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MENAFTER10 and Casey Hamilton
Casey Hamilton (He/Him) is a writer with his roots in raw, fictional storytelling. A native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and a graduate of Southern University and A&M College, he now writes from Atlanta, Georgia. After briefly working as a freelance copywriter, Hamilton followed his passion for creative writing with his 2013 amateur debut as a YouTube content creator and star of the gay web series, JUDYS.
Enter the Metaverse with Adrian Whant
Adrian Whant (He/Him) is originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina. He has lived in the US for 32 years, mainly between San Francisco and New York City. Adrian is a Digital Advertising and Media veteran turned Entrepreneur. He is the founder of trooVRS, an immersive media platform for men to engage with non-stereotypical self-care-focused content in the metaverse.
Camp Wedding with Greg Emetaz
Greg Emetaz (He/Him) is a filmmaker originally from Vancouver, WA now based in New York City. His feature film CAMP WEDDING received the Funnybone Award from the Eastern Oregon Film Fest, Nevermore Film Festival’s audience Award and was called “mad as a bag of hats,” by someone on the internet.
The Gold Power Ranger, Davi Santos
Brazilian born Davi Santos (He/Him) who grew up in Queens, is an actor, writer, and producer who has spent his time working in films, television, and theatre. He is known for the roles