Meet Christine Chen, a DGA and Academy director, producer, and co-author of "Get Reelisms". Her journey began in 1993 when she first laid hands on a VHS camcorder, sparking a lifelong love affair with capturing images and weaving narratives through film. With a BA from Rice University and an MBA from the University of Texas McCombs School of Business, specializing in entrepreneurship and marketing, Christine seamlessly blends her creative passion with strategic acumen.

Over the years, she's collaborated with prestigious brands such as F1, Nike, and the University of Texas, bringing their stories to life. With a focus on Austin's thriving "Silicon Hills" scene, she specializes in guiding startups to secure funding through crowdfunding platforms. Notably, her clients, such as Beatbox Beverages and Partake have gone ont to become recognizable National brands. Having successfully raised over $1 million for numerous companies, she possesses a proven track record of turning entrepreneurial visions into financial realities.

Introducing Mailyne K. Briggs (she/her), a powerhouse filmmaker hailing from the Philippines but rooted in Canadian soil. With over 12+ years of dynamic media expertise, Mailyne's journey began at Bigfoot Studios in Cebu, Philippines, before she carved her path founding Kilam Media Inc. in Canada. Equally adept in producing, directing, writing, and cinematography, Mailyne's portfolio spans multicam live productions, commercials, music videos, documentaries, and narratives. Her visionary work and collaborations have graced esteemed platforms such as CBC, Fashion One, and various film festivals across North America, earning acclaim both online and offline.

Meet Alison Week, an independent producer and impact-driven storyteller dedicated to bringing underrepresented narratives to the screen. Her work spans feature films, documentaries, and social impact media, with a focus on environmental justice, and female-driven stories.

She co-directed and produced Island Cowgirls (PBS/Pacific Heartbeat) with co-director, Liz Barney, and produced Chaperone (dir. Zoë Eisenberg), which won the Grand Jury Award for Best Breakout Feature at the 2024 Slamdance Film Festival. She specializes in securing funding, navigating film tax incentives, and managing complex productions in remote and international locations.

Miachel is a talented product photographer who specializes in product and editorial photography. She combines her love of color, texture, and storytelling with a background in advertising to create commercial video and photography campaigns. When not behind the camera she spends as much time as possible soaking up the outdoors, reading paperbacks, and trying out new recipes with her family and friends.

10+ years of experience in managing online businesses, including managing strategy development, global eCommerce solutions, online marketing & multi-channel retail partnerships for business & consumer market sectors. A winning financial and visual track record in online and omni-channel marketing with multi-channel campaigns across desktop, mobile and tablet including: SEM, SEO, CRM, email, affiliate, social, customer surveying and loyalty. Financially savvy and skilled with providing mission critical reporting on key KPIs, marketing performance, user behavior, browsing paths, traffic flows and channels and marketing tests. Well versed at uncovering insights within data about user behavior that quickly leads to action and improved traffic, conversion and financial results. A hands-on, pragmatic leader capable of delivering results in a fast-paced environment.

Meet Elizabeth Trieu, an actor-turned-florist, coordinator, and brand strategist whose work spans events, local businesses, and her own brand, Good Buds.

What started as a love for art and community has evolved into an ability to intuit exactly what her audiences want and deliver it with a creative, thoughtful twist. Her attention to detail, deep understanding of people, and commitment to genuine connection fuel everything she creates.