Katie is an actress, director as well as a lead singer for the band ”KT.True”. Born in Moscow Russia, raised in New York, she saw her father and grandfather perform on stage (both known theater actors in Russia) and she knew that film and theater would be her passion for life. Katie is an eight-time…
Alexandra Degner is a Fashion Designer based in New York City. Since childhood, she has been interested in the world of art, especially drawing and painting. As she grew older and more experienced, she perfected her drawing and sewing skills, and worked in cities such as Florence, New York, Cleveland, and Milan. Today, she is…
Amanda Lou is a Fairleigh Dickinson University graduate with a passion for cinema & marketing.
Over the last decade, DJ Izabella has refined her experience and knowledge in the art of deejaying. Her love of music began in a household of musically inclined parents, singing in the church choir and learning to play the guitar, piano and drums. DJ Izabella’s educational journey consists of: Mixing/beat matching course at Mainline Pro…
Hailing from Boston but having lived all over the east coast, Jaclyn Marney has experienced life in the city and the country. Now in Pennsylvania she is pursuing a degree in math education and educational technology. She is an avid equestrian that competes all over the east coast and captains her university’s western show team….
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.
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…
Dan is the founder of Soundview Media Partners. He entered the film distribution industry in 1984. He started in advertising, moved into sales in 1986 and by the mid-90’s came in from the cold entering into senior management for companies that included Fox Lorber Associates, The Disinformation Company and Koch Entertainment/Entertainment One where, for 7…
Anyu Ching is a Singaporean writer and journalist based between Southeast Asia and the United States. Her work can be found at http://anyuching.com.
Chioneso Bakr-Bond is a songwriter, composer, dancer, and musician from Brooklyn, New York. With her strong Sierra Leonean roots and her multi-media background, Chioneso has taken the world by storm with her music, dance, and she is now entering in the film industry. She has received a National Young Arts Award for West African Dance,…
Charlii Sebunya is an FGI Rising Star Finalist and an award winning on-camera journalist, executive producer and director. He is at the very core of ADDY.media’s dynamic success, with Executive Producer Adriana Kaegi breaking new ground by live streaming New York Fashion Week from Bryant Park to CNN & Elle.com between 1998 & 2001 &…
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.
Winter Film Awards Social Media & Marketing Director Dawn Mecca was born in New York and has a master’s degree in elementary special education. Dawn works as a model specializing in leg and foot modeling.