Wash was born and has spent most of his life in the Chicagoland area. Developing a love for the cinematic experience at a young age, Tony Wash further solidified his desire to be a part of the film industry after working at a few video stores during his teenage years. After receiving an undergraduate degree in communications and art, Wash decided to tighten his focus on the film industry by attending Tom Savini's Special FX School in Monessen, PA. Practical makeup FX work showcased in horror/science fiction/adventure movies always fascinated Tony so the thought of getting his foot in the door in that regard seemed like a good idea. Wash also hoped to give his production company, Scotchworthy Productions the diversity it would need to be successful in the independent arena. Showcasing award-winning video production and practical special FX design, Scotchworthy Productions has become a Midwestern staple for quality, independent, genre-specific projects. Beginning production in the winter of 2005, Wash's first feature, the choose your own adventure horror film, "It's My Party and I'll Die If I Want To" created the reputation Scotchworthy takes pride in to this day. "It's definitely worth checking out, and the type of indie I highly recommend supporting...

• The Muck (2014)

  
• It's My Party and I'll Die If I Want To (2007)

  
• The Rake (2018)