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Ed Casas

Actor; Director; Filmmaker; Writer

Broward Community College Associate of Liberal Arts (graduated with honors) Florida Atlantic University Bachelor of Arts Major: Anthropology Interdisciplinary Studies: Social Science Certificate in Ethnic Studies Honors: Cum Laude, GPA 3.53 & Dean’s List Spring 2003 President of Lambda Alpha FAU, National Anthropology Honors Society Fall 2003 Film Ghost’s Realm Witlac the Rogue Ginnugagap Filmwerk Carlita’s Secret ( opposite Eva Longorria) Miguel (Domincan Drug Lord) Breakaway Films Transporter 2 Stand-in (Jason Statham) 20th Century Fox Big Trouble Stand-in (Stanley Tucci) Buena Vista Commercials/Voice-overs Title Loan Commercial (w/ Mr. T) Contestant Robert Berning Productions Halloween spot Wolf-man (make-up by Rick Baker) Disney Latin America Public Service Announcement Lover The Hope Foundation The Tube Music-video Channel Dancing Lip-Singer Beer Commercial (International) Bar patron Fast Food spot (International) Painter Gas/Food spot (East Coast) Lead (Foreman) Live Promotions & Stage Conquistadores 2015 & 2016 Lead Conquistador Jim Hammond/Day of the Dead Krampus Nigh 2015 &2016 Lead Krampus Jim Hammond Screen-Writing Competion 2016 (Casting) SciFi Miami Wicked Shakespeare Titus/Macbeth/Clarence Actor’s Cultural Theatre Skitsations Principal Player Paul Lawrence Productions Stand-up Comedian Solo performances Name Change Pending Improv Principal Player Hollywood Blvd Theater Return to Forbidden Planet Cookie Boca Raton Children’s Theater Video For the Love of Zeus 2016 Hephaestus Backlot Studios Metal City Mayhem 2016 Tamerlane Villain Dan Jackson Productions Outdoor Wild Kids 2016 Host Backlot Studios Training Hagen Process w/Marc Durso ActTrue at Art Serve Scene Study w/ Marc Durso Burt Reynolds School of Acting Voice and Body w/ Marc Durso The Acting Studio Acting and Analysis w/ Michael Gioia The Acting Studio Acting I w/ Pamela Markus Broward Community College Film as Literature w/ Lynn Thorner Broward Community College Theater Appreciation w/ Maureen Mathews Broward Community College Fencing w/ Miguel DelDiego Broward Parks & Recreation Stage Fighting Hollywood Theater Karate w/Master Kelichan Broward Parks & Recreation

Tara Chadwick

Choreographer; Composer; Dancer; Filmmaker; Musician; Singer; Storyteller; Writer

Since childhood, I’ve served as an apprentice to my mother and aunt, both artists, art teachers, arts and culture advocates. As a teenager, I donned the mask and costume of the Lincoln Imp, giving life to the gargoyle like fundraising mascot helping raise the capital funds needed to transition the local Historical Society to a regional museum. I spent the rest of my teens and 20’s learning the art and science of archaeological illustration, investigation, analysis, public education and outreach by balancing an entry level career at the Royal Ontario Museum with a fully funded academic scholarship to one of Canada’s premier research institutions, York University, both in Toronto. When I wasn’t at school or work, I was helping my aunt launch her career as an artist, seting up and staffing exhibition and sales booths at juried shows such as Toronto Outdoor Art and Washington Square Art in NYC. In between those responsibilities, I worked as a research assistant to Dr. Elizabeth Graham, a well known Mesoamerican archaeologist. During my tenure as an undergrad, I was also keenly aware of the social environment, having just returned to Canada after a childhood mostly spent in Broward County, Florida. There were many things happening, especially during my initial return during the summer of 1990. In Canada, that was the summer of Oka… the summer the Canadian government brought tanks and guns to the Native Canadian reserve of Akwesasne, Mohawk Territory. Soon after, the sesquicentennial of the “discovery” of the Americas began. 1992 brought a host of discussions, deliberations, workshops and yes, celebrations to the streets of Toronto. This is the year that I learned that Native People in Canada are related to me as a descendant of the Indigenous people of Mesoamerica. Up to that point, I just thought of us all as seperate. But I knew enough about geography and archaeology to know that Columbus landed in my part of the continent. That began a course of study in ethnography that resulted in my pursuit of traditional knowledge production continuing through today. In 2012, my family and I helped in the creation and launch of the world’s largest travelling exhibit of Maya art and artifacts, now in it’s seventh city, currently on view at the Milwaukee Public Museum. I remain… To teach and learn our stories… To move into the future as human beings… To never forget who we are…

