Executive Director/Filmmaker, The Ciesla Foundation


5005 Linnean Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20008

Aura's passion for arts integration in education led her to create a pint-size orchestra in an elementary school. Among her student-centered achievements,Education Minnesotacaptured her philosophy of education in a statewide television commercialtitled "validatED." The Minnesota Orchestra Showcase Magazine published her essay, "Practice, the Best Homework," which defined her lifelongpursuit of advocating arts education and academic equity for all students. TheMinnesota Elementary School Principals’ Association (MESPA) recognized her for leadership accomplishments in 2012 by awarding her a ...

Hospitality Management, Meddys, LLC.

Hello, my name is Audry, but I prefer to be called Dre (yes, like Dr. Dre!). I am currently getting my Master of Fine Arts in Filmmaking at the Akira Kurosawa School of Film with Anaheim University. In my professional career, I want to make a name for myself as a director, screenwriter, video editor, and even actor. I come from a family of artists and find myself determined and willing to do anything to reach my goals. Although I do not have any active projects, I have so many fresh, new ideas that I can't wait to bring to fruition. My biggest expectation of this organization is to make ...


7603 E Gilbert St, Wichita, KS 67207

Executive Producer/Producer, Fire on the Moon Productions

I am a Producer and Composer based in Richmond, Virginia. I've produced independent works that span short films, series, nonfiction, and multi-format artwork. I am also a Product Manager for a FinTech company as well as the Founder/Owner of Fire on the Moon, a multimedia arts production studio that empowers up and coming musicians to create memorable experiences. Currently, I am focused on producing (and composing for) narrative short films that are based on inspiring true stories and/or impactful social causes.

Video Editor, Photographer, Multimedia Artist, Self-Employed

I am a video editor, videographer, photographer, multimedia artist, and educator doing freelance work for various clients. My personal work currently revolves around developing videos for kids and producing comedic videos for adults.  


1972 Gravenhurst Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23464

Founder, Director, Ride the Omnibus Inc.

Ariel Baska is an award-winning, openly disabled horror and documentary filmmaker. As a former teacher, she is deeply interested in film’s potential to shape the future. Her horror short about medical gaslighting,Our First Priority, which she wrote and directed, won the Disability Advocacy Award from Superfest Disability Film Festival, and was an Official Selection of Final Girls Berlin and the Oscar-qualifying deadCenter Film Festival, among many others. Her first animated short film, she’s never been a bird before, screened at the Engauge Experimental Film Festival. Additionally, she was a ...

Founder I Filmmaker I Festival Programmer, a0 Productions

Areeb Zuaiter is a multinational filmmaker whose work focuses on art, identity, and social issues. She holds an MA in Film and Video from American University. Zuaiter had previously worked at the Associated Press, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, and the Royal Film Commission - Jordan. She also taught History of Documentary, Film Production and Visual Literacy at the American University and Howard University. Her short films and thesis projects have been nominated and awarded in festivals around the world. Zuaiter had recently finalized her upcoming short narrative film. ...


1552 Great Falls St, McLean, VA 22101