Community Collective

Marj Kleinman (she/her) is a visual storyteller and the founder of Stoop Stories. As a proud native Brooklynite still living in her childhood brownstone, she is deeply committed to passing on her parents’ legacy of 1970’s Brooklyn stoop life. In addition to photography, Marj has more than 20 years of experience as a children’s content producer and writer, creating award-winning educational media with PBS KIDS, Sesame Workshop, Scholastic, and Noggin...

James Martinez Amaro is a senior at Hunter College pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Film along with a Business Certificate and a minor in Media Studies...

Yan Mengyu is a Brooklyn-based filmmaker who has 7 years experience working in documentaries, scripted films and social media as a cinematographer, director and editor...

Brandon Denny is a senior at Hunter College pursuing dual bachelor's degrees in Film Production and Mathematics.

Lirie is an experienced freelance project manager for creative, digital and tech workflows. She is passionate about partnering with creatives and thought leaders to create impactful solutions for our communities. https://www.linkedin.com/in/lirie-vanschaik

Jeremy Adom is a Ghanaian-American photographer, visual storyteller, and graphic designer who grew up and currently resides in the Bronx. Jeremy is a street photographer who documents through the communities...

Andrea A. Resendiz Gomez (she/they), also known as MartianCum, is a queer Mexican multidisciplinary artist from the Bronx. Currently based in the Bronx and Brooklyn looking to expand to the West Coast...

Talia Krausz is a filmmaker, photographer, social media manager, and life-long learner. She’s grateful to have been raised in New York, appreciating its diversity and artistic culture...

Bridget Bartolini, founder of Five Boro Story Project, is an oral historian, socially engaged artist, educator, writer, and native New Yorker who hails from the beautiful borough of Queens. She feels lucky to have grown up with a stoop where family and friends gathered to shoot the breeze.

Brandon Mantuano is a senior at Hunter College, majoring in Documentary and TV Production with a minor in Computer Science.

Amelia Magel is a journalism and film student at The George Washington University and was born and raised in New York City.

Danielle (she/her) is a native Brooklynite with over 3 years of experience in the non-profit arts world.

Shanaya Perkins is a New York City-based filmmaker. She is a senior at Lehman College, double majoring in Psychology and Film Studies...

Jennifer Peck is a dedicated educator and community builder with a passion for enriching the lives of students of all ages. With a Master’s Degree in Education from Lehman College and a BA in History from Fisk University, Jennifer brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her role as an ELA & Social Studies teacher...

Kathleen is the author of the novels Ghosts of the Missing and Ashes of Fiery Weather, which was named one of Book Riot’s 100 Must-Read New York City Novels. Her stories and essays have appeared in Web Conjunctions, Washington Square, SNReview...

Ben is a Brooklyn-based filmmaker who currently works primarily in post-production....