Jasmine Dunigan is a recent graduate of Columbia College Chicago, where she majored in Film and Television.

Meredith Sonnefeldt grew up in Chicago and graduated from Northwestern University. She is currently a Coordinator in International Theatrical Distribution at Paramount and enjoys film, trivia, and travel.

Sherley Mondragón is a Legal Assistant in Business Affairs at Paramount Pictures. She was named an “Outstanding Leader” in the CBS Leadership Pipeline Challenge and is active in film festival programming and advocacy.

Naomi Cho is a Los Angeles-based production professional working as an Office PA and Production Coordinator. She has worked on feature films, commercials, and music videos and is passionate about representation and storytelling.

Savannah Evans is a computer scientist turned writer with experience in development, talent management, and production coordination. She focuses on dark comedy, suspense, and horror, aiming to become a showrunner and development executive.

Dima Bazzi is a Loyola Law School student focusing on entertainment law. She has held leadership roles at Loyola and worked with Sony Pictures Television and Gaumont. She will join Disney’s D-LIFT program after graduation.

Livia Bensi is a Chicago native and LMU graduate working as Executive Assistant to the COO at Bunim Murray Productions. She supports unscripted series including Below Deck and The Challenge and is passionate about storytelling.

Sabrina Huynh is a coordinator on Sony Pictures’ Intersectional Marketing team, bringing a multicultural lens to theatrical campaigns. Beyond her role, she is also passionate about advancing representation across the industry and supporting emerging diverse filmmakers and creatives.

Oasis Aleman began in the industry as a production assistant and has worked across multiple departments, including art and production coordination. Inspired by early exposure to television, they are now looking to take the next step in their career.

Desiree Ewing is a multi-hyphenate working in television. She spent six years in unscripted development on shows including Dream Home Makeover, Real Housewives of Dallas, and Real Girlfriends in Paris, and is looking to expand her experience further in development.

Jasleen Munsalud is a law student at Loyola Law School interested in entertainment law. She has interned with Business Affairs teams at Lionsgate, Disney, and 20th Television and is set to graduate in May 2026 before sitting for the bar.

Christina Witt is a Los Angeles-based entertainment professional with experience spanning talent representation, scripted television, and executive support. She has worked at Verve, Shondaland, and on productions like Brooklyn Nine-Nine and The Rookie. She aims to build a career in development.

Angela Goodearl is the Executive Assistant to the President of International Marketing at Universal Pictures. With a background in production, marketing, and talent management, she is passionate about inclusive storytelling and global audiences.

Los Angeles–based film producer & literary manager.Member of the Television Academy.Previously worked with Di Bonaventura Pictures, Illumination Entertainment, The Walt Disney Studios, and Todd Phillips. Developing and packaging projects across film & visual media, with select work in original score composition.

May Suri is a first-generation Indian American filmmaker and emerging screenwriter/producer. Her work explores diaspora and belonging. She has worked on projects for Apple TV, Universal, and Hulu, and her screenplay The Worst Choices ranked in the top 1% on Coverfly.

Jasmine Daguno Reyes is a Bay Area native who studied animation, illustration, and screenwriting. She has worked with Nickelodeon Animation and other companies as a designer and storyboard artist. She is now pursuing producing and screenwriting, focusing on heartfelt and comedic storytelling.

Melanie Cho is a Taiwanese American producer studying at Chapman University. She has interned at Sony, UTA, and Maximum Effort and has worked with organizations like the Academy Museum and NFL through student advertising initiatives. She is focused on amplifying underrepresented voices.

Alexa Zachary is a graduate of the USC Peter Stark Producing Program with a background in acting from NYU Tisch. She has worked with Disney, Paramount, and Apple TV+ and is passionate about developing grounded yet magical stories centered on identity and family.

Bianca Zamora is a Latina graduate of CSUN with a BA in Television Production and a minor in Interactive Marketing. She has experience across development and production, including work at Maximum Effort and IFB Studios. She is passionate about storytelling and building a career in entertainment.

