Student Film Ambassadors

Minami is a fourth-year Film Studies major with Production Focus Area. Minami's dream job is 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. She practices many different types of art to try to prevent writer's block when writing scripts, and enjoys drawing and knitting. She also loves fandom culture, and would love to further study how fandom culture relates to spectator experiences of media. Minami has production experience since elementary school, participating in her school news room, high school YouTube channel, football team hype videos, and assisting with livestreaming varsity football games as video mixer. Minami is excited to share her passion for film, which she sees as a powerful tool for sharing different cultures and life experiences. 

Favorite movies: A Silent Voice [Koe no Katachi] (2016), Howl's Moving Castle [Howl no Ugoku Shiro] (2004), Legally Blonde (2001), Mean Girls (2004). 

Sebastian is a fourth-year Film Studies major with a specialization in Screenwriting and Narrative Production. Sebastian hopes to work in a creative role in the narrative world of film. He would like to apply his experience in screenwriting and production to work on developing features or continue as a film critic, a role he currently holds for Ohio State's student newspaper, The Lantern. Sebastian is the President of the Film and Video Society, OSU's premiere film discussion club. He is also an intern at Epicenter LA, a literary management and production company that represents clients that have produced and written Oscar-winning movies and Emmy-winning TV shows. 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.

Favorite movies: Pacific Rim (2013), Paris, Texas (1984), The SpongeBob Movie (2004), The Outrun (2024), Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004), Donnie Darko (2001), and all of the Lord of the Rings (2001-2003).

Riley is a fourth-year Moving-Image Production major, specializing in narrative and animated film, and a Minor in Film Studies. Riley is particularly interested in storyboarding, visual development, and pre-production. After graduation, she hopes to work in pre-vis and pre-production (ex: story/concept artist) for film, tv, or games, ideally for animated films for a company like Sony, Disney, or Illumination. She would also like to work in motion graphics, design, and video/photo for a professional sports team, especially MLB (and her favorite team, the Cubs!). In addition to her studies, Riley is an intern for 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. Riley is a student athlete with the OSU Club Softball team, and runs their social media. Riley also is a secondary handler for 4Paws at OSU, training service dogs. Riley is currently working on quirky, childlike character designs for a story that may be adapted to her senior film, inspired by a short story she wrote in first grade titled "The Runaway Grape." She is a coffee FANATIC, which helps with late night editing sessions on film projects. She loves to collect vinyl records, and pulls artistic inspiration for drawing from listening to vinyl or from the books she is currently reading. 

Favorite movies: Aftersun (2022), Lady Bird (2017), Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018), Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023).

Clay is a double major in Moving Image Production and Marketing with a Minor in Film Studies. He specializes in narrative film with an interest in cinematography. He is co-president of the Mad Royal Film Society and is a member of the OSEuchre Club. Clay works for WOSU Public Media editing public television shows, with Ohio Sea Grant as an intern videographer, and creates sporting event broadcasts in Columbus for B1G+ network. Clay is passionate about narrative film because of its power to change the way one thinks. He enjoys shooting movies with his friends, staying active, and spending time outdoors. Clay's dream job is to work as a director of photography for commercial projects and narrative features.

Favorite movies: The Shining (1980), Whiplash (2014), 1917 (2019), and The Florida Project (2017).

Nicholas is a fourth-year Major in Moving-Image Production, with a Minor in Film Studies. Nicholas is a member of the Mad Royal Film Society production club, and the Media, Marketing, and Communications Scholars Program. Nicholas has a DVD collection of film and television favorites that he continuously adds to. He has also dabbled in graphic design since high school, and designs posters and illustrations for organizations he is involved in. Nicholas has served as a Video Operations and Production Intern for the Florence Y’alls Baseball Team in Florence, Kentucky where he learned about professional sports media and broadcasting, including producing the team’s official live broadcast, motion graphics, and edited videos used for the team and their social media accounts. Nicholas hopes to pursue a career in sports videography and work for a major league sports team or league, but he also has a passion for narrative and experimental filmmaking, and wants to continue producing film projects in his free time as another path of exploration.

Favorite movies: Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Interstellar, and other science-fiction and fantasy movies. 

Jules is a third year double-major in Film Studies and Studio Art. Jules loves experimental films with documentary subject matter and how topics inform Jules' creation, research, and operation as a student and artist. Jules is an avid fan of pop culture, plays bass in a band with hometown friends, and is an active member of AROUSE student radio (Amateur Radio Organization for Undergraduate Student Entertainment), as well as several music groups and film/art student organizations, with the goal of meeting and collaborating with like-minded students on campus. Jules loves taking classes and developing film at the Cleveland Print Room, and has had the chance to work with independent and professional artists in Cleveland, Columbus, and on-campus to learn more about self-marketing and pushing artistic boundaries. After graduation, Jules plans to enter graduate school, with the dream of creating film and art, and becoming a professor. 

Favorite movies: Juno, Little Miss Sunshine, Napoleon Dynamite, Kill Bill, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Trainspotting; experimental/underground films Scorpio Rising (Kenneth Anger), Chocolate Babies (Stephen Winter), what remains (belit sağ), and Meshes of the Afternoon (Maya Deren). 

Georgia is a third-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 third-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 third-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 at Ohio State. 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. When not busy with school or work, 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).

Luis is a second-year Moving-Image Production major, with a main area of interest in Narrative Production, and minors in Theatre and Spanish. Luis would like to use his degree to work in the film industry as a director or in practical special effects. His favorite genre is horror, and he has worked in haunted houses since the age of 13 (including currently at Fear Columbus). Luis is an active member in student organizations including the Film & Video Society and Mad Royal Film Society, and he serves as a mentor in the Humanities Scholars program. Through the Film & Video Society, Luis attended the Sundance Film Festival in 2023. In high school, he was also active in Business Professionals of America, and placed 3rd and 7th at the 2023 BPA National Leadership Conference in Los Angeles for individual promotional video production projects. Luis is excited to be an Ambassador to share his first-hand experiences with students considering studying film.

Favorite movies: Evil Dead (1981/2013), Dune (2021), Will & Harper (2024), Singin in the Rain (1952).

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) - Media Studios Fellow, Business Insider; Video Editor, Raw Cuts TV. 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. He also is 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). 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 explore her interests in film such as animation, scripts, international film, and film theory after graduation. She hopes to move to New York City. 

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 a 2023 summer 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. 

Vel Towery (Film Studies B.A. '24; Screenwriting minor). While completing a Bachelor's degree in Film Studies, Vel specialized in film theory, screenwriting, avant-garde films, and the horror genre. After taking a gap year to work on independent creative projects, Vel hopes to continue studying film in graduate school, to earn a Ph.D. in film studies or adjacent field in the humanities. Vel collects obscure and hard to find DVDs and is developing a website and podcast to share musings on film and television. Vel hopes to study the horror genre, film affect and  spectatorship/reception, and has great interest in the works of theorist Linda Williams. 

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.

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.