Sophie Brooks is the writer & director of "Oh, Hi!", a new romantic comedy starring Logan Lerman and Molly Gordon set to be released in theaters on July 25. The film tells the story of a new couple, IRIS (Gordon) and ISAAC (Lerman), who are seemingly in a perfect relationship but soon things turn unexpectedly once Isaac reveals he’s not interested in a serious relationship.
Gersha Phillips is the costume designer of the Paramount+ film Star Trek: Section 31 starring Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh.
Gersha's previous credits include House of Cards, My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2, The Woman King and several of the previous Star Trek shows including Star Trek: Short Treks, Star Trek: Discovery, and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.
Luke Dunkley is the BAFTA-nominated editor of the Peacock series DAY OF THE JACKAL starring Eddie Redmayne and Lashana Lynch.
Dunkley's past credits include American Animals, Patrick Melrose, The Third Day, Solos, Slow Horses.
Udo Kramer is the BAFTA-nominated production designer of the second season of Nine Perfect Strangers, now streaming on Hulu.
His previous credits include the Netflix series DARK, 1899 and BLACK MIRROR.
Costume designer Virgina Johnson discusses her work on the Netflix limited series AMERICAN PRIMEVAL. Her previous credits include Patriots Day, Mile 22, Hillbilly Elegy, and The Parenting.
Three-time Emmy winner and Grammy nominated music supervisor Robin Urdang discusses her work on Amazon Prime’s Étoile. The series is about dancers and artistic staff of two world-renowned ballet companies - one in NY, the other in Paris - who embark on an ambitious gambit to save their storied institutions, by swapping their most talented stars.
Robin’s past credits include The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel; Challengers; Queer; Call Me By Your Name; Palm Springs; Wild Mountain Thyme; and more.
BAFTA-winning & Emmy-nominated cinematographer Chris Ross discusses his work in the Peacock spy thriller series DAY OF THE JACKAL starring Eddie Redmayne and Lashana Lynch.
His previous credits include Terminal, Yesterday, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, FX/Hulu's Shogun, and the Paramount+'s The Agency.
Jacob Dickey is a part of the ensemble of the Broadway musical Sondheim’s Old Friends playing now at the Samuel J Friedman Theatre at the Manhattan Theater Club until June 29th. The show is a musical revue showcasing the work of the late Stephen Sondheim. Dickey's previous credits including playing the titular character in Aladdin on Broadway & on tour as well as the Sondheim classic Company in its’ Broadway revival and national tour.
8-time Emmy winning production designer KEITH RAYWOOD recently wrapped his 40th year working on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE - working on the landmark 50th anniversary season as well as the concert & live three-hour special that went along with this milestone year.
Charlene Akuamoah is the costume designer of the new Netflix series BET based on a popular Manga series. The show is about a transfer student from Japan, Yumeko, who is a skilled gambler & challenges the established hierarchy and the school's power structure at St. Dominic's Prep, an exclusive private boarding school where underground gambling dictates the social order. The series is now streaming on Netflix.
BAFTA-nominated production designer Richard Bullock discusses his work on the Peacock series DAY OF THE JACKAL starring Eddie Redmayne and Lashana Lynch.
Richard’s past credits include Frank, the Peaky Blinders tv series, Terminal, the Netflix series War of the Worlds and Blind.
Oscar-nominated director/writer Jessica Sanders, writer Avi Rothman (PALM ROYALE, BARB & STAR, WONDER WOMAN 1984), and actor Vivian Bang (ALWAYS BE MY MAYBE, THE PARENTING) is the team behind the Tribeca-selected short film I WANT TO FEEL FUN which is set to have its’ world premiere at the festival. The short - along with Vivian and Avi - stars Simon Rex and Esther Povitsky, and is about one day in Los Angeles in search of connection, love and Nicki Minaj.
Ernesto Dìaz Espinoza, Scott Adkins, and Marko Zaror is the team behind the new action thriller film Diablo, now playing in limited theaters and available to rent & buy on digital.
