Sean is a filmmaker from Fremont, CA, currently living in NYC. He is a graduate of USC's School of Cinematic Arts, a Google Creative Lab 5 alum, and current Sundance Ignite Fellow. Most recently, Sean contributed sequences for the feature film, Summertime, which premiered in the NEXT category at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival, and his short film, Still Here (還在), was featured by the American Film Institute, Short of the Week, and Vimeo Staff Picks.

Alexandre O. Philippe holds a Masters Degree in Dramatic Writing from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, and is Creative Director at Exhibit A Pictures. Most of his films take on the role of unpacking the most influential works of master filmmakers, and dissecting seminal screen moments. Past works include Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on the Exorcist (Venice ’19, Sundance ‘20), MEMORY: The Origins of Alien (Sundance ’19), 78/52 (Sundance ’17), Doc of the Dead (SXSW’14), and The People vs. George Lucas (SXSW ‘10).

With his short film obsession leading him to join the team at Short of the Week back in 2009, Rob has been championing short film on the platform ever since. Looking to help a new generation of filmmakers share their stories on a larger stage, Rob believes short film is more than a playground for narrative and craft and is constantly excited and surprised by the new work being made in the format.

Meredith Lavitt has over 25 years experience working in the independent film arena and with emerging creatives. Lavitt worked at Sundance Institute for over 20 years, most recently as the Director of the Sundance Ignite program, which cultivates and supports a new generation of filmmakers. Prior to Ignite Lavitt was the director of the Sundance Film Forward Initiative (2010 to 2016), an international touring program designed to enhance greater cultural understanding by using the power of story to connect filmmakers and audiences. During Lavitt’s career with Sundance Institute, she was instrumental in establishing the Sundance Institute’s Documentary Film Program in 1999, serving as the Associate Director of the Program and lead administrator for the Sundance Documentary Fund, granting over $1 million in funds annually. She created and directed the Institute’s former youth programs including Reel Studio held annually at the Sundance Film Festival and Reel Stories presented in collaboration with the nationally recognized Utah-based Spy Hop Productions. In 2004 she founded Swirl Productions and produced documentaries which aired on Showtime and PBS. She currently sits on the advisory board of directors of Spy Hop Productions, a youth media arts organization and serves on the advisory committee for the Utah Film Commission. Meredith holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Brown University and lives in Park City, Utah with her family.