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Nicole Vernarec is a story-first content creator and actress, best known for her work on her series “Rumors.” With a passion for authentic storytelling and a keen eye for character-driven narratives, Nicole hopes to make a significant impact in the film industry.

“Rumors,” available on YouTube, Tubi, and Amazon Prime, delves into the complexities of modern relationships and societal pressures, resonating deeply with a diverse audience. As both a creator and actress, Nicole brings a unique perspective to her projects, seamlessly blending her creative talents to produce compelling content.

Originally hailing from New Jersey, Nicole is classically trained in dance and musical theater, bringing a rich background in performance arts to her work. She also has a deep passion for television, which continuously inspires her to explore innovative ways to tell meaningful stories.

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Whitney Ullom is a somatic sexuality coach, a trauma resolution practitioner, writer, and artist. Her work centers around the female body + soul,  supporting women to heal from trauma around pleasure and the body, patriarchal imprints, Mother wounds, and the inhibition of creative expression. Her life and work are dedicated to following her own soul thread and crafting unique spaces for ritual and resolution that support others to reconnect with and express the power, truth, and beauty of their own soul thread.

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Instagram: @whitneyullom

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Ashleigh Crystal Hairston is a multi-hyphenate actor, writer, producer, and voice actor from Seattle, WA. She is currently a co-executive producer, co-story editor, and the voice of Hazel Wells in Nickelodeon Animation's legacy sequel series, The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish. Formerly, she served as Head Writer on Jessica’s Big Little World, a pre-school spinoff of the 3x NAACP, GLAAD and Emmy nominated series Craig of the Creek, where she was a staff writer and voice of the wild-eyed kid scientist, Wren! In 2022, Ashleigh debuted at San Diego Comic-Con as the new voice of the iconic Babs Bunny in the Warner Bros. revival, Tiny Toons Looniversity streaming now on MAX! Notably, Ashleigh has been featured in Forbes and on NPR's "All Things Considered," and was recently named a “2024 Rising Star of Animation” by Animation Magazine.

IG: @ashleighcrystal

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Emmy Nominated Casting Director, Jamie Castro, has been casting for film and television for over 18 years. TV credits include Scandal, Station 19, Grey's Anatomy & Friday Night Lights to name a few. She received an Emmy nomination for her work on  the Inventing Anna pilot and has been working with budding directors and filmmakers on indie features. Her most recent film, My Dead Friend Zoe, premiered at the SXSW Film Festival in March 2024 and won the Narrative Spotlight Audience Award. 

Website: castrocasting.com

IG: @jamiecastro_casting

Facebook: Castro Casting

Twitter: @jamiecastro

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Dani Michaux Samson is the artist and entrepreneur behind Calico Flower Studio, a source of fine art and food for thought. With degrees in psychology and fine art, Dani blends her passion for art with a profound curiosity towards her own spiritual existence and the cyclical nature of the universe. As she integrates found and repurposed materials in the form of mixed media collage, she reflects on life, art, and how they are the same.Beyond her fine art practice, Dani is a multifaceted creative. Throughout her career, she has served as an art director, instructor, and facilitator. She crafts handmade paper and transforms it into inspiring journals and greeting cards, which can be purchased at local markets and on her website. Her newsletter offers candid insights into her creative process, while her YouTube channel provides a window into her collage-making and introspective reflections on life. Collaborating with music artists, Dani has also produced album art and music videos, including the stop-motion animated "Love Song"for La Poré.

She currently lives and works in Los Angeles, CA where she resides with her husband/creative collaborator and their two cats, Dahlia and Clover.

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Emily Culver is a writer/producer on the Grey's Anatomy spinoff, Station 19 - presently airing its final season. Originally from Wisconsin, Emily received her MFA in Screenwriting at Boston University before moving to LA and starting her career as a Showrunner's assistant on Grey's Anatomy in 2017. 

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Nika Burnett is an actor and filmmaker from Northern California with a degree in philosophy and background in athletics. Amazon Prime hosts her feature film BRINDISI which is a bilingual Italian comedy in the style of 1960s Italian cinema. She writes feature films across genres with a common through line of female identity and interest in foreign language. Her female sports screenplay POLO just made the 2023 Blacklist and was featured in FORBES as one of the best 10 scripts on the list. She has made over 10 short films, including the most recent bilingual Italian/English drama FOUR CHAIRS which won Best Actress at the Seville Film Festival and was a part of the American Cinemateque's inaugural PROOF film festival in 2023. She lives between Los Angeles and Paris, having worked in France as a director and editor to continue pursuing her goal of making bilingual independent cinema.