Sarah Whittum Ayala is an NYU Tisch Film & TV graduate and Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholar. She currently works at Murtha Skouras Agency and has experience across production, development, and talent representation. Her producing credits include DEARBORN and UN PASEO. She is committed to championing underrepresented voices.

Pierce Whitney is a multimedia storyteller and leader raised between St. Louis and San Francisco. After earning her BFA in Dramatic Writing and Producing from NYU Tisch, she transitioned from gaming at Electronic Arts to her current role in creative development at Sony Pictures. She is committed to socially responsible storytelling and championing underrepresented perspectives.

Doreen Otaru is a Radio-Television-Film and Public Relations student at the University of Texas at Austin. Her experience spans development, marketing, and production, supporting creative teams and contributing to early-stage projects. She is particularly interested in how studios build cultural impact through storytelling and distribution, and she is passionate about connecting media, community, and audience engagement.

With a creative foundation rooted in advocacy and social impact, Ana Itzel Lopez views film production as a vital tool for social change. She excels at the intersection of technical precision and community impact. She is thrilled to join the NextGEN Executive Diversity Mentorship Program to further her mission of bridging the gap between high-level production and social advocacy.

Hannah Roberson is a multi-ethnic California native passionate about storytelling and discovering new voices. She is currently a Senior Executive Assistant to the President of Original Programming at FX. Previously, she worked with Color Force, Sony Pictures Television, and Sony Pictures Entertainment’s D&I team. A UCLA graduate in Sociology with minors in Film and Scandinavian Studies, she aims to become a development executive championing inclusive storytelling.

Milena Montero is an Argentine independent producer based in Los Angeles with a background in physical production across film, documentary, and commercials. She produced her first feature, Best Kept Shut, and is developing Graveyard Shift. Her work has screened at over 50 festivals and earned multiple awards, including a Student Emmy nomination. She is now focused on expanding into development and packaging.

Valentina Velasquez is currently the executive assistant to two partners at MGMT Entertainment, a role she has held for four years. Prior to that, she assisted talent managers at Industry Entertainment. Her internship experience includes Circle of Confusion, Heroes and Villains Entertainment, and American High. She graduated from Syracuse University with a BA in English and Textual Studies with a concentration in Film and Screen Studies. In her free time, she enjoys reality TV, TikTok rabbit holes, and sushi.

Sarah Nguyen is a Content Strategy Manager at NBCUniversal with 7+ years of experience in global licensing, distribution strategy, and deal analysis across film and television. She leads valuation and drives negotiation strategy for high-impact streaming partnerships, working cross-functionally with finance, legal, and sales to structure and execute complex content deals. She thrives at the intersection of creative and commercial strategy, where content is developed with intent and positioned to travel.

Originally from Istanbul, Turkey, Dilara Avgen moved to the U.S. to attend Boston University, where she studied Film and TV. She began her career in the mailroom at CAA and later supported a senior TV agent. She has spent the past two years at The Tornante Company and was recently credited as assistant to the Executive Producer on Netflix’s Long Story Short. She enjoys adult animation, worldbuilding, and genre storytelling.

Maureen Zeufack is a Cameroonian-American creative multi-hyphenate from the DC metro area, currently pursuing an MFA in USC’s Peter Stark Producing Program. Prior, she worked as a Production Associate on BET’s Brand Creative Team, notably scripting the GEMA-award nominated 2024 BET Awards marketing campaign, "Standing On Culture.” Maureen has previous experiences at NBCUniversal, The Walt Disney Company, and United Talent Agency. Maureen cites her global upbringing as a first-gen, third-culture kid growing up partly in Southeast Asia as influential to her commitment to championing underrepresented stories.

Alon Borten (he/they/she) is a queer Jewish filmmaker originally from Queens, New York, now based in Los Angeles. Drawing from their experiences within queer communities, their work explores identity, performance, and belonging through an intimate, character-driven lens.
After graduating from the School of Visual Arts in 2015, Alon transitioned into filmmaking. Their debut short film A Prayer (2017) premiered at Outfest and screened at NewFest and the Moscow Jewish Film Festival. Their follow-up short, This Is For You (2023), has garnered over 5 million views on YouTube.
Alongside their creative work, Alon works as a content producer and is developing a slate of film and television projects, including their next short Sissies.

