Jeremy Perez-Cruz is a brand, marketing, strategy and creative leader based in Brooklyn, New York.

Jeremy has spent 20 years building and growing brands that have brought together the physical and digital in ways that have transformed how we define “the real world.”

In his work for some of the world’s largest and most beloved brands, he’s led creative at The New York Times, served as VP of Creative at Skillshare, VP of Brand at Buzzfeed, Head of Brand Marketing at Uber, Senior Design Manager of Global Beverage at Pepsico and Founder of Etsy’s Global Brand Studio.

Today, Jeremy leads Parts Per Million, a brand-focused creative and strategic studio specializing in five-day innovation sprints and anchored in a philosophy of curiosity, collaboration, empathy and play.

Obsessed with light, color, and the sincerity of candid moments, Jeremy’s photography is deeply observational and emotive. His @sleepingplanes instagram account captures spontaneous, honest moments of meaning in everyday life in New York City. Jeremy’s images represent a human instant, glimpsing the world at a singular time, and reflect a collaborative connection between an artist, their subject, and the audience.

EPISODE LINKS:
Parts Per Million: ppm.nyc
Brand Portfolio: jpc.nyc
Photography: sleepingplanes.com
Instagram: @sleepingplanes
Everything else: Linktr.ee

Oren grew up between the United States and Israel nurturing hobbies in painting and photography, building LEGOs, and voraciously watching movies. These activities laid the groundwork for what would eventually become a love of cinematography and a passion for crafting bold, cinematic imagery.

Last year, Oren wrapped filming on the feature film ‘The Creator,’ directed by Gareth Edwards, along with cinematographer Greig Fraser ASC ACS, slated for release on September 29 2023. Two of his other recent features premiered at the TIFF and TriBeCa film festivals in 2022. He has also shot multiple award-winning short films, including 'Opera of Cruelty,' which won a Student Academy Award, and ‘See You Soon,’ which won the audience award at the Palm Springs International Shortsfest before subsequently premiering on Short of the Week and receiving a Vimeo Staff Pick.

During his studies at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, Oren was nominated for the ASC Gordon Willis Student Heritage Award, and was a finalist for the Arri Volker Bahnemann Award for Cinematography. Oren has also shot hundreds of commercials and music videos for a variety of clients including Nike, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, HBO, Foot Locker, Grey Goose Vodka, Doritos, Kohler, Wilson Tennis, Marriott Hotels, ACE Hardware, Crest, Viacom, and Universal Studios.

EPISODE LINKS:
Oren’s Website: orensoffer.com
Oren’s Instagram: @orensofferdp

Matheus Bastos is director of photography based in New York and Los Angeles. Growing up as the first generation child of immigrants, he found an avenue into the arts and a passion for storytelling at a young age, entertaining himself with films and music.

His work has played at multiple film festivals around the world such as SXSW, Tribeca Film Festival, Cinequest, Cannes Court Metrage, as well as Rolling Stone, Billboard, Revolver, and more.

EPISODE LINKS:
Matt’s Website: matheusbastos.com
Matt’s Instagram: @matt_bastos
Matt’s VERY old Tumblr: mattpbastos.tumblr.com

Classically trained as a filmmaker and cinematographer, Pecci then spent over 20 years forming and running a production company that has produced award-winning content for brands like Bose and Sam Adam's, and music videos and treatments for artists like the Wu Tang Clan, Lucius, Killswitch Engage, and Meshuggah.

His two recent acclaimed short films, the Russian sci-fi epic "12 Kilometers" and the Argento-inspired thriller "Who's There" are both currently in development to be features.

EPISODE LINKS:
Mike’s Website: mikepecci.com

Mike’s Instagram: @mikepecci

Mike’s Podcast: inlovewiththeprocess.com

Brian Stansfield is a seasoned professional in the visual storytelling landscape. Brian's journey kicked off with global adventures, documenting the work of the U.S. Army across different corners of the world. After honing his craft and business acumen in New York City, he launched Apollo Lighting & Grip, which caters to small and medium-sized productions, offering tailored film and photography lighting and grip solutions. Now, based out of Atlanta, Georgia and as the executive producer of Stansfield Studios, he specializes in crafting compelling narratives and impactful imagery that enhances his clients' brand identity and goals.

EPISODE LINKS:
http://www.apollogrip.com/
https://www.instagram.com/apollo_atl/
https://www.instagram.com/brian_stansfield/

David Kruta is an acclaimed Director of Photography, celebrated for his compelling visual storytelling in features such as "Concussion," "The Sounding," and recent projects like "Black Friday" with Bruce Campbell, "Agent Game" featuring Mel Gibson and Jason Isaacs, and "The Last Thing Mary Saw" starring Stefanie Scott and Isabelle Fuhrman. His work on "The Sounding" earned him the prestigious Haskell Wexler Award for Best Cinematography. Beyond films, Kruta's diverse portfolio includes commercials for high-profile clients such as Porsche and Canon, music videos, and documentaries. His unique, realistic style, inspired by his New York base, has led to recognition from the International Cinematographers Guild and **admiration across the industry (lol)**. Always exploring new creative avenues, Kruta is also involved in exciting upcoming projects like "The Last Job" and "Creep Box”

