Meet The Team

Director - Joel Delgado

Graduating from Colorado State University in 2014 with a BA (Communications, Media and Film Studies), Joel Delgado is a burgeoning Filipino-Japanese-American Director.

Producer – Leona Hiles

Leona is a dedicated and professional Producer, film-maker and photographer with 12 years of experience.

Andy Lio

When Andy immigrated to San Francisco’s Hunters Point as a six-year-old boy in the early ‘80s, he begins his rough journey growing up and surviving in the ghetto.

Cultural Advisor - Leupega “Clevent” Kovati

Founder and Director of The Samoan Cultural Village in Apia, Western Samoa, Leupega is a
highly respected culture bearer and teacher in the community.

Film & Cultural Advisor - Eliorah Malifa

Eliorah Malifa is co-Director of the Sydney based Pasifika Film Fest and current Director of Colourfest in Australia

Soundtrack & Cultural Advisor - James Revell Carr, Ph.D

James Revell Carr, Ph.D. is the Assistant Professor of Ethnomusicology and Director of the John Jacob Niles Center for American Music at the University of Kentucky.

Videographer - Nathan Matsoukas

As a Film and Video Production major, Nathan graduated from the Colorado Media School in 2012. He has always had a passion for cinematography, photography, filming and video editing.

Editor - Jordan Peterson

Jordan Peterson- BA Communication Studies – Colorado State University, USA. B.A. Communication Studies – Colorado State – 4 years in industry- Adobe Premiere 6 years’ experience – Mac Book Pro.

Producer/Creative and Field -Tricia Mentor

Tricia Mentor worked in Marketing for 8 years, but decided go back to her passions, filmmaking and comedic acting.

Research & Development/Footage Crew - Amber Spence

Amber Spence – BFA (Photo media) – The College of Fine Arts, University of New South Wales, Australia.

Soundtrack & Music Director – Whitney Rehr

Whitney Rehr – BA Spanish – Hamilton College, New York, USA . A natural musician and linguist, Whitney has always heard her world as she sees it.

Camera Operator - Dylan Pehl

Dylan brings a slower approach to photography. He is fresh into college studying business and while he doesn’t yet possess extensive film experience, he is a natural at capturing the true essence of his subjects with his 35mm using black and white film.

Production Assistant - Kacy Thomson

As a production assistant, Kacy Thomson is the backbone for our production company. She comes to us with an incredible work ethic formed by strong family ties and a rural upbringing.

Associate Producer - Deb Torres

Along with Deb’s real estate background she has worked side-by-side with her husband, Emilio, producing international slackline competitions and managing pro athletes for 8+ years, all while raising a family.

Sound Mixer - Liz Dolton

Liz Dolton is an audio guru. Enough said.

Editor - Jonathan Smilowitz

Born and raised in Long Island, Jonathan Smilowitz is a video editor currently residing in Colorado. After attending school at Hofstra University, Jonathan started working at various news outlets, including MSNBC, CNCB, New York 1 New and News 12 Long Island.

Web Development & Digital Marketing - Jon Litz

Jon has been working in digital marketing and web development for over a decade, with experience across both fields. He has no fear of the keyboard.

Social Media Director & Digital Marketing- Ralph Marino

Ralph Marino was born and raised on Staten Island, NY and lived there until 2007. Ralph attended Valley Forge Military Academy & also enlisted in the US Army.