Student Film Ambassadors

Jules is a fourth year double-major in Film Studies and Studio Art. Jules’ main medium is experimental video work, which they’ve shown in several galleries like the Indianapolis Arts Center and Urban Arts Space, as well as festivals like the Athens International Film and Video Festival and the Odds and Ends Experimental Film Festival in Virginia. They enjoy being on the art board of several student organizations, such as the AROUSE student radio and the Ohio State Women’s Glee Club, and recently finished up a fellowship with the Undergraduate Libraries Fellowship Program. Jules loves collaboration and getting to discuss film and art with others, and has found really great resources for these kinds of discussions and points of community that they’d love to share with others at Ohio State. After graduating, Jules plans on continuing their video art practice and academic career, hoping to receive their MFA in video art.

Favorite movies: Nowhere (1997), Fresh Kill (1996), Chocolate Babies (1996), Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)

Georgia is a fourth-year Moving-Image Production and Arts Management double major, with a Film Studies Minor. Georgia is interested in the business of cinema and learning about how screenplays are chosen, funded, and created through all modes of production. Georgia's dream job is to hold a managerial role within film production (such as production coordinator, line producer, or creative producer). Her passion for filmmaking stems from being a figure of support in the creative process for artists, and assisting them in the curation of their art by alleviating logistical stressors during production. Georgia aspires to live and work in LA or New York, but is also excited to see how the film industry continues to grow in Ohio. Georgia is Co-President of the Twilight Club, and member of the Female Gaze Screening Club and Mad Royal Film Society. She has been involved in production since she was 15 years old, as production assistant for her hometown’s city cable network, filming events for local government, high school sports, and music performances. Georgia has worked at the MMC Digital Lab as a Video Apprentice, Junior Video Developer, and most recently as Motion Graphics Team Lead, learning more about creating fluid motion graphics. Georgia challenges herself to watch 3-4 movies per week, most at the Gateway Film Center. She has the entire script of “Twilight” memorized, and can recite the dialogue verbatim! Georgia is excited to be a resource for students on the different stages and components of video production, and the types of resources available at Ohio State. 

Favorite movies: Pan’s Labyrinth (2006), The Witch (2015), Nope (2022), Princess Mononoke (1997), Pride & Prejudice (2005), and Twilight (2008)!  Friend her on Letterboxd at georgieanne.

Logan is a fourth-year Moving-Image Production major with documentary Focus, and Minors in Film Studies and Studio Art. While in the Moving-Image Production program, Logan hopes to gain the necessary training and knowledge to continue as an independent director for music videos, curate fashion editorial looks, and travel to produce documentaries. Logan has served as a Video Editor intern for SlapStik Comedy, and has been a photo and video specialist for the PAST Foundation, a transdisciplinary, program-based educational and research group. Currently, Logan is an independent director and artist, directing music videos and creative directing for several recording artists in Columbus. As an Ambassador, Logan hopes to share knowledge about courses, scholarships, and other opportunities with those curious about the film program or interested in developing films outside of class.

Favorite movies: Spun (2002), The Worst Person In The World (2021), Natural Born Killers (1994), The Conversation (1974), Dressed To Kill (1980).

Tobias is a fourth-year Moving-Image Production major and Spanish minor. His specializations are cinematography, documentary filmmaking, and experimental strategies. After graduation, Tobias hopes to work as an in-house producer, DP, or director for commercial and documentary projects. It is his dream to one day own and operate his own production company in the commercial/doc space. Tobias is a Morrill Scholar, member of the Mad Royal Film Society, and serves as a committee representative for the Undergraduate Student Government. Tobias interned at commercial production company GP Creative on the photo and video team, where he was subsequently offered a part-time position as an assistant editor and production assistant. He currently works for GP Creative as an editor and project lead. Tobias has also worked freelance for Sansom Media as a production/camera assistant for the 2023 and 2024 Arnold Strongman Classic with Rogue Documentary/Media team. Tobias co-founded a student documentary collective called “Demise Creative” that makes short documentaries on Columbus creatives and activists. He is currently associate producing a documentary about the impact of ESL programs in the United States. Tobias is an avid bike rider and loves to travel. His favorite camera is the Sony FX30 and he hopes to one day own an ARRI Alexa 35. 

Favorite movies: Roma (2018), The Last Repair Shop (2023), Bill Cunningham New York (2010).

Minami Boyd (Film Studies B.A. '25) - Alumna in film. 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. 

