EDITOR | PRODUCER

Alex Trudeau Viriato is an Emmy Award winning editor and producer in Santa Monica, California. His projects include the documentary series Simone Biles Rising, Thank You Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story, and Killer Inside: The Mind Of Aaron Hernandez. He has made a career crafting stories about those who have reached the top of the mountain. From Jon Bon Jovi, to Tom Brady, Alex has learned from the elite few who are the greatest at what they do. All of this with the goal of telling stories that inspire and cause viewers to reevaluate their own perceptions and life situations.

ACTRESS | DIRECTOR | PRODUCER

Brenda Strong is an award winning actress, director and producer, perhaps best known for her seminal work on the ABC hit series Desperate Housewives as Mary Alice Young, which garnered her two Emmy Nominations and two SAG Awards. Herlong and consistent work on Television and Film (Seinfeld, Dallas, Starship Troopers, Fear the Walking Dead, Supergirl, and most recently UnPrisoned, an ABC Signature/Onyx/Hulu production) has led her to find her voice behind the camera.

Her directorial debut short film, #3 Normandy Lane, had a successful 21 Film Festival run and won 12 Awards worldwide. She also directed two pivotal episodes of the hit series “13 Reasons Why” for Netflix in its fourth and final season.

ACTOR | WRITER | PRODUCER

Aaron Abrams is a versatile actor known for his roles in Hannibal, Masters of Sex, Rookie Blue, Slings & Arrows, and Children Ruin Everything. He won the FilmOut Award for Closet Monster and has starred in the Code 8 franchise and Nose to Tail. His upcoming films Levels, Clown in a Cornfield, and Best Boy are set for release in early 2025.

As a writer and producer, Abrams co-wrote the Netflix hit The Lovebirds and the acclaimed comedies The Go-Getters and Young People Fucking (TIFF 2008). He also produced The L.A. Complex for The CW and stars in Children Ruin Everything, Canada’s #1 comedy. His short film It’s Not What You Know won multiple awards and was a Vimeo Staff Pick.

DIRECTOR | PRODUCER

Vincent Grashaw is an acclaimed director, writer, producer, and editor known for his bold storytelling. He produced Bellflower (Sundance 2011), which earned two Independent Spirit Award nominations. His directorial debut, Coldwater (SXSW 2013), was followed by And Then I Go (LA Film Festival 2017), an adaptation of Jim Shepard’s Project X. His psychological horror What Josiah Saw (Fantasia 2021) received critical acclaim, earning a 91% Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes and recognition as a top horror film of 2022. His latest films include Bang Bang (premiering at Tribeca 2024) and Keep Quiet, currently in post-production.

PRODUCER

Alexandria is a California native, born in Oakland and raised in Fresno. She has produced across various media, from music videos to branded content and political ads, collaborating with companies from RCA Records to Netflix. She began her film career in independent filmmaking before joining Annapurna and later became a development executive at STX. She is currently an executive at Kas Kas Productions, with a deal at Lionsgate.

CASTING DIRECTOR

Amey René is an Artios Award-nominated Casting Director with a sharp eye for talent and a proven track record of assembling bold, unforgettable ensembles. With over 30 projects premiering at top-tier film festivals—including Sundance, SXSW, Tribeca, Cannes, Berlin, and Toronto—her work consistently champions fresh voices and shapes the next generation of breakout stars.

Her latest feature, The 4:30 Movie, directed by Kevin Smith, is currently streaming, further cementing her reputation as a go-to force in independent film. On the TV side, her independent series Penelope cracked Netflix’s Top 10 in just three days, proving her keen instincts for compelling, audience-driven storytelling. Other notable television credits include the Netflix original series Everything Sucks! (Sydney Sweeney’s breakout role), Showtime’s Moonbase 8 (starring Tim Heidecker, Fred Armisen, and John C. Reilly), and the critically adored Adult Swim/HBO Max original series Three Busy Debras.

NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF PERFORMERS PROGRAM AT THE SAG-AFTRA FOUNDATION

Rochelle Rose is the National Director of Performers Programs at the SAG-AFTRA Foundation. She oversees the creation, development and delivery of innovative career-building training programs for SAG-AFTRA artists nationwide, which has expanded to nearly 10,000 programs under her leadership.

With a deep commitment to empowering performers, her transformative work ensures they have access to the resources they need to thrive both personally and professionally while navigating the evolving entertainment landscape.

Rochelle is the executive producer of the thrice Emmy-nominated Storyline Online, a global children’s literacy program with 900 million lifetime views. Meryl Streep won a Children's and Family Emmy for reading the episode, 'The Three Questions' in 2024.

PRODUCER | LINE-PRODUCER | SCRIPT SUPERVISOR

After a couple of decades as an aviation accident investigator and emergency planner, Kelli fell in love with filmmaking and the teamwork it requires. She has produced or worked on 15 projects in the last 5 years. She produced Lost, Not Forgotten with a team from HBO’s Winning Time, and most recently co-EP’d I Really Love My Husband, which premiered at SXSW. Kelli has three goals as she selects her projects: work with a great team, do something meaningful, and have fun.