CHEYENNE EWULU
Creator/Showrunner/Writer
Meet Cheyenne Ewulu, the powerhouse blending Nigerian flair with American cool (or...uncool). She's not just a comedian, writer and actress - she's an all-around geek. She created the “Shades of Cosplay” documentary that premiered at Magfest in 2016. She's the kind of talent that lights up screens, with gigs nerding out for Spotify, FANDOM, DC Comics, Nerdist, and more under her belt. Off-duty, catch her cooking up the next comedy gem or deep into anime, sci-fi and comic book worlds.
Simone Kirlew
PRODUCER
Simone Kirlew, a first-generation Jamaican-American producer from Prince George's County, Maryland, is a graduate of the American Film Institute Conservatory’s Producing MFA Program. She produced ten narrative films during her studies, including her award-winning thesis, LA BRUJA, which premiered at the 2024 Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival. Honored with Ignite Caribbean's 30 Under 30 Changemaker Award in 2024, Simone’s career spans work as an Assistant Production Coordinator on Hulu and BBC projects in Jamaica and as a Production Coordinator at ColorCreative Productions. Passionate about telling stories featuring women of color, she is committed to showcasing diverse perspectives in film.
MATT ALLAN SMITH
Director of Photography
Matt Allan Smith is a cinematographer hailing from small town Maryland and based in Los Angeles. He has shot a variety of short films and commercial & branded content for Nike, Indeed, Tinder, BuzzFeed, Netflix and others. A natural tinkerer, Matt’s passion as cinematographer stems from an equilibrium between technician and artist, with a keen interest in creating images that strengthen the emotions of the stories they support. He enjoys storytelling that encourages audiences to build empathy through imagination, diversity - and preferably - some weirdness. He’s earned an MFA in Cinematography at the American Film Institute.