Evan Chronis is a screenwriter and novelist with a knack for combining words into sometimes funny and occasionally profound sentences. He is equally interested in deeply felt stories that strive to reveal something about the world and the people in it and hyper-entertaining, dialogue-driven genre flicks. Highfalutin or otherwise, he strives to incorporate humor into everything he writes. He digs reading, running, and noodling about on the guitar. He likes tacos.

Channing Smith (she/her) is a documentary filmmaker with 7 years of experience, who uses the craft to illuminate diverse realities and truths. Her work aims to capture authentic stories offering insight into different aspects of the human experience; ranging from incarceration to the impacts of COVID-19. She is venturing into narrative storytelling as she enters the MFA Production program. Currently, Channing is in post-production on her first feature documentary, Lost Time.

Yuqi is a filmmaker from China currently pursuing an MFA in film production. After gaining recognition with several award-winning short films, she has discovered her passion for blending comedy and drama. Her goal is to capture the vibrant, emotional, and sometimes chaotic moments that define our dynamic world.