Film Director: John Welsh (SCORCHED: MINE FIRES IN PENNSYLVANIA COAL COUNTRY)

Director Biography John Welsh, Philadelphia area photographer and filmmaker, has taught photography privately, through the Wayne Art Center, and also through undergraduate courses and a photography workshop with the Honors Program at Villanova University. He is an active member of the American Society of Media Photographers, has served as President of the Philadelphia Chapter and… Continue reading Film Director: John Welsh (SCORCHED: MINE FIRES IN PENNSYLVANIA COAL COUNTRY)

Director BIO: Olivia Crellin (SUNUNU: THE REVOLUTION OF LOVE)

Director Biography Olivia Crellin is a staff journalist and documentary filmmaker for BBC World and the BBC World Service. She’s reported from the US, South America – where she was a foreign correspondent – Europe and Africa. Her journalistic interests include women’s issues, social justice, human rights and mental health. Sununu: The Revolution of Love… Continue reading Director BIO: Olivia Crellin (SUNUNU: THE REVOLUTION OF LOVE)

Director BIO: Elliott Watson (PLEASURE BOYS)

Director Biography I have just graduated from The University of the West of England with A Ba(Hons) in Filmmaking. I am now pursuing a career in directing/producing Documentaries, focusing primarily on character led, insightful stories that aim to challenge popular opinion and alter perceptions. Director Statement Originally, this film aimed to investigate the high-octane life… Continue reading Director BIO: Elliott Watson (PLEASURE BOYS)

Director BIO: Behdad Mahichi (FRONTLINE FENTANYL)

Director Biography Behdad Mahichi was born in Tehran, Iran and was raised in Vancouver, B.C. his passion for news and storytelling led him to pursue journalism at Ryerson University in Toronto, and graduated in 2017. As a working journalist Behdad covers a wide-range of stories from politics to entertainment.

Director BIO: Kaitlin Creadon (FOR THE LOVE OF THE CHILD)

Director Biography Kaitlin graduated from Marquette University in 2012 with her B.A. in Communications, concentrating on Broadcast and Electronic Communication with a minor in Film Studies. Following undergrad, she decided to continue her education and went to DePaul University for graduate school. This passion project is Kaitlin’s thesis documentary. Now that it is complete, she… Continue reading Director BIO: Kaitlin Creadon (FOR THE LOVE OF THE CHILD)