TRAVIS NEWTON
Production Design | Industry & Aesthetics
MFA: Florida State University
Travis Newton is a previous Academy Nichol Fellowship in Screenwriting quarterfinalist, a Sundance Screenwriters Lab semifinalist, and recipient of an Al Smith Artist Fellowship in Play/Screenwriting from the Kentucky Arts Council.
LUKE PENNINGTON
Screenwriting | Sound
MFA: University of Southern California
Luke Pennington’s feature film debut, Hit Men, is available on Amazon Prime. Luke is currently writing Taken Films’ feature The Reign, selected as IndieWire’s ‘Project of the Month – April 2016.’
ALYSIA KLEIN
Post-Production
MFA: University of Utah
Alysia Klein is an educator and filmmaker focusing on Science-Fiction, Horror, Screendance, and Experimental film and has taught more than ten unique courses in film studies and film production. Professor Klein has been involved in and has produced a number of films, winning awards for best cinematography, best production design, and best film.
SHAINA FELDMAN
Directing | Thesis Development
MFA: Florida State University
Shaina Feldman is a Chilean American film producer who grew up on three continents and speaks four languages. She has written/directed/produced several shorts and VR experiences. Pepperonia (2023), her debut feature film, explores the power of imagination and following your dreams. She is currently developing a holographic series about an alien princess.