ghost bat productions
Ghost Bat Productions is a Chicago-based film production company founded in 2024 by Jessica Ervin and Brent Ervin-Eickhoff. Just as bats are indicators of their environment, our stories reflect the nuances of the human condition.
stories are our lifeblood
For us, stories are more than just narratives— they are our lifeblood. While each of our films is unique, characters are the heartbeat bringing them to life.
The stories we tell deal with the thoughts, hopes, and fears that linger in the corners of your imagination when you’ve turned off the light. From supernatural thrillers to domestic dramedies, Ghost Bat Productions explores the depths, cracks, and corridors of the human condition.
a creative colony
Just like a cave full of bats relies on the collective strength of its members, Ghost Bat Productions thrives on the synergy of our creative colony. We trust in our instincts and the diverse perspectives of our collaborators. Echolocating through the creative darkness, we navigate the intricate paths from script to screen, knowing that each voice plays a role in getting us to our final destination.
about us
Jessica Ervin is a Chicago-based actor, working in theatre, film, and television. An ensemble member at Rivendell Theatre Ensemble, Jessica received an equity Jeff nomination for her portrayal of Ester in Dry Land and originated the role of Annie in Tuckie White's Motherhouse (Jeff Award - Best Ensemble; New Work). She has also worked with Rivendell on I Wanna Fucking Tear You Apart, The Scientific Method, Alias Grace, The Firebirds Take the Field, Women at War, 8:46 Breathing Room, and the reading of 381 Bleecker. Other theatre work includes roles with Minetta Lane Theatre, Goodman, Strawdog Theatre, A Red Orchid Theatre, American Blues Theatre, Prop Thtr, Walkabout Theatre, and Route 66. On screen, Jessica has appeared on Chicago Fire (NBC), and in the films Princess Cyd, Provo, Teacher, New Normal, and Appetite, among other shorts.
Brent Ervin-Eickhoff is an award-winning filmmaker, stage director, and writer based in Chicago, IL. His films have screened at the Indianapolis Museum of Contemporary Art, and as official selections of the Los Angeles Independent Film Festival, TiltShift, Silicon Beach Film Festival, San Francisco International New Concept Film Festival, Florence International Film Festival, Frog Baby Film Festival, and Indianapolis 48 Hour Film Project, among others. As a producer, he has worked with a diverse array of directors to bring short films in a variety of genres to life, including Appetite, an Official Selection at the Upstate New York Film Festival. He graduated from Ball State University with degrees in Directing and Theatre Education and is currently pursuing his MFA in Film & Television Directing from DePaul University’s School of Cinematic Arts.
