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Sarantos: Screenwriter, Storyteller, Creative Visionary & Proud Nerd

12 years of blending music, words, and cinematic storytelling!

Who says nerds can’t make movies? Meet Sarantos—a Chicago-based screenwriter and creator with a passion for crafting heartfelt, character-driven stories. This proud indie artist and self-proclaimed nerd has made waves across industries, with his original screenplays, books, and music touching audiences worldwide.

Sarantos’ recent screenplay, The Heart Remembers, exemplifies his knack for creating emotionally resonant narratives that combine vivid characters and relatable struggles with transformative journeys. His screenplays have garnered international recognition and industry buzz, celebrated for their unique voice and authentic storytelling.

Not only is he a screenwriter, but Sarantos is also an accomplished lyricist, author, and musician who thrives on a DIY ethos. His ability to blend lyrical emotion with cinematic structure has set his scripts apart, offering an experience that’s as visual as it is moving. His creative process is unfiltered and raw—dedicated to making every story resonate deeply with viewers.

Sarantos believes in the power of stories to connect us all. Whether it’s through his compelling screenplays, chart-topping music, or award-winning books, his work celebrates the human condition with honesty, wit, and heart.

The Sarantos Journey: Music, Stories & More

With 272 original songs, 20 albums, and a growing list of screenplays under his belt, Sarantos is just getting started. His mission? To keep creating stories that inspire, entertain, and spark meaningful connections in an ever-changing world. He has had numerous media placements for his songs, instrumentals & cues including several episodes of The Young & the Restless. Sarantos’ dedication is simple but bold: he’ll continue this artistic cycle every month, every year, until the day he dies. It’s all organic, raw, and free from commercial influence—100% certified nerdy goodness.

With over 5,000 songs, 80 books, 8 musicals, 60 screenplays, and 240 poems on his hard drive, he’s always been unusually drawn to storytelling—a fascination that may have come at the expense of a “normal” personality development, as he jokes. Grounded by humor and humility, he admits he’s “made more mistakes than anyone else!”

His art speaks to the nerds, the misunderstood, and anyone who’s ever felt like an outsider. 

The Sound & The Show

Known for his diverse sound, Sarantos’ music blends rock, pop, folk, and experimental styles to keep fans guessing—and grooving. He’s even found a way to share the stage with industry giants through The Songwriters Show, a #1-ranked 101.9 Reality Radio show that reaches listeners in all 206 countries. Syndicated on over 60 platforms, from iHeartRadio to Spotify, the show provides a global platform for artists and fans alike.

Humanity, Humor & Heart

Beyond the words and music, Sarantos is committed to helping others. A portion of all proceeds goes to charities that his fans help select each month, including the American Cancer Society, Make-A-Wish, and St. Jude’s, among many others. His approach is as real as his performances, unpolished and human, never robotic. And while he’s a loner at heart with a love for sarcasm, his mission is pure: to make music that leaves a lasting impact.

In short, Sarantos is here to make art for those who don’t quite fit in, for those who crave something different, and for those who believe in the power of a good story to change the world.

You can’t buy happiness, but you can enter the world of Sarantos—and that’s kind of the same thing.

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