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Taraneh Golozar is an accomplished Iranian filmmaker, producer, and entrepreneur based in Los Angeles, CA. With a wealth of experience in narrative films, visual effects, and animation, Taraneh is a highly skilled content producer renowned for her unique and captivating perspective.
Vern brings an arsenal of experience to our mission. Vern began his journey as a production assistant. Vern became a member of the Directors Guild of America (DGA) . Today, Vern is a unit production manager (UPM) and producer on major films and television productions: The Goldbergs, Snowfall, and Justified: City Primeval.
Adam brings inspiration and vision to our rising directors and camera apprentices. As a member of Local 600 Adam knows how important union membership is to a sustainable career in the industry. Adam's work appears across all platforms, from commercials, music videos, film, and T.V.
Lamoh is a member of the Art Directors Guild and a formally trained architect with over 20 years of industry experience. His work reflects his natural acumen for bringing visions to life with minimal direction.
Ryan Nelson is a KEY GRIP based in Los Angeles California. Ryan has been an IATSE Local 80 Grip Union Member for 22 years. His Key Grip credits include Ballers, Snowfall, Justified, The Chi, and many more. Ryan also enjoys passing his grip knowledge and skills on to others. Ryan has taught numerous grip classes to students in Los Angeles and abroad. One of his favorite teaching experiences involved a three week long intensive class for seventy grip students in the Philippines.
Rachel is a Los Angeles based, award-wining DGA member. Rachel Won, DGA Award
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Reality Programs for Full Bloom
Episode: "Petal to the Metal" Rachel is most recently credited on "The Fabelmans"
Dustin's background in professional film and theatrical performance spans nearly two decades. Dustin is also a published screenwriter, a skilled improvisational actor, an occasional stand-up comedian, an experienced voice-over artist, and a vibrant TV/stage host.
Sam Donalds is a Los Angeles based Production Sound Mixer for TV, Film, and Advertising. He specializes in location sound and audio post production such as dialogue editing, foley, and sound design. His most notable recent work can be featured in the International film ‘Harvest Moon’ in which he worked alongside his partner Evan Millard, supervising all aspects of the audio post production process.
SMP Rise Fiscal sponsorship is a formal arrangement in which our organization offers our legal and tax-exempt status to a project or initiative that aligns with our mission and values. This arrangement is particularly beneficial for film projects that may not have their own nonprofit status but need to access certain financial benefits.