Petrina Easton

Filmmaker; Poet; Visual Artist

Petrina Easton was born and raised in Trinidad & Tobago, West Indies the last island in the Caribbean chain amongst multicultural creative influences from steel pan music to Carnival. The culture in which she was raised is unique, because of the varying number of cultural traditions and beliefs that have been preserved and cross-pollinated by generations of migrants from all over the world, all in one small island. Trinidad is constantly alive with artistic vibrancy and cultural diversity. Petrina migrated to Michigan and was exposed to a whole new realm of culture, art and drama teachers that influenced her creative skills. She was awarded honors in art during High School, subsequently attending the University of Miami and was awarded a Bachelor of Science in Communication with special emphasis in film, photography, art and graphic design with works shown in the Lowe Art Museum. Petrina focuses on mixed media art using acrylics, wood, photography, poetry and computer design to list a few, merging many creative skills in each piece of work.

LHASSAN ELMILKI

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Azar Johnson

Filmmaker; Writer

I am from the Miami Dade area. I write books, they I tell story’s with about life as a colored person

Kahra Keyes

Actor; Choreographer; Composer; Dancer; Director; Filmmaker; Musician; Poet; Singer; Storyteller; Visual Artist; Writer

Kahra is a unique, multi-dimensional artist set to break limitations to set new standards for the possibilities of creative individuals. Among many talents, Kahra is a recording artist, singer, songwriter, visual artist, actor, model, & dancer. Kahra enjoys playing piano, guitar, harmonica, flute, media show hosting, painting live, painting & singing live, photography, & interior design. "Being a creator of the arts is essential to my soul's happiness and fulfillment" she lovingly insists. Kahra has sang on stages across South Florida. She has written over 300 songs, released albums on iTunes, design her album cover artwork, and has recently captured the title of Miss Florida US Nation 2014. Kahra also enjoys shooting, directing, & editing music videos. Kahra now has 12 music videos on her YouTube Channel. "In today's market, diversity is a necessity & Kahra's got IT". www.youtube.com/kahramusic. www.kahramusic.com. kahramusic@gmail.com

Niki Lopez

Filmmaker; Photographer; Storyteller; Visual Artist; Writer; Graphic Designer

Niki Lopez is an interdisciplinary artist, curator and activist who is best known for her vibrant color palette and often “other-worldly” art. Her unique pieces have been exhibited across South Florida, New York and California. Lopez has been curating and programming avant-garde art shows and creative events since 2008, including her signature annual art exhibits at Fort Lauderdale’s 1310 Gallery.Lopez’s representational work allows her to share and explore stories, symbols and concepts from ancient cultures and ideologies, as well as provoke thought about the probability of life in other dimensions, multiple universes and galaxies… showing how they are all inter-connected with us here on earth.She is a core team member, pre-visualization artist and producer of the 1310 Bandits, an award-winning women-lead team of visionary filmmakers creating stories that advocate consciousness and social responsibility.Lopez founded “What’s Your Elephant,” a movement that creates a safe space for people to use expressive arts. It includes visual and performing arts, creative community building, hands-on projects, workshops and events.Lopez is one of 4 members of the Artists for Black Lives Matter collective. Artists for Black Lives Matter #a4blm is a space to express yourself creatively around issues pertaining to Black Lives Matter. A4BLM combines exhibits, workshops, social engagement & peaceful awareness campaigns surrounding Black Lives Matter issues including police brutality and the loss of life due to racial injustice.A well-rounded curator, Lopez has used her skills for various private group exhibits within South Florida, including working with cultural groups, grassroots initiatives and nonprofits such as African Heritage Cultural Arts Center, Arts United, Drag It Out, LadyFest Miami and Spoken Soul Festival.Known for her community spirit and advocacy, Lopez has donated artwork for fundraising initiatives to support breast cancer awareness and help orphanages in Haiti and Rwanda.In addition, Lopez runs her independent, award-winning Graphic Design company, Niki Lopez Creative.http://nikiartstudio.com http://nikilopez.com https://www.facebook.com/nikilopezart https://twitter.com/nikiartstudio https://instagram.com/nikilopez19 https://instagram.com/whatsyourelephant #nikilopez #nikilopezpresents #whatsyourelephant #1310bandits #artistsforblacklivesmatter #nikilopezcreative Press: August 16 -Speaking Out About the Elephant in the Room https://www.artscalendar.com/speaking-out-about-the-elephant-in-the-room/ July 2018 http://www.southflorida.com/theater-and-arts/art/sf-niki-lopez-fort-lauderdale-cult-sex-slave-20180711-story.html April 25 2018 https://www.broadwayworld.com/miami/article/Ali-Cultural-Arts-Hosts-Dramatic-And-Revealing-Exhibit-By-Artist-Niki-Lopez-20180425 April 6 2018 https://www.miaminewtimes.com/arts/these-eyes-a-retrospect-exhibition-by-niki-lopez-at-ali-cultural-arts-10235157 September 2013 http://nikiartstudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/The_Voice_09102013_sa_pg9Final.pdf July 2013 http://www.browardpalmbeach.com/2013-07-18/calendar/many-paths-one-universe/ July 2012 http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2012-07-20/entertainment/fl-sh-art-072012-20120720_1_sexual-orientation-extraterrestrials-alien-fetus July 2011 http://nikiartstudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/sunsentinal-cover-july27.jpg

