Program Director For Fiction
Ian Truitner is an award-winning film director with projects featuring on Amazon Prime, Netflix and Lionsgate.
His projects have featured at prominent festivals such as Cannes, SXSW, Milan International Film Festival, Palm Springs International Film Festival and Seattle International Film Festivals.
Ian holds masters degrees in Business Administration and International Relations, and is a member of the Directors Guild of America.

Founder and Executive Director
Tehani Nguyen is a Lisbon-based student with a passion for Liberal Arts and Geopolitics. She has interned at Atelier Joana Vasconcelos, Sotheby's Paris, and Ubik - STARCK NETWORK, gaining hands-on experience in the art world. A former volunteer with the PORTA association—a non-profit celebrating Portugal’s identity as an international cultural hub—she contributed to initiatives that foster collaboration between local and international artists.
Tehani co-founded the Young Photographers of the World Exhibition, a platform dedicated to showcasing emerging photographers aged 10-25, and organized Youth Padel tournaments, reflecting her entrepreneurial spirit. Her article "Transcending Boundaries: The Artistic Synthesis of l’École des Beaux-Arts de l’Indochine" was published in Art Republik in September 2024, with two more articles soon to be published.

Program Director For Documentaries
Randall’s early career began as a fashion stylist and costume designer for award-winning commercial campaigns and television. After moving to Los Angeles Randall became a successful Producer and content creator for Spelling Television, Current TV, Miss USA, Miss Universe, Extra and E Entertainment, where she also appeared as an on-air host. Her documentary Inshallah: Diary of an Afghan Woman, filmed on location in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, was acquired by Oprah Winfrey’s Oxygen Network and premiered April 2002 raising over $1 million in relief funds. Also Randall co-founded RANDIAN, a patented media tech platform which monetizes content online. Currently, Randall is in development on a documentary.

Communication & Event Director
Sophie brings extensive experience in communication and event production within the entertainment industry. She previously led communications at Paris Première, a trendy cultural and cult-favorite TV channel in Paris. Naturally transitioning into event planning, she has worked with brands such as Suntory, LVMH, RMN, Relais & Châteaux, Unilever, and many more, where she successfully enhanced audience engagement and media coverage. With a background in creating multi-channel marketing campaigns, managing press relations, and curating impactful events, Sophie has continued her work here in Lisbon for the past seven years.

Global Events Expansion Manager
Hanaé is a French-Mauritian engineering student in a dual bachelor program at CentraleSupélec and McGill. She loves bringing her ideas to life and solving social challenges. Captivated by emerging technologies that simplify the world, she aims to contribute meaningful advancements and eco-friendly alternatives. She is also passionate about cinema. Involved in theater since she was young, Hanaé ventured into filmmaking at 14. She played a role in the Canadian series "Blood and Treasure," portraying the younger version of the main character, Lexi. This enriching experience taught her a lot about cinema. She continued her cinema studies and, at 16, wrote a 10-minute short film screened at the French Institute of Marrakech.