About OSCAR O.

CAMERA OPERATOR AND EDITOR My name is Oscar Obregoso and I'm a camera operator based in New York with more than 20 years' experience in broadcast television.

About Mel U.

I'm a communications specialist with 15+ years of experience in print and digital news and advertising, as well as with agencies and nonprofits. I currently work as a senior communications specialist at the NC Justice Center, an advocacy nonprofit that works on behalf of low-income residents. Past: I'm an award-winning former editor and designer with strong project management experience and client collaboration skills. I was the driving force behind starting 1808: Greensboro's Magazine, a city magazine with 45,000+ monthly circulation. I also have a strong interest in web accessibility and usability.

About Jacob V.

About Koura L.

(Mobile filmmaker, based in the U.S. but this platform requires a city so put Tampa as we are in and out of Florida often :) ) Koura Linda started writing out character development and script ideas and shot lists in her composition notebooks as a kid. Notorious for her elaborate crepe-paper birthday party decorations and painting murals on the walls of her bedroom, she was working as an art teacher's assistant as soon as she could legally hold a job. Fast forward about a decade, after stumbling in with Art Dept crew one summer, she quickly fell in love with production design and spent the next 10 years working on set and event design, eventually getting into full production design. Knowing that production design entails more than just the set, Koura studied acting and writing and camera and lighting, working as a day-player where she could, eventually taking a 3-day rigging intensive to become a certified set rigger and later working with electric, rigging lights on concert stages across LA. When she wasn't 50 feet in the air on a truss rig she'd helped build, she was studying design and make-up and wardrobe, eventually moving up to Art Director and then Production Designer then Event Producer for large private events, soon followed by Art Dept work in music videos, TV shows, and short films. With such a strong background and familiarity across so many departments with hands-on experience, it was a small jump over to Producing and Directing. Since the release of her first SAG short film in 2016, Koura has directed and produced just under 20 projects accepted to film festivals internationally, which have received over 60 award nominations and have won 22 awards. August 2019, Koura was awarded The Mico Award for Innovation, Courage, Excellence in Film in Las Vegas, for her career thus far as an Independent Filmmaker. In addition to work across various projects, including her podcast "Filmmaking (actually)", Koura is currently in development on her second feature film, the upcoming optimistic drama, "Comic Relief." Her first feature, "Catching the Light" filmed Sept 2020, is in post production and slated for release 2021.

About Mike V.

Over 20 Years of experience making amazing videos, TV episodes, and films.

About Nicholas G.

A 15 year veteran in the Production industry as an audio engineer, remote ENG audio operator, A1 and A2. Was the only Audio Engineer / Operator for the New York Football Giants from 2008 - 2014. Worked 2 Super Bowls with them as we set up remote studios for the week of. Sideline Audio for all games during the season and SB42 and SB46. Mixed LIVE television for Bloomberg TV from 2014-2017. Mixing for Bleacher Report and Turner Sports since 2016. Main profession is audio but as an audio engineer, you discover that we audio people have a sense for all other work. Been shooting video and photography for over 10 years as well. Worked the cameras when needed in studio and also remote. Editing is a love I have as well. Adobe Suite including Photoshop, Premiere, Audition is what I live on. POST PRODUCTION is a must for all projects. Recording and Post mixing animations for multiple shows and series'.

About Harry A.

Freelance field producer and cinematographer, recent clients include AXS TV, VICE TV, the Wondros creative agency and Live Star Entertainment. I have my passport, I have my kit, and I go wherever the work takes me. 10 years active.

About Jiayang L.

About Vanessa M.

About Zachary C.

Worked behind scenes on dozens of music videos most of which were shot and edited by myself. I have also done real estate videography of properties from 2 acres to 200 acres with aerial shots. Recently I did some work for Mens Health for one of there Youtube series.

About Rory T.

Rory Thompson is a twenty-one-year-old Black filmmaker born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. He is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree, with a double major in Digital Media Production and Media Studies with a minor in Film Studies. ​ Growing up with a passion for stories and storytelling, Rory quickly fell in love with video storytelling via film and television. At the age of 10, he started making home movies and stop motion videos. At the age of 17, he made his first short film, "Fourth of July". Since then, Rory has worked with various sports organizations, doing mostly video editing work, including the Jacksonville Sharks, the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, the Jacksonville Giants, the St. Augustine Glory, and Flagler College Athletics. He has also independently produced music videos and worked on various short films. In the Spring of 2021, Rory started production on his first short film in almost four years with "Six Months Later", which was later released in July 2021. He is currently in production of his undergraduate thesis film, "The Butterfly and the Wasp", with a planned release of early 2022.

About Christian N.

About Erika J.

My name is Erika Jeffery – nice to meet ya! I’m a creative based out of Central Florida. I strive to practice mindfulness in all aspects of my life and work. I’ve come to realize that being an HSP (highly sensitive person) is a blessing. I am more aware of subtleties than most, which leads to deeper connections with your brand and your customer’s needs. This, paired with my background in advertising and sales, is my winning combo. I specialize in conversion copywriting, content writing (using SEO best practices), design, photography, and illustration.

About Sarah B.

Hey, I'm Sarah! I'm a content writer based in Orlando, Florida. My previous experience includes editorial roles with Her Campus Media, Glitter Magazine, SnS Studios, and other various freelance gigs. I have an A.S. in Media Communications from Full Sail University and a B.A. in English from Rollins College. I love writing about Orlando lifestyle, travel, culture, food, women's health, and relationships.

About Shannon W.

Hi, I'm Shannon Wolfgang, mom of two and a native of Orlando. I have seen our beautiful city grow in many ways and have been able to experience various trends and cultures while capturing moments. I share our adventures of art, travel, food, and fun in the images I take while promoting the Central Florida area and beyond. It is fun experiencing some old yet new adventures within my children's eyes. After graduating from the University of Florida with a degree in Magazine Journalism, I realized I had a passion for storytelling, and I love to talk. I landed back in O-town and started a 10+ year career in print and digital media designing for various national magazine publications. During those years, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to work overseas on a fashion magazine in a foreign language. After working a decade at the magazine company in Winter Park, I went out on my own as a freelancer, which included contract work for national brands and various agencies around Orlando. One client turned full time for 3.5 years, but I went out on my own once again. This time was different, and we turned everything we knew into a business. I always wanted to help people, and this was a way I could artistically.

About Debra P.

Since 2007, I have provided content for company websites, print publications and a variety of blogs. My portfolio houses clips from AAA Southern Traveler, Coldwell Banker, NerdWallet.com and AAA Midwest Traveler. While I mainly cover music and travel topics, I am open to covering other niches.

About Raquel R.

Raquel is an Orland-based journalist covering Latine culture, body politics, and music. Currently, she's the deputy director of Somos, Refinery29's channel by and for Latines.

About Nash H.