Fernando Siqueira and Fernando Grostein Andrade are a dynamic duo of musicians, filmmakers, and producers behind Cosmic Dog Studio. They are set to release the first part of their multi-dimensional “Necklace” Project October 8, an innovative endeavor that includes a film, an album, an EP, and a series of live shows. The Necklace Project is centered around emotional connection, encouraging open conversations about mental health while challenging the stigma that surrounds it.

Their upcoming self-titled EP, FernandoS, is a personal reflection of the two creators. It merges Fernando Siqueira’s experience as an actor and singer with Fernando Grostein Andrade’s expertise as a producer and director. Each track evokes introspection, healing, and vulnerability, mirroring the personal journeys of both Fernandos.

As the founders of Cosmic Dog, the FernandoS are dedicated to telling globally resonant stories that prioritize authenticity, representation, and diversity. Their work, which spans from the streets of São Paulo to their current home in California, is both deeply personal and universally relatable. They aim to entertain while also addressing important social issues.

On a personal note, they share a beautiful love story and brings together their unique talents to raise awareness about social injustices. As LGBTQ immigrants from Brazil, they offer a unique perspective on blending their creative passions with their commitment to advocacy, and they are eager to share their journey of love, art, and travel.

Zachary Roozen is an accomplished actor and producer whose work has been showcased in over 70 film festivals across 25 countries. His projects can be seen on popular platforms like Netflix, Hulu, Tubi, Disney+, and Amazon, as well as on primetime television. A graduate of the University of Southern California with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, Zachary was a presidential merit scholar and the recipient of the esteemed ‘Performance Scholarship.’ He produces narrative films through his company, Two Harbors, and co-owns the new media company Trustd Critics. His independent media channels boast over 1.1 million followers and 15 million views.

Universal Music Group artist Justin Chart is a visionary alto saxophonist, acclaimed for his elegant and enticing extemporization and electrifying hard bop. Chart pushes the boundaries of jazz, relying completely on improvisation, creating beautifully wrought pieces of jazz with spellbinding spontaneity.  

With an infinite improvisational vocabulary, intricate compositional changes and emotive eloquence, Chart welcomes the audience on a musical odyssey. He invites them to be fully in the moment, immersed in the magic that arises as Chart engages with their energy – fueling exuberant riffs sizzling with passion, and orchestrating enchanting balladry imbued with tenderness and longing.