Crew
Grace Morey
Grace Morey, New York based filmmaker, was raised on the fishing shores of Deer Isle-Stonington, Maine. She trained at Maine Media, a school on the Maine coast with a global reputation as a training facility for filmmakers looking for intense, detailed, practical and theoretical professional film education. Alongside her roles as Second Assistant Director and Associate Producer, Morey makes her acting debut in one of Breathe’s very own short films “This is Turkana”. Other recent credits include Associate Producer/UPM “My Yellow, Your Red”, & Second Assistant Director “Rockweed”.
Jerry Aquino
Jerry Aquino is a Director and Director of Photography (DP) based in Fort Washington, Maryland, and the Executive Producer for HUD’s Communication and Broadcast Division. A graduate of the IMAP M.F.A. program at New Jersey City University, Jerry’s work spans films, commercials, and features. His early film Lady Name America was screened at Princeton University, and his cinematography in One Last Goodbye earned him semi-finalist recognition at the New York and European Cinematography Awards. Notable projects include Birth of Deceit (21 festival selections, 9 awards) and his directorial debut feature, Followers. Upcoming works include El Americanito, filming in the Dominican Republic in 2024, and The Brandon Taylor Documentary, releasing in late 2024.
Kaye Tuckerman
Kaye Tuckerman is from the Northern Beaches of Sydney, Australia, and based in New York. Kaye has carved a niche internationally as a sought after actor, singer, director and designer. Her performing career has seen her headline some of the world's biggest stages and screens. Kaye is the director of Voices of Women feature documentary Entanglement, filmed during the pandemic, featuring stories by women from all over the world. Entanglement was honored at Government House in Sydney, Australia, and won the Carla Zampatti - NSW Premier's Harmony Award, and presented by Consul General Nick Greiner at The Australian Embassy in New York City. Kaye is the artistic director of The Voices of Women International Film Festival. Kaye has directed the indie feature film Rockweed, and multiple award winning short films including: Butterfly, Coping, Nana's Room, Trumped, Choice, Famousland, On my Shoulder, JOE, Nil by Mouth, On Being Twelve, Trap Musik, Queen Bessie, Body and Breath, and Now you See Me.
Mason Horton
Mason Horton, has been working as a freelance filmmaker for almost 2 years. After graduating from Maine Media College in 2023 with a certificate in collaborative filmmaking he moved to NYC to work in both narrative and documentary style films. Since graduating he has worked on over 15 feature films.
Minlo Wonlin
Hailing from Baltimore MD, Minlo Wonlin is an actor now working behind the lens in Production. [PC: ‘American Gangster: Trap Queen S3’ - BET+, PA: ‘Nomad’ - CNN, ‘Somebody Feed Phil’ - Netflix’]
Mitchell Wray
Mitchell Wray is a current student at the Savannah College of Art and Design pursuing his lifelong dreams of film, fashion, and acting. Mitchell has been acting on television, in film, and onstage since he was a young child. His professional career took off with the First National Broadway Tour of “Finding Neverland” (2016-2017) in which he played the roles of both “Peter” and “Jack,” and continued with an appearance as “Mason” on the Disney Channel show “Coop and Cami Ask the World” (2018). He has also acted in other various feature, independent and short films. Since then, he has picked up loves for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Skateboarding, Photography and playing Guitar. He even recently wrote and directed his first ever short film “Misery Loves Company” (2024). Mitchell paused his acting career to focus on High School, but has made his return starring as Kyle Miller in 12 Stars Media’s narrative feature film “Dirty Laundry” (2024).
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Ruben Morales
Ruben D. Morales, NYC based Sound Mixer and TV/Film Producer. Started in TV/Film Production as 3D Computer artist in 1989. By 1994 funded Grafex.tv, producing for Nat Geo and AE Entertainment as well as commercial ads for Ecuadorian market. Ruben was PR Director and Mission Specialist for ZeroGravity projects between 2006 and 2010 for the EXA Space Agency. On 2012 funded EzzyShot Studios in Miami, FL, being into the East Coast film industry since late 2013.
Tony King
Tony is one of Australia’s most accomplished Singer/songwriters, producers & film composers.An ARIA Award winner and Australian Songwriter of the Year 2022 & 2009. Best Lyrics at the International Songwriting Awards 2014 judged by Tom Waits & Bernie Taupin. Best Soundtrack 2023 Cannes World Film Festival for Black Canvas.
Cast
Ashley Lanyon
Ashley Lanyon is a Seattle-based theater maker, arts admin, teaching artist, and foodie. Welcome to the world of a multi-hyphenate! After completing her first year of grad school at Seattle University as an MFA candidate in Arts Leadership, Ashley remains in awe of the resilience of the arts and is eager to share her newfound knowledge with anyone who will listen. Catch her this winter in The 5th Avenue Theatre’s production of Mary Poppins!
Galen Joseph Osier
Residing in the Pacific Northwest, Galen Osier has been a dedicated performer for over twenty years, working on local stages and films. Striving to bring honesty to every role, he passionately believes in the importance of recognizing healthcare workers, a theme central to this film’s heartfelt story.
Harter Clingman
Harter Clingman is a Seattle-based actor in theater, film and television. He recently traveled North America on the Broadway Tour of “Come From Away”, a life-affirming true-story, celebrating the kindness of strangers surrounding the events of 9/11. He is also a husband, dog-dad, brother, uncle, mentor, educator, teaching artist and outdoor guide.
Jessica D Souza
Jess is a multi-hyphenate creative and has performed on TV for artists including Jessie J, Mel B, LMFAO and Rick Astley. She been featured in campaigns including TourismAustralia, Nissan and ANZ Bank. Most recently, Jess played Mrs Cratchit in ‘A ChristmasCarol’ at DCPA and participated in the workshop of new musical ‘Come Fall In Love’. Jess’s real passion is for creating and sharing lesser told stories.
Kataka Corn
Kataka is honored to be part of “Nine Weeks”. Select Credits: “Once On This Island” (Erzulie) at Village Theatre, “Hedwig and The Angry Inch” (Yitzhak) at ArtsWest Playhouse and Gallery, and “The Wiz” (Dorothy) at The 5th Avenue Theatre.
Lisa Kwak
Lisa Kwak is a performing artist previously seen with: the 5th Avenue Theatre, Chamber Dance Company, dani tirrell & the Congregation, The Guild Dance Company, PRICEarts, The Three Yells, Village Theatre. Selected as a 2021 Village Theatre Northwest Creator Resident, Lisa has created dances for festivals across the PNW.
Nalisha Estrellas
Nalisha Estrellas Rangel (she/they) is a self-taught, first generation Latine’ visual artist, mural artist and tattoo artist. Their art practice is rooted in environmental stewardship and community. Nature is their most influential muse and teacher. Nalisha takes the time to analyze botanical creations and incorporates a sense of movement and flow in their work. They spend a lot of time outside (all year round) admiring the variety of ecotones, seasonal growth and flourishing wildlife. They work in a variety of mediums ranging from pen & ink, watercolor, acrylic, oils and tattoo.
Rhonda J. Soikowski
Rhonda J. Soikowski is a Pacific Northwest based actor, director, educator, podcaster, and facilitator of new work specializing in collaborative processes. Northwest stage acting credits include work with Strawberry Theater Workshop, Seattle Public Theater, Book-It Repertory, Village Theatre, The 14/48 Projects, and many more.