BUSHWICK FILM FESTIVAL TEAM

17th ANNUAL BUSHWICK FILM FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERS

Sammie Peña

Sammie Peña is a Texas chicana native and has a BA in Film and Screen Studies from Pace University. She is very excited to be working with Bushwick Film Festival and their Social Media team! Currently, she is in preproduction for her first short film out of her college career, “At the Ballet”.

Lorianna Logan

Lorianna Logan is a former “Mad Men” copywriter, turned film screenwriter, based in Brooklyn, NY. With a knack for storytelling and a passion for the arts, this CLIO Award-winning creative now adds psychological horror and thriller shorts to her dynamic body of work. When she’s not writing, you can catch LL editing for the YouTube channel, Jonesin’ for the W, or helping out on sets and film festivals around NYC.

Marlyatou Barry

My name is Marly Barry. I am a senior at Brooklyn College studying film and marketing. I am very passionate about movies and screenwriting, so I’m grateful that I’m able to participate and play a small part in this film festival.

Samantha Farias

Born in and based out of NY, Sam Farias works as a freelance photographer, camera operator, and graphic designer. A background in various crafts informs a holistic approach to creativity – one deeply imbued with a hunger for understanding and knowledge. Her distinct eye and approach garners a unique and striking body of work in both print and video formats. In coming years she aims to write, direct, and DP the projects in the realm of independent cinema with aspirations of contributing to the films that inspire the next generation.

Pritika Sharma

I am a current film student at The New School and I love all things cinema! I love to go to the movies, purchase random funny-shaped lamps, and collect artisan jam flavours. I would love to collaborate and/or even have a conversation about anything, whether we share interests or not! I am hoping to learn more about the independent film scene in New York! Feel free to reach out.

Stefany Vargas

Stefany is a Southern California native with a performance theater & vocalist background. She made the move to Philadelphia as a teen & began working as a PA, eventually leading to regular set-work in NYC. An official move was made by 2015 where she settled in Bushwick & attended Brooklyn College as a Screenwriting major. Since then she has been working as a Script Doctor & Supervisor transitioning recently into Video Editing. She is credited for these roles in 2023’s New York Cinefest festival winning feature “Not for Nothing”, which went on to win many awards at various festivals across the nation.

Delano Allen

Growing up as an artist in the small island of Jamaica posed its challenges. In a culture where pursuing careers like medicine or law is often prioritized, having a child who declares an artistic path is every Caribbean parent’s worst nightmare. However, after my mother got married, I was presented with a life-changing opportunity to move to America. The idea of starting over in a different country evoked both fear and excitement within me, yet I embraced the journey wholeheartedly.

Jimmy Smith

Jimmy Smith an On-Set VFX Supervisor and compositor who has been working in the VFX industry for the last six years. As a compositor, he has worked on shows such as “The Walking Dead: Dead City”, “911”, “Evil” and “Colin in Black & White”. As an On-Set Supervisor, he has worked on the TV shows “Power Book III: Raising Kanan” and “Power Book II: Ghost”.

Victoria Hubler

Born in France with Brazilian roots, Victoria moved to the United States to initially pursue her studied in pre-med, despite always having a strong interest in acting. She later followed her passion and graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in May 2024. Eager to connect with like-minded creatives, she is excited to volunteer at the Bushwick Festival, where she enjoys meeting people who share her enthusiasm for the arts.