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Her "Hand Fetish" substack is nikaburnett.substack.com for essays and poetry 

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Cornelia Hanes, a Stockholm-born actor, comedian, and award-winning filmmaker is reshaping the narrative of women in cinema. Recently featured in Forbes as a filmmaker to watch, her comedic short 'Anaconda' has garnered numerous awards at film festivals and secured distribution on Omeleto, YouTube's premier platform for award-winning short films with over 3.6 million subscribers. Cornelia's work is a testament to her dedication to portraying women's real, vulnerable, and beautifully imperfect lives. 

Her film "Anaconda" humorously explores life's imperfections through Annie, a single woman whose misadventures on the way to Burning Man reveal the unvarnished truths of personal dilemmas. This narrative not only entertains but also challenges societal expectations, emphasizing that perfection is an illusion and laughter is a powerful healer.

Cornelia began her artistic journey as an actor and continues to thrive in front of the camera while also embracing the creative nuances of filmmaking behind the scenes, driven by a desire to tell authentic stories and elevate diverse female voices. Her commitment is also evident in her all-female crew, reflecting her advocacy for gender equality in the film industry.

As an indie filmmaker, Cornelia has faced and overcome numerous challenges, particularly in budgeting and securing festival recognition, proving her resilience and innovative spirit. Her next projects include a new short and a pilot for a television series, promising more engaging and empowering stories.Cornelia Hanes has an extensive career, beginning on stage in New York and touring with the award-winning play “Re-membering Antigone” across America and Canada, starring in indie films like "The Devil Sits on Both Shoulders" (Best Short Film at the Artemis Women in Action Film Festival), and appearing in ABC’s hit show "The Rookie."

Cornelia began her career with acclaimed theater productions and has seamlessly transitioned between film, TV, and stage. As a former NCAA elite swimmer and a certified health and fitness coach, Cornelia embodies the resilience and spirit of a true Swedish Viking, channeling her vigor into empowering women through both her artistic and personal endeavors.

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Website: www.corneliahanes.com

Coaching: www.fitnessbycornelia.com

Shondalia White is a multi-hyphenate actress, stand-up comic, voice actress, writer and producer based in Los Angeles who works across a wide variety of entertainment. She’s known for her recurring role in STARZ hit gritty drama Black Mafia Family, FREEFORM’s Good Trouble and Netflix's Dead End Paranormal Park as well as guest-starring roles in The Upshaws,Family Reunion, Pixar’s Onward and more! Her critically acclaimed mini stand-up special titled "Being Black Is Great, but It's Crazy Sometimes" is available on YouTube. Shondalia is the creator, host and producer of the new health & wellness podcast "I Can't Eat Sh*t!" where she talks about her health and wellness journey, gives tips and recipes with hopes of helping other people who can't eat sh*t. The podcast is available on YouTube and all podcast streaming platforms. 

Connect with Shondalia:

Instagram & X - @ShondaliaWhite

Facebook - www.facebook.com/shondaliawhitefans

TikTok - tiktok.com/@shondalia

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/ShondaliaWhite

Website - www.shondaliasmiles.com

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Leila George is an Australian-born, British- American raised actress living in New York.

Her debut role was in an Australian production of Anton Chekhov’s The Seagull, where she played the ingenue Nina opposite her mother, Greta Scacchi, as Arkadina. 

Later came the Peter Jackson-produced Mortal Engines,  and The Kid (directed by her father Vincent D’Onofrio) which co-starred Chris Pratt, Ethan Hawke and Dane DeHaan.

In 2019 she was cast in TNT’s Animal Kingdom, where she played the younger version of Ellen Barkin’s Janine.

Next up is Patricia Arquette’s directorial debut Gonzo Girl (currently in post-production), which co-stars Camila Morrone, Ray Nicholson and Willem Dafoe. 

The biggest step in her career has been starring in the Alfonso Cuarón psychological thriller series Disclaimer for Apple TV+ with Cate Blanchett, Kevin Kline and Kodi Smit-McPhee. Set to be released later this year.

Also in post-production is 'He Ain’t Heavy', a West Australia-set drama by first time feature director David Vincent Smith starring George, mother Greta Scacchi and Sam Corlett. 

When not acting, George is passionate about supporting humanitarian efforts and fighting climate change. She has worked with CORE Response, a non-profit organization that offers disaster relief and humanitarian aid to affected areas around the world. In March 2022 she volunteered at Ukrainian refugee centers set up by CORE in Poland that assisted displaced people as they crossed the border. In the past she has also hosted fundraisers in support of youth-led organization Future Coalition and the Black Summer bushfires.

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