Meet Our Cast
Jacob French
Tyler
Our Creative Team
Jacob French (he/him) is an internationally recognized filmmaker with a BFA from the Rochester Institute of Technology School of Film and Animation, one of America's top film schools. With French's films, nothing is what it seems, as he blends tones and genres, crafting absurd stories with deeply felt emotional cores. With a lifelong love of storytelling and filmmaking dating back to first grade, he strives to go against the grain and keep audiences on their toes. His films have screened in festivals across several continents, in places such as Time Square, London, and Milan.
You can find him on Instagram @thejacobfrench
Leigh LeFevre is an actress and filmmaker from Batavia NY and has performed in numerous independent short films and voice over projects. She also works behind the scenes as a writer and director, and recently script supervised a feature film shot in Buffalo NY. Leigh dances with ROCeltic, a Rochester based Irish fusion dance company, with annual performances at the Fringe Festival. She volunteers in the community through the GLOW Region Cultural Planning Committee which is focused on developing arts, culture, and diversity in rural Western New York, and is a core member of the Production Round Table, a networking group for the film and media community based in Rochester.
Nash Snyder is a Cinematographer, Director, and Photographer, based in New York. He works across narrative, documentary, and commercial projects, with additional experience as a Gaffer, Assistant Camera, and anywhere else hands are needed to make a film. Nash recently graduated from the Rochester Institute of Technology’s film program, where his senior thesis film Turn Table—a short centered on the Down syndrome community and Rochester’s local music scene—won Best Live Action Film (RIT 2025).
He's currently freelancing and looking for opportunities to collaborate on sets, in studios, or anywhere creative work is happening.
Amber Pintarich is an editor from Sciota, PA with a BFA in Film Production from RIT. She has edited several short films ranging from ones she has created herself in workshops as well as a few fiction short films directed by other RIT students. Her work has been selected for film festivals, was in the SOFA honors show, and made it to the shortlist for the Adobe Digital Edge Awards.
Sofia Carrera is from Houston, TX, graduated from the Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, NY, and is now located in Hartford, CT. What a journey! For as long as they can remember, they have always loved and preferred listening to media and music rather than watching it. As a result, they earned a degree in Film Production with a concentration in sound mixing and sound design. Additionally, they successfully pursued a minor in music and technology at RIT.
Victoria Emiko Pendzick (she/her) is a film student at the Rochester Institute of Technology School of Film and Animation. She is currently pursuing a BFA in Film Production with a focus in production design and producing. Since Victoria was seven years old, the arts have been a part of her life. She has gone from theatrical performances, to the fine arts, and recently into screenwriting. Now in film school, she’s ready to bring her unique ideas to the industry. Stories can change the world—this is something Victoria firmly believes to be true. It's her goal to use the art of storytelling not only to entertain, but to foster imagination and increase understanding of the world we live in.
Jenna Blakeslee has produced a growing slate of films, including "Club 1984" (2024), "Chicken House" (2025), "RUMBLE" (2025), and "I Love You Mommy". Through these projects, Jenna discovered her love and talent for the world of producing. She loves being there for her team, whether that means she’s writing emails a mile-a-minute, crunching numbers, or figuring out how to feed the crew on a dime—she’s got you covered.
Cameron Pereira is a fourth year graphic design student currently completing her BFA. She has been a part of many productions, both acting and working behind the scenes. Cameron is also a dancer and has performed in various dance shows, including on a Broadway stage. Graphic Design is her passion.
She can be found at @art_cameronpereira or cameronpereira.com
Nathan Blader is a cinematographer and colorist based out of NYC. He is a recent graduate of the Rochester Institute of Technology with a BFA in film production, concentrating on cinematography. He has shot over a dozen short films and worked on dozens more in all departments. In addition, he has colored over ten films in the last two years.
He can be found at @nateb.dp on Instagram or at nathanblader.com
Colin O'Brien has been studying music and playing in various groups for over 15 years. He is currently working at Wicked Squid Studios in Rochester, NY. Colin received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film with a minor in Music and Technology from RIT. Colin's more recent works primarily lay in composition for film and other media, as well as experimental audio-visual pieces.
His work is constantly bouncing between genres and styles, helping every individual project find the right sound. Colin bounces between Rochester, NY and Berkeley, CA, but his work has taken him to many great cities like Los Angeles, Chicago and Austin.
Gabriella Rivera-Araujo
Brooke
Jessi Opett
Jenn
Leigh LeFevere
Hayley
Catherine Gregory
Grace
Jennifer Ann Galvez
Blossom
Cameron Pereira
Emily
Jacob French
Director & Writer
Leigh LeFevre
Writer
Nash Snyder
Director of Photography
Amber Pintarich
Editor
Victoria Emiko Pendzick
Producer
Jenna Blakeslee
Producer
Sofia Carrera
Sound Designer
Cameron Pereira
Production Designer
Colin O'Brien
Composer
Nathan Blader
Colorist
Eleanor Schiener
Marketing
Eleanor “Ellie” Schiener is a recent Boston University graduate with a degree in Advertising and a minor in Film & Television. While this project marks her film debut, she brings a wealth of industry experience, including a time at Iris Worldwide (London), an internship at Netflix (Los Angeles), and a current role at Neon Growth (New York). Ellie is eager to apply her expertise in media strategy and social media to film marketing.
Lindsay Warren Baker
Intimacy Coordinator
Lindsay Warren Baker (she/her) is a consent-forward, multi-hyphenate theatre artist specializing in stage direction, theatrical intimacy direction and choreography, writing, and teaching with experience in a wide range of genres. A proud Theatrical Intimacy Education (TIE) Educator Advocate, Lindsay is a freelance Intimacy Director / Choreographer as well as the resident Intimacy Director for Eastman Opera Theatre (EOT). Select theatrical intimacy credits include A Christmas Carol (Geva Theatre Center); In the Next Room, or the Vibrator Play (Blackfriars Theatre); Austen’s Pride (STAGES St. Louis); Silent Light, In a Grove, Florencia en el Amazonas (EOT); Merrily We Roll Along, Romeo & Juliet, Cabaret (Nazareth University); The Seagull, The Cherry Orchard (The Classics Company); Wife to James Whelan, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Baby (Rochester Community Players); The Brides of Dracula, Almost, Maine (Penfield Players); and Hadestown Teen Edition (Webster Schroeder HS). Lindsay’s most recent work as an intimacy professional includes the foray into film, providing intimacy coordination for Race to the Tree by Pirooz Kalayeh and Changing Keys by Jacob French and Leigh LeFevre.