MATTHEW GOMEZ - WRITER/DIRECTOR

Matt was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska. His early interest in writing came from his grandfather - a published poet - and blossomed into a childhood full of poetry, illustrated short stories, and other forms of visual storytelling. By the age of 13, Matthew had already been inducted into the Rotary Honor Roll, for only a select number of advanced middle schoolers. When high school started, he began his personal education into classic and world cinema, and in his junior year, he made his first short films. While attending University of North Carolina School of the arts, the short film SEVERE PSYCHOSIS OF A MUSICLESS MAN, written by Matt, played at the 2012 Slamdance Film Festival. Acting as a writer, his senior thesis film, FELICIA, was selected to play at the 2013 Riverrun International Film Festival as well as the 2013 Worldfest Film Festival in Houston, Texas. Worked as a development intern under Jim Burke (Oscar-winning director, screenwriter, Producer), at their production company AD HOMINEM.

NICK HOISINGTON - PRODUCER

Nick grew up in the north side of the United States in Central Ohio. He found his love for filmmaking at a young age. Throughout middle school, Nick would put off other homework assignments to make short films with his younger brother. After attending Intelochen Motion Picture Arts summer academy his junior year, his sights were set for a future in motion pictures. While attending UNCSA, acting as Producer, Nick's senior thesis film, MOLLY UNDER THE MOON, was selected for the 2012 Munich International Film Festival and six other film festivals across the world. Nick worked as a production assistant on several feature films including THE HUNGER GAMES and as a 2nd 2nd Assistant Director on the local film by Angus MacLachlan, GOODBYE TO ALL THAT. 

DYLAN ZOLA – DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY

Originally born in Missouri, Dylan's family relocated to Greensboro, North Carolina, where he spent the greater part of his childhood. Blessed with an over-active imagination, his early years were filled with epic character dramas played out with action figures during hour-long bath sessions and pages of cartoon doodles used as an outlet during boring class time. By the time he reached middle school Dylan had taken a cue from his father, a local librarian/poet, and could always be found nose-deep in a thousand-page fantasy or science fiction novel. In high school he began to channel his passion into music composition, writing pieces for the school band and other chamber ensembles. This avenue lead Dylan to the UNC School of the Arts, where his passion for cinematic storytelling was ignited after a life-changing viewing of Federico Fellini's 8 ½. He changed his major and completed the film program with a focus on cinematography, serving as Director of Photography on his thesis film, Children of Wax. Dylan currently resides in Winston-Salem as a local filmmaker and screenwriter.

JENNY FORD - PRODUCTION DESIGNER

Jenny was born and raised in Columbus, IN. Her interest in film was sparked at a young age, when her father brought home a gift for her; a pink 110 film camera, from with which she quickly became inseparable. Her and brother, who also had a real flair for cinema, would spend many a summer day making movies with their father's video cassette recorder. In high school, Jenny began working and editing in the public television department of her high school where she first discovered that professions such the one she choose, existed. While attending UNCSA, she quickly learned of the magic that is production design, which beautifully marries of her love of art and design to her love of cinema. Jenny has since served as the production designer on several student and independent short films, such as Molly Under the Moon, selected for screening at the Munich International Festival of Films, the Tel Aviv International Film Festival, the Cucalorus Film Festival, and Riverrun Film Festival. Jenny currently resides in Winston- Salem, NC and is the proud owner of her new business, MUSE&DELPHIA, offering her services for wedding and event design and production. However, she is always thrilled to get back to her first love, working on film projects such as The Only First Time.

ZACH COKER – ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Raised in a military family, Zach moved frequently allowing him to experience many cultures In his youth. While in England, he discovered the joy of filmmaking; making short skits with his skateboarding friends. During his sophomore year of high school, his family wad stationed to Montgomery, Alabama where he further developed his craft before being accepted into UNCSA. First and only, UNCSA film student to study abroad. Zach studied at the historic, FAMU film school in Prague, Czech Republic. Senior directing thesis film, FELICIA, was selected to play at the 2013 Riverrun International Film Festival as well as the 2013 Worldfest Film Festival in Houston, Texas. He has worked as a Production Assistant on numerous feature/commercial projects in New York City and on the local feature film directed by Michael Landon Jr., THE ULTIMATE LIFE.