Joelle Joyner-Wong is a writer and director. She holds a BA in Theatre Arts with a concentration in Theatre Studies from Sonoma State University. Joelle’s writing credits include "Cheers!" for Sonoma State Powerlines New Works Festival and Project 24 with Worst Ever Productions, "Post Grad Life" for PlayGround-SF Free-Play Festival and Rogue Theater Festival digital program, "Fem-Ship" for Meraki Theatre Scratch Off!, and "Blacklist!" for Fresh Baked Pears New Works Festival. Joelle’s directing credits include Associate Director for Hollywood Fringe "Saturday's at 10 am", "Love No Evil" for Think and Imagine Play Festival, and "The Strand That Beads You" for Conundrum New Works Festival. Joelle is also an alum of BAYCAT Studio, a nonprofit film production studio in San Francisco that helps emerging filmmakers break into the industry.

I’m an emerging creative executive currently working in casting at NBC Universal. I'm a proud St. Louis, Missouri native and first-generation college graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Audio Production and Advertising/Marketing Communications. I have also earned a certificate in Film and TV Producing at New York Film. I'm also a part of JHRTS, Colour Entertainment and a board junior board member of EIF. I was a participant in the inaugural 2020/2021 CBS Leadership Pipeline Film Competition, part of a team that produced the short film “Unread” for the non-profit group SafeBae, which won 2nd place! My career goals are to become a TV/Film music supervisor and work in music sync licensing as well as create my own projects, one of which is a documentary titled, "Saving History: The Story of Greenwood Cemetery", in which I'm currently producing!

Julia Friley is the Vice President of Scripted Development at Walden Media, where she creates and develops commercial film and television projects with a focus on authentic characters rooted in stories of courage.

Anthony Trovato is a development executive at Imperative Entertainment, working across film and TV on projects including KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON, TRIANGLE OF SADNESS, and A BIG BOLD BEAUTIFUL JOURNEY. Before that he worked in Comedy/Animation for Adult Swim.

Rotem Peretz is a transactional entertainment attorney based in Los Angeles, representing production companies and individuals across all stages of development and production. She earned her B.A. in Theatre from SUNY Purchase and her J.D. from Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law. Her lifelong passion for the entertainment industry drives her commitment to supporting the next generation of creative professionals.

Gabrielle is a writer, director, and producer based in Los Angeles, CA. She is an NYU Tisch alumna with experience working on shows such as "Saturday Night Live," "The Affair," "The Mosquito Coast," "White House Plumbers," and "The Studio." Gabrielle launched her production company, Makower Productions, in the fall of 2021 and is passionate about pioneering change within the industry landscape to make it a more inclusive, less toxic place.

Adriana Martínez Barrón is currently Head of TV and Film for Stacey Abrams' Sage Works Productions under a first look deal with UCP and Universal Pictures. Prior to that she worked as Vice President of Drama Series Development at CBS Entertainment, Vice President of Film at Eva Longoria’s UnbeliEVAble Entertainment, Manager, Latin American Original Series and Latin America Content Acquisitions at Netflix and Creative Executive at Mexican Superstar Eugenio Derbez's production company 3Pas Studios.

Lizzie Frieder began her career at UTA in the Motion Picture Talent department. After that, she had a career in development, first working at Tina Fey’s production company, working on Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Girls5eva, and Mean Girls on Broadway, then moving over to run development for Irony Point (producers of I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson, Life & Beth, and other comedy series), and recently running Nathan Fielder’s production company as his sole exec.

Kirsten Garrison began her career in theater, television and film—honing her storytelling craft before pivoting into brand marketing and large-scale events. Today, she produces immersive experiences for brands like Essence Festival of Culture—connecting people to stories that move them. Having navigated her own career shifts, she’s passionate about helping mentees build the adaptability to pivot with confidence. For Kirsten, whether it’s in a production or a brand campaign, success comes from embracing change—and helping others find their voice in the process.

