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Director/dp: daeil kim (kdi0408@gmail.com)

Daeil Kim, a Korean-American filmmaker, was born in Seoul, South Korea. He moved to the United States at 20 to pursue his passion for filmmaking, which stems from his love for writing and the intricate art of cinematography. Kim co-founded Xylograph Films, a production company in New York, in 2018. They have produced award-winning short films, music videos for artists like Two Friends and Bryce Vine. Red Bull recently hired them to produce a short film, which will be distributed through Red Bull TV. At 24, Kim created and distributed his first 14K budget feature film, 'WHITE DEMISE,' in 2021 through Gravitas Ventures. His short film, "RE-REHAB," was selected for the 2019 Toronto Shorts Int. Film Festival and is available on Amazon Prime Video. His latest short film, "SEVEN MINUTES," premiered at the 2023 LA Shorts Int. Film Festival (Oscar qualifying) and was screened at John M. Chu’s USC Asian Pacific Film Fest. During his time in the USC MFA Film & TV Production Program as an Annenberg fellow (full-ride scholarship) and James Bridges and Jack Larson directing scholarship recipient, Kim was selected to direct the final episode of a TV series, which its previous series won a Student EMMY. Kim is also a recipient of the Sony Future of Cinematography Program, which provides meetings/seminars with industry professionals, camera/production support for his future films. Kim has several feature length screenplays in development and is gaining support for their production.

producer/writer/1st AD : melanie sudyn (melanie.sudyn@gmail.com)

Melanie Sudyn is a highly skilled and accomplished producer, writer, and first assistant director, known as the co-founder of Xylograph Films, a production company specializing in thought-provoking films, commercials, music videos, and documentaries. Sudyn's extensive experience and creative vision have been instrumental in the success of the company, renowned for its exceptional content. Sudyn wrote, produced, and directed a feature film that Gravitas Ventures, one of the leading independent film distributors, distributed, showcasing her talents as a filmmaker. She has received critical acclaim, numerous awards, and nominations for her work. Sudyn's commitment to excellence and storytelling inspires her to push boundaries, creating content that challenges audiences to think differently about the world. With a deep understanding of the industry and a passion for her craft, Sudyn is a rising star in film production.