I'M JENNIFER
I am a Chicago-based actress who has discovered the art in Acting, Writing, Producing & Directing. I just love to bring my energy and passion in all I do, and I yearn to inspire others.
I love collaborating with others.
Co-Star on Better Call Saul Ep 613!
Lead Supporting The Unseen with RJ Mitte that I wrote, and Produced in theatres NOW!
ACTING REEL
Media Scenes
Voiceovers
ACTING RESUME
SAG-AFTRA
Height: 5'6 | Hair: Brown | Eyes: Hazel | Location: Chicago, IL
FILM
The Christmas Letter
Sweet Molly
The Unseen
Conrad Series
Direct Son
Pictures Only
The Loss
Three Clicks
Samson
ABI
Scar Lake
Commencement
The Nest
Public Service Announcement
Fitness for Life
Supporting with Chevy Chase
Supporting
Supporting (Op RJ Mitte)
Lead (Op/Harry Lennix & Eric Roberts
Supporting
Supporting
Supporting
Supporting
Supporting
Supporting
Supporting
Lead
Supporting
Domestic Violence Victim
Running Athlete
Director: Tori Hunter
Director: J.C McNaughton
Director: Vincent Shade
Director: Kelli Tidmore
Director: Deadhorse Productions
Director: Charles Honeywood
Director: Vince Shade
Director: Emily Skyles
Director: Austin Heemstra
Director: Timothy Troy
Director: Daryle Moore
Director: Chuck Ash
Directors: Jess Hebda/Jen Karum
Director: Diane Hannas
Director: Charles Corbin
TELEVISION
Better Call Saul Ep. 613
Conrad (Pilot - Series)
Purity Squad (Pilot)
The Exchange (Season 2: Ep: 2 & 5)
Co-Star
Series Regular
Co-Star
Recurring
Director: Peter Gould
Director: Kelli Tidmore/Jennifer Karum
Director: David Miller
Director: Amreta Self
COMMERCIAL + PRINT
Realtor Guaranteed Rate
Lucky Strike
Strategy Media
Jel Sert
Wicked Lix
The Onion/Clickhole
Amita Healthcare
Realtor
Bowling mom
Consultant
Mother
Girlfriend
Student
Pregnant Mother
Inhouse Productions
Lakefront Pictures
Lakefront Pictures
Innovative Media
Digital Alliance Studios
The Onion/Clickhole
Amita Healthcare
THEATRE
Reverb Theatre Festival
The Importance of Being Earnest
Hold for Three
Three One Acts
PALS Dance Troupe
Commedia Dell 'Arte
Actress for Two One Acts
Circle Child
Soap Box Performance
Once Upon a Mattress
The Sound of Music
The Fiddler on The Roof
The Glass Menagerie
Colleen
Head Maid
Jerry (Mime)
Molly/Lindsay/Laura
Dancer
Flaminia
Lisa/Laura
Dancer/Eye
Jessica
Chorus/Ensemble
Louisa
Chorus/Ensemble
Laura
Reverb Fest
Ohio Wesleyan University
OWU Performance Team
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware Theatre Troupe
Delaware Theatre Comedy Troupe
OWU Performance Team
Senior Thesis Productions
Soap Box Theatre
New Trier High School
New Trier High School
Glencoe Theater Troupe at Central
New Trier High School
TRAINING
Advanced Acting Study
Advanced Scene Study
On Camera Scene Study
Self-Tape Audition Workshop
Self-Tape Scene Study
On Camera TV Workshop
B1 - Meisner Technique/Viewpoints
Improv Level A
Scene Study Level IV (Audition Only)
Scene Study Level II
Camera II
The Actors Voice & Dialect
Beginning Scene Study
Intermediate Scene study (2 years)
Vocal Singing Training
Dance (Jazz/Ballet)
Acting Workshop I, II,& III
Advanced Scene Study
Movement for Actors
Chris Holder
Gregory Berger
Kimberly Graham
Amanda Richards
Jamie Castro
Michael McKracken
Eric Gerald
Janna Sobel
Adrianne Cury
Ann Filmer
Rachael Patterson
Elane Denny
Joanne Underwood
Larry Grimm
Roxeanne Miete
Lee O'Rouke
Elane Denny
Elane Denny
Elane Denny
Ivana Chubbuck Studio
The Berg Studios Los Angeles
