Vasco Diogo was born in Lisbon in 1970. He has a degree in Sociology by Universidade Nova de Lisboa, a master degree in social sciences by Universidade de Lisboa and a PhD in Communication Sciences by Universidade Nova de Lisboa, with the thesis: “Video: specificity, hybridity and experimentation”(scholarship by FCT, 2008). Since 2008 he is… Continue reading Director Biography – Vasco Diogo (WALKSCAPE)
Category: Director Bio
Director Biography – Marcus Aubin (MINSTREL VS PUPPET)
My name is Marcus Aubin, and I’m a director and editor from Chicago IL. Living in this city has heavily encouraged my grit and perseverance. I am a highly driven and creative individual always looking to collaborate with others who push my limits to do great things. In three years, I have been fortunate enough… Continue reading Director Biography – Marcus Aubin (MINSTREL VS PUPPET)
Director Biography – Yelena Gorn (ONE TIME)
Yelena Gorn was born and raised in Ukraine, USSR. She was educated as a classical guitar teacher and received BA degree in Music – Classical Guitar Pedagogy and Folk Orchestra Leader from R. Glier Kiev Institute of Music. Upon completion of her degree she worked as a music teacher in her native Ukraine for 8… Continue reading Director Biography – Yelena Gorn (ONE TIME)
Director Biography – Jesse Haaja (ONCE AN ANGEL)
Jesse Haaja is an multi-award winning director, producer and a writer. His first full length film Rendel was released 2017 and it was sold to over 60 countries. Haaja has a background in commercials as Graphic Designer and Art Director. In 2009 he founded the company Haaja & Arwo Design which grew to be the… Continue reading Director Biography – Jesse Haaja (ONCE AN ANGEL)
Director Biography – John J.A. Jannone (SOLDIER ONLINE)
I am an audiovisual installation and multimedia artist, composer, and have a background as a performer, improviser, and creator in music, theater, and hybrid performance forms. I’ve been teaching for over 20 years, most of that time at Brooklyn College, but also at Osaka University, Hunter College, Pratt Institute, and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. My current… Continue reading Director Biography – John J.A. Jannone (SOLDIER ONLINE)
Director Biography – Arsen Arzumanyan (FURNACE OF THE BIRDS)
I am a Filmmaker originally from Latvia who has been working as a sequence designer and digital cinematographer in Hollywood films and Commercials for the past 10 years. My goal is to use new technologies and methods to try to recreate dreams capes and take the viewer on strange but enjoying journey. Director Statement This… Continue reading Director Biography – Arsen Arzumanyan (FURNACE OF THE BIRDS)
Director Biography – Mark Robertson (STANDING AS ONE)
The work of Mark Robertson and One Vision Productions has impacted the lives of over 10,000 at-risk youth across the country, in both regional and remote communities. Founding Director, CEO and MC, Mark Robertson is well renowned for his passionate contribution to creating social change and has been widely recognised for his innovative approach and… Continue reading Director Biography – Mark Robertson (STANDING AS ONE)
Director Biography – Emma Keehan (OUROBOROS)
New to the Asheville, NC area, I am looking forward to being a part of the talented film community here. My day job is in the mentoring/counseling field with flexible shifts and this has allowed me to work with some local filmmakers on several interesting projects and I look forward to continuing my engagement with… Continue reading Director Biography – Emma Keehan (OUROBOROS)
Director Biography – Anouk Brouwer (BODY LANGUAGE)
Anouk Brouwer left her small hometown in The Netherlands at the age of 18 to chase her dreams by attending acting classes at The New York Film Academy. One year later, this was followed by a comprehensive acting course in London. Acting shaped a psychological part in her that she connects to film making: direction.… Continue reading Director Biography – Anouk Brouwer (BODY LANGUAGE)
Experimental/Dance/Music Festival – Today’s Testimonial
Olgierd Minkiewicz Great opportunity for every filmmaker to get an honest and undisturbed feedback about their projects. Fantastic venue (one in downtown Toronto), and Matthew Toffolo (the MC and moderator) was always on point. He truly cares about the filmmaker and understands how to talk to the audience. Overall a wonderful experience, and I had… Continue reading Experimental/Dance/Music Festival – Today’s Testimonial
Experimental Film & Music Video Festival 