Linda Quakenbush

Filmmaker; Photographer; Visual Artist; Writer

Linda V. Quakebush Short Bio Linda V. Quakenbush is an American-born, Fort Lauderdale-based multi-disciplinary visual/teaching artist and filmmaker working professionally in the arts for many years. Whether via painting, photography, film, installation, or written word, Linda’s artistic practice aims to allow viewers to sense a shared experience, while at the same time realizing something personal, transformative, and new. Linda’s photography, paintings, films, and installations have been exhibited throughout the U.S.A, South America, and in Europe. Linda Quakenbush is a first-time recipient of a CIP Grant (2019-20) from the Broward County Florida Cultural Division. Her CIP proposal, In Memoriam, a provocative memorial card-inspired art-making workshop and pop-up exhibition of small-works is currently being created and curated for the NSU Art Museum’s Day of the Dead festivities, the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society’s DOTD Ofrenda exhibit, and the ArtServe galleries. A frequent traveler who has lived and worked in LA as well as in Colombia, SA, Linda enjoys capturing the flavor of new places and images. Her latest photographic work reflects a re-discovery of her childhood residence in South Florida. Linda shoots near-daily photo-journals; diverse images of homes, street culture, found abstracts, text, light studies, landscapes, flora. Classical training and a painter’s palate inform Linda Quakenbush’s work. Her subject matter is often unplanned, unexpected, and quickly captured using self-described “drive-by folk-photography”—images made with available light and her pocket or iPhone camera. Linda has worked on several popular film, tv/cable productions. She is the co-owner of Space Bass Films with her husband (Director/Animator Corky Quakenbush). Among other publications, her award-winning photography has been published in the International Photography Awards Book (2015). Linda Quakenbush currently works as a visiting instructor at Pine Crest School Fort Lauderdale, and previously taught the Getty Museum Art Appreciation and Art History-based art classes for several years in Los Angeles. She is a certified Kundalini Yoga teacher and an avid swimmer. She holds an MA in Studio Art from NYU and completed her undergrad studies at UF. She very much appreciates your interest in her work! For More Information, full cv, artist statement, etc: please contact: Linda Quakenbush Lvq12@hotmail.com (310) 890-6870

Lendell Roberts

Filmmaker; Photographer; Visual Artist; Graphic Designer

Miami born artist of African American and Bahamian decent. As a graduate of Miami-Dade College, Grambling State University (HBCU), and Digital Media Arts College (now Lynn University) I have explored many facets of the digital and fine art spectrums from graphic design to pottery and so many others in between. While I have focused primarily in graphic design, photography, and abstract fine art, I have also experimented with video, website design, and motion graphics. My artwork ranges from Political to “Feel Good” in nature while striving to be aesthetically pleasing. My major influence for my work comes from my child hood view of my surroundings in inner city Miami as a member of a lower income class. Watching neighborhood trends shift, gentrification and other systematic plans continue to take affect, and new ones enacted, has lent itself to be a focal point of my artistry as the continued support for resolution is still at hand.

Sascha Rybinski

Filmmaker

Sascha Rybinski studied film in New York at The School of Visual Arts, then went on to work in commercial film and advertising. Her specialized eye for detail developed from over 25 years of photography experience. Sascha started Goodtastic Productions in 2011.

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