Maddie is a fourth-year Film Studies major.

Ava is a fourth-year Moving-Image Production major.

Owen is a third-year Film Studies major. 

Masha is a third-year Moving-Image Production major with a deep interest in immersive, real-life storytelling experiences. At Ohio State, Masha has worked with the MMC Digital Lab as part of the Video Team, and serves as an executive board member of the Mad Royal Film Society. She is also a member of  the Cinéseries screening club. Masha moved to the U.S. in 10th grade and brings a global perspective to her creative work. She is passionate about travel and connecting with others, and is excited to support fellow students in exploring film opportunities both on campus and within Columbus’s creative community. After graduation, she hopes to continue working on projects that inspire her and delve further into immersive media.

Favorite movies: What We Do in the Shadows (2014), La Chimera (2023), The Luncheon on the Grass (1979)

Preston is a third-year Moving-Image Production major.

Robbie is a third-year Moving-Image Production major.

Saige is a third-year Moving-Image Production major with interests centered on experimental film production in a short film format. Saige is passionate about storytelling that provokes thought and encourages dialogue, and hopes to connect with film students to curate new ideas and produce collaborative film projects together. As part of the creative process, Saige likes to transform poems and prose into film scripts. Saige is also working on developing a social media platform aimed at spreading political knowledge in engaging and digestible formats. After graduation, Saige has aspirations to become an author and screenwriter for film and television, and launch a film production company. 

Favorite movies: Bones and All (2022), Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022), ParaNorman (2012), The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (2010)

Yasmeen Masri (BA, Film Studies '26 / BA, Moving-Image Production '26) - Film Alumna. Yasmeen graduated from The Ohio State University with a double major in Moving Image Production and Film Studies and a minor in Game Studies. Her creative and scholarly work explored the intersections of nonfiction and experimental storytelling, often incorporating traditional crafts such as embroidery, crochet, and sewing into stop-motion animation. During her time at Ohio State, Yasmeen was deeply involved in film programming, research, and community-based initiatives, including Cinéseries and the Solidarity Screening Collective. 

Logan St. Hilaire (BA, Moving-Image Production '26) Filmmaker/Photographer. Logan graduated from The Ohio State University with a major in Moving-Image Production (documentary focus) and minors in Film Studies and Studio Art. During his time at Ohio State, he developed his skills as a visual storyteller through coursework and hands-on creative work in film, photography, and media production. He gained professional experience as a Video Editor intern with SlapStik Comedy and as a Photo and Video Specialist for the PAST Foundation, a transdisciplinary educational and research organization. In addition to these roles, Logan has worked as an independent director and artist, directing music videos and creative directing for recording artists in Columbus. After graduation, Logan continues to pursue creative projects and expand his work in film and visual media.

Halle Tebbe (BA, Film Studies '26 / BS, Environment and Natural Resources '26) - Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Consulting Associate, ERM. After graduation, Halle joined ERM, the world’s largest corporate sustainability consulting firm. In her role as Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Consulting Associate, she supports major corporations in implementing sustainability initiatives by developing clear, strategic messaging and engagement plans. Her work includes monitoring media trends, conducting research, and producing communication materials. Drawing on her film and media background, she brings strengths in storytelling, audience analysis, and content creation to help shape effective public-facing narratives that support ERM’s mission of advancing sustainability and responsible business practices.

Tobias Zuniga-Shaw (BA, Moving-Image Production '26) Director/Editor, Creative Producer. Tobias graduated from The Ohio State University with a major in Moving-Image Production and a minor in Spanish, focusing on cinematography, documentary filmmaking, and experimental practices. During his time at Ohio State, he developed a strong interest in visual storytelling across nonfiction and commercial contexts, with a particular passion for working with 16mm and 35mm film. After graduation, he plans to relocate to New York City to begin work in commercial filmmaking at a production company. In 2026, he is circulating two of his films on the festival circuit, and is considering pursuing an MFA in the future. Tobias is also co-founder of Demise Creative, a mission driven documentary collective.

