Cinefest 2023 Filmmakers
Mary Bevans
Mary is a senior Film TV and Media major with minors in Graphic Design, Digital Journalism, English and Philosophy and a member of Phi Sigma Tau. She has always had a love for film and media, often making short films whenever she had the opportunity. During her time on campus she has worked in a number of organizations including WVOF Radio, Fairfield Athletics Broadcasting and the Fairfield University Media Center. While she enjoys all aspects of the film process, Mary has a particular passion for post production and broadcasting and hopes to pursue a career in these areas after graduation.
Michael Bottega
Since graduating Fairfield in ‘22, Michael has pursued his dual interests in real estate and filmmaking, finding ways to combine both in his professional work.
Michael Boudrot
Michael Boudrot is a current Fairfield University freshman with a film major from Danvers, Massachusetts. He is interested in all aspects of the film process, especially with post production editing work. He currently works for eMaxx Insurance Group of Companies.
Diego Brijaldo
Diego Brijaldo is a graduating Senior at Fairfield University with a Film, TV, and Media Studies Major and a double Minor in Marketing and Management. He was born and raised in Colombia, and since he has memory, storytelling has always been his passion. In pursuit of his dreams, Diego immigrated from Colombia at the age of 15 with his family in search of a better future. As a proud first-generation student, Diego has been always passionate about the power that a single story could have. Throughout his time at Fairfield, Diego has participated in various roles in multiple productions, one of which being the Director of Photography for the film “Crash” which received the Best Cinematography Award at the 2022 Cinefest. Diego has also interned at major companies such as Fox News for Jesse Watters Primetime and at NBC Sports in the Features and Documentaries Department. He hopes to pursue a career as a Director and Cinematographer and one day open his own Film Production company.
Katharine Creamer
Katie is a senior from Fairfield, CT, majoring in Film, Television, and Media Arts. She is a member of Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society and Theta Alpha Kappa. Katie has worked on numerous short films throughout her college experience developing an array of skills in both production and post-production. In addition to her passion for film, Katie also has an interest in acting and studio art. Katie plans to continue her studies while pursuing a career in post-production.
Morgan Doll
Senior Film and PR double major from Salem, Oregon.
Jacen Januseski
Jacen Januseski is a Sophomore film major from New Jersey. Starting from a young age, he has had a deep passion for post-production and now has much interest in directing, acting, and editing. He used to have a Youtube channel where he learned to be comfortable in front of a camera and edit videos together efficiently so his audience would always have something to enjoy. These skills have allowed him to immediately grasp the filmmaking process and significantly boosted his interest in the film industry. He hopes to work under a major production company in the future and eventually make a name for himself.
Annika Johnson
Annika Johnson is a graduating Senior here at Fairfield University with a double major in English for Teacher Education and Film, Television, and Media Arts along with two minors in American Studies and Educational Studies. Annika is interested in screenwriting and loves creating stories. She is also a member of the Fairfield University Women’s Golf team. Annika enjoys volunteering on campus, has worked as a Teacher’s Assistant, Logistical New Student Leader, and is currently an intern at The Catholic Academy of Stamford. She plans on pursuing a middle or high school teaching career after graduation.
Emily Merola
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Danielle Santora
Danielle Santora is a graduating Senior FTMA major here at Fairfield University. She has always been interested in becoming a film editor and now has interest in exploring other film roles as well as she goes into the world. Danielle has been a member of the Women's Lacrosse team, winning the MAAC Championships last year. With her passion for all sports, Danielle hopes to one day find herself working as a video editor for a professional sports league or major production company. .
Jared Smith
I am a 23-year-old filmmaker who graduated in January of 2023. I have loved filmmaking my whole life, but I started taking it seriously as a hobby and a profession when I started college. In the past, I would work on my own films in the winter, summer, or when I could find time to work around school, but now I work on them year-round as much as I can. I take an interest in all genres of filmmaking, but everything I make is comedic, as I love it the most and feel that it's what I can produce to the best quality with my abilities.