Collage of various comedic characters displaying different expressions and costumes, with purple text that reads 'Jordan Black: Sketch & Symbol' in the center.
Collage of various comedic characters displaying different expressions and costumes, with purple text that reads 'Jordan Black: Sketch & Symbol' in the center.
A young man in a blue suit smiling with an open mouth, outdoors with a blurred green background.

An original sketch-comedy web-series

A witty anthology of comic musings straight from the visionary mind of Jordan Black. Packed with absurd universes & distortions of the present day, SKETCH Symbol is the first true exploration of Black’s potential as a comedy filmmaker.

This series was born out of Jordan’s belief that all he needed was for someone, ANYONE to give him a shot to bring his cerebral, ambitious ideas to fruition…

But in 2022, he asked himself a question that would drastically alter his course;

An original sketch-comedy web-series

A witty anthology of comic musings straight from the visionary mind of Jordan Black. Packed with absurd universes & distortions of the present day, SKETCH Symbol is the first true exploration of Black’s potential as a comedy filmmaker.

This series was born out of Jordan’s belief that all he needed was for someone, ANYONE to give him a shot to bring his cerebral, ambitious ideas to fruition…

But in 2022, he asked himself a question that would drastically alter his course;

“How could anyone else give me permission to succeed, when I haven’t given MYSELF permission to try??”

A young man with dark hair and a beard, wearing a gray hoodie, sitting on a dark gray couch with his arms crossed and looking to the side with a neutral expression. In the background, a person wearing a green cap, a green apron over a striped shirt, is leaning forward and talking to him in a casual indoor setting.

So, Jordan challenged himself to just try…

He would try to write, cast, direct, star in, edit & release a new sketch every 2 weeks…

He’d try to inspire others to join him…

He’d try to find his audience…

He’d try to learn from his mistakes…

He Tried…

There were many mistakes along the way, but over the span of 20 months, he produced 18 episodes of SKETCH Symbol.

Clapperboard used in film production, for the show "Jordan Black: SKETCH Symbol" with color-coded lines on a wood surface.

He collaborated with the best comedians Chicago has to offer.

A young man with dark hair in a plaid shirt and a young woman with blonde hair in a green sweater sit on a brown leather couch, reviewing a script. There is a green blanket on the back of the couch and a decorative pillow. Jordan Black & Grace Bahler
Two men, one with gray hair and beard wearing a white shirt and gray tie, and the other with brown hair wearing a checkered shirt, smiling and standing in front of a cityscape background with a tall building. Joe Fernandez & Steven Haas
A woman and a man are holding a sub sandwich together, both about to take a bite "Lady and the Tramp" style. Jordan Black & Stephanie Robertson
A startled man, wearing a dirty tank top, with their arms restrained their head. Alan Lanxton
A man wearing glasses sitting in his car, seen through the windshield. He tugs at his shirt collar anxiously. Sam Campos
Young man holding a Dunkin' coffee cup & cigarette with an animated expression, standing outside near a tree and a black iron fence. Ryder Olle
A stupid woman holding a baby in a flap eared cap and a man in a suit with glasses, stand in a dingy basement. Drew Gregory & Lexi Costantini
Three young adults at night, with a man in a purple Hawaiian shirt with black palm trees on the right, wearing headphones around his neck, and two blurry shirtless people on the left. Olivia Evans, Ben Southerland & Spencer Whipple
A young woman with long, messy hair in a yellow sundress and a young man with short hair and facial hair sitting in the front seats of a car at night. Lexi Putter & Jordan Black

And in 2024, his sketch

“Imaginary Friend (With Benefits)”

would take home the Audience Award at The Comedy Film Festival!

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Season 1 Playlist

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Season 2 Playlist

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