Long Biography

C. Jewel Garcia is an emerging screenwriter, director, and entrepreneur who founded the independent media production company, Aguantar. Jewel is a life-long resident of the Chicagoland area with roots from Mexico.

Jewel's passion for film and television comes from a father and family that emphasize the importance of storytelling and the arts. With the belief that great storytelling transcends genre, Jewel has been influenced by artists including Agnès Varda, Stan Lee, Gabriel García Márquez, and Bertolt Brecht. As a narrative media maker, Jewel is interested in exploring how to push the boundaries of the moving image by telling stories that can only be told through this medium.


Jewel is passionate about telling stories with in-depth characters from underrepresented backgrounds. In addition, Jewel often focuses on placing social justice issues inside of narratives. With the mindset of aguantar, Jewel strives to make innovative bold media through story telling while representing marginalized voices in an effort to uplift and empower.