Meet the team!
Hannah Rice
Hannah Rice graduated from Northwestern University with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Cognitive Science. Beyond this, Rice completed a One-Year Acting for Film Certificate at the New York Film Academy, Los Angeles. Originally hailing from New Zealand, Hannah has written for the screen and stage with her play BLOOD BUSINESS shortlisted for New Zealand Playmarket's B425 Competition. Recent credits in Los Angeles include co-writing on the short film FINESSIN and writing and performing the one-woman comedy play HOT THOUGHTS at the Hollywood Fringe Festival, 2022.
Fiona Obertinca
Fiona Obertinca is a Swedish-Albanian director whose work has been screened in international film festivals (incl. in Sweden, UK and USA.) After completing her Bachelor of Arts in Cinema Art and Science at Columbia College Chicago, she moved to Los Angeles where she’s worked in development on shows such as HBO Max's MADE FOR LOVE, BBC's RIDLEY ROAD and much more. The Chop will be her thirteenth short film, and she’s hoping it’s a lucky one!
Tori Ichikowitz
Tori Ichikowitz is a South African film producer currently studying at The American Film Institute Conservatory and interning at Sam Raimi's Ghost House. She has worked as a content creator, producer, and director for iStore South Africa (Apple Premium Reseller), Nintendo South Africa, and iSchoolAfrica (NGO in South Africa). She has been published in several international magazines as an editorial photographer. She graduated Summa Cum Laude with a bachelor's degree in Communications, specialising in Visual Content Studies, and honours in Public Diplomacy. She completed a directing short course at London Film School (2017) and an acting summer course at the MetFilm School (2022)
Ana Visuetti
Ana Visuetti is a Panamanian architect with a lifetime passion for stories. Through production design, Ana has found her storyteller's voice, giving life to the world and times that existed only on paper during her childhood. Before her master's studies, Visuetti participated in the design and coordination of renowned projects in Panama City, including institutional and residential buildings, and most notably, the Commercial Center, a pioneer in the region for its direct connection to Panama's new subway system. Visuetti professionally excels for her proactivity, dedication and the strongest belief that teams are a second family who can achieve anything by working together.
Natalie Jones
Natalie Jones is a Los Angeles based cinematographer who graduated from AFI Conservatory in 2023. Her mission is to make films that empower others to claim their space as creatives and leaders of change. Natalie aims to make art that inspires audience members to laugh and cry at the same time; all while embracing their inner silly sides. When Natalie isn’t shooting you can find her rock climbing in National Parks or surfing in Southern California’s tasty waves.
Ace Wang
Jing "Ace" Wang is a Los Angeles-based media professional who graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a Bachelor of Arts in Cinema Arts and Sciences. She has extensive experience with drama, comedy and thrillers, and has a passion for storytelling that engages public audiences. Wang worked as a post-production intern at Legendary Entertainment and worked on the features DUNE (2021), GODZILLA VS. KONG (2021) and other projects in development. Her editing work includes FLAWLESS (2019), CATCH ME (2020), BURGEONING (2020), FEAR NOT (2020) and AMERICAN PARENT (2022). Wang's short film BURGEONING was selected as the 2020 Finalist of Worldfest Houston IFF.