Jillian Davis is a literary agent living in Los Angeles. Graduating from Syracuse University as a double major in Television/Radio/Film and English & Textual Studies, she thought she would never use either major, and ended up using both. She is the founder of the book department at the Kaplan Stahler Agency, where she works tirelessly to bring YA, romance, and women’s fiction to publishers and producers alike. Jillian volunteers as a mentor with WriteGirl, enjoys scuba diving, and spoils her cat-daughter, Purrsephone.

Mohanalakshmi Rajakumar is a South Asian American screenwriter, novelist, and standup comic whose work centers on female-centric stories, multicultural friendships, and the humor found in cross-cultural experiences. Having lived in the United States, India, and the Middle East, she draws on her international experiences to craft character-driven narratives that explore identity, race, and belonging with both wit and emotional depth. Her screenwriting has earned recognition in major competitions, including the Austin Film Festival and the Humanitas Awards, where she was named a semifinalist.

Emily Cook is a native Angeleno casting professional with more than 10 years of experience across film and television. Her credits include projects such as Netflix’s The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Paramount+’s Star Trek: Discovery, and Hulu’s Deli Boys. Additionally, Emily cast and produced Chasers, a pilot that premiered at Sundance. Having studied with The Lee Strasberg Theater Institute and the Steppenwolf Theater Company, Emily has cultivated a deep understanding of how to collaborate with actors to hone performances that elevate the material.

With a lifelong love of all things docs, Hannah has worked at Hulu for the past 3 years in the documentary and limited series department, working as an executive on hit projects such as Perfect Wife, God Forbid, and Devil in the Family. She started her career at Creative Artist Agency in the documentary / media finance department before working at End Cue, an indie financier and production company. After a long day of watching movies, Hannah loves to hike and watch even more movies.

Anthonia Onyejekwe is an Emmy Award-winning Nigerian-American filmmaker, content creator, and digital strategist from Oakland, CA. With a passion for storytelling through visual media, she believes representation matters both in front of and behind the camera. Anthonia has produced and directed content for major media companies including BuzzFeed, MTV, and KQED. She is also the founder and Executive Director of REEL Film Program, a Bay Area nonprofit providing hands-on filmmaking education to high school students from underserved communities. She currently resides in Los Angeles, CA.

Ted Nitschke is a writer, director and executive producer with a background in features, television, and short form. Ted’s passion is creating positive and uplifting entertainment and helping underrepresented voices tell their own stories. Ted is currently at Moonbug Entertainment working with brand partners to create, develop, write, produce and direct digital content that grows and expands their outreach to children and parents. Ted enjoys creating silly shows for (his) kids and (cool) adults, wasting away again in Margaritaville, and hiding his toy purchases from his wife.

Tyler Erb is a Consultant at Bain & Company with 7 years’ experience in media & entertainment. She most recently served as Creative Executive for Television at Sugar23 (13 Reasons Why, Maniac, The OA), where she sourced, developed, and sold new series via the company’s overall deal with Netflix. Previously, she worked at MGM TV, supporting current series including Wednesday and The Handmaid’s Tale while developing additional scripted and unscripted content. She began her career at CAA. Tyler is a graduate of Yale University and Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Jeremiah Loeb is a VP of creative on the development team at Sony Pictures Animation, having worked on multiple theatrical projects, from Across the Spider-Verse, KPOP: Demon Hunters, and the upcoming GOAT. Prior to joining the team at Sony, Loeb worked at several entertainment companies, including MTV, Country Music Television, and It's A Laugh Productions. A graduate of Syracuse University, Loeb has a passion for animation that began at an early age and has continued to grow as he contributes his talents to developing new animated features at SPA.

