Our production team consists of entirely female and feminine-presenting department heads. We want this to be a woman’s story told by women’s voices. Our team was assembled for the sheer purpose of being able to work with one another in intimate and close environments.

Abigail Marshall is a student at the School of Visual Arts pursuing a career in Directing and Production Design. She finds that the camera is the best way to retell the unbelievable stories she has lived. Abigail is a self-made creative looking to share her perspective on the entertainment industry, the day-to-day grind, and the strong personalities she met along the way that continue to persevere, despite economic and mental challenges. She shares these creative voices through writing, direction, and visual design. She began her film career with the short film ‘Therapy’, selected by SVA’s Visual Opinion for their 2021 New Talent Exhibition. Abigail has written and directed eleven short films in association with SVA. Shhe is establishing herself as a young Art Department head, credited as Production Designer on one feature film and eleven short films. She doubled as the Production Designer and Producer for the short film ‘The Glass Ridge’, which showcases sexual violence in first generation immigrant blue collar workers. ‘The Glass Ridge’ has placed at five film festivals internationally (NYSIFF, Short Film Festival, NYIIFF, NYCIFIF, Manikarnika International Film Festival). After Producing the award-winning short 'The Glass Ridge', and 1st Assistant Directing the NFFTY award-winning music video 'Death of a Hero', she began development for this short film, which aims to reincorporate ideas of femininity and womanhood Abigail shelved to better fit in with the ebbs and flows of modern filmmaking. During Abigail Marshall’s first year at her school, she was one out of four college women who had been sexually assaulted. When she tried vocalize her story, she was met with doors slammed in her face, then doors opening back up, with the press behind them, asking her to speak to the world instead of her close friends. In a Post-#MeToo world, as this young director enters an industry full of stories like her own, witnessing mentors in her field blacklisted from studios due to similar experiences, the character Maya serves as Abigail Marshall’s narrator as she continues to navigate the predominately male film industry.

Abigail works closely with Maura Garnett, the Producer and Casting Director, on creating safe spaces for women in their organization ‘SVA’s Women in Film.’ Maura Garnett is the founder and president of SVA's Women In Film Club alongside Abigail, who works on SVA's Women in Film board as the social media coordinator. Maura Garnett is a writer/director and an aspiring casting director whose journey is fueled by a passion for storytelling and a keen eye for talent. She has a deep understanding of character and a unique ability to envision the perfect actors for any role she is casting. Maura is a 4th-year student at the School of Visual Arts studying Film and is an intern for New York Women in Film and Entertainment. She is super excited and honored to be a part of this crew & help bring Abigail's vision to life.

Aliya Hickey, the Director of Photography, creates mystical worlds with her shooting style, capturing crucial turning points in her life with an elevated touch of magical realism.

Mariane Rech, our 1st Assistant Director, is a Brazilian filmmaker pursuing her BFA Film degree at the School of Visual Arts in NYC. Besides writing and directing her own films, she works to demonstrate the extra steps women must go through to avoid complacency in their everyday life, Mariane has worked as an Assistant Director for several productions. She finds the logistics of filmmaking to be deeply connected to the creative process and works closely with this strong group of creatives to incorporate safety, efficiency, and concise storytelling into the art of film production.

Lindsey DeLeon, our Production Designer, thrives in adding grand flair to textures and colors to elevate every project she works on. Lindsey is a production designer based in New York. Lindsey is trained in the fine arts and specializes in different areas such as woodworking, scenic painting, and metalwork. Her diverse portfolio spans various film genres, from surreal to horror. Notable production design projects include the short film "Dead Weight" (10 min), showcased at the Big Apple Film Festival, as well as "Good Enough" (14 min), depicting a musician's post-loss struggles, and "Heads Up" (10 min), a story of an unlikely trio rediscovering their inner child at a park. Lindsey is currently completing her B.F.A at the School of Visual Arts

Our team strives to carry the importance of workshopping ideas in welcoming spaces. Sexual assault is a deeply sensitive and personal subject, and having an all-female key crew can contribute to a more authentic representation of the experiences of survivors. Addressing themes of sexual assault requires a safe and supportive environment for everyone involved in the production. A female-led key crew may help create a space where survivors and those working on the project feel comfortable discussing and portraying sensitive aspects of the narrative.

The film and television industry has historically been male-dominated, and having an all-female key crew is an opportunity to empower and showcase the talents of women in various roles, from directing to cinematography and beyond. This not only contributes to breaking gender stereotypes but also fosters diversity and inclusivity in the industry. It's important to note that the decision to have an all-female key crew should be made with careful consideration, and the primary goal should be to tell the story with authenticity, empathy, and respect for the subject matter. Collaboration and open communication within the team is crucial to ensuring that the creative process is both empowering and supportive.