Ace Studios Los Angeles
Ace Studios Los Angeles
Ace Studios Los Angeles
Vegabond School of the Arts
Black Box Acting
The Second City - Chicago
Acting Studio Chicago
Acting Studio Chicago
Acting Studio Chicago
Ohio Wesleyan University
The Piven Theatre Workshop
The Piven Theatre Workshop
Lehman School of Dance/Music
Lehman School of Dance/Music
Ohio Wesleyan University
Ohio Wesleyan University
Ohio Wesleyan University
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Theatre, Ohio Wesleyan University
Special Skills
Expert Downhill Skier, Singing, Screenwriter, Scriptwriter, Poetry Writer, Basic Martial Arts, Boxing, Barre Method, Long Distance Running, Yoga, Horseback Riding, Charity Board Member, Modern Dance, Expedient Typist (93wpm), ABA Therapist, Leasing Agent, Sales, Stand-In, Co/Op, Harmony, Public Speaking, Improv, Painting, Conversational Spanish, Piano (Play by ear & Sight read), Fundraising, Hosting Events, Concierge, Drivers License, Passport, Traveler, Alto Singer, Men's Sing Voice Capable, Vocal Impersonations, Steve Urkel impersonation, Various Headstands, Dialects: British, Irish, Baby Talk & Talk in Squeal.
GALLERY
CHARACTERS
PRODUCTION
Karum (Goodman) is an award winning female writer, producer and director of new media projects and short films.
In 2020, Jennifer and her business partner opened up a narrative production company Lakefront Pictures (www.lakefrontpictures.com) that elevates unheard voices and tells stories untold. They housed Conrad and The Nest under the company and are now producing demo reel content for actors in which they write, produce and direct professional grade looking scenes with a Red Epic Dragon Cinema series camera, and they have also produced 3 short films since launching their production side of external projects in 2021.
in 2019, Jennifer received an award as Top 10 female producers through studio daily out of Los Angeles.
Jennifer joined forces with her co-creator of Conrad and became a co-founder of a production company Lakefront Pictures in which their goal is specializing in development, pre-production, production and post in new media and film.
CURRENT WORK
THE UNSEEN
Actress, Writer, Lead Producer
"At Nightfall when your body lays to rest, MY spirit comes to life"
A law student finds himself in a twisted web of murder and deceit brought on by a dark force from his past.
2023 | Trailer
Director: Vincent Shade
Writers: Jennifer A. Goodman
CONRAD
Actress, Writer, Producer
Truth is a prison
Conrad is a unique crime/drama centered around Kate Conrad, (Jennifer A. Goodman), who is a police officer on the autism spectrum.
LOGLINE:
A female detective on the autism spectrum, opens a secret investigation into the death of her Chief of Police father and with frenetic thoughts that never slow down, she uncovers a covert operation which links to mysteries in her own past
2020 | Pilot Trailer - To see the pilot, send an email
Directors: Jennifer A. Goodman and Kelli Tidmore
Writers: Jennifer A. Goodman and Ryan Atkins
THE NEST
Actress, Writer, Producer, Director
Rachel is an independent young woman, who is tortured by premonitions that force her to experience the fate of others.
Directors: Jennifer A. Goodman and Jessica Hebda Lawson
Writer: Jennifer A. Goodman
PRODUCTION RESUME
PROJECT
SWEET MOLLY
LUCKY STRIKE
THE UNSEEN
BLACKHATTER
HAPPILY MARRIED WOMAN
PICTURES ONLY
A MONUMENT SHORTS
WOULD YOU HIDE ME?
