Vladan Nikolic

Creative Producer

Vladan Nikolic is the former Dean of the School of Media Studies at The New School in New York City (2018-25); he is currently distinguished Professor of Media Studies and Film at The Parsons School of Design. Vladan is an award-winning producer and film/media-maker, who has produced, written and directed feature films, documentaries and multi-platform and cross-media projects. He was among the digital filmmaking pioneers in the 1990’s and a leader in crafting cross-media narratives since 2008. His film and media projects were awarded at numerous top US and international festivals. He has consulted, lectured and led workshops and seminars on film, immersive and cross-media storytelling at various universities and professional institutions in the US and internationally, served as advisor to the Icelandic government on film and media education, and guided and facilitated the establishment of the first transmedia program in Asia at the Hong Kong Design Institute. His book "Independent Filmmaking and Digital Convergence - Transmedia and Beyond" was published by Routlegde/Focal Press.

Julie Deffet

Surla Films, President | Producer

Julie is a producer, filmmaker and editor, whose work has garnered attention at various prestigious festivals. As Associate Producer, she worked on many notable productions, such as the feature film The Drummer, starring Danny Glover, and the Emmy-winning show After Forever. She has contributed her expertise as editor to high-profile media campaigns by companies like Sony, Google, and Vice Media, showcasing her technical prowess across different aspects of the film and media industry.

Esther Jobi

Associate Producer

Esther is a producer and filmmaker, focused on developing and producing story-driven film and media projects. Her work centers on guiding productions from concept to completion, collaborating with directors and creative teams, while managing the logistical and creative elements that bring a project to life.

Guili Minkovicius

Creative Producer

Guili Barki Minkovicius is a Brazilian filmmaker and story editor working across editing, directing, production, and research. His projects range from corporate to experimental, guided by a strong commitment to storytelling and audience engagement. His editing credits include the series Flordelis: Questiona ou Adora and Segura Essa Pose.