Biography: Noah Guardado is a Chicago-based filmmaker and multidisciplinary artist known for character-driven stories that explore mystery, family tension, and personal transformation. His 25-minute short film, Loose Ends (2025), premiered as the closing selection of the first annual Loose Ends & Friends - An Indie Film Festival, an event he founded to showcase local filmmakers and foster creative community. His work often blends atmospheric visuals with grounded emotional storytelling, reflecting his background in both narrative filmmaking, collaborative art, and his experiences growing up on the Southside of Chicago.