Meet Our Team
Silvano-Mari (Writer/Director)
Silvano-Mari builds her scripts based on firsthand interviews and life’s unexpected twists. Growing up bi-culturally has laid a foundation for the character-driven stories she writes that delve into seldom seen worlds, rapid emotional rides, comedy, and plot twists. Silvano-Mari would like to leverage her experiences in the Asian culture, sobriety, gangs, abuse, and grief recovery in her writing and directing. She has worked directly with world-renowned celebrities and also in the legal field for such companies as Disney, National Geographic, Sony, and Nintendo.
Albert Vazquez (Creative Director)
Albert is a film writer, director, and editor with his last short film, “Love Takes Time”, circulating worldwide and garnering nominations and awards for Best Film, Best Writing and Best Actor. Albert co-founded ConePackFilm Productions, a small production company, and is currently in post-production on his feature length musical hitting the Festival Circuit in 2021. At a very young age, Albert put on stage shows in his front yard selling tickets to his neighbors and turned his attention later to writing music, forming a band, playing multiple instruments, and producing live stage shows. For nearly two decades Albert has worked for the Walt Disney Company in Los Angeles, California.
Christina Holding (Digital Mktg Dir)
Christina is an SME in Marketing, CSR, Philanthropy, DI&B, and a rotating guest lecturer at SAE UK London and Liverpool on digital strategy, live streaming platforms, storytelling, and branding. As National Account Marketing Director at SonyBMG New Media Seattle/SF, she developed integrated marketing campaigns for artists in all genres on labels such as Arista, Columbia, Epic, RCA, and many others. Frequently a moderator and panelist at industry conferences, she is also a painter, writer, and clothing designer. She contributes her artwork to charitable causes and serves on various boards supporting the arts and philanthropy.
George Munoz (Marketing Manager)
George is a marketer and graphic designer. He has created mobile and social media marketing campaigns for companies like Montec and Cotopaxi. He is proficient with numerous marketing platforms and tools such as Hootsuite, Adobe Suite, and Google Analytics. Originally from Orange, California, George earned his B.S. in Physics and Astronomy from the University of Southern California and his Master’s Degree in Marketing Communication from the University of Denver. He loves to spend time learning languages - he currently speaks Spanish, French, Italian, and a bit of German. He welcomes challenges and hopes to pivot from his current role at Disney into its world-renowned marketing division.
Chloe Linn Friberg (Producer)
Originally from Norway, Chloe resides in Washington DC, where she works with international relations in the defense & security sector. She was awarded ‘Best First-Time Screenwriter’ with Los Angeles Film Awards, and her debut pilot TV script has to date received 10 selections & multiple wins in contests and festivals in the US. She speaks English, French and Norwegian, and was a series regular on ‘The Ultimate Agent’ which aired on Norway’s National Network.
Jonathan Ryan (Production Consultant)
Jon is a filmmaker, performer and movie lover with his recent feature documentary, “The Cliff”, primed for festivals and awards as it follows special needs youths navigating their anticipated yet dreaded high school graduation. Jon is also spearheading initiatives for neurodiversity in the workplace. He has worked for National Geographic & the Discovery Channel, produced videos highlighted by Baltimore Magazine & ESPNU, plus performs theater and improv comedy in places no one goes to see it. Jon hails from Baltimore, MD, and is currently based in the Washington, DC area. He works hard, loves to laugh, and runs on wild creative projects.
Favour Nwagu (Production Assistant)
Favour is originally from Nigeria and is a content creator, graphic designer, videographer, video editor, music producer, and sound engineer with a background in Information Technology. Favour is passionate about humanities and runs a YouTube channel in that vein. Favour has led social media efforts for the campus ministry of the Northern Virginia Church of Christ, created music for online release and distribution, and published photography from his extensive portfolio. He has a passion for languages and speaks French and Igbo to an intermediate level while learning Japanese and Spanish. Favour will graduate in 2021 with a degree in Integrative Studies with a concentration in Digital Art and Media Design.
Leandro Mendoza (Production Editor)
Leandro is a writer, director, and editor; He is best known for Point of Failure (2020), Memento Mori (2019), and New World Corp (2018). Leandro was born in Lima, Peru to a geologist and a literature teacher. As a Spanish speaking bilingual, he has extensive experience working with people from multicultural backgrounds enhanced further by his time living in Argentina, Mexico, and Sweden. It was in 2016 that Leandro's work with the Stockholm Film Festival ignited his appreciation for film production. He is currently pursuing a BFA in Film & Television at SCAD Atlanta.
Sarah Homet (Composer)
Sarah is a musician and composer. Born to traveling preachers, she was a child of both the East Coast and Eastern Europe before settling in New York City. A poet inspired by Fiona Apple and Leonard Cohen inhabiting a space that is both haunted and free, she tells visceral, personal stories. Her wide vocal range expresses the sighing highs and the gritty lows of the human experience. In her free time, she volunteers her music therapy skills at psychiatric facilities.
Mandy Aste (Production Assistant)
Mandy is currently a senior at Virginia Commonwealth University and is pursuing a dual degree in Creative and Strategic Advertising. She hopes to pursue a career in art direction with a focus in the music and film industries. Her portfolio is available at www.mandyaste.com