Our Expert Instructors
Evelyn Reed
Award-winning Director and Founder of Directing Mastery Academy. Evelyn brings over 20 years of experience in film and television.
Credentials
- Directed three independent feature films, all of which premiered at major film festivals.
- Won the "Best Director" award at the Los Angeles Independent Film Festival.
- Served as a creative consultant for several major Hollywood studios.
- Adjunct Professor at the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts for five years.
- Member of the Directors Guild of America.
Marcus Bellweather
Renowned Cinematographer with credits on numerous Hollywood blockbusters. Marcus specializes in visual storytelling and camera techniques.
Credentials
- Director of Photography on five films that grossed over $100 million worldwide.
- Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Cinematography.
- Received the American Society of Cinematographers Award for Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography.
- Guest lecturer at the American Film Institute.
- Published author of "The Art of Visual Storytelling."
Seraphina Blake
Acclaimed Screenwriter and Story Consultant. Seraphina helps directors bring their visions to life through compelling scripts.
Credentials
- Written or co-written ten produced screenplays, including three that were nominated for the Writers Guild of America Award.
- Served as a story consultant for several major television networks.
- Recipient of the Humanitas Prize for her work on a socially conscious film.
- Visiting Professor at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Theater, Film and Television.
- Member of the Writers Guild of America.
Javier Rodriguez
Award-winning Film Editor with over 15 years of experience in the industry. Javier teaches the art of visual pacing and storytelling through editing.
Credentials
- Edited five feature films that were screened at the Cannes Film Festival.
- Won the "Best Editing" award at the Sundance Film Festival.
- Worked as a post-production supervisor for HBO.
- Certified Avid Media Composer instructor.
- Mentored numerous aspiring film editors who have gone on to successful careers.
Anya Petrova
Leading Production Designer known for her innovative and immersive set designs. Anya guides students in creating visually compelling worlds for their films.
Credentials
- Production Designer for four Netflix original series.
- Nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Production Design.
- Worked with renowned directors such as Quentin Tarantino and Christopher Nolan.
- Published a book on the history of production design in cinema.
- Guest speaker at design conferences worldwide.
Kenji Tanaka
Experienced Sound Designer and Audio Engineer specializing in creating captivating soundscapes for film. Kenji teaches students the power of sound in enhancing storytelling.
Credentials
- Sound Designer for numerous independent and studio films.
- Won the "Best Sound Design" award at the Toronto International Film Festival.
- Worked as a sound mixer on major Hollywood productions.
- Certified Pro Tools expert.
- Passionate about mentoring the next generation of sound designers.