Heidi Brandenburg was raised in Peru and Germany. On graduating from University of Wales, Newport (UWN) she made biopics DON SILVA (2006) and SONNEMANN (2006). She co-founded Yachaywasi Films. A passionate […]

John Dau has experienced challenges in his life that most people could never imagine. Born in war-torn Sudan, Dau is one of 27,000 “Lost Boys of Sudan,” driven from their villages […]

Whether clasping the hand of a world leader in a firm handshake or gently cradling a mouse lemur in his palm, there is no one on Earth quite like Dr. […]

Bob Perkowitz is an entrepreneur, environmentalist, writer, investor and distance cyclist. Over the past 25 years Bob has been President of direct marketing and manufacturing organizations with revenues ranging to […]

Charles Ferguson is a filmmaker and writer. He is the founder and president of Representational Pictures, and the director and producer of Inside Job, winner of the 2011 Academy Award […]

MARK DECENA is a writer, director and producer of award-winning feature films, television programming, web films, and commercials. A three time Sundance alumni, Mark’s first feature, Dopamine won the Alfred […]

Sharron Lovell is a visual journalist and educator. She is currently based in Beijing and possesses a misguided love of China’s lower tier cities. She is course leader for a […]

Michelle Marshall is an educational development professional from San Diego, California with experience in multimedia, having supported independent documentary film productions in Colombia, the Falkland Islands, and Wales. She is […]

Jairo Valencia is a human rights activist from Colombia with over 20 years of experience in community empowerment, organizing, and outreach with underserved communities. He is a dedicated indigenous rights defender, acting as […]

Daniel Hendrick (Producer and Writer) With deep roots in New York City environmental issues, Dan is ideally positioned to produce this first-ever, full-length documentary on Jamaica Bay. Formerly Vice President at […]