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 RICHARD C.

I am an independent documentary photographer with a 2010 MFA in Film and Electronic Media at American Univ. (DC), 2004 Master of Liberal Arts in Johns Hopkins Univ. (Baltimore, MD) and 1987 MA in Theology from Franciscan Univ. of Steubenville (Steubenville, OH). My MFA thesis film documentary POLITICS OF U.S. OCCUPATION was part of the official selection in the 2011 Aljazeera International Documentary Film Festival https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wx-VE9F5mWU The MFA thesis film adviser for my documentary film "Politics of U.S. Occupation" https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=wx-VE9F5mWU was the two-time Oscar winner for Best Sound ( "Glory" 1989 and "Dances with Wolves" 1990) namely Professor Russell Williams. http://www.american.edu/soc/faculty/rwill.cfm I am also a freelance photographer for since 2009, with 90+ online photo albums published by edgemedianetwork.com which serves 5+ million readers from a variety of metropolitan areas around the United States and beyond on the web, mobile web and native apps. http://www.edgemedianetwork.com/nightlife/photo_albums/photoalbums//201450/2016_baltimore_pride_parade_::_july_23,_2016 Professional reference: (1) Ann Foucher Photography Editor EDGE Publications, Inc 434 Massachusetts Avenue #501 Boston, MA 02118 x x To supplement my income as an independent doc filmmaker-photographer, I also work as a part-time AMAZON.COM Fulfillment Associate in their Baltimore BWI-5 sort center (since October 2015) where I function as an ambassador helping other fulfillment associates accomplish their sorting/scanning duties. I have likewise served as an ambassador in the select Amazon Away Team from 2 November 2016 to 20 November 2016 to help launch/open the new Amazon AVP-6 sort center in Pittston, PA.

About Matt J.

I have about 20 years of experience as an anchor/reporter in New York, Denver, Houston, Baltimore, and Washington, DC. I have also reported for CBS News. I am interested in any story that has the elements of a good story -- good characters, a good storyline and emotion.

About Phill B.

As someone who writes creative nonfiction, I have a deep interest in letting people tell their own stories. Much of what we know about people comes through filters that don't always allow the whole story, or at least greater portions of it to be told. I tend to focus on identity. We're all searching. No matter what the story is, we can all relate to that.

About Germar D.

I'm a media producer, host, and lawyer. My stories are often youth based, and address racial and gender based disparities.

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 Sammy D.

Sammy Dee is an Journalist/Artist/Activist, who uses a variety of visual media in order to engage, challenge perspective, revalue the construction of reality, and empower.

About Bryce W.

Renegade is an innovative production company and powerful post-production house. Led by a seasoned team of producers, directors, editors, motion artists and visual storytellers Renegade Productions has served the Mid-Atlantic for over twenty years. Our team has collectively produced national commercials, Emmy Award winning campaigns, PSA’s, broadcast television, digital content, and feature films.   Our clients include Comcast, Under Armour, University of Baltimore, SECU, Erickson Living, Dunbar, Stanley Black & Decker, Dirt Devil, One Love Foundation, Care First, Sylvan Learning and many more.

About Matthew W.

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer who has worked on 6 continents on a range of media projects from feature docs to narratives to ad photography. Based between Baltimore, Paris, Tonga and Liberia.

About Lisa H.

Hey there! I'm a Maryland born and bred gal with experience in various cities across the country. From scripted TV, to reality, to crime, to live events, and even tour management on the road, my wide variety of skills would make me an asset to any production team. I excel in the field and have a fine attention to detail and would love to work with you!

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.