Originally from Newtown, CT, Patrick Godino is a filmmaker based in NYC. He is a graduate of New York University, where he double-majored in Film & TV and Spanish. Currently, he is seeking to distribute his thesis film, "Every Other Kid," while developing a number of other projects. When not directing, Patrick works as a script supervisor or assistant director. In his free time, Patrick enjoys running, playing baseball and listening to music.

Melody Mehryan is a NYC based director and assistant director. She is a graduate from NYU Tisch School of the Arts. Her genres of interest are experimental and psychological thriller. Her recent AD projects include Sanguine Father, by Caid Slattery, Death and Ramen, by Tiger Ji, and Adobo, a Nine Muses Lab short film by Abby Garcia.

Jad Jacob is a filmmaker, composer, and artist whose web series, shorts, and documentaries have won over thirty awards and premiered internationally in festivals, most recently at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. He is a Finalist for the Michael Collyer Memorial Fellowship in Screenwriting, and his documentary, I Am Syria, has screened at fundraisers and lectures across the Northeast. He recently performed a Dueling Pianos show aboard the MSC Seashore for 5 months, and will soon begin a residency at the Green Fig. He is currently writing a rock musical called BEETHOVEN: Live In Concert. @bvnthemusical

Eliyahu Cohen is a creative based out of New York. He loves anything art and his ultimate goal is to collaborate with like minded individuals on any visual passion projects. Eliyahu graduated from the School of Visual Arts in 2019 where he attained a BFA in Screenwriting. While attending college, he'd become interested in the varying facets of on set production roles, and has worked in departments ranging from production design to Assistant Camera on a wide variety of productions. He currently works as a Studio Production Assistant for Rockstar Games.

Natalia Ferrara is a Los-Angeles-raised & New-York-based filmmaker who’s been writing, directing, and production designing films for 10 years. With a focus on telling female-led stories, she hopes to both move audiences and create change while also using absurd settings, characters, and humor that make her films her own. As a designer, Natalia works closely with the script’s story to visually express the details that create the world and in-depth characters. As a 10-time winner of Best Film, 6-time winner of Best Director, 2-time winner of Best Production Design, and 3-time winner of various Rising Future Filmmaker awards, from numerous festivals including NFFTY, Los Angeles Film Festival, and Fusion Film Festival, Natalia soon aims to continue her career in feature-length form.

Jonathan is a Brooklyn-based writer, painter, and scenic designer. They are a recent graduate of New York University’s College of Arts and Science, having studied literature, creative writing, and sociology. Jonathan’s work has been published by The Greene Street Review, the Color Club zine, and WNYU, and their theatrical set design work has been featured at the Chain, the Tank, and Garden Level Theatre.

Aly Hegazy is an Egyptian Filmmaker based in New York City. Born and

raised in Alexandria, Egypt, Aly grew up falling in love with all types of

movies across all genres which inspired him to make his first short film

at the ripe age of 6 years old.

He carried his passion with him all the way to college in 2018 where he

enrolled in New York University's Tisch School of the Arts Film &

Television program, and graduated in 2021 with a B.F.A and a Minor in

Business of Entertainment Media.

Brandon Pavlicek an audio engineer based in Queens. He is extremely passionate about technology, often researching how equipment such as microphones, drum machines, and synthesizers are built while building his own. He holds a BFA in Film and Television Production from NYU Tisch School of the Arts (Dec. 2020), where he specialized in sound mixing, design, and music production. He is currently an Associate Audio Engineer at Rockstar Games.

Noah Laforest is an aspiring filmmaker based in NYC. His mission is to use visual storytelling to provide viewers with a sense of escapism while also exploring personal themes such as identity & family. He is currently in his Sophomore year at NYU Tisch pursuing his B.F.A in Film & Television. His passion lies in Screenwriting & Directing. Noah is very excited to join the team & help bring Heather’s vision to life!

Maggie is a filmmaker and producer originally from Charlotte, North Carolina. Maggie aspires to make films that elevate women's stories. She is currently a Junior at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts studying Film & Television concentrating in producing. Maggie is also completing an Economics double major and Business Studies minor. She has produced several short films and is currently producing seven projects. In her (limited) free time, she enjoys painting, coding, and cooking. Maggie aspires to be a producer and work on the business side of the entertainment industry.

Rose T.M. is an artist for stage, screen and any medium capable of telling queer narratives with radical themes. Their original works include Searching for the Good ~ A Walking Experience (NYU Tisch), L&A – A One-Act Play (The Tank NYC), The Hyperparasite (NYU London) and more. You can follow Rose's work on social media (@nonbinarybomb) and New Play Exchange.