Category: director

Director Biography – Max Mollring, Ian Burris (THE NIGHT SHIFT)

Max Mollring (director/editor) is a director, editor and colorist based out of Oakland. Originally from Arcata California, he attended San Francisco State University’s Undergrad film program. He has directed short films, music videos and commercials. Ian Burris (director) is a filmmaker and musician residing in San Francisco. Born and raised in Santa Cruz California, Ian… Continue reading Director Biography – Max Mollring, Ian Burris (THE NIGHT SHIFT)

Director Biography – Nadia Sasso, Nofisat Sonekan (THE NAME = THE STORY)

For Nadia Sasso, the connection to the African Diaspora has always been strong. Born in America to Sierra Leonean immigrant parents, Sasso is a leader in establishing social and entrepreneurial connections across cultures and fostering civic responsibility. Her recent film Am I has been featured in media platforms, such as Huffington Post, Blavity, The ColorLines,… Continue reading Director Biography – Nadia Sasso, Nofisat Sonekan (THE NAME = THE STORY)

Director Biography – Hadley Hendon (BLESSING)

Hadley Hendon was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. Early in her collegiate career she made the transition from pursuing a degree in theater to film.She felt as though as an actor she did not have the agency to say what she wanted to say, she couldn’t express my ideas or my beliefs. She… Continue reading Director Biography – Hadley Hendon (BLESSING)

Director Biography – Alex Vivian (EMERGENCE)

Alex Vivian is an Australian native, but spent his formative years growing up venturing the streets of Hong Kong, inspired by the visual beauty and grit it provided. He then moved to London, where he immersed himself in the UK skateboard scene, shooting and producing videos for local brands and labels. Later, he finished film… Continue reading Director Biography – Alex Vivian (EMERGENCE)

Director Biography – Thomas F. O’Brien (PHOTOS IN THE RAIN)

After careers in the Navy and as a painting contractor, Tom got a degree in Cinema and Television Arts. From there he was able to continue a lifetime passion for writing, and discovered a liking for directing, too. He was able to take two senior year projects (a short documentary and a feature film) and… Continue reading Director Biography – Thomas F. O’Brien (PHOTOS IN THE RAIN)

Director Biography – Ido Bartana, Nadim Badiee (PAINFUL SILENCE)

Nadim comes from Iran and Ido comes from Israel. We met in California in 2017 and started collaborating and creating content together. We worked together on a 6 episode series about social problems that Nadim produced, and we are currently working on 3 other short films.

Director Biography – Stephane Benini (NOBRE ARTE)

Stéphane trained at the Conservatory of French Cinema ten years ago before joining the world of music videos, working with artists such as M83, Digitalism and Kavinsky. He then approached commercial agencies who took him around the world to explore the various tracks and locations of his second passion: motorsports, encapsulated in various projects for… Continue reading Director Biography – Stephane Benini (NOBRE ARTE)

Director Biography – Marcos Almada Rivero. Alejandra Chacón Gallardo, Monique Zepeda (WE)

Marcos Almada Film director. Filmography: 1. Animated short film “Fuimos colores” (We were colors): direction, art, and storyboard. 2. Animated short film “El Secreto de Cuatrociénegas (The secret of Cuatroacienengas): direction, and arts. 3. Animated short film “Colourmakers”: art. 4. Animated series “El show del Dr. Greko” (Dr. Greko´s Show). Monique Zepeda Speaker, workshop facilitator,… Continue reading Director Biography – Marcos Almada Rivero. Alejandra Chacón Gallardo, Monique Zepeda (WE)

Director Biography – Lian Morrison (BEHIND BANANA VACCUM)

Lian Morrison is an award-winning filmmaker & graduate from the Prague Film School where she first learned to hone her skills in creative filmmaking. Today, she has her own successful filmmaking company, Tin Bird Productions based in St. John’s, Newfoundland. Lian loves giving audiences glimpses of the lives of others in her films. Her first… Continue reading Director Biography – Lian Morrison (BEHIND BANANA VACCUM)