Tartan Valley Creative Ventures

Ryan Dixon

Ryan Dixon is a writer, producer and the founder of Tartan Valley Creative Ventures,  a Los Angeles-based creative development consulting firm that works with writers, producers and financiers. As a screenwriter, Dixon has written projects for studios including Disney, Amazon, Universal and WWE Films. Dixon has also worked in film/TV creative development at such companies as Paramount, MGM/UA, IMAX,  Good in a Room, The New York Times and Tribune Media.

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Laurelwood Studios

Laurie J. Gardiner

Laurie J. Gardiner is a writer, director, and musician. She currently serves as an executive associate in Marketing at Issa Rae’s HOORAE Media and as a Chorister with LA Opera. She has collaborated with industry giants such as George Lucas, Disney, Paramount +, 20th Century Studios, and Fox, in roles including associate producer, story editor, film educator, and executive.

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Righteous Robot

Julian Curi

Julian Curi is a filmmaker and animator with education in both Directing and Fine Arts. He writes: "My professional life to date resembles an anthology more than a portfolio. It has been an adventure whose only constant was curiosity: a longing to seek out and master skill sets, to find new forms of expression, and of course to entertain." Julian is best known for his work in paper puppetry,

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Windrider Studios

Ryann Heim

Throughout her time on the Windrider team, Ryann has utilized her skills and passions to highlight the intersection of faith & film. Whether she is curating the Windrider Studios film library or shaping the Windrider Summit event at Sundance, Ryann creates space for meaningful conversations to take place among students and filmmakers.

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The Walt Disney Company

Michael B. Kelly II

Michael Kelly is a film executive recognized for leadership in film and narrative impact strategy, multicultural marketing, audience engagement, and strategic partnerships. With a career spanning over two decades, his visionary approach to storytelling has contributed to creating award-winning campaigns. His expertise in audience engagement ensures that films resonate deeply with audiences, inspiring action, and meaningful change.
 

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