On Set
Heather Elaine Abbott produced, co-wrote, and co-starred in two seasons of the web series, Apartment 101, which was recognized in Chicago Magazine in 2018. Her indie production company, Professional From Here Up, also produced two short films. The Other Side won four awards at the 72 Hour Film Competition at the Bentwood Comedy Festival in 2019. Nathan's Journey was produced in partnership with the iO Comedy Network. During the pandemic, the production company disbanded. However, Heather & co-founder of PFHU, Breanna Benedict continue to work together on horror micro-shorts and Last to Leave Podcast.
The Other Side
After a Halloween party, Claire's boyfriend, Lloyd, asks her to marry him. Before she can give him an answer, she must first consult her trusty advisors.
Run Time: 7 minutes
Heather co-wrote, co-directed, produced, and played Patrice in The Other Side. The short film won 4 Awards at the 72 Hour Film Festival as part of iO Chicago's 2019 Bentwood Comedy Festival.
Awards: Best in Show, Best Writing, Best Technical Production, & Charna's Favorite
Nathan's Journey
After being dumped on Valentines Day, Nathan loses his sense of direction, until he meets an incredible new woman who teaches him how to love and live again.
Run Time: 3.5 Minutes
Heather co-wrote, co-directed, and produced this comedic short.
Nathan’s Journey was produced in partnership with the iO Comedy Network.
Apartment 101
Apartment 101 follows Hailey & Bianca as they navigate the nebulous world of their early twenties. In the first season, they meet, become fast friends, have a falling out, and find their way back to each other. In the second season, Bianca balances career success as a young adult novelist with her own budding romance as she comes to terms with a past heartbreak and allows a new man into her life. Hailey, who dropped out of college years ago, gets a second chance at her first semester of college, but hits a wall when family troubles draw her focus. This dramedy series explores themes of vulnerability and connection through a hopeful tone.
Series Total: Two Seasons, 25 Episodes
Heather co-created the web series and produced both seasons. She co-wrote all 25 episodes, starred as Hailey Adams, and directed 16 episodes of the show.
Apartment 101 was featured in 'The Shut-ins Guide to Winter' in the December 2018 issue of the Chicago Magazine. It was also written up as 'Web Series of the Week' in March 2019 in the online magazine, StarryMag. Two episodes of the series were showcased in the Chi-Town Small Screen Fest in 2019.
Micro Horror Shorts
Come Outside
A short film spontaneously made with a paper bag and a sharpie. Would you come outside?
Swap
A short film spontaneously made while pet sitting. They tell you to never talk to strangers… what about just smiling at one?
Within the Corn
A short film spontaneously made in a corn maze. Don’t get lost, or you may never leave.
The Preserved
A short film spontaneously made at Starved Rock. There’s something lurking just beyond the trees...
Production Photos