Jacqueline Fabricius is an independent film producer and the CEO at 11th Hour Productions, a Los Angeles based film production company that focuses on feature films. With a degree in Cinema-Television from the University of Southern California, she manages a diverse production slate and oversees all business operations. Her work emphasizes high-value storytelling and strategic development, recently including major industry activations like the 11th Hour Lodge at the Sundance Film Festival. Jacqueline is dedicated to a collective creative vision, advocacy, and maintaining a high standard of production across all media ventures.

Matt Rosen is a literary manager with years of experience championing emerging writers and filmmakers. In a recent four year stretch, his clients landed 15 screenplays on The Black List, Hollywood’s annual roundup of its most celebrated unproduced scripts. In 2023, Rosen brokered a major preemptive deal with Sony and Escape Artists to develop his client Chris Grillot’s grounded sci-fi short story BLISS as a feature film. A passionate cinephile, Rosen began his career at UTA before moving into management, where he continues to identify and nurture bold new voices in film and television.

Oren Davidson is a Los Angeles–based agent in the TV Production department at CAA. A graduate of Morehouse College, Davidson began his career at CAA as an assistant in TV Talent before expanding his industry experience at 20th Century Fox and New Regency. After returning to CAA in 2023, Davidson was selected for CAA Elevate, the agency’s next‑generation training and development program. In 2025, he was officially promoted to Agent, joining a cohort of rising leaders recognized for their entrepreneurial mindset, collaborative approach, and commitment to innovation within the agency. Oren is originally from San Diego, CA.

Sarah Reininger is an attorney based in Los Angeles and currently works in Business Affairs at CAA, where she focuses on podcast, digital, and creator-driven deals. In her role, she negotiates and drafts agreements across talent, production, distribution, and brand partnerships, advising on deal structure, intellectual property rights, and emerging media opportunities. Sarah earned her J.D. from Oklahoma City University School of Law and is licensed to practice law in California. She is passionate about supporting the next generation of professionals interested in entertainment, media, and digital talent, and enjoys sharing insight into navigating early career paths in the industry.

Based in LA and holding an MFA in Producing from the AFI Conservatory, Guo Guo’s producing credits include CALABASH (2025), which screened at Sundance and Berlinale 2026, Smoking Tigers (2023), winner of Best Screenplay and Best Performance at the Tribeca Film Festival 2023; Brainwashed: Sex-Camera-Power (2022), a Sundance and Berlinale official selection feature documentary; FOOD 2050, a Sundance-premiered documentary supported by the Rockefeller Foundation, narrated by Viola Davis, that shot in 8 different countries; Amazon Prime’s Soft Sounds of Peeling Fruit, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival 2021; as well as the 44-episode Chinese TV Series Be With You. Guo Guo communicates fluently in English and Mandarin.

Kian Mirnezam is a feature film producer and executive, who currently serves as Director of Development at The Picture Company. In his role, Kian curates and manages the development and production of several upcoming high-profile feature films, including Amazon MGM Studios' TYRANT, Miramax's SUPERMAX and Studiocanal's Agatha Christie adaptation ENDLESS NIGHT, serving as executive producer on these aforementioned titles. Prior to his role at The Picture Company, Kian began his career as a creative consultant for rappers Post Malone and Tyga, before segwaying to the talent department at Range Media Partners and a subsequent film/TV development role at Picturestart. Mirnezam was born & raised in San Diego, California.

Anthony Rubino (he/him) is a Counsel in Motion Picture Production Legal Affairs at 20th Century Studios, where he provides legal support to 20th's feature length motion picture projects from the earliest stages of development through delivery, including drafting and negotiation of above-the-line, below-the-line and rights-related agreements, and providing legal guidance to production executives and crew on projects in physical production. Prior to joining 20th, Anthony participated as an Associate in Disney's Lawyers in Film Training  (D-LIFT) program. He received his JD from Southwestern Law School, and during which he interned with the Business Affairs teams at Paramount TV Studios and 20th TV Studios.

