Sarai Browne is a New York-based writer and marketing strategist exploring fashion, film, and contemporary culture. She blends criticism with research-driven insight, tracing how taste and meaning move between audiences and culture, and how they shape the stories we tell.
René Estes is a media expert, innovation strategist, filmmaker, and entrepreneur. Founder of René Estes, LLC, she explores how media, technology, and social structures impact decision-making, relationships, and economic independence, with a focus on women. She also created The Video Mentor, a SaaS platform for digital creators. René’s background spans science, film, and culture, using…
Ashley Brooke Cohen is a writer, actor, standup comedian, and content creator based in NYC. She is in the process of creating a one-woman show based on her life as a Gen Z that has no idea how to live a healthy life.
Aadil Cheema has worked in short film, commercial, and music video production for several years in different departments, mostly camera and sound. He studied journalism, sociology, and cinema studies in undergrad and wrote articles on the film industry for a school publication. His ultimate goal is to make films and write criticism.
Marc Pollak teaches English and math in Manhattan. Originally from New York, he earned academic degrees in Philadelphia and Washington, DC. While working in DC, he began to tutor part-time, and he started his own tutoring business when he returned to New York in 2012. He has written and served as an editor for academic…
Nyhle Wilson is a recently graduated film student from Dillard University. She is currently working as a production assistant for the New Orleans Film Festival and has worked on productions for indie films. Nyhle made her own short film within the last year as well.
Nilufer Ozmekik is a screenwriter, critic, and cultural obsessive with 20 years in film and television. Her credits span Turkish primetime hits, Netflix collaborations, and award-winning indie features. Since 2017, she’s been a judge at New York’s Winter Film Festival and has built a Goodreads community of 60,000+ readers who actually argue with her in…
Kajal Kapoor is an artist and designer renowned for her innovative approach to visual storytelling. With a background in fine arts, literature, and digital media, Kajal seamlessly blends traditional techniques with modern technology to create immersive experiences. Her work has been featured in numerous exhibitions and publications, reflecting her commitment to pushing the boundaries of…
Whitney Larkins currently works for a media company and has a degree in Radio/TV/Film as well. She wrote her Master’s thesis on film representations of immigration in 20th Century American film.
Amanda Lou is a Fairleigh Dickinson University graduate with a passion for cinema & marketing.
Nefeli Soteriou holds an MFA in Film and Media Arts from Temple University, with additional training in Coaching Psychology and Behavioral Mental Health. A filmmaker and published author, she brings a practitioner’s perspective to her writing, focusing on the creative process and the realities of the filmmaking life.
Belton is a passionate screenwriter, film director, and stand-up comedian. As well as research skills from his time earning a biology degree, he has developed a strong ability to mix satire and wit with storytelling. He makes short films as well as writes feature-length & pilot scripts, and performs stand-up comedy. Recently, his short film,…
Dr. Despina Afentouli (www.afentouli.com) is a journalist, sociologist and researcher with professional work experience in media, academic institutions and public sector worldwide. Dr. Afentouli holds a PhD in Sociology, a Master’s degree in International Journalism, and a Bachelor’s degree in International and European Studies and Translating/Interpreting (German-English). Dr. Afentouli has participated as a speaker, co-ordinator…
Cristina Slattery has written for publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek Japan, Forbes Travel Guide, Harvardwood Highlights, Roads & Kingdoms, The Winter Film Festival, FoodandWine.com, Words Without Borders, AFAR.com, Travel+Leisure.com, several airline magazines and other national and international magazines and websites.
Lianna Albrizio is a seasoned journalist and editor passionate about covering all facets of the arts from film to books, music and food. She loves interviewing people and spreading the word about their amazing work for all to enjoy.