Jack C. Newell is a writer, director, producer, actor, and public artist. He is the co-creator of Destroy Your Art, the co-creator of the public art project, The Wabash Lights and created The Second City Film School at The Second City.

His feature film credits include 42 Grams, Hope Springs Eternal, and Open Tables. His films have screened theatrically, and premiered at various film festivals and on all major streaming platforms. Recently completed films include How (not) to Build a School in Haiti, Monuments (Nashville Audience Award ’20), and Bettendorf Talks (SXSW ’24).

He has directed commercials for McDonald’s, Kmart, The Second City, Kraft, and many others.