KRISTEN GERWECK | Writer & Director
After receiving a J.D. from UCLA Law School and practicing in both CA and NY, Kristen transitioned careers with studies at the Beverly Hills Playhouse and the UCLA School of Theater, Film & Television. Her first short film EAST RAMADI screened at the Cannes Emerging Filmmaker Showcase and was picked up by A Contracorriente for distribution in European theaters alongside LAND OF MINE (2017 Oscar Nominee). Kristen’s pilot KISS AND CRY was a finalist in the BlueCat pilot competition in 2017. She also earned a development deal with Fullscreen for an original series she created, wrote and was attached to direct surrounding the modern world of East LA gangs. Kristen is represented by Artists First.
LINDA C. RIEDMANN | Producer
Linda is a producer and LA transplant from Austria. She currently works for Color Force (HUNGER GAMES, “American Crime Story”, “Pose”) and has previously been employed by Aggregate Film and Participant while also producing independently. Her credits include award-winning short film THE WIND PHONE; artistically hailed music videos for pop noir artist Saro; and a 2017 College Emmy-nominated web series. She holds an MFA in Producing from the UCLA School of Theater, Film & Television and a BA in Film Studies from King's College London.
JON KENG | Cinematographer
Jon regularly lenses narrative films across New York, Beijing and Los Angeles, screening at over 100 respected film festivals across the world, including Cannes, Sundance and Locarno Film Festival. His recent feature work includes BURN, a thriller starring Josh Hutcherson and Suki Waterhouse, as well as the Sundance labs comedy BEFORE YOU KNOW IT, starring Alec Baldwin, Judith Light and Mandy Patinkin.
MINH HIEU BUI | Editor
Minh Hieu Bui is an LA-based editor from Vietnam. His editorial backgrounds includes work for clients like Disney, Adidas, Sundance TV, and The History Channel among others. He holds a degree in Economics from UCLA.