. During this time, they did not receive a specific degree or study a specific field. However, they continued their education at Northwestern University and obtained a Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) degree in Directing. In 1979, they also completed their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Film at Columbia College Chicago. Additionally, in December 2018, Ron obtained a certification in Unconscious Bias from Lynda.com.