Helen Tsang is an audiovisual producer and researcher based in the Netherlands, with extensive experience guiding emerging talent across film, documentary, and hybrid projects. Since 2021, she has served as Development and FilmLAB Mentor. She combines a research-driven approach with practical expertise in international co-productions, team management, and cross-cultural collaboration. Helen’s work spans fiction, experimental and documentary films, including The Feeling of Emptiness (2025) and Old Miss (2024) and she has guided multiple films and music videos to completion through her company KIMI. She has trained at IDFAcademy, CPH:DOX Intro, EyeCatcher Global, and TorinoFilmLAB, and is committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and professional growth in the next generation of filmmakers.

Sarah Al-Qatou is a creative producer & founder of Welcome to the Show Productions (WTTS), where she champions crowd-pleasing narratives that elevate diverse perspectives. Sarah previously served as CE at Rideback RISE, overseeing development of their film & tv fellowship slate, and at Issa Rae’s HOORAE where she produced across film, tv, and unscripted, notably working on RAP SH!T S2 (HBOMax) and SEEN & HEARD (HBO). She also worked with Lulu Wang, supporting development & production of EXPATS (Amazon Studios), as well as at Big Beach & Focus Features. Sarah produced the action-short TRIGGERMAN (2022) directed by Tyler Holmes, released by Omeleto. She is a former Film Independent Project Involve Fellow, Women in Film Fellow, and a UCLA grad.

Casey Haver is SVP of TV & Film Development and Production at Made Up Stories and co-runs the Los Angeles office. Casey spent last year on set in Atlanta filming Karin Slaughter’s THE GOOD DAUGHTER, an upcoming limited series for Peacock starring Rose Byrne, Meghann Fahy and Brendan Gleeson. Casey Executive Produced Netflix’s hit series PIECES OF HER starring Toni Collette and Bella Heathcote, which was #1 worldwide for 2 straight weeks, and Spectrum Original’s basketball thriller LONG SLOW EXHALE created by Pam Veasey. Casey also Executive Produced Amazon Prime’s thriller TELL ME YOUR SECRETS, created by Harriet Warner, as well as the Facebook Watch series QUEEN AMERICA, created by Meaghan Oppenheimer and starring Catherine Zeta Jones.

Laura Reich is a narrative, documentary, and commercial producer. Her narrative work includes the independent feature films, KEPT BOY and ALL SORTS, and she is currently in post production on her third, the horror-comedy BEST FRIENDS FOREVER. Her documentary work includes the PBS American Masters film RITA MORENO: JUST A GIRL WHO DECIDED TO GO FOR IT and award-winning short STATUS PENDING. Her projects have screened at Sundance, Raindance, AFI, and the Smithsonian African American Film Festival, among many others. Commercially she’s produced projects for Riot Games, Silent Hill, Twitch, LEGO, Red Bull, Facebook, G2 Esports, USC, and many more. She is currently a WIF Independent Producer fellow and Los Angeles Co-Chair of Women Independent Producers.

While studying Screenwriting & Business Administration at Loyola Marymount, Daniel interned for Adam Goodman @ Dichotomy Creative Group, Jon Oakes & Gary Michael Waters @ Bold Films, and Alex Zahn (currently Netflix) during his tenure @ Sony Pictures' Worldwide Acquisitions Group. During the pandemic, in Daniel's first week as an acquisitions buyer, the team acquired Down with the King, starring Freddie Gibbs. Later that year, Sony Pictures acquired Boxing Day, a British Christmas comedy starring Aml Ameen & produced by Matthew Zamias. Both Warner Bros. & Amazon were participants in the transaction. Daniel is a proud Trinidadian American, & lifelong Knicks fan. His favorite philosophers are Bernard Lonergan, a Jesuit theologian who wrote extensively about metacognition, & Kierkegaard, who encourages us to find meaning in life's inevitable melancholy.

