I believe it is our moral value to find and hone our God-given talents and share them with the world. Creatives need to create as artists need their craft in the many different forms it comes in. Even though I began this journey as an actress, I soon found myself growing into the mindset of directing in 2025 which led me to now be a proud independent filmmaker and team leader. Having a strong, supportive team behind me, is the reason why I can feel free to write, direct, produce and act in my own productions such as "Erasure 2197" that won the grand prize of a vertical filmmaking challenge by Optix Studios and now the grand prize of Cinevega with "Hangman". Never stop learning and you'll never stop growing. Written & Directed By: Lluvia Giacoman

Acting and Filmmaking is my Passion, Drug, and Joy! Written & Directed By: Keely Dervin

My filmmaking journey began in 2010 when I created my first short after graduating from film school. Through years of trial and error, I continued developing new projects until finally establishing Lucky Bucks Productions as the home for my work and my team. When we were brainstorming ideas for the Cine‑Sprint Golden Hour Challenge, a mutual friend connected us with Skull Manor, giving us the “lucky” spark that inspired our horror‑comedy concept. After a difficult previous production and a year and a half away from filmmaking, creating Skull Manor felt like a refreshing return to the craft. I’m incredibly proud of our team and hope you enjoy watching Skull Manor as much as we enjoyed making it. Directed By: Darlene Dalmaceda Written By: David Baruffi

Playback is a film for everyone who has ever felt like they wish they could just have a clean slate in life. Sometimes it’s not exactly what you hoped for. The people you meet and the experiences you have are what create the person you are. Without the people we love and things we have gone through, who would we really be other than…. Alone! Written & Directed By: Brandi Lux

"This film was brought to life and shot on film by our wonderful team of talented artists. They include Edith Bahena, Kiefer Timlin, Nick Patterson, Tyler Najera, Yael Martinez, and Jordan Sharp. Without them this project would not have been possible, and I am extremely grateful for their involvement” Written & Directed by: Connor Timlin