Zia Mohajerjasbi is a filmmaker hailing from Seattle, a city that has served as the primary focus of his work. He has shot & directed critically-acclaimed music videos for Macklemore, Blue Scholars, Jake One and Common Market, as well as a 2007 mockumentary short with standup comedian Hari Kondabolu, Manoj. In 2009, Zia became the youngest winner ever of the “Genius Award,” presented by The Stranger, a Seattle weekly. In 2015, he wrote and directed the award-winning narrative short film, Hagereseb, and is also the cinematographer and director of an ongoing storytelling series, The Charcoal Sky. In April 2022, Zia's debut feature film "Know Your Place" which he wrote and directed, premiered at the Seattle International Film Festival where it was awarded the New American Cinema Grand Jury Prize and the Golden Space Needle Award for Best Film. It is currently distributed in North America by Blue Harbor Entertainment.

Abdul Kassamali is an American-born, Kenyan-raised filmmaker based out of Seattle. Abdul is an avid storyteller, focusing on work reflecting his life experience as a first-generation child of Kenyan immigrants in America. He frequently works alongside other artists to help share their stories with the world through film, and he finds a lot of joy in this work. As a filmmaker, Abdul has cut his teeth in the music video realm, working with locally and globally known artists, including Yo-Yo Ma, Pattie Gonia, Sango, Hollis Wong Wear, and Travis Thompson.

Olivia Thomas (LIVt) is a multidisciplinary creative working across music, video directing, branding, editing, production and marketing. Fearless with feeling and unapologetically rooted in story, she doesn’t chase what’s safe, she chases truth, bringing an edge that challenges comfort and deepens connection. Known for executing a clear creative vision and crafting distinct aesthetics, her work blends emotional depth with bold, perspective-driven visuals. As a director, Olivia creates narrative-led, human-centered work that moves, lingers, and feels lived-in. Through intentional collaboration and sharp world-building, she delivers imagery that breathes and stories that cut through. For brands that value truth, edge, and storytelling that actually feels something, her work speaks for itself.

Isabelle Hahn is an actor, director, and producer originally from Kailua, Hawaiʻi, now based in Los Angeles. She made her directorial debut with the music video The Stack, which was nominated for Best Music Video at NFFTY in 2023, followed by a second NFFTY selection the next year for New Year’s Eve. She has since collaborated both in front of and behind the camera with artists including Reneé Rapp, Remi Wolf, Cat Burns, Henry Lau, Super Junior D&E, Cassidy King, and more.

Chris James Cunningham is a Seattle-based director and editor operating under the production moniker Dark Details. Known for an aesthetic that blends cinematic naturalism with surreal, dream-inspired storytelling, Chris has established himself as a distinct voice in the Pacific Northwest visual landscape. His directorial portfolio bridges the gap between the underground and the mainstream, having directed music videos for international heavyweights such as the hardcore supergroup Dead Cross (featuring Mike Patton and Dave Lombardo), platinum selling indie-folk giants The Head and the Heart and punk legends Dropkick Murphys. His credits also include a rare collaboration with Danny Elfman & The Locust, as well as the official theatrical campaign trailer for the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF 2023). Chris has built a reputation for translating sonic energy into distinct visual worlds, creating music videos that feel like waking dreams.

A Dominican-American writer-director based in New York, Olivia’s genre-blending style fuses film, music, and fashion with cultural nuance and striking clarity. Her debut short, CHICO VIRTUAL, was acquired by HBO/MAX and screened at festivals nationwide. Her most recent film, SIRENA, won Best Narrative at NFFTY and was featured at Locarno, Aspen ShortFest, Palm Springs, and HollyShorts. With a foundation in music-driven work, Olivia has directed music videos for artists like MARINA, Nathy Peluso, Maria Isabel, Yuna, Ruel, and Rebecca Black, alongside campaigns for brands such as The Ordinary, Billie, Kim Shui and RUIBuilt. Whether in narrative film, commercials, or music, her work feels personal, modern, and culturally resonant, marking her as a standout voice in today’s evolving creative landscape.