Sebastian Griffith (Film Studies B.A. '25) - Alumnus in film. Sebastian graduated with a Film Studies major and specialization in Screenwriting and Narrative Production. Sebastian hopes to work in a creative role in the narrative world of film, and apply his experience in screenwriting and production to work on developing features or continue as a film critic. While at Ohio State, Sebastian was film critic for The Lantern and served as President of the Film and Video Society. He has worked an intern at Epicenter literary management and production company, and as Creative Development Intern at both Night Owl Stories and Raimi Productions. Sebastian has written several feature screenplays; he sees 1-2 movies a week at Gateway Film Center, and keeps a list of his top 100 favorite movies on Letterboxd at the handle @theplantman.

Riley Johansen (Moving-Image Production/Business-Marketing B.A. '25) - Motion Graphic, FC Cincinnati MLS team. 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 FS Cincinnati Major League Soccer team. 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. At Ohio State, Riley was a student athlete with the OSU Club Softball team; she served as a secondary handler for 4Paws at OSU, training service dogs; she also interned with The Salt Company, doing photography, videography, and graphic design for social media. Riley also serves as a consultant with Spark Thought, a Houston-based consulting firm, maintaining their social media, assisting with graphic design projects, and creating animated videos for clients and promotions. 

Clay Kessler (Moving-Image Production/Business-Marketing B.A. '25) - Videographer & editor for Ohio Sea Grant. While at the Ohio State University, Clay specialized in narrative film with an interest in cinematography. Clay served as leadership for the Mad Royal Film Society and interned with WOSU Public Media editing public television shows, with Ohio Sea Grant as a videographer, and for sporting event broadcasting in Columbus for the B1G+ network. Clay's dream job is to work as a director of photography for commercial projects and narrative features.

Jack Knellinger (Moving-Image Production B.A. '25) - Freelance filmmaker and photographer. Jack works as a freelance 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. At Ohio State, Jack served as President of the Mountaineers at Ohio State and Co-President of the Mad Royal Film Society, and he interned with Camp4 Collective, a creative content studio and media production company that connects audiences to nature and the outdoors.

Nicholas Marrone (Moving-Image Production/Business-Marketing B.A. '25) - Alumnus in film. As a student, Nicholas participated in the Mad Royal Film Society production club, and the Media, Marketing, and Communications Scholars Program. Nicholas hopes to pursue a career in sports videography and work for a major league sports team or league, but also has a passion for narrative and experimental filmmaking. Nicholas has served as a Video Operations and Production Intern for the Florence Y’alls Baseball Team in Kentucky where he worked on the team’s official live broadcast, motion graphics, and social media accounts. Nicholas also served as Student Football Video Operations Assistant for the Ohio State Buckeyes. 

Juliet Campbell (Moving-Image Production B.A. '24) - NFL Films Creative Producing Intern; Digital and social media content specialist. Juliet graduated in 2024 with a specialization in documentary film, sports media, live production, and editing. Juliet is currently a National Football League (NFL) Films Creative Producing Intern. She enjoys the exciting, fast-paced environment of sports media and the detailed, intimate environment of documentary and commercial work. Juliet's goal is to work in creative media and branded content for a professional sports team/franchise. While at Ohio State, Juliet held multiple internships with OSU Athletics, the Ohio State football team, BIG Ten+ Network, NASCAR, and was a freelance videographer for Grammy-nominated rapper Quavo's foundation. A fun fact is that filmmaker Ava DuVernay follows Juliet on Instagram!

Doran Dyer (Moving-Image Production B.A. '24) - FilmRise Graphic Video Editor and 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 (Film Studies B.A. '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 (Moving-Image Production B.A. '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 (Moving-Image Production B.A. '24) - Freelance and Wedding Videographer. Lindy Tran is interested in cinematography, screenwriting, narrative, and experimental film. At Ohio State, Lindy was Vice-President of the Mad Royal Film Society and part of the Media, Marketing, and Communications Scholars Program at Ohio State. Lindy was an intern for Ohio HD Studios and served as a PA on a local feature film, "Obstacle Corpse," shot in Columbus. Lindy has immersed herself in the Columbus filmmaking community and is enthusiastic about anything related to film — pre-production, production, and post-production. 

Gabe Lomotey (Film Studies B.A. '22) - Creative Director at 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 (Moving-Image Production/Documentary B.A. '22) - Production Associate at ABC News Studios. 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.