SUMMER 2025
STORY EDITOR TRAINEES
Abeyr "Aby" Ahmad
I am a marketing and media specialist based in the Bay Area with a strong passion for film and storytelling. My background includes social media content creation, video production, and digital campaigns, with a focus on engaging audiences across diverse cultures. In addition to minoring in financial accounting, I earned certification from the California Film Commission in Production Accounting and am eager to contribute to the development of media entertainment that brings important stories to life. I also freelance as a digital concept artist and content producer, having created commercials in collaboration with SFO. Looking ahead, I aspire to build a meaningful career in screenwriting.
Amir Griggs
Hello! Los Angeles native with a passion for creating media. From writing, directing, and editing films in school, to sharpening my skills and talents outside of my field.
Andrea Altamirano
Hi, I'm Andrea Altamirano! I recently earned my Associate of Arts degree in Film, Television, and Electronic Media from Los Angeles City College, where I was recognized with President's and Dean's Honors. I am a part of the BAFTA Vance Byrd Mentorship program, which has helped me gain hands-on experience in production and editing, with a focus on crafting stories that connect with people. The desire to create content that highlights he multifaceted experiences of everyday life is what drives me, and I hope to work alongside other creatives who share the same goal. Ultimately, I aspire to grow as a story producer and editor, bringing meaningful stories to the screen.
Elmer Guzman
I am a film student and aspiring story producer with experience writing fiction, including several short films I have written and directed, a book, a pilot, and a feature film in progress. I am passionate about creating original stories from my perspective, incorporating unique narratives with a Latino touch and personal experiences. My work highlights my skills in storytelling, direction, and creative development. I aspire to become a showrunner and bring fresh, untold stories to global audiences.
Jessica Rosas Perez
Jessica Rosas Perez is a non-binary Mexican-American illustrator and storyboard artist based in Los Angeles, weaving bold narratives through striking visuals. Rooted in myth and fantasy, their work builds dynamic worlds where action fuels emotion and every frame drives the story forward. With a passion for storytelling and creative insight into visual narrative, Jessica aspires to become both a creative director and showrunner—crafting powerful stories from concept to screen that captivate, challenge, and charm audiences.
Jimena Meza Gonzales
Jimena Meza Gonzales is currently attending Cal State Long Beach where she is getting a bachelors degree in documentary filmmaking. She has interned with Endemol Shine as a development intern and she hopes to become a TV/Film editor where she will highlight her Latine/x communities voices.
Kaylee Kim
Kaylee Kim is a Korean-American filmmaker & editor based in Los Angeles, CA. She holds a BFA from Chapman University’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts and has edited numerous projects, including the documentary Black Outside, which debuted on Prime Video and Apple TV. Her portfolio includes collaborations with brands such as Patagonia, Spotify, and Hyundai, and she is driven by a commitment to telling intimate, character-driven stories.
Miranda Dorantes
Miranda Dorantes is a Mexican-American, first-generation artist and designer based in Los Angeles. She is a multi-hyphenate, whose experience spans from animation production, social media, marketing, graphic design, and illustration. Dorantes graduated from Cal State Fullerton, focusing on Animation Art and Production. She has previously interned at Cartoon Network on Jessica's Big Little World.
Ryan Cox
I'm a young, ambitious creative at the start of my film career, with experience both in front of the camera and behind it as a producer, director, and crew member. I'm passionate about representation and driven to learn every aspect of the industry.
My ultimate goal is to create pieces that move communities and help shape the future of cinema and the stories it chooses to tell.
Sergio Rojas Duenas
In the past 3 years was a part of my school's film where we were taught the three stages of film pre-production, production, and post-production. I have made several personal short films PSA's Public Service Announcements) and commercials. I have also volunteered to work in several professional sets as a grip assistant and production sound mixer. I have even been credited in a professional short film called Unexpected Ties.
