Brent Ridge is a former doctor and vice president for healthy living at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia. Ridge along with his husband founded Beekman 1802, a company that doubles as a green lifestyle and goat farm. The duo have gone on to land their own reality show entitled The Fabulous Beekman Boys which caused them to gain popularity. Ridge and... read full bio
Dr. Lori Verderame is an award-winning TV personality, author, event headliner, keynote speaker, TV talk show host, and Ph.D. antiques appraiser. Dr. Lori Verderame (best known as Dr. Lori) is the star appraiser on Discovery channels hit TV show, Auction Kings and the History channels treasure-hunting hit TV show The Curse of Oak Island. Dr. Lori has shared her expertise... read full bio
Dr. Mike North is known for being the co-developer and star of Discovery Channel’s series “Prototype This!.” He is also a science storyteller, an innovation keynote speaker, and tech evangelist. During his work with Prototype This!, North developed prototypes which included an autonomous drone delivery, mind controlled demolition derby cars, and a self-driving pizza delivery car. North has previously earned... read full bio
Dream Hampton is an award-winning filmmaker, cultural critic, hip-hop journalist, and writer who broke ratings records with her work in “Surviving R. Kelly”. Hampton was born in Detroit, Michigan and attended New York University. She studied at the Tisch School of the Arts and started creating films while there. She made a documentary during her time in school that starred... read full bio
Prior to his retirement, Ed Catmull served as president of both Pixar Animation and Disney Animation. He is credited as co-founding Pixar Animation Studios. Five Academy Awards have been given to him, including the Gordon E. Sawyer Award for lifelong accomplishment in the computer graphics industry. He was given a Turing Award—often referred to as the computing Nobel Prize—for his... read full bio
English director Edgar Wright is renowned for his humorous and upbeat genre movies. His birthday is April 18, 1974. Prior to helming A Fistful of Fingers, his debut movie, Wright began producing independent short films. Together with David Walliams, he co-created and directed the comedy series Asylum in 1996. Before directing the cult sitcom Spaced (1999–2001), starring Simon Pegg and... read full bio
Successful filmmakers Elyse Steinberg and Josh Kriegman have created numerous award-winning documentaries for both theatrical and television distribution. Their production firm, Edgeline Films, which they co-founded, is well-known for creating prestige non-fiction content. Their most well-known movie, Weiner, is a lauded documentary that chronicles Anthony Weiner's failed 2013 mayoral campaign in New York City. Weiner premiered at the 2016 Sundance Film... read full bio
Enric Sala is a renowned National Geographic Explorer in Residence, a well-known environmentalist, a skilled cinematographer, and a prolific writer. He has devoted his whole professional life to preserving the world's oceans and their delicate ecosystems, emerging as a key advocate in the fields of marine conservation and biodiversity protection. Enric Sala has made multiple ground-breaking journeys to some of the... read full bio
As the costume director of CW's hit TV show Gossip Girl, Eric Daman is personally responsible for its fashion-forward concepts featuring trend-setting looks that become instant fashion crazes in stores across America. Gossip Girl was not only known as being a hit television show but known for all of its fashion and outfits the characters would wear. Apart from Gossip... read full bio
American comedian, actor, writer, director, musician, and winemaker Eric Alexander Wareheim possesses a wide range of skills. He became well-known when he and his comedic partner Tim Heidecker formed the comedy team Tim and Eric. Wareheim also became well-known for his recurrent part in the well-liked Netflix series Master of None. He finished high school in Norristown, Pennsylvania, before enrolling at... read full bio
Successful content producer, TV personality, and social critic Erica Williams Simon is renowned for her thought-provoking criticism and fascinating storytelling. She oversees a team that builds cutting-edge content and alliances to engage viewers on the well-known social media platform as the CEO of Snapchat's The Creator's Lab. Williams Simon is a Snapchat employee in addition to being the host of the... read full bio
As the stars of the popular HGTV program "Home Town," Erin and Ben Napier have won the hearts of viewers. Erin Napier, who has experience in corporate graphic design, uses her skills to create stunning interiors as well as branding and marketing activities that have helped their little community thrive. Her original ideas and excellent aesthetic sense not only motivate... read full bio
A highly successful American author and documentary filmmaker, Erin Lee Carr. She has created fascinating videos and provocative essays for prestigious journals like VICE throughout her career. Her memoir, "All That You Leave Behind: A Memoir," demonstrates her gift for reflection and storytelling as it delves into topics like love, addiction, and the complicated bond between a father and daughter. Carr's... read full bio
Errol Morris is an acclaimed American director. The film The Guardian placed him seventh on a list of the world's 40 best directors. According to a survey by The Washington Post, Errol Morris other film, The Thin Blue Line made dozens of critics' top ten lists, it received more praise than any other film of that year. Errol Morris has... read full bio
American documentary producer and filmmaker Ezra Benjamin Edelman. He is most recognized for helming the O.J.: Made in America documentary for ESPN's 30 for 30 in 2016, which won an Academy Award. Edelman was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on August 6, 1974. He is the son of Peter Edelman, a Georgetown University Law Center professor and former aide to Senator... read full bio
Renowned film director/ producer F. Gary Grays films have grossed over $1 billion, with work including the biopic Straight Outta Compton, The Italian Job, and the era-defining comedy, Friday. Straight Outta Compton, chronicling the rise of iconic rap group NWA, was No. 1 at the box office for an impressive three straight weeks. Next, he is directing the latest Fast... read full bio
Faith Coley Salie, born on April 14, 1971, is a multi-talented American journalist, writer, actress, comedian, television and radio host, podcast host, and Rhodes scholar. Her diverse range of talents has earned her recognition in various fields. Salie is a regular contributor to CBS Sunday Morning, where her unique perspective and insightful storytelling captivate audiences. Additionally, she showcases her quick wit... read full bio
Santiago, Chile is the place of birth of Felipe Gálvez. He edited numerous short films while attending the Universidad del Cine, where he received his degree. He oversaw five short movies. The two that stand out among them are De lo primitivo, a video performance that was displayed in art galleries and cultural institutions, and Silencio en la sala, a... read full bio
Nominated for three Academy Awards and a Golden Globe, Frank Darabont is a Hungarian-American film director, screenwriter and producer. A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, The Blob and The Fly II were among the horror movies he mostly wrote the screenplays for in his early career. The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile and The Mist are just a few of the Stephen King... read full bio
Freddy Wexler is a seasoned professional. He has ten Billboard #1s, a strong slate of films, TV shows, and animations, and is a Grammy-nominated singer, creator, and producer. Everyone from Billy Joel, Diana Ross, and Celine Dion to Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, and Post Malone has recorded his music. Billy Joel's new single, which Wexler co-wrote and produced, along with... read full bio
