Xenia Leblanc is an actress, comedian and filmmaker best known for her role as young red in Netflix’s supersmash hit, “Orange is the New Black”. From working in front of the screen to behind the camera as a script supervisor, writer, editor, and producer of independent films and sketches, her passion for creating via different roles on set runs deep. Xenia’s latest creation is “Gritty & Pretty” is a 5 episode female-driven comedy centered around boxing gym owner which tackles female empowerment and friendships with a punch.

Patrice Bowman is a New York City-based director, writer, editor, and colorist. She’s fascinated by the way that film and the arts can impact society. She graduated with a B.A. in Film Studies - Production from Yale University in 2015. Her first short, the award-winning "Lean on Him," played in film festivals across the USA. She’s the founder of Bowman Pictures, LLC, a production and post-production company.

Iz Harris is a DC based youtuber, travel filmmaker, and digital producer. Through her youtube, Iz documents her life as a full-time creative, avid traveler, and mom. From her start as a wedding videographer duo almost a decade ago with her husband, Johnny Harris, Iz has grown in her storytelling, medium, and journey sharing online. Her youtube spans videos covering her mental health and visual poems, to easy recipes and most notably- her travel videos. Iz is also the host and producer of Eater’s “Travel Eat Repeat” and the co-founder of Bright Trip, a site with online courses for travelers.

Giselle Ariel Bleuz is a filmmaker, actress, media educator and writer who utilizes her talents to move the needle on representation for LGBTQ+ and GNC communities. Her creative vision has been recognized with accolades such as GLAAD Rising Stars award presented by Netflix (2019), Buzzfeed and Huffpost’s trans filmmakers to recognize lists, and the Soros Justice Fellowship (2018) and more.

So Yun Um is an LA based Korean filmmaker, critic, and programmer focused on showcasing the stories of marginalized groups through her work. Her upcoming documentary feature film called LIQUOR STORE DREAMS, focuses on second-generation Korean American children of Liquor Store owners in the LA area.