San Francisco filmmaker Evan Kessler came to filmmaking through an unexpected combination of architecture, urban planning, and street photography. Raised in the Richmond District, Kessler spent much of his childhood…
For Atlanta filmmaker Simone Ellery, filmmaking has always been a family affair. As the founder and creative director of Threefold Pictures, Ellery works alongside her two sisters to produce independent…
Miami-based filmmaker Mariela Sardiñas was born in Havana, Cuba, and immigrated to South Florida with her family as a child. Growing up between memories of Cuba and the distinctly Cuban-American…
Wisconsin filmmaker Desmond Adebayo built his production company around a simple idea: Black stories from the Midwest deserve to be documented with the same depth and complexity as stories from…
Louisville filmmaker Tessa Halden didn’t originally imagine herself working in film. Before becoming a producer and director, she studied anthropology and historic preservation at the University of Kentucky, where much…
New Jersey filmmaker Jonah Virelli found his way into directing through an unusual entry point: sound. Growing up in Montclair, Virelli spent his teenage years recording local musicians and experimenting…
Baltimore native Danielle Vossler first entered the film industry as an actress, but spending years on sets eventually sparked a curiosity about everything happening behind the camera. Now working as…
Some hotels impress you with lavish interiors. Others captivate with impeccable service or unforgettable scenery. Acro Suites accomplishes something far more difficult—it creates a feeling. Perched dramatically above the Aegean…
Raleigh filmmaker Miles Corbett has spent the early years of his career learning how to make films without waiting for the perfect budget, crew, or opportunity. As the founder of…
