If you search 'rileyjamesthorpe' online, you will find a comedy content creator with 300K followers across platforms TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Twitch. I make content that appeals to a wide audience, and I know how to reach this audience. With such a massive audience I have a platform to share my true passion, filmmaking. I have written, directed, acted in, edited and produced short films that have featured in multiple film festivals. My ultimate goal is to be a film director and along my journey I have gained the skills necessary to achieve that goal as well as how to understand and utilize social media platforms to promote and share brands.I am a senior filmmaking major and advertising minor attending Columbia College Chicago. I have operated as the Lead Video Editor and Manager of the Video Production Team at Who'z the Boss Music Library.I have participated the AAF's 2021 National Student Advertising Competition in which my team placed 2nd in Mega-Regionals.I have also participated the NRF Foundation's 2022 Student Challenge in which my team are currently in the Finals (Top 3 in the US) and awaiting placement on April 13th.I am currently interning as the Social Media Manager for CEO of Give Back Entertainment, Wendy Starland.I am a skilled Creative Content Director, Screenwriter, Film Director, Video Editor, Social Media Manager and Comedian with lots more content coming soon.Follow me on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Twitch: @rileyjamesthorpe