Named a “2024 Rising Star of Animation” by Animation Magazine, Ashleigh Crystal Hairston is a multi-hyphenate in the truest sense of the word. She is the lead voice actress on Nickelodeon’s The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish, a series she also helped co-create. As a writer, story editor, and co-EP on the show, Ashleigh has helped shape its voice since its inception. She ran the writers room alongside Lindsay Katai, crafting the arc of the series and developing entirely new characters and relationships. She even served as lead writer on three episodes! 

Ashleigh is so proud to be introducing a new generation to Cosmo and Wanda, and to be lending her voice to the show’s new protagonist Hazel Wells. Of course, this latest achievement simply builds upon her previous work as Head Writer on Jessica’s Big Little World, a spin-off of the Emmy-nominated Craig of the Creek, where Ashleigh similarly served as staff writer and voice of the wild-eyed scientist Wren! Ashleigh is also the voice of the iconic Babs Bunny in the Warner Bros. revival Tiny Toons Looniversity, streaming now on Max.
As one of the industry’s fastest rising Black women, Ashleigh is committed to uplifting others around her. She looks forward to ushering in an entire generation of Black voices in animation and beyond! She has previously been featured in Forbes as well as NPR’s ‘All Things Considered.’

Michael Vincent Berry is a native Houstonian LGBTQIA+ actor best known for his work in Law and Order SVU, Better Call Saul, The Cleaning Lady, Outer Range, THEM and WACO: The Aftermath. In addition to a storied career in the Theatre as an actor, Michael spent 20 years in public education as the Artistic Director and Chair of the School of Theatre at Oakland School for the Arts and The Performing Arts School - Lawrence. Among Michael’s most notable former
students are Zendaya, Bo Burnham, Tati Gabrielle, and Kehlani. Michael was inducted into his alma mater’s Hall of Fame in 2017 as well as earning a special Tony Award nomination for his work in Theatre Education that same year.

His upcoming film “ED” marks Michael’s inaugural screenplay, a short film about how men quietly disappear from their own lives. It marks five years’ worth of work on a deeply personal, emotional journey about fatherhood, masculinity, and the decisions we make when life turns out other than how we imagined it or when we fall short of society’s expectations. Michael will be playing the title role: “ED” in addition to his roles of writer and producer. “ED” begins principal photography in late August in Moriarty, NM with a very rich and diverse cast and crew that represents the LGBTQIA+ community. Upon completion, “ED” will screen at major film festivals across the world, including highly visible LGBTQIA+ festivals as well as Academy Award (Oscar) qualifying festivals.

More information including how you can support the film can be found on Michael's social media

Socials:

FB: https://www.facebook.com/michaelvincentberry

IG: https://www.instagram.com/michael.vincent.berry/

TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@michaelvincentberry 

Managers:

Susan Ferris, Bohemia Group, [email protected]

Ron Smith, Bohemia Group, [email protected]

Agents:

Christina Price, Worldwide Artists Group, [email protected]

Lilly Bankston, Bankston Talent, [email protected]

Carla Hough, Bold Talent, [email protected]

As the Owner and Talent Agent of Mitchell & Associates Talent, Carissa Mitchell is passionate about representing exceptional talent with both heart and strategic business expertise. With a deep understanding of the entertainment industry and a personalized approach to representation, she is committed to helping actors build lasting, successful careers while navigating an ever-evolving marketplace.

Carissa believes that great representation is about more than booking jobs—it's about building trusted relationships, advocating fiercely for her clients, and creating opportunities that align with their long-term goals. Known for combining genuine care with keen business savvy, she leads Mitchell & Associates Talent with integrity, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to helping every client thrive both on and off the screen.

Lissette Nichols is half Dominican, half Panamanian, 1st generation American Actress. She is the owner and proud coach of NM Actor's Film Studio for the youth in the NM market. She graduated from New Mexico State University with a Theatre Arts Degree with an Acting emphasis for Stage acting. From there, she went on to receive her second degree in Elementary Education while she continued to inspire children to bring out their special gifts in performing arts. For years, while growing her family, she wrote, produced, directed, and choreographed children's Christmas musicals. She built an amazing production team using volunteers, had the privilege to work hand in hand with 80+ kids, and directed more than 500+ children during the holiday seasons. She is a proud mama of 3 and continues to live out her passion in the film industry in multiple markets. Her passion is to empower others to live out their dreams at any stage of life with hard work, determination, and commitment! Her latest venture is New Mexico Film Actor's Studio, where she offers classes specifically designed for children, teens and adults, visit www.nmfilmactors.com or email [email protected] for more information

Carol Skipwith joined the film community of New Mexico in 2012. Her first introduction was portraying a background actor on Better Call Saul. Her reaction “I was hooked.” She began sharing her talents for photography by shooting pictures at networking events. Word got around about her remarkable eye and her journey providing headshots for actors throughout Albuquerque began and has grown to thousands in her portfolio. According to Skipwith, “Not only did the film industry give me a new direction I never dreamed of, but it would also bless me with so many people who accepted me as family. ”She eventually received her eligibility for Screen Actors Guild, but her expertise and true passion is behind the camera and not in front of it. Carol has volunteered for years with the New Mexico Film Foundation and in 2024 was voted as a Board Member.
 @carolskipwithphotography

Tara was a bright and vibrant actress, with many friends in the community. She is deeply missed by her family and friends. This episode of Cinema Scope honors her and features a past interview from 2020. 