THE CURSE
HISTORY CHANNEL
RIVIAN CAR
SUMMER ASSOCIATE
THREE CLICKS
CONRAD
CHICAGO MED
WATER RAGE
KILLING ELEANOR
GILLESPIE / FITZGERALD
PIZZA DOJO POP-UP
COM-ED ICE DERBY
HOME DEPOT SPOT
EMPIRE (SEASON 5)
THE NEST
PHIL THE FILM
ALEX & NIKKI
TYPE
SHORT FILM
COMMERCIAL
FEATURE FILM
SHORT FILM
SHORT FILM
SHORT FILM
SHORT FILM
DOCUMENTARY
FEATURE FILM
TELEVISION
COMMERCIAL
FEATURE FILM
SHORT
TELEVISION
TELEVISION
REENACTMENT
FILM
CAMPAIGN
MEDIA REBOOT
LIVE EVENT
COMMERCIAL
TELEVISION
SHORT FILM
FILM
SHORT FILM
POSITION
PRODUCER, LINE PRODUCER, COORDINATOR
PRODUCER, DIRECTOR, COORDINATOR
WRITER, LEAD PRODUCER
PRODUCER & DIRECTOR CONSULT
PRODUCER
PRODUCER/COORDINATOR
PRODUCER/DIRECTOR
PRODUCER
WRITER/PRODUCER
PA
PA
PRODUCER
WRITER, PRODUCER, SHOWRUNNER
LOCATIONS
CASTING
LOCATION SCOUT
PA
PROPS/PA
PROPS/PA
PROPS
SET PA
WRITER/DIRECTOR
SET PA
PRODUCER/CASTING
PRODUCTION
FREE REIGN FILMS
LUCKY STRIKE ENT
LAKEFRONT PICTURES
COFFEY HOUSE FILMS
PICTURES ONLY, LLC
LAKEFRONT PICTURES
de LAMONORIDIE
LAKEFRONT PICTURES
PROMETHEUIS MEDIA
DRESS CODE
CANAL PRODUCTIONS
CORDILLERA FILMS
LAKEFRONT PICTURES
NBC UNIVERSAL
THE WEATHER CHANNEL
PROTÉA / STAGE18
SP MEDIA
PHOTOREBOOT
AMP LIVE / LEO BURNETT
LORI
HOME DEPOT
FOX ENTERTAINMENT
THE NEST SHORT, LLC
MELISSA SESSMAN
SPIRIT FILMS, LLC
YEAR
2023
2023
2022
2021
2021
2021
2021-2023
2021
2021
2020
2020
2020
2019
2016 - 2020
2019
2019
2019
2018
2018
2018
2018
2018
2018
2017
2017
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Monument of Shorts "Demo Scenes for Actors" - Lakefront Pictures, LLC
• Writer for 20+ dramatic and comedic short films
• Director for 20+ dramatic and comedic short films
Sample work www.lakefrontpictures.com/demoscenes
The Unseen Feature Film - Lakefront Pictures, LLC
Writer/Producer
• Writer, Producer of the feature film that has a LOI with Glass House Distribution
Conrad, “Pilot” Episode – Lakefront Pictures, LLC
Writer
• Writer for Conrad, a crime/drama 52 minute pilot focused on a women empowerment
• Expanded Co-Creator Ryan Atkin’s original idea into a 3 season storyline – Partnered with him as Owners
• Negotiated A-LIST actors, Harry Lennix, Eric Roberts, and Hisham Tawfiq for Conrad and Eric for Three Clicks
• Raised 100,000+ in capital for filming ad high production value including high-end locations
• Created logline, tagline and character descriptions
• Wrote script for sizzle reel/teaser/trailer for Marketing
• Bible creation and information layout for the story synopsis
Producer/Coordinating
• Scouted and negotiated contracts for locations with City of Chicago – i.e, Wacker Drive, & shipping Yard in NYC
• Coordinated and negotiated contracts for Practical FX including explosion scene at a Chicago Shipping yard
• Line produced pre-production, production/current post-production including submitting SAG paperwork
• Hired a primarily women producing team together with experience in production Assist with Call sheets and forms
putting together agreements
• Created budget during Development for daily shoot spend and helped produce funding
• Editing bay offering creative direction
• Assisted in contract negotiating for production team and compiled documentation
• Organized events/fundraisers to help execute funds for filming worked collaboratively with a team
• Thow ran production meetings and ensure pre-shoots are coordinated, props, and Art all set up
• Developed greater understanding of Production process on all facets, including Camera department
Casting
• Negotiated A-list talent hiring Eric Roberts, Harry Lennix, Mia Talerico, and Hisham Tawfiq for airfare/hotel
• Held initial auditions and call back auditions at the SAG office in Chicago, hosting line reads
• Worked with known Chicago casting agencies & talent agencies (Gray Talent, Stewert & Shirley Hamilton)
• Submitted paperwork for SAG, got approved, and ensured paperwork filed in Google Drive and organized
• Hired out of state actors
Location Scout/Manager
• Location scout for over 20 locations for the pilot, sizzler and teaser including Wacker Drive location
• Scouted two 1.4M+ home Penthouse location’s for the set of Conrad for the pilot episode
