[Joshua Holtzman]

[they/them]

Joshua Holtzman is a writer-producer, assistant director, and organizer for impact driven film and television recognized by SeriesFest, HollyShorts, the United Nations, NFFTY, Telluride Film Festival, and Sundance Film Festival.

In 2024, they produced 3 events at the Cannes Film Festival connecting the female community through emerging technologies at Cannes Next. Recently, they’ve worked on projects produced by Netflix, Willa, Dolby Creator Labs, Irony Point, Unclosested Media, The Juilliard School, and Paramount+.

Whether working in narrative or unscripted, Joshua’s work is always at the intersection of memory, true stories, and community impact.

[Founder & Executive Director]

[Antonella]

[he/she/they]

Antonella Cueva-Verdezoto is a Latine time-based artist born in Quito, Ecuador, and raised in South Florida.

Their work uses visual languages to alter the social and cultural memories surrounding the communities and identities they are a part of, specifically focusing on Queer and Latine communities. Antonella's work is always revolving and inspired by themes of gender, identity, and immigration to produce works that more accurately represent their identities.

Their works have been shown internationally and featured at the United Nations, Cannes Film Festival, Photoville, and New York University. They completed their BFA in Photography and Imaging with minors in producing for Film and TV and Art History at NYU Tisch School for the Arts. Currently, they are pursuing their MFA in Photography at Parsons School for Design.

[Director of Programs]

[Quan Le]

[he/she/they]

Quan’s career is fueled by an insatiable drive to understand human behavior and its intersections with science, society, and history.

Graduating with honors from NYU’s Gallatin School of Individualized Study with a degree in interdisciplinary studies, Quan’s commitment to pursuing these interests earned him the Dean’s Summer Research Fund. By combining philosophy, social theory, and art history, he investigates how digital platforms influence self-perception and cultural narratives.

In his current role as a Research Program Coordinator at Johns Hopskins University, he works hands-on in the ER while fully engaging in the dynamic environment of an academic healthcare center. Through the CEIRR initiative, he works with diverse stakeholders to deepen our understanding of influenza, RSV, and COVID-19, contributing to the development of stronger pandemic preparedness strategies.

[Director of Development]

[Sydney West]

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Sydney West is an executive assistant, producer, project manager, and stage manager with experience spanning various industries in the arts and technology. She is based in New Jersey and NYC, graduating from Rutgers University with an Information Technology and Informatics degree in Spring of 2026.

She has led over 7 productions as finance director at Rutgers Cabaret Theatre, with a history of over 50 years. She worked at The Gotham Film and Media Institute as an Equity Intern, helping plan and run events such as the Gotham Project Market and the Gotham Awards. She worked on film production, both professional and student, as a Producer, Assistant Director, and Production Assistant.

Her goal is always to empower artists and creatives to bring their visions to life

[Executive Assistant]