WFF2026 - February 18-22 2026
Melisa Jackson is a Strategic Advisor for OffDaBlocRecords LLC. She provides expert guidance to support the partner and CEO in making high-level decisions related to financial planning, operational structure, and long-term business growth. Her role focuses on strategy, sustainability, and building systems that allow creative businesses to scale with confidence. In addition to her work…
Ruddy Turney better known as RudyRush Is the CEO of OffDablocrecordsllc. He is also a recording artist, engineer and actor. He started a independent recording in the summer of 2016 before that RudyRush has be busy doing shows recording music and doing short films like (Snake v Mongoose). He Is still performing in some of…
Emma Blair Brown (she/her) is a New York City-based actor and director. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, she left the Lone Star State to pursue a BFA in Acting from the University of Alabama. A few states over wasn’t enough, so she journeyed across the pond for graduate school and recently received an MFA…
Nico “Rocks” Calero is a New York City–based recording artist, songwriter, and actor rising as a bold new voice in Latin-infused global pop. An award-winning child actor turned chart-ready vocalist, he made his musical debut in 2022 as the youngest member of the legendary group Menudo, performing on major platforms including Good Morning America, The…
DJ Sir Charles Dixon is an American-born DJ, music industry veteran, radio personality, producer, and promoter known for his work spanning over three decades in hip-hop, R&B, pop, and house music. He has built a career both behind the turntables and behind the scenes in artist development and music programming.
Beautie Mitchell is a NY native, but moved around quite a bit and now resides in NJ. She went to Central Michigan University and majored in fashion with a minor in business. After graduation, she started modeling in Detroit and was awarded the Miss Detroit title for the Miss Michigan pageant 2015. Since then, she…
Bronx born and Hoboken bred, Amanda Gail has produced, headlined and performed around the Northeast. She’s been on SiriusXm and produces shows at top NYC clubs such as The Stand and New York Comedy Club. Her podcast CLIQUEBAIT can be found on the popular FWD network and her satirical writing can be seen on Reductress….
solos is an independent Chinese-American artist, singer, producer and songwriter whose music is influenced by his dual identity as an Asian American. solos aims to make Chinese music more mainstream by writing bilingual Pop and R&B music in both English and Mandarin Chinese, and to create music other Asian Americans like himself can relate to…
Laura Aguinaga is an actress, writer, and author based in New York City. A proud SAG-AFTRA member, she has appeared in numerous film and television productions, including FBI, New Amsterdam, and Shades of Blue. She also starred in the independent feature film Qiya, written and directed by award-winning filmmaker Alba Garcia. Her work spans drama,…
Sigfrid Valer is a European actor trained in Spain, Italy, and the United Kingdom, with a strong foundation in sophisticated comedy and commedia dell’arte. He has worked internationally with theater companies such as La Tourné Teatro and the UK-based physical theater company Highly Sprung Performance. His stage experience includes classical and contemporary works by playwrights…
Janet Hyojo Oh is a Korean American writer and producer based in NYC. She received a 2025 Finalist Award from New Jersey State Council on the Arts. An NYU Tisch alumna and Professional Writing MS candidate, Janet bridges the gap between emerging talent and the professional industry as Co-Showrunner for the JHRTS NY Writers’ Room…
Mike has been teaching improv since 2011. Before the pandemic, he taught at The People’s Improv Theater for 3 years before going on tour with BeerProv, a Short Form Improv show (much like ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway’) performing shows nightly aboard the MSC Meraviglia Cruise Ship. He developed his own signature style of improvisation…
Feb 22, 5:00 PM-11:00 PM: WFF2026 Awards Ceremony + Gala Red Carpet + After Party (CLUB230Fifth, 230 Fifth Ave)
Aerial Acrobat Entertainment, founded by Guinevere DiPiazza is an innovative and imaginative cirque entertainment company that provides luxurious aerial, ground and specialty acts to create a one of a kind experience for you and your guests. Based in New York City and New Jersey, we are an ensemble of aerial artists, ground performers, costume designers,…
ChristinaMaría is ready to live a creative lifestyle by any medium necessary! Reflecting the authenticity of her heART, she fearlessly embarks on another new journey, proving that it’s never too late to sow seeds for a new career, new opportunities or new projects to blossom. As a self-taught artist and multi-passionate entrepreneur, ChristinaMaría is an…