DIRECTOR / WRITER / PRODUCER

Named one of Diversity in Cannes’ Top 10 Filmmakers of the Decade, Zanah is a storyteller and creative strategist based in Chicago, IL. She’s passionate about using art and storytelling as a medium to bring necessary and taboo topics front and center. She writes and directs stories that tackle bold subjects like misogyny within the christian faith, sexual trauma recovery, the orgasm gap, and black feminist theory.

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

An entrepreneur for 30 years, Linda transitioned from financial services to producing in the arts. This Emmy winner finds great joy in supporting like minded creatives, projects that have a positive and uplifting message, opens the hearts and minds of people, or simply brings some much needed joy and laughter into the world.

PRODUCER / EDITOR / DP

As an indie film producer and editor, Ryan’s work focuses on dynamic storytelling through a lens of authenticity. Founder of Wonderwide Productions, he is on the constant lookout for compelling narratives and courageous voices determined to push the boundaries of conventional filmmaking. His work includes the award winning feature film Ginger, as well as numerous impact and awareness campaigns for non-profit and mission-driven organizations.

Ryan is a proud member of the Producers Guild of America.

ACTRESS / PRODUCER

Giovonnie Samuels is an actress, singer and dancer with a tv and film career spanning over 20 years. She broke onto the acting scene as a series regular on Nickelodeon’s All That, and had several guest star roles on Disney’s Suite Life of Zack & Cody and That’s So Raven. She followed up her television success with pivotal roles in the films Bring It On: All Or Nothing and Freedom Writers.

In 2015 she launched GS Acting Workshops, which not only teaches clients the skills to become great actors, but also gives them the knowledge they need to navigate the entertainment industry. Giovonnie continues to be a positive representation for young girls who look like her, and continues to create her own content that will tell stories that inspire and uplift.