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…
Danielle Cavaliere is a recent film graduate with a diverse background in production, film, TV, and social media, bringing hands-on experience in various stages of content creation. She is skilled in coordinating production logistics, collaborating on creative teams, and managing post-production workflows. She is proficient in adapting traditional film and TV techniques to the digital…
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…
Native New Yorker Aesha Waks is a two-time award-winning top-billed SAG actress. She has starred in movies opposite Sam Rockwell, Adrian Grenier, Paul Giamatti, Stephen Lang, Jon Cryer, Burt Young, and many more. Aesha is also a model who has appeared on several magazine covers such as Hightimes and Billboards, magazines such as Maxim and…
Jeffrey Gurian is often referred to as a “Renaissance Man” and a comedy legend. As a comedian he’s performed in every major club in NY and LA. He’s written for and worked with some of the biggest stars in comedy from Rodney Dangerfield, Joan Rivers and Andrew “Dice” Clay to Kevin Hart, Bill Burr, Nick…
Mila Grgas is a writer, filmmaker, visual artist, and New Yorker. Her articles have been published in Halascope Magazine, Really Magazine, FLASH Magazine, and her poetry appears in Untitled Magazine and Paloma Magazine. Her film Descent and its accompanying photography premiered in its solo show at Fordham University’s Lipali Gallery and appeared as a part…
Ian Bignell is a Film Festival Strategist at Festival Formula. As one of the lead Strategists at Festival Formula, Ian watches films that come into the company, providing impartial feedback on how they best fit into the worldwide film festival circuit. Drawing on his wisdom as the companies previous Submissions Coordinator, he has expert insight…
Katie Bignell is Film Festival Strategist & Founder at Festival Formula. Katie graduated from Bournemouth Media School with a degree in Scriptwriting for Film & TV. She is also a graduate of the Royal Court Young Writer’s and Invitation Only groups. While pursuing a career in writing upon graduation, she received funding from Arvon Foundation…
Sadithi De Zilva is a filmmaker and producer with a background in theatre, having studied with honors at Pace University. She was one of the original cohorts of the BRAVO program in Hong Kong and was selected to study at LAMDA at the age of 13. As the co-founder of Scrappack Productions, she has successfully…
Raised in a small suburban town in Massachusetts, Vanessa Ly enjoys experiencing new things. During her free time, she expresses herself in different forms of art, including painting, sketching, music and cosplay. Vanessa currently works in Boston, MA and is excited to see what the future holds.
As a daughter of a clothing designer, Tatiana Kurzhos grew up surrounded by fashion; her becoming a model was not something unexpected. She has been working with both American and European designers for over five years as a runway model during fashion weeks in recognized fashion capitals such as New York and Milan. However, she…
Jonathan Burdick was born in Albany NY and raised in Hoosick Falls NY. His passion with entertainment started with magic as a young kid; he learned magic and applied that skill for friends and family. Jonathan started acting and learning the art of filmmaking after graduation from high-school, and later learned about editing and creating…
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.
Selma Ducanovic is an actress, writer and singer-songwriter. Most recently, she took the stage in “Open Up the Curtain – A Musical Revue,” and participated in several online plays and independent films including “Our Home,” “Pratfall,” and “I am a Positive Person.” During the pandemic, she completed her conservatory training at Atlantic Acting School in…
Gautam ‘Gotham’ Sharma is a New York City based actor, director, stand up comedian, and writer. He’s performed at venues across the country, including the world-famous Broadway Comedy Club, the Comedy Cellar and Mohegan Sun — as well as appearances on Comedy Central.