CREATOR/WRITER/SHOWRUNNER

Gabriel Guimaraes (he/him) is an up-and-coming Brazilian-American television writer and producer who recently graduated from NYU Tisch School of the Arts with a BFA in Film and Television. Inspired by showrunners Shonda Rhimes, Alex Garland, and Rod Serling, Gabe has always appreciated the careful structure of serialized content. Using empathy as the engine behind his stories, Gabe strives to deliver compelling, emotionally-honest drama that authentically gives life to queer and latinx characters.

DIRECTOR

Colin Sevely-Ortiz (he/they) is a Cuban-American writer and director from Los Angeles with a BFA in Film and Television from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. Colin takes inspiration from the work of directors Xavier Dolan, Jane Schoenbrun, and Steven Soderbergh, and is dedicated to crafting stylish and emotional films that explore the intersections of identity, sexuality, and technology.

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Radley Docekal (she/her) is an emerging writer and producer who recently received her BFA in Film and TV from NYU Tisch School of the Arts. While her writing is influenced by creators like Jenji Kohan, Taika Waititi, and Phoebe Waller-Bridge, she is passionate about all aspects of storytelling from concept to execution. Radley's writing explores mental health, queer identities, and family dynamics through a bracing comedic style. Radley, having received a minor in Child and Adolescent Mental Studies, also enjoys creating content for younger audiences.

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY

Benjy Berkowitz (he/him) is a director of photography based in NYC who has recently graduated from NYU Tisch School of the Arts and is currently working as a freelance cinematographer. Benjy loves finding the best way to tell a story visually, working from the script up. Some of his influences include Robert Elswit, Bradford Young and Sven Nykvist.

PRODUCTION DESIGNER

Jaap Deinum (he/him) is a Chinese-Dutch production designer and producer with a BFA in Film and Television from New York University. He especially finds joy in repurposing broken or forgotten pieces of things to construct surreal and lively environments that best serve a project’s story. After having had various experiences on both student and professional TV pilot sets, he currently works at a management company to assist diverse talent with their craft, but still produces and production designs projects with strong narratives wherever he can.

EDITOR/SOUND MIXER

Ashley Lai (she/her) is an editor and sound mixer who recently received her BFA in Film and Television from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. She began editing in elementary school and hasn’t stopped since! With her love for crafting stories in the editing room, she hopes that Humanized leaves the audience wanting more.

COMPOSER

Alexandra Funes-Salazar (she/her) is a Salvadoran composer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in NYC. Her works include compositions for media and concert music, as well as commercial songwriting. Her music is recognized for its unique combination of orchestral, acoustic, and pop genres.

SOUND DESIGNER

Margot Sibson (she/her) is a sound designer, editor, and filmmaker. Following a lifelong love for film and all the sounds in her favorite sci-fi movies, she honed her skills in editing and sound design while achieving her BFA in Film and Television at NYU. When she isn’t looking for a new period drama to watch, she’s probably making music with friends or collecting sounds in the city with her field recorder.

CASTING DIRECTOR

Keaton Mykleby (he/him) is a senior in Tisch Film and TV with a passion for all the possibilities television can offer. Having a background in actor’s training, Keaton approached the casting director’s role knowing well that the importance of performance cannot be understated. The drive, tenacity, and wonder that each cast member brought to their craft proves that all the hard work was worth it and then some. He’ll never forget the feelings of love and trust on set, and would give anything to experience the journey all over again.

FIRST ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Aliyah Dominique Jefferies (she/her) is a 22-year-old filmmaker, photographer, and artist. Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, Aliyah strives to create an open and safe space for creativity with every project she works on, while also fostering deep connections through collaboration. In 2021, she graduated from NYU Tisch School of the Arts with a BFA in Film and Television Production and a B. in English with a Creative Writing concentration. Currently, she is based in New York City and currently works as an NBCUniversal Page.

LOCATION MANAGER

Imani Thomas (she/her) is a rising artist who recently graduated from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts with her BFA in Film and Television. Since childhood, Imani has had a knack for storytelling -- she has always been enthralled by the delicate detail used to not only captivate an audience in a unique way, but to also allow people to find pieces of themselves within the story. Having lived in New York her entire life, she has fallen in love with the diversity of its people and is inspired to tell stories throughout her career that represent and embody the diversity of humanity.

RE-RECORDING MIXER

Ito Choho (she/her) is an emerging sound designer and documentary filmmaker trained at NYU Tisch School of the Arts' Film and Television program. She aims to create films that participate in social change and keep people company.