TJ Harris is a Gary, Indiana native and Los Angeles-based actor, film producer, and entrepreneur. As the Founder & CEO of InstinctiVision Films, LLC, a Chicago-based production company founded in 2021, he’s redefining what independent filmmaking can look like—delivering big-budget value through low-budget ingenuity.

Harris also serves as a Producer and Executive Partner with Cottage Grove Productions, where he co-leads projects that merge artistry, business strategy, and community-centered storytelling. Together, the two companies have produced the acclaimed short film Cottage Grove, which earned two Gold Telly Awards, a Chicago/Midwest Regional Emmy nomination, and AMC+ distribution.

A graduate of The Theatre School at DePaul University (MFA Acting) and the Miller College of Business at Ball State University, Harris blends artistry with analytics. With over a decade of experience as a global compensation consultant, he brings a precision-driven business mindset to the emotional craft of storytelling—building films, teams, and systems designed to last.