More information on this years fellows and their projects can be found below.
Marissa Diazis a Tejana writer, director, and producer who is most known for her work onGeneration.
Her writing has been supported by Spotlight Dorado, Film Independent, The Black List, and the PGA.
Clockwise (L-R) Hernando Cortes Watson, Daniela Bailes, Elaine Hsieh, Farah Merani, Sylvia Anne Parker, Sam Dunnewold, Marissa Diaz and Laurie HartungCourtesy of Sundance Institute
She is a graduate of NYU Film/TV with an MFA from USCs Stark Producing Program.
Sam Dunnewoldis a small-town Minnesota boy and a huge nerd.
An alum of Second City and iO,Laurie Hartungwrites and performs sketch and musical comedy.
Her writing has been recognized by the Austin Film Festival, ScreenCrafts Comedy and Animation competitions, and PBS.
Before moving to Los Angeles, Laurie was a teaching artist at Chicagos Old Town School of Folk Music.
Farah Meraniis a Canadian Muslim actor, writer, and producer.
She has performed across North America, Europe, and Asia.
Her credits include NBCsQuantum Leap, Apple TV+sSee,Shadowhunters, and Annapurna Interactives upcoming video gameThirsty Suitors.
you’ve got the option to find her onstage with the Ensemble Shakespeare Theater in Pasadena.
