T. Marie King is an Emmy- and NAACP Image Award-nominated filmmaker, educator, and social impact strategist. Her portfolio ranges from the documentary Shuttlesworth to her award-winning 2025 narrative debut, The Before. Outside of film, King is the Director of Youth Pathways at Jones Valley Teaching Farm and an instructor at UAB. As founder of Strategic Community Alliance, she provides equity-driven consulting for institutions like Yale and MIT, bridging storytelling and community transformation.

Arthur Cohen is a French-American producer specializing in international co-productions and gap financing for prestige features and animation. An alum of CAA and 20th Century Fox, his credits include The Bird’s Placebo (Sundance 2026) and the Tribeca-winning Cherry. Arthur is a member of the CNC’s Avance sur Recettes commission and an ACE/EAVE alum. He is currently in production on Grizzly and L’Apparition, continuing his work across the U.S. and European markets.

Erika E. Wade is an Emmy award–winning writer, actor, and producer dedicated to diverse Southern storytelling. A Kennedy Center-recognized playwright, her work spans Off-Broadway stages, MGM Studios assignments, and Alabama Public Television. Erika is the founder of Glenda’s Baby Productions, a content house focused on equitable production opportunities. She also serves as a Film Instructor at the Alabama School of Fine Arts, where she mentors the next generation of filmmakers and changemakers.