Karla Rodriguez is an entertainment executive specializing in talent relations, fandom growth, and creative development across vertical and traditional formats. She currently leads Talent Relations, Fandom, and PR at GoodShort, a leading vertical streaming app. Previously, Karla helped shape talent and community growth at ReelShort, managing casting partnerships, content creator collaborations, and fandom initiatives to support show performance and expand talent opportunities. Before entering the vertical space, she built her foundation at Sony Pictures Entertainment across Screen Gems and Sony Television. She also collaborated with Vogue and Conde Nast digital production teams. Karla is a Gold Rising alum of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and presented at the 92nd Academy Awards (2020). In 2024, she wrote and developed Jellybean’s Journey, an award-winning animated short currently in development; the script won Best Animated Screenplay at the New York Screenwriting Awards (2024).

Limor started her career in New York City in the theatre and worked on 30 Rock, Law & Order: Criminal Intent and other TV and Film projects before moving to Los Angeles. She worked in Limited Series Development at CBS TV Studios before joining Level 1 Entertainment, founded by Bill Todman Jr., producer of such movies as X-Men, Ace Ventura, Grandma’s Boy and more. At Level 1 Entertainment, Limor has developed and sold countless projects such as Ringworld at Amazon, Pledge of Allegiance at USA, and American Fix at Paramount, Voices at NBC, Tower of Lies at NBC and more. Her upcoming projects include: RONIN RAGDOLLS with Robert Rodriguez based on the comic book by Kevin Eastman; ZAMBO DENDE with Sofia Vergara and Doug Miro; RUNAWAY PARENTS with Idina Menzel and Nia Vardalos; THE RIVER with Michelle MacLaren and Matt Bosack and many more.

Rey is a thirty year veteran of The Walt Disney Company.  As an attorney, Rey serves the global theatrical distribution arm of Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, covering the United States, Canada, Europe, Latin America and Asia.  He is fluent in Spanish, which has played an important role in managing issues and developing relationships in Latin America and Spain. In addition to his professional career, Rey feels an important obligation to give back to his community.  He is a 20 plus year board member of Proyecto Pastoral at Dolores Mission, a non-profit organization in East Los Angeles serving the needs of Boyle Heights. Rey has achieved a Bachelor of Arts in economics from Cornell University, a master’s in public affairs from Princeton University and JD from University of California at Berkeley. His book of poetry, “Todos Somos Sagrados/ All Are Sacred,” May 21, 2026.

Originally from Indiana, Amanda moved to LA in 2015 but has been working in the industry since 2010. She worked on reality tv, commercials, music videos, short films, feature films, tv shows, you name it. She had various positions with production (PC, APOC, PM, Producer), SFX Makeup, Art Dept, Covid Compliance, etc. Her career took a few interesting turns ending up in Marketing and Advertising, then 3D Conversion, VFX, Post Production, Creative Operations, Consumer Products and Merchandise and more. She worked with Netflix, Paramount, FX, NBC, and most recently have been hired to work with Disney / Disney + in their streaming services advertising department. Amanda is a graduate of The Academy of Dramatic Arts and also is an activist in mental health care and awareness. She works with nonprofits that focus on working with people behind the scenes struggling with mental health issues and work with the LGBTQ Center and community.

Maya Korn is a UK/German native producer. Her company MHK Productions (London/ LA/ Cork) uncovers genre stories that highlight political issues; credits include DEATHCEMBER: A CHRISTMAS MIRACLE, Tribeca winner LUCKY GRANDMA, DIABLA, BLUE HOUR (part of the AFI  DWW lab and WIF funded), GILLYFISH (BFI Flare) and SOMETHING WILD (POFF Shorts). She’s been diversifying into the commercial space, working with non-binary director Rhi Bergado, creating content for brands with MTV and on Facebook Live’s CARDI TRIES S2. Her feature lab success has come through: LUCKY STRIKES completing Fantasia Frontieres Co Production Lab & Berlinale Talent Project Market; ICON, completing the Cine Qua Non Storylines and Eave Ties That Bind labs; GILLYFISH completing Midpoint Focus Queer and the Galway Fleadh and SHE COMES FOR YOU completing the JETS and Tribeca Creators Market. She is a Columbia University Producing MFA, La Femis, WIF Producing and WEMW graduate and a proud member of WIF, BAFTA and PGA.