Minami Boyd (BA, Film Studies '25) - Freelance filmmaker. Minami hopes to become a showrunner of her own television shows in the fantasy genre (specifically, the magical girl genre that can be found in shojo anime). She would like to create characters drawn from underrepresented communities in media, including her experiences of being hapa/hafu/mixed-Asian (half-Japanese and half-White). Minami lends her film expertise to discussions about representation in media and would love to further study how fandom culture relates to spectator experiences of media.  In 2025, Minami presented her research on “The Digital-vinity of Hatsune Miku” at the Comparative Studies Undergraduate Colloquium.

Sebastian Griffith (BA, Film Studies '25) - Event Associate at Wexner Center for the Arts. Sebastian is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of The Ohio State University with a bachelor’s degree in Film Studies and specialization in screenwriting and narrative production. While at Ohio State, Sebastian was film critic for The Lantern and served as President of the Film and Video Society. Sebastian worked as a creative development intern for Epicenter LA literary management, Phoenix Pictures, Raimi Productions, and Night Owl Stories. In 2025, Sebastian began working as an Event Associate at the Wexner Center for the Arts. Follow him on Letterboxd at the handle @theplantman.

Riley Johansen (BA, Moving-Image Production/Business-Marketing '25) - Motion Graphic Designer, FC Cincinnati; Cleveland Guardians. Riley completed a Moving-Image Production major, specializing in narrative and animated film, and a Minor in Film Studies. Riley currently works on motion graphics for professional sports teams. You will see Riley's work on the scoreboards during matches currently as she continues to hone her interests in the sports industry, and apply her talents in videography, animation, and graphic design. In her current role, she conceptualizes, designs and creates 2-D and 3-D graphics and animation packages for in-stadium and LED presentations while assisting in Match production and fan engagement efforts.

Clay Kessler (BA, Moving-Image Production/Business-Marketing '25) -  Freelance filmmaker; Videographer/Editor, Ohio Sea Grant. Clay is a freelance filmmaker (DP, gaffer, grip, AC, camera operator). While at the Ohio State University, Clay specialized in narrative film with an interest in cinematography. He served as leadership for the Mad Royal Film Society and interned with several organizations, including WOSU Public Media editing public television shows, and the B1G+ Network for sporting event broadcasting. Clay hopes to work as a director of photography for commercial projects and narrative features.

Jack Knellinger (BA, Moving-Image Production '25) - Outdoor filmmaker and photographer, Knellinger Pictures. Since graduating in 2025, Jack is an outdoors filmmaker and photographer in Denver, Colorado, where he takes advantage of the city's proximity to the mountains and abundant outdoor recreation opportunities. Jack works closely with studios and artists to make commercial and branded nonfiction work to tell compelling stories for outdoor/wilderness brands and athletes. Jack also serves as a contract filmmaker for the United States Adventure Racing Association (USARA). He released his documentary Racing the Storm! featuring the USARA Odyssey Adventure Racing Team in February 2026. 

Nicholas Marrone (BA, Moving-Image Production/Business-Marketing '25) - Motion Graphics Associate, Chicago Bears Football. After graduating, Nicholas secured a job as a Motion Graphics Associate with the Chicago Bears, where he is excited to artistically contribute to a storied and iconic organization. At Ohio State, Nicholas was a Student Football Video Operations Assistant with The Ohio State Buckeyes (during the team's historic National Championship Victory). He also served as Vice President of the Mad Royal Film Society student filmmaking organization, and worked as a student intern for the Florence Y'alls Baseball Team in Kentucky, as a Video Operations and Production Intern, handling the team’s official live broadcast, motion graphics, and social media accounts.

Juliet Campbell (BA, Moving-Image Production '24) - NFL Films Creative Producing Intern; Inaugural Video Fellow, Forbes. Juliet graduated in 2024 with a specialization in documentary film, sports media, live production, and editing. Juliet has served as the National Football League (NFL) Films Creative Producing Intern, where she enjoys the exciting, fast-paced environment of sports media and commercial work. In 2025, she became the inaugural Bernard Osei Video Fellowship with Forbes, in an immersive training program for early-career multi-platform video producers. While at Ohio State, Juliet held multiple internships with OSU Athletics, BIG Ten+ Network, NASCAR, and was a freelance videographer for Grammy-nominated rapper Quavo's foundation. 

