Nick Shakra         Founder, Creative Director

Nick Shakra, a graduate of the Herbert School of Communication at Hofstra University, has been in the film and production industry for over 10 years. Nick most recently won a NY Emmy Award for his documentary work at NY1 News. Nick thrives in the fast paced environment of NYC, having produced and directed projects for famed TV personalities and Broadway actors. While working as a senior editor and content producer at Broadway.com, Nick was instrumental in creating the video content that now makes up the Broadway Channel found on all connective devices.  His work has been seen on the 2016 Grammy Awards™ PBS, Lifetime Network, Fashion TV and has been viewed over 50 Million times worldwide.  

Lauren Conlin      General Manager, Reporter+Producer

Lauren is an experienced entertainment reporter and producer; she most recently held the title of the General Manager of Email at Vital Intel (Vital Digital Group), focusing on the management and growth of strategic Publisher and Advertiser Partnerships. Since entering the media/digital space in 2007, Lauren's abilities were immediately recognized by Clash Media where she quickly rose to become Director of Client Services. From there, she helped launched the NY office for Acquinity Interactive as its VP of Client Services. Lauren also serves as Co-Chair on the board of directors for New York City's oldest community theater, St. Bart's Players. Lauren holds a BA from Marymount Manhattan College. Click here to see Lauren’s Reel, and check out her new podcast on Apple Podcasts.

Jonathan Tobias: Graphic Design/VR

Jonathan is a creative who’s never been satisfied with the proven or easy approach to storytelling.  Working across film, VR, and AR, his curiosity and love of story has fueled an innovative approach to all forms of content, whether in the art world, documentary or commercial.  Some of his past projects include a 360 film for One World Trade Center Observatory, a Pepsi TV commercial that turned a busy Jersey City Square into a soccer match, an ongoing augmented reality art experience with Kaleida Studios, and numerous branded documentaries focused on the creatives behind some of the world's most incredible food.

Meggie Greene: Production Manager/Social

Meggie graduated from Hofstra University and studied TV Production. She since has produced ad content for live events such as Disney’s New Years Rockin’ Eve 2020 and Broadway Productions starring Amanda Seyfried and Mahershala Ali. Meggie manages production crews and line produces Magicshak’s live events.