Tara Levine's extensive experience taught her to be patient and understanding, but never settle for less than excellence. Her deep love and passion for acting and production began in the theatre at the ripe age of 4 years old. She was the featured child in "The King and I", in her hometown in northern California. She briefly put aside her acting pursuits as she raised her children as a single mother, and found her way back to New Mexico. She resided there for 30 years, a few years spent in California here and there.

She had decades of experience in TV/Film; Featured, Primary roles, Lead/central cast, commercials, print work, & modeling. She spent a year focused on watching the movement of production and working as a background actor on big budget features & shows. Her professional credits included numerous Commercials, Modeling Gigs, Corporate Videos, News, Theater, Infomercials and Spokesmodel representation, & other entertainment-related participation as Production LP/Show Runner or Productions Coordinator.

Her first film role was background as "Kansas City Saloon Girl" in Kevin Costner's production "Wyatt Earp", and she starred as "Marty" in theatrical production "Grease", including a solo song.

She had her own eponymous podcast in 2022: "Weekends with Tara Levine".

Theo Avgerinos is a Greek-American filmmaker, director, and photographer based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He's been behind a camera since he was a kid with his dad's Super 8mm, and the pattern has been consistent ever since: get interested in someone's story, then figure out how to tell it.

A 2000 graduate of Bucknell University, where he co-founded the school's first student film production company and established its first interdepartmental Cinema Studies major, Theo has directed three independent feature films. His debut, Fifty Pills, premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival with a cast including Kristen Bell, Jane Lynch, and Michael Peña; his second, Americons, received a national AMC theatrical release. His latest, the feature documentary Rising Hope, was shot anamorphically over five years in the Mississippi Delta — a film about generational poverty and the people refusing to give up on each other. It won Best Mississippi Film and the Audience Award at the 2024 Oxford Film Festival, and went on to take Best Documentary and Best Director at the Golden Gate International Film Festival, among other honors.

http://www.risinghopefilm.com/ 

Nathan Shields is a tutor at St. John's College, Santa Fe. His education and accomplishments include: BM, Music Composition, New England Conservatory of Music, 2006; MM, DMA, Music Composition, the Juilliard School, 2013; Faculty, Department of Music History, the Juilliard School, 2013-16; Associate Faculty, Brooklyn Institute for Social Research, 2013-present; Charles Ives Fellow, American Academy of Arts and Letters, 2014; Fellow, Tanglewood Music Center, 2015; Visiting Assistant Professor of Music, St. Olaf College, 2016-17; Fellow, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 2022-23; Tutor, St. John’s College, Santa Fe, 2023-present.

Alexandra Boylan is a dynamic award-winning filmmaker, writer, producer, and actress who has been trailblazing through Hollywood for nearly two decades. Born and raised in Massachusetts, Boylan is known for her fearless pursuit of meaningful content. In addition to her numerous acting credits, Alexandra co-created The Boylan Sisters Production Company, a successful film studio that focuses on faith-based, family-friendly content. Their first feature-length film, Catching Faith, streamed on Netflix for two years and has spawned a sequel, as well as paved the way for other critically acclaimed movies such as The Greatest Inheritance and Switched. Their latest venture, Identity Crisis, also serves as the basis for a YA novel, which she is co-authored. Alexandra has previously published the widely regarded how-to guide entitled "Create Your Own Career in Hollywood: Advice from a Struggling Actress Who Became a Successful Producer" and is an active member of Women in Film Los Angeles and Influence Women. Visit theboylansisters.com for information on her book and coaching.

Hassanen Attabi is an Iraqi-American actor, U.S. Marine Corps veteran, and award-winning cinematographer dedicated to bringing bold, underrepresented stories to the screen. Born in Baghdad shortly before the Iraq War, he immigrated to Chicago, where his journey from immigrant to U.S. Marine helped shape the grounded, intelligent presence he brings to every role.

After enlisting in the Marine Corps, he served with distinction and was honorably discharged as a Sergeant. During his time in uniform, he honed his storytelling skills behind the camera, earning a Gold Telly Award for his cinematography on the widely praised 247th Marine Corps Birthday Message. He also published his debut poetry collection while he was in uniform.

In his acting work, he is known for his emotional precision, wit, and adaptability. Acclaimed acting coach Don Bloomfield describes him as "lightning fast" and "Robin Williams-esque" in the way he combines intelligence with spontaneity and deep character insight.

He is represented by Hero Talent Agency and is committed to portraying characters that reflect the complexity of his lived experience-as both a veteran and an Iraqi immigrant. With every role, he aims to challenge narratives, expand representation, and bring raw authenticity to the Hollywood landscape.