-Hyde Wilkerson-

I'm an aspiring video editor with hands-on experience creating engaging content for local and corporate businesses like Terra Wealth and Waffle House. I've crafted promotional and informational videos that effectively captured attention and drove results. My skills include footage editing, compilation, and design, allowing me to transform raw material into compelling visual stories.

Born in Guyana but raising her children in America, Kesa does not leave her roots behind. Her culture and heritage are reflected in the dishes she prepares. This short documentary shows the process of making metemgee, a beloved dish from her homeland. Through her cooking process, we not only see the ingredients and techniques but also the personal and cultural stories tied to the dish. The documentary captures how food can become a bridge between generations, and reminds us that food is not just fuel, but a form of identity, history, and love. 

Documentary  |  Run time: 6:44

-Leihana Smith-

Leihana Smith is a Junior Honors College student at Kennesaw State University, majoring in Media and Entertainment with a minor in Legal Studies. She has a passion for film, entertainment, and music, and strives to make an impact through her creativity and strategic storytelling. Leihana aims to connect with audiences with both visual and auditory media, blending narrative, sound, and style to spark connection. When not behind the camera, she enjoys creating music and exploring diverse media cultures. Leihana draws from different perspectives and experiences to inform and expand her work.

-Kynaali Skerritt-

Kynaali Skerritt, a MENT major student who writes and directs narrative films. 

-Abiola Batiste-

I am a creative director and visual storyteller focused on animation, world building, and experimental design. My work explores the space between culture and technology, often blending traditional craft with emerging AI tools to push what independent filmmaking can look like. I am deeply interested in process, building custom workflows and systems that make production more efficient and expressive.  Through short films and conceptual projects, I develop original narratives that reflect personal themes while reimagining familiar forms in new ways. I approach each project with curiosity, research, and a willingness to experiment. Whether I am directing animation, designing environments, or prototyping AI driven tools, I aim to create work that feels thoughtful, innovative, and grounded in strong visual storytelling.

An overwhelmed college student learns that there are alternatives to substance use, including people who can help support their journey. 

Micro work | Run time: 1:00

-Julia Tucker-

Julia Tucker is a senior at Kennesaw State University and focused on bringing an anthropological lens to video production work and storytelling. With a focus on editing and post-production, her personal style is meant to reach real people with real stories.

-Ariana Garcia-

Ariana Garcia is a Media and Entertainment storyteller whose work explores human connection, vulnerability, and everyday moments through film. She draws inspiration from her cultural background as a Peruvian and combines it with what she has learned at her time in the US, creating emotionally resonant visuals that feel authentic. Ariana wishes that her audience let themselves free and just feel the story she’s about to tell. 

-Luke Valladares-

A MENT major student, writer, director, and producer. 

-Grace Kim-

Grace Kim is an exchange student from Hanyang University in South Korea, currently studying Media and Entertainment at Kennesaw State University. She is interested in exploring inner emotions and observing the quiet moments of everyday life.

-Mikayla Williams-

My name is Mikayla Williams. I have a deep passion for storytelling whether it be through animation, screenwriting, or live action film. I hope to write and direct more films in the future regardless of medium.

-Anthony and Robert Papasidero-

A MENT major student, producer, and actor.

-Dawson Jolicoeur-

My name is Dawson Jolicoeur, A Media and Entertainment recent graduate from Kennesaw State University. I am a filmmaker with ambitions to one day work as a grip in the film industry. I have been working on short film crews for three years and finally got the opportunity to direct a short film of my own in October of 2025. I have always loved movies, and getting to make my own is a real dream realized. Some of my favorite movies are the ones with incredibly stylized visual looks so I jumped at the chance to make a film with the noir aesthetic. I hope to work in the film industry and continue making short films with my friends.