Anthony Chambers is a lifelong Daytonian and co-founder of The Trinity Film Group. With his producing partner, Gregory R. Kennedy, he has produced numerous commercials, short films, and web series in the Dayton area. They are currently working on their first feature length film titled "i". It is about a failed tech entrepreneur who, in the midst of a global cyberattack he unknowingly caused, must work with a mysterious hacker to rescue his young daughter. thetrinityfilmgroup.com

JC Farris is the producer, writer, and/or director of over 20 short films and web series episodes. Her short film WE HATE BOB was in over a dozen film festivals winning 2 Audience Choice awards, a Best Writer award, and a Best Director award. She is the producer of the feature film GHOSTWRITER which premiered at Dances with Films. Her short film, TAKE A BREATH, premiered on Shudder as part of the 13 Minutes of Horror Film Festival.

JC has worked on several productions, at many arts organizations and festivals. She took part in the Stowe Story Producers Lab, the Chicago Independent Producers Lab, is a company member of Soft Cage Films, a reader for screenplay competitions, and a screener for film festivals. JC has two feature films currently in development. Her interest lies in female-driven horror, sci-fi, and thriller genres, with strong social themes. jcfarrisfilm.com

Kaitlyn "Bax" Baxendale has been living and working in Los Angeles since graduating from the University of Dayton in 2021. During that time, she has worked on a variety of projects including game shows, feature films, music videos, and a pilot that was just picked up for series for ABC. She is currently an Associate Producer at "Let's Make a Deal." Bax is a DIFF alumnus and one of the previous recipients of DIFF’s Best Local Film Award.

Marissa Vonn is a Director-Writer based in Los Angeles, California. She loves telling compelling stories with unexpected protagonists and moments that tug on your heartstrings. Family dramas, cerebral thrillers, and anything with an authentic lead character are Marissa’s preferred projects.

Marissa grew up in Iowa and still returns frequently. Her past few films (Next of Kin, Domicile, and Knee High) were all filmed in Iowa with frequent collaborators, DEFT. She loves bringing together crews that turn into friends and keeps a strict “no a******s”  policy. She is currently in pre-production for her first feature.