EPISODE LINKS:
David’s Website: davidkruta.com
David’s Instagram: @dkruta

Cinematography Salon FB Group
Cinematography Salon Instagram: @cinematographysalon

Travis Wears has been working as a freelance director, DP, and editor since 2009. He's traveled the US and abroad creating content for Netflix, ESPN, Audi, CAT, Walmart, MTV, CMT, HGTV, Travel Channel, NBC, Fox Studios, Brisk, John Deere, Animal Planet, Showtime, KFC, Pepsi, Frito Lay, Kleenex, Toyota, Yoplait, The MLB, NFL, MLS and many more.

Highly experienced in docu-series, corporate and sports, Travis also loves commercial work, helping to create brand campaigns and broadcast spots for numerous blue-chip clients such as American Express, Kemps Dairy Products, KC Streetcar and Pepsi's boutique brand Stubborn Soda

EPISODE LINKS:
Travis’ Website: traviswears.com
Travis’ Instagram: @traviswears

Cine Kit List FB Page

Production Vans & Grip Trucks FB Page

Sarah Elmaleh is an actor, voice director, consultant and industry advocate best known for her roles in videogames, from blockbuster AAA titles (*Hi-Fi Rush, Fortnite, Halo Infinite, Gears 5*) to critically acclaimed indie games (*Afterparty, Pyre, Gone Home*). She has likewise directed a talented and diverse set of casts in both indies (*The Red Lantern, The Wreck*) and AAA (*Fortnite, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2*) alike. Her consultancy is designed to comprehensively educate and connect developers with novel and industry-standard performance processes, from navigating the union (SAG-AFTRA), to casting, to recording.

Led by her desire to foster stronger collaboration within games and across creative communities, she has been an organizing and educating force in games spaces (such as IndieCade) and institutions (USC, NYU) for many years, while nurturing meaningful exchange between game developers and the actor’s union, SAG-AFTRA. She teaches the core Queer Vox voiceover workshop Interactive module, has served as director and co-host of the IndieCade awards since 2016, and is one of six dev hosts of the game developer interview podcast *Eggplant: The Secret Lives of Games.*

EPISODE LINKS:
Sarah’s Website: sarahelmaleh.com

Sarah’s Twitter: twitter.com/selmaleh

Sarah’s IG: @selmaleh

Noam Kroll is a Los Angeles-based narrative filmmaker, known for his incredibly DIY approach to the craft.

Over the past decade, Noam has written, directed, shot, and edited several acclaimed short and feature projects that have screened at international film festivals, including his micro-budget features "Shadows on the Road" and "Psychosynthesis."

In addition to his narrative work, Noam is a creative entrepreneur and the founder of the production company Creative Rebellion, which has produced content for renowned brands like Google, NBC / Universal, and more.

Committed to sharing his expertise, Noam reaches millions of filmmakers through his popular podcast, "Show, Don't Tell," newsletter, "Micro-Budget Weekly," and his personal filmmaking blog, www.noamkroll.com

Currently, Noam is gearing up to release his third feature film “Disappearing Boy”. He is also in development for his fourth feature film "Teacher's Pet", which is funded and slated to shoot this summer.

EPISODE LINKS:
Noam’s Website: noamkroll.com
Noam’s Instagram: instagram.com/noamkroll

Cinecolor: cinecolor.io

The Backlot Community

Jason and Adam Koontz are brothers who turned their love for action sports filmmaking during their childhood into a career. The duo works together on a majority of their projects, with Jason as Director of Photography and Adam as a Movi operator and heavy lift drone pilot.  Over the last 10 plus years their aesthetic has been refined by travel, collaboration and deeper connection to the lifestyle that being a creative affords them.

It has led them to co-found Born Rival, which is an apparel brand celebrating film culture and the use of the visual medium to form expression.  The brand puts an emphasis on photography and film production, but it will definitely inspire you no matter your creative pursuit. In addition to the apparel, which is manufactured right here in NYC, they also produce original films and editorial spotlights that feature image-makers & storytellers from across the industry, shedding light and perspective on the creative process.

EPISODE LINKS:
Born Rival Website: bornrival.com
Born Rival Instagram: @born.rival

Jason’s Website: jasonkoontz.com
Jason’s Instagram: @jason_koontz

Adam’s Website: adamkoontz.tv
Adam’s Instagram: @adamkoontz

Eli Walker curates interactive wellness and storytelling experiences that build community and help individuals and organizations who struggle with disconnection create belonging. As the founder/CEO of the internationally-acclaimed Drunk Yoga® equipped with a BFA in Theater from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, Eli Walker is a community engagement expert with a knack for leveraging the power of "play" to make mindfulness practices fun.

EPISODE LINKS:

Eli’s Website: eliwalkerstories.com
Eli’s Instagram: @eliwalkerstories
Eli’s LinkedIn: in/eliwalker

Drunk Yoga: dodrunkyoga.com + @drunkyoga