About Teo M.

Teo Melchishua is an award winning digital media producer, filmmaker, animator, projection and motion graphics designer, VJ and professor. He is currently exploring narrative projects that explore concepts in sci-fi, drama, animation, experimental as well as artistic endeavors in video projection, projection mapping and visual experience design. As a digital media producer, Teo is always "in the lab" seeking new and innovative ways to trasmit his audiences and clients into new worlds and challenge boundaries.

About Ras Tre S.

Ras Tre Subira is an award-winning documentary filmmaker with over 7 years of teaching and producing social justice films in several international locations. Ras Tre is the Co-Founder of African Youth Alchemy (AYA Inc.), a community-based nonprofit organization that develops youth as cultural ambassadors who utilize expeditionary learning, media and arts to educate themselves and their community. In 2009, Ras Tre established the Griot's Eye program which equips youth with the technical and creative skills to produce dynamic film and photography projects that address issues of immediate relevance in the lives of Baltimore city youth. An important theme in Ras Tre's films is the exploration of identity issues among youth of the African Diaspora with a strong emphasis on the intersection between traditional culture and urban arts. He is particularly interested in giving voice to marginalized communities through participative media projects that empower residents to tell their own stories. His work reflects a strong commitment to social justice, youth development, and international development.

About Emily T.

Emily Thomas is documentary filmmaker and journalist based in the Baltimore, MD area. She seeks out stories around the world and in her own backyard that connect cultures, bridge divides and spark curiosity with the mission of amplifying often unheard voices. She received her master's in documentary filmmaking at UC Berkeley's Graduate School of Journalism.

About Kurt O.

I am an award-winning independent filmmaker from Cape Town, South Africa. My career started after completing my film and television studies at Monash University, South Africa in 2004. My films infuse music, history, politics, and art with geopolitical current affairs, examining issues and unknown stories to create narratives in impermanent settings. Between 2004-2008 I worked for the South African Broadcasting Corporation and many other production companies producing, shooting and directing high-end educational documentaries, magazine shows and music videos that have been featured on numerous international television channels including Al Jazeera, ESPN International, ZDF Germany, TRT-Turkey and HULU.  In 2009 I established Azania Rizing, a production company that aims to inspire young people through creative storytelling about Africa and the African Diaspora.  I have directed over 10 feature documentary films shot between five continents including over 20 short current affairs news inserts. I’ve also guest lectured at various international universities including the University of Cape Town, University of Johannesburg, University of Pennsylvania, University of Sao Paulo, Johns Hopkins University, Tulane University, University of West Indies, and the University of Toronto. My latest film, “Not in My Neighourhood” won multiple awards including the Audience Award at Encounters International Film Festival (South Africa), Best Documentary at the American Black Film Festival (US) and Jury Award for Most Outstanding Film at the African International Film Festival (Nigeria).

About Dean R.

A television/video producer with more than 30 years experience producing/directing documentaries, television specials, magazine format series, training videos, and videos for non-profit organizations. Excellent story teller that can help you develop your concept and see it through to completion.

About Hiroshi A.

Livestream and video producer, TEDxBaltimore, TEDxJHU, Johns Hopkins Race in America Forum, Baltimore Museum of Art Live Events

About Yevgeniy K.

Yevgeniy K'banchik is Ukrainian/American award wining independent filmmaker, and a graduate of the Moscow Film School. After completing his formal training in Moscow Film School, K’Banchik worked at Telesto Film Company on Mosfilm studio in Moscow, Russia, as a film director, writer and special effects artist, where he directed two feature films and a few screenplays. Yevgeniy also worked as assistant director and editor on various film projects. Since 2002, K’Banchik continued his practice as an independent filmmaker, producing experimental films and documentaries. Yevgeniy’s films have been shown in dozens of festivals around the world, and received several awards and recognitions. As a producer he calibrated with many agencies and business, such as: ODJO, Rockamedia, Amika, Amy Lawday Productions, MonBaby, The Nest productions, Graavy production, Food Network, Big Brother - Big Sister foundation, Rose Art foundation, Charm City Companions , Orchkids, Do Good Institute, and many more. In 2018 created Pinecone creative https://www.pineconecreative.org

About Eli B.

I am a Baltimore based shooter and editor who specializes in music videos, live dance and performance videos, and documentary style pieces. I have worked as a cameraman, camera assistant, and editor under Sonia Herman Dolz, and Frank Pavich.

About Early M.

Early Light Media is an ambitious team of journalists, educators, producers, artists, makers and doers who create powerful videos that shift perceptions and aspire to change the world. We put social responsibility first, using video as a medium to capture our interconnectivity as humans in a way that is both beautiful and relatable.

About Alexandre W.

Driven and flexible creative in everything visual + with a healthy dose of strategy on everything I put my hands on.

About Calvin W.

My name is Calvin and I am a camera operator, video producer doing business under the name Chosen Media, Inc. I've worked just about everything that has been produced for the screen. Movies, documentaries, marketing videos, testimonial videos and event and news video. I have all the gear required to produce just about anything including a Panasonic DVX-200 4K camera, Lectrosonic wireless system, Sony Lavs, TRAM Lav, LED and Tungsten lighting and Vinten tripod. I just added a Stedicam Solo stabilizer soon to add the vest and arm.