In the film, Adkins stars as Kris Chaney, a warrior who seizes the daughter of a Colombian gangster to fulfill a noble promise to the young girl’s mother. When her father enlists both the criminal underworld and the terrifying psychotic killer El Corvo (Marko Zaror) to exact his revenge, Kris will need to draw upon everything he has ever learned -- in and out of lockup -- to stay alive and keep his word.
Espinoza is the director of the film.
Toni Barton is the production designer behind the Peacock original miniseries “FIGHT NIGHT: THE MILLION DOLLAR HEIST" based on the 2020 podcast of the same name fictionalizing an actual armed robbery at an Atlanta party on the night of Muhammad Ali's October 1970 comeback fight after being stripped of his boxing license in 1967 for being a conscientious objector to fighting in the Vietnam War. The series stars Kevin Hart, Taraji P. Henson, Samuel L. Jackson, Don Cheadle, and Terrence Howard.
Toni’s past credits include Luke Cage, Jessica Jones, Person of Interest, The Big C, Girls, & Daredevil.
8-time Emmy winner Jodi Mancuso is the hair department head for Saturday Night Live. She's been with SNL for 24 years.
10-time Emmy winner Louie Zakarian is the make up department head for Saturday Night Live. He's been with SNL for 30 years.
In this interview, they share insights into working on the landmark 50th season of SNL, the anniversary concert & three-hour special, and the political nature of the season given the litany of political characters featured amidst the unprecedented 2024 election.
Composer Gavin Brivik recently scored MAX's series The Pitt, starring Noah Wyle. In addition to scoring the show, Gavin also co-wrote the end credit song, “Fail Forward” with singer/songwriter Taji. The 15-part drama explores the challenges facing healthcare workers in today’s America with each episode following an hour of the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Hospital emergency room’s chief attendant’s 15-hour shift.
His past credits include Neon's How to Blow Up a Pipeline; Wild Indian, which premiered at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival; The Secrets of Playboy; the Paramount/Blumhouse film The Visitor, directed by Justin Lange; and more.
Craig Perry is the producer of FINAL DESTINATION BLOODLINES, the latest installment in the FINAL DESTINATION franchise. The film has broken box office records as having the highest grossing opening at the box office in the franchise as well as the biggest opening for an R rated horror film since the pandemic. Craig's other credits include the all of the other Final Destination films, the American Pie films, Cats & Dogs, and Little Black Book.
Rob Lowry has cemented himself as one of the most sought-after music supervisors in the industry today, with credits including The Lost City, the black comedy slasher Freaky, Sundance darling Cha Cha Real Smooth, Netflix doc Hal & Harper, and Max’s cultural sensation Gossip Girl. In 2025, he continues to push boundaries with films like Companion (New Line), Heart Eyes (Spyglass/Sony), Novocaine (FilmNation/Paramount), Drop (Universal) and Friendship (A24).
Antonique Smith is a Grammy-nominated singer, actress & activist. You may know her from Notorious (as Faith Evans) or as Mimi in Rent on Broadway.
She has kicked off 2025 with a reimagined version of the anthem, Love Song to the Earth, which is now streaming. The track, originally released in 2015, features stars like Sir Paul McCartney, Sean Paul, and Jon Bon Jovi, and highlights Antonique’s commitment to climate change activism. This version aligns with her nonprofit, Climate Revival, which empowers communities of faith and people of color to address environmental issues through storytelling and art.
Elisabeth Vastola is the costume designer of the new Amazon supernatural series THE BONDSMAN starring Kevin Bacon. "The Bondsman" follows a resurrected bounty hunter, who is tasked by the Devil to capture and return demons escaping Hell, while also seeking a second chance at life, love, and his musical career.
Elisabeth’s other credits include “Daredevil,” “Jessica Jones” and “Twisted Metal.” Next up, Elisabeth’s work will be seen in Season 2 of “Twisted Metal."
