Liam Podos is an NYC-based DP and Gaffer. He’s perhaps best known for his music video work, having shot over 20 music videos in the past year alone, which have amassed over 150,000 combined views on YouTube and been featured on platforms such as MTV and Billboard. He has worked frequently with artists such as Zoe Ko, Chokecherry, and Eva Westphal and labels Big Loud, Fearless Records, and MNRK. He’s equally passionate about his narrative work, which has screened in festivals around the country. Outside of his film work, Liam is an avid home cook and enjoys reading, frisbee, and tennis.

Samuel Mitchell is an accomplished interdisciplinary artist from Washington, DC. He holds a BFA in Film & Television from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts as well as a BA in English Literature. Samuel’s work as both a director and director of photography has been showcased at numerous festivals worldwide, and the music videos he’s shot and directed have amassed over 100k views on YouTube. His most notable achievements include being nominated for the Maverick Award at the All American High School Film Festival and being a finalist at the Student World Impact Film Festival for his short film “Last Memory of Spring.” On set Samuel specials as a director, director of photography, and first AC, but his expertise extends beyonds on-set production; he is also deeply passionate about post-production editing and sound design. He has edited all of his previous directorial work and has edited the majority of the music videos he has shot as well. Samuel has worked with artists such as Black Hibiscus and Mercedes Gala. He has also worked with companies such as 300 Entertainment and National Geographic. Outside of his professional endeavors, Samuel is an avid reader, yoyoer, and Steely Dan fan.

Muhil Vaseekaran is a filmmaker born and raised outside Philadelphia. He recently graduated the NYU Tisch School of the Arts with a BFA in Film and TV, and his first feature is currently in post production. Muhil has a deep understanding of all filmmaking aspects but primarily specializes in direction, color grading, and editing. As a director he has directed numerous short films and the aforementioned microbudget feature film. He loves to problem solve around restrictions and always finds a way to make a piece feel more professional and large scale than the budget would typically allow. As a colorist he values finding the perfect balance between making creative choices that enhance the tone and atmosphere of a piece while still satisfying the key wants and intentions of the client. Having colorgraded many music videos, Muhil also understands the tight deadlines in the music space — getting materials ready for labels, social media, news publications. He has practiced his color work for over four years to grade effectively and efficiently, especially for these fast turnarounds. Though more than anything, Muhil is obsessed with the craft of filmmaking. He deeply values any story or character someone intends to bring to life with film and will work tirelessly to foster the space where it can happen. Some of his favorite films include Heat, High and Low, Scream and 10 Things I Hate About You.

Jake Shoop is a cinematographer and gaffer based in NYC. He recently graduated from NYU with a BFA in Film and Television. He has shot over 25 projects and has gaffed well over 50. The projects range from music videos, short films, documentaries, and commercial work — several of which have garnered over 100k views on YouTube. Through all of his time gathering set experience he has learned how to work with crews of all sizes and with budgets ranging from as low to no budget and as high as 20k. No matter the budget he takes prides himself on his ability to turn out a product that the director or client will be excited by. Always prizing that it’s the carpenter not his hammer who creates a masterpiece. He consistently works with Laundrymen Productions, Canyon Films, and Voirlah Films as well as artists such as Ilandria and RPKPrincess. Outside of filmmaking he enjoys working out and some other creative outlets such as writing and even metalsmithing.