DTLA Film + Digital Content Industry Profiles
Please view each of our graduating filmmakers below.
Industry Reps/Professionals interested in learning more? You can connect professionally with any of our soon-to-be grads using the contact information provided by each artist.
Paul Cosby
Often described as a robot, Paul's passion for storytelling appears to be entirely synthetic. His narratives are carefully calculated and painfully unrelatable for human audiences. He explores themes such as human inadequacy, domination and statistical analysis. Little else is known about him.
Good People
11:11 / Dark Comedy
When a cynical young man meets his new neighbors, he's confronted by the fact that they may be perfect. Will he find a crack in their scheme? or can two people actually be perfect?
Juniper Fonseca
Juniper Fonseca, is a New York born artist, now based in LA, California. Specializing in writing and directing films, alongside freelancing as a sound mixer, Juniper has lent their talents to an array of projects, including short films, commercials, and music videos. As a director, Juniper delves into themes of childhood trauma, the journey of pain, mental health, and beyond. Their distinctive approach to storytelling, marked by non-linear narratives and a raw examination of human flaws, serves as a powerful reflection on the human condition, urging viewers to chart a course towards personal growth and enlightenment.
La Muerte
9:40 / Drama, Coming of Age
A broken person attempts to break through helplessness by finding connection with a hopeless romantic.
Aidan Lafferty
Aidan Lafferty is a filmmaker from the Pacific Northwest, now based in Los Angeles. He loves to direct, as well as being a camera assistant and operator. Through his work, his films try to discuss many social issues. Like his thesis film, “ALPHA” — a hate letter to toxic masculinity and to who we idolize. Aidan wants to tell new and shocking stories, told in the strangest and exciting way possible.
Alpha
10:00 / Satire
While sulking in his home after a breakup, a young man is visited by the spirit of an alpha male influencer.
Kiara Lin
Often described as a Redwood Tree, Kiara is resilient, patient, and yearns to help cultivate a healthier forest for all organisms with a steadfast gratefulness for the world around her. With a deep appreciation for animation, voice over production, and in casting voice acting, they aspire to have all characters properly represented by actors who align with their identities, and hopes to break into the industry soon in development, current series, or production coordination!
Snow Day
10:00 / Comedy, Fantasy
When a spunky eight (and a half) year old is moved across the country, homesick, she does what any other little girl would think to do: summon an almighty weather-changing demon to make it snow for her. The Demon thinks her idea is laughable, and contests her wish. Will she get her Snow Day?
Lucas Ludd
My name is Lucas Ludd, I’m a young filmmaker from New Hampshire who moved to Los Angeles to pursue my dream of filmmaking. I’m nervous but overall more excited to challenge and present myself in the world of film. Coming all this way I could not be more grateful for this opportunity to be where I am now and am ready to begin my journey through this industry
Envy
7:20 / Drama, Romance, Dance
In this love-driven dance film, a young couple's love fades as a young man named Cal yearns for his girlfriend Gracie. However, when betrayal strikes, Cal finds solace in a new and stronger connection with someone else that he didn’t realize was there.
Miki Murad
Miki Murad is a writer/director based in Los Angeles. Her work centers around identity, self-empowerment, and cultural-expression. Back my been raised in many different
The Oracle
25:00 / Drama, Fantasy
A young girl’s life is upturned after she gets her first period and is booted from her reign as the village “Oracle.”
Derek Norris
-Jackson Stofka (left) Derek Norris (right)
Derek Norris is a comedic writer/actor from Hutchinson, KS, based in Los Angeles. He loves to tell stories that make people laugh, cry and maybe even commit tax fraud. When he’s not making movies, he enjoys spending time with family, making music and trying to figure out whether that Paul Cosby guy is secretly a robot.
Cozumo Root
8:30 / Comedy
When a young man takes a strange new drug at a bar, he begins to question his reality.
Brandon Stentiford
Brandon Stentiford is an Editor/Cinematographer from Kennebunk, ME. He is a full time student at AMDA, part time Chef crafting dishes in a restaurant, and a part time camera operator capturing mixed martial arts.
Hate and Love
4:33 / Dance
When Love experiences hate, they must combine in order to coexist peacefully, but, Love can’t seem to overcome Hate.