Doran Dyer (BA, Moving-Image Production '24) - FilmRise Graphic Video Editor ; RAW CUTS Chief Video Editor. While at Ohio State, Doran's areas of interest included experimental, narrative, and animated film, editing, and directing. After graduation, Doran moved to Brooklyn, NY, where he joined Business Insider in Manhattan as a Media Studios Fellow. Doran is currently the Graphic Video Editor at FilmRise, and serves as Chief Video Editor for Raw Cuts TV, a Brooklyn based media group focused on DJ set content. Doran’s passions involve directing, assistant directing, and editing, and in 2024 he began freelance work as an Assistant Director. Doran loves working with 16mm film, and is currently submitting a short film, MYTH to festivals. Doran is happy to talk to any students exploring the film and media in New York City after graduation. 

Bhairavi Gupte (BA, Film Studies '24) - Digital Marketing, Radiantze Information Technology and Software. Bhairavi graduated in Spring 2024 with a Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies (Screenwriting focus) and minor in Business. At Ohio State, Bhairavi served as an active member of the APIDA community on campus and on the executive board for the Asian American Association. Bhairavi is passionate about film and media literacy, and hopes to continue to explore her interests in film such as animation, scripts, international film, and film theory. She is currently a digital marketer for an IT development company that provides application development, ERP, and consulting services.

Cleo Somohano (BA, Moving-Image Production '24) - Graduate School, MFA Digital Animation and Interactive Media, Ohio State University. Cleo graduated with a B.A. in Moving Image Production in 2024. In her undergraduate studies, she specialized in 3D computer animation, with interest in stylized modeling and texture art. Cleo has served as Animation Intern with Essence Cartoon animation studio; created a commissioned animation short for a Biomedical Engineering published video abstract; and she participated in the OSU Los Angeles Career Trek for students in the Arts in 2023. In 2024, Cleo returned to The Ohio State University for graduate studies in the Master of Fine Arts in Digital Animation and Interactive Media program through the Department of Design. 

Lindy Tran (BA, Moving-Image Production '24) - Motion Graphics Artist and Videographer, Fuppygish Films. Lindy graduated in 2024 with a degree in Moving-Image Production. At Ohio State, Lindy served as Vice-President of the Mad Royal Film Society and participated in the Media, Marketing, and Communications Scholars Program. Lindy has immersed herself in the Columbus filmmaking community, and in 2025-26 Lindy worked with WOSU and the Artway Foundation as videographer for "Columbus to Genoa Italy" features on artists Ani Palacios and Antonio Gonzalez-Garcia, who traveled to Italy with a group of artists from Columbus as part of a cultural & creative immersion. 

Gabe Lomotey (BA, Film Studies '22) - Creative Director, Actuality Media. Gabe graduated from the Ohio State University with a B.A. in Film Studies in 2022. During his studies he became intrigued with the works of many film theorists such as Susan Sontag and Girish Shambu, whose work analyzes different aspects of cinema and film theory. Gabe opened his own videography and photography company "YMDMedia" with services including wedding videos, music videos, photography, and more. In early 2020, Gabe released a short film titled Refuge, and currently serves as Creative Director at Actuality Media Video Agency.

Maya Neyman (BA, Moving-Image Production/Documentary Film '22) - Production Associate, ABC News Studios: Documentary Film. Maya specialized in documentary film production at the Ohio State University. While completing her degree, Maya held a variety of production internships to enhance her classroom skills in moving-image production. Maya interned with the Long Form Production unit at ABC News through the Disney Professional Internship Program, and was subsequently hired by ABC News Studios for their non-fiction division launched in 2020, producing documentaries and docuseries for Hulu. Maya's work explores the integration of documentary film and visual journalism.