Panelists

梁麗君 Barbie Leung is a New York based cinematographer with a dark lyrical visual style. Recent work includes the Tubi Originals feature Hidden Exposure (Dir. Todd Bogin), and a forthcoming FOX Entertainment Untitled Christine Luby Project.

The documentary features Battleground (Dir. Cynthia Lowen) world premiered in competition at Tribeca Festival 2022, and the MAX Originals Glitch: The Rise and Fall of HQ Trivia had its streaming premiere in July 2023.

Leung was named a 2024 Sundance ReFrame Rise Fellow. She was also selected for the American Society of Cinematographer’s ASC Vision Mentorship program 2022-23, mentored by renown cinematographer Armando Salas, ASC.

Her work has also screened at Sundance, SXSW, Fantasia, and Outfest.

Originally from New Jersey, Carrie Radigan is an acclaimed film producer and the head of production at Professional Amateur Productions. With roots in post-production, Carrie has post-produced for various films, television series, and comedy specials available on HBO, Hulu, Peacock, and more. Her background comes from her previous post work for VICE, Sim, Senior Post, and Light Iron, a Panavision Company. Her producing credits include Chasing Chasing Amy (Produced by, p.g.a.) (Tribeca ‘23) by Sav Rodgers, Triple Threat by Stacey Maltin (Gravitas Ventures, 2022 ReFrame Stamp), and The Invaders by Mateo Marquez (BFI 2018). She is a member of the International Documentary Association and the Documentary Producers Alliance and a co-founder of Martini Shot, an art salon based in New York for creatives of various mediums and backgrounds to gather and showcase their work.

David Velasco (Locations & Production Manager) has amassed over two decades of experience in film and television production. He started as an office PA on HBO's The Sopranos, progressed to become a sought-after scout for notable feature films shot in New York City. His career further evolved into roles as an established locations and production manager, on shows spanning across the United States. Hailing from northern New Jersey, he pursued his education at an arts college in Manhattan and has been a member of the Directors Guild of America for the past 15 years.

Steve "Major" Giammaria, (Lead Supervising Sound Editor and Re-Re-recording Mixer for Sound Lounge Film + Television division) is a two-time Emmy Award winner, serves as the lead Supervising Sound Editor and Re-Re-recording Mixer for Sound Lounge's renowned Film + Television division. Best known for his exceptional contributions to the acclaimed FX dramedy series The Bear, Major's work was recognized for Outstanding Sound Mixing and Outstanding Sound Editing at this year’s Emmys, as well as at the 2023 MPSE Awards, where he won the Golden Reel for Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing. Originally from upstate New York, Major pursued Sound Recording Technology at SUNY Fredonia. With over 15 years in the industry, he has established himself as a leading figure. Other notable credits include the Searchlight film Theater Camp which premiered at Sundance in 2023 and won the festival’s U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Ensemble Award; the Apple TV+ miniseries The Crowded Room starring Tom Holland and Amanda Seyfried; and the A24-produced Hulu series Ramy. Major's recent credits encompass a diverse array of projects, showcasing his versatility and mastery in the art of sound and mixing.