Tony is a husband, father and filmmaker. He founded BraveMaker as a non-profit film arts organization to mentor, support and elevate brave voices through film and create space for transforming community conversations. His life is all about telling stories and collaborating with storytellers. He and his wife, three daughters and their Labradoodle, Cubby, live in Redwood City. Want to become a BraveMaker donor? Contact him. Want to make a movie, host a film screening or take classes? DM!

Priscilla Lam is a talented actor based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She has been passionate about acting since a young age and has pursued it with unwavering dedication. In addition to her acting career, Priscilla is also a film producer. She has produced several short films. Her passion for storytelling is evident in all of her work, and she strives to create content that is both entertaining and thought-provoking. Priscilla through 11th Hour Creatives is constantly pushing the boundaries of her craft. She is a true talent and a rising star in the Bay Area acting scene.

Olga Gabris is a Writer, Producer, and Content Creator based in the San Francisco Bay Area. A Linguist – turned Product Manager – turned Filmmaker, she creates stories with a focus on technology, mental health, and the meaning of life. Olga’s other passions include learning new languages, adding accessories to her “Luxury Goth” collection, and plotting her next home redesign. Olga finds her inspiration from getting lost in graveyards with a cup of black coffee

Stacie McClam is a filmmaker, educator, and author. Her film production company, School Dismissed, focuses on K-12 education issues and solutions. As a law school graduate, Stacie uses film to raise awareness about education justice. She is in production for her directorial debut feature-length documentary.

After earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Multimedia/Animation at Cal State East Bay in Hayward, Jessica quickly began her filmmaking journey gravitating toward the work of a producer. She has a true passion for bringing stories to life through film. Her experience also includes storyboarding, casting, animation, and production coordination/management. She currently produces with BraveMaker Media doing films, podcasts and film festivals. She resides in the Bay Area with her husband and daughter.

Marcellus, is an adventurer, a continual learner, a bicyclist, an advocate for social impact, and an actor and filmmaker. He supports BraveMaker with information technology infrastructure to keep organized, and on set as an actor and crew member to bring our pictures with potential to life. His hometown is Richmond, CA, and you can catch him around cars, planes, good music, plant-based food, teaching financial literacy, and connecting with people. A few film favorites: Star Wars, Heat, Training Day, the Ozark series, and the Power series.

Amy is a producer and researcher with a passion for the arts and showcasing brave stories. New to the film industry, she loves being involved with all aspects of production, such as script supervising and photography. She believes that BraveMaker has the power to change hearts and minds, and is honored to be on the team as the podcast producer. As a University of Rochester graduate, she’s had extensive experience in event planning and working in TV/radio ratings at places such as Disney and Nielsen Media Ratings. Amy has hopes to soon create her own films featuring brave stories. She loves watching “General Hospital” and “Friends” with her family. She currently lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband, daughter, and dog, but hopes to make California her permanent residence in the near future.

Kerri is a filmmaker based out of Grand Rapids, MI who has a passion for producing projects that give those without a voice a platform. After graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Film and Video Production, she freelanced as an editor, camera operator, and producer. Since then she’s had the opportunity to be a wardrobe assistant for a feature film, and work with some incredible artists. In her spare time she loves to be outdoors, travel, find a local coffee shop, and immerse herself in movies and tv shows. After interning for Tony while she was in college, she’s thrilled to work again with him and the BraveMaker team to grow in her craft.

Barnell is an Audio Engineer and Photographer based out of Grand Rapids, Michigan. He is the founder of Speak Media Services and has been working in audio for over ten years and photography for a little over six years. He loves to work with his clients and help produce podcasts. He enjoys helping others to accomplish their goals of being heard.

Diquan is an actor, director, producer, and content creator from East Palo Alto, California. He produces online shows for social media, in hopes to help motivate and inspire people to chase after their dreams and aspirations, by hearing from professionals in their respected fields. Diquan is committed to learning more about filming and how to apply what he learns to the everyday use of his iPhone, proving that you don’t need much to tell a brave story. Diquan attends San Francisco State University studying for his Master’s in Education, Equity and Social Justice, with the hopes to one day effectively teach what he’s learned to underserved, and marginalized communities worldwide as a global humanitarian.

Olesia is a Content Producer and Artist Manager with international experience in the entertainment and music industry. She has produced and launched over 60 TV shows, documentaries, and music charts. From managing TV and digital content at Paramount Global to working with local musicians, Olesia is passionate about storytelling through music and video production. A fan of 80s rock, her vinyl collection is mainly dedicated to that decade. As a frequent concert-goer, she thrives on the energy of live performances and the connection they bring between artists and fans.