• Collaborated with owners of restaurants, clubs and negotiated contracts for filming
• Coordinated locations for fundraisers bringing over 100 guests to location for event
• Helped with transportation coordinator to get gear, and actors/production to and fro set
• Continually partner with networks and Women-Owned businesses and The Illinois Film Office
• Licensed Leasing Agent in the state of Illinois
Marketing
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Create marketing materials and utilize social media through Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
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Planned and launched successful seed & spark campaign raising over 13,000 in less than 30 days
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Spearheaded 2 fundraisers, and all social media outlets, utilizing Indiegogo, Eventbrite raising $15,000K+
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Increased our social media following for the Conrad, Pilot Series on Facebook 8.5k followers all over the globe – and 76,000 ‘talking in a 9 month period through sharing the page and networking
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Offered WGN radio spot for 1-hour segment with main cast and crew
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Facebook recognition receiving a “blue checkmark” through consistent social media networking
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Collaborate with Social Media Director on ideas in promoting the show and assisting with the weekly newsletter
SKILLS: Screenwriter/Scriptwriter, phone calls, presentations to Top Executives & Producers, call sheets, scheduling, hiring crew, crew paperwork, negotiation & clearance for locations, raised 100k+ in capital, arranging travel, releases, wardrobe, props, casting, negotiations with agents, permits, google drive filing, budget management, production insurance arrangements, tax filing & permits. Filming releases, set up press releases, fundraising event planning, concierge and 15 years’ experience in sales and relationship management
PRESS
Blacklist Exposed Podcast with creators Jennifer A. Goodman, Ryan Atkins, actors Eric Roberts, Harry Lennix and Hisham Tawfiq of The Blacklist.
BIOGRAPHY
Karum (Goodman) is an award winning female creator who has written, produced and co-directed both new media projects and short films. She has been in musical theatre, stay plays and film since she was a child.
In 2016 Jennifer co-created and wrote a new media show, "Conrad," a story on female empowerment in the criminal justice world. She stars in it alongside Harry Lennix (The Blacklist) and Eric Roberts, Hisham Tawfiq, and more. After being cast in what was originally two pages, Jennifer offered to expand the original story.
Jennifer has nany written works under he belt including a short film The Nest which she co-directed and produced, and the short received 5 awards, won two film festivals and had footage locisened by NBC.
In 2019, Jennifer received an award as Top 10 female producers through studio daily out of Los Angeles.
Jennifer joined forces with her co-creator of Conrad and became a co-founder of a production company Lakefront Pictures in which their goal is specializing in development, pre-production, production and post in new media and film.
Jennifer is in communication with directors, producers and writers on some of the shows and films seen on tv today. She continues to grow and hone her craft both in front and behind the camera.
In the meantime, she's producing a feature The Unseen starring RJ Mitte (Breaking Bad) Enrico Colontoni, (Galaxy Quest) with Director Jeff Hare (Lifetime, Fox) and is in writing changes with a network for her hot new series, Conrad!
The latest works include Jennifer writing and directing a series of short films for Actor Demo scenes and producing a 50s Period Piece on Middle Black America filming early August.
CONTACT
REPRESENTATION
Ambassador Talent
(312) 641-3491
180 North Michigan Ave
Suite 533
Chicago, IL 60601
Babes'n'Beaus
(630) 455-1154
Bankston Talent Agency
Albuquerque, NM
(210) 683-5089