About Life E.

By documenting the stories of activists, organizers, healers and changemakers in over 25 countries around the world, Life has seen first hand the role that storytelling plays in building movements and catalyzing change. As a filmmaker, they’ve created emotional, story driven videos for over 50 social movements and organizations. Life is obsessed with creating and producing stories that change the way we see ourselves, each other and the world. Life is the author of The Starter Guide to Non-Profit Video Storytelling and has been a keynote speaker at TEDxNYU, Google, The Foundation Center, and NYU. Additionally, they have led workshops in Palestine, Uganda, Macedonia, Kazakhstan, Tunisia and the United States. They believes that if we shift our cultural stories – from narratives of inadequacy, separation and inevitability to narratives of wholeness, connection and power – that we truly can create a more just and loving world.

About Matthew R.

We’re a collective of filmmakers on a mission: To connect with passionate creatives and the stories they are telling. We all share a similar interest, being inspired by what connects us. Let us inspire you. – Digital Cave

About Andrew C.

Raised in southern New Jersey outside Philadelphia, and now residing in Baltimore Maryland, Andrew Corkery worked as a Visual Producer / Editor/ Researcher for the Real News Network. Prior to that he worked for nearly four years as Video Editor for CBS 3 Eyewitness News, and an Investigative Journalist for Spirit News both in Philadelphia. He graduated from Rider University in Lawrenceville, New Jersey in May of 2014 with a Bachelor's degree in Digital Media. While in college Andrew completed a media education and co op work program at CAPA London, working as a researcher and video editor for COAST, a digital strategy and brand film content production company. Andrew maintains a relentlessly keen interest in all things geopolitics in almost every corner of the globe. He has since applied this passion and interest to his creative and investigative work as a producer, editor, journalist and videographer. One of his most impactful pieces focused on a story outlining how to combat Islamophobia in communities across the world, articulating the differences between Radical Islamists and the vast majority of people who follow Islam, while showing the many layers of nuance, both in politics and religion more broadly. That Story, "Islam in the Riverwards: PART 1 AND 2," along with "Being Black in Bridesburg", a story highlighting the impacts and legacy of racial injustice in a largely white community within Philadelphia, were both published in Spirit News and later featured in write ups from The Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Magazine. With Andrew's career expanding experience of living and working abroad in mind, he recognizes the importance of staying connected to the world. The cornerstones of Andrew's work can always be found in uncovering the expansive impact of global events and political issues, while relating them to people's everyday lives, through the mediums of online video, film and writing. Finally, Andrew is currently the Lead Singer and Member Manager of a successful original alternative rock band called Shadowplay, based in Mt. Laurel, NJ, founded in 2008 at Lenape High School. The band has since performed over 200 shows, including performances at such festivals as SXSW, and opening up for bands like Tracy Guns, Weitz and The Parlor Mob.

About Thor M.

Thor is a self-taught photographer, filmmaker, and participatory video and photography facilitator. Thor has worked in the American continent and Africa in projects where community needs are at the core. His experience spans from community conservation in the Gulf of California and Baja to using media for water conservation in the Pantanal. For over a decade, he’s been using video and photography to tell stories that matter. His work has allowed him to travel throughout Mexico, Central America, and over 20 countries in Europe, Africa, the Caribbean, and North and South America. Filming, photographing, and facilitating participatory media projects and experiences for WWF, Mares Mexicanos, CONANP, InsightShare, etc. Thor has devoted much of his career to supporting media initiatives in rural, urban, and indigenous communities in their quest for self-determination, autonomous narratives, and a better future for their territories and the environment. He has also published scientific articles on seabirds and coauthored books about ethnobiology, environmental history, waterbirds, and marine ecology.

About John H.

Iraq War Veteran, currently college student,

About Lisa S.

The mission is always to enrich the soul; leave better-off because of a story you were inspired by. We’re under a personal commitment to enthrall, engage and move the audience. We’re helplessly obligated to work harder than the other guy. We collaborate with you to tell your story that matches your goals, connects with your audience and keeps em’ wanting more. We’re a creative partner. There’s a lot of noise, a lot of fluff and too much that’s counterfeit. Let’s get real. We’re in it for the adventure, for the authenticity and the creative problem solving. We’re in it to work our tails off and try new things. We believe in change for the better good, coffee that tastes as it should and the little engine that could.

About Renato F.

I'm a recent graduate from the Maryland Institute College of Art and have gained my BFA in Video/Film. Whether it be on a film set or in the field, I have worked with Thomas Dolby, MK Asante, Blowback Productions, and HBO Documentary Films. I hope these experiences can help provide your production with the quality level of skill you desire, and that we can create well executed work.

About Paul A.

Emmy-nominated doc filmmaker and investigative journalist. Based in Baltimore + DC for four years as a producer for "Fault Lines" on Al Jazeera English. Producer/Writer + Shooter + Editor, in that order. Sony a7sii kit and Premiere.

About Ali J.

Emmy Award-winning editor/producer with two decades of professional experience seeks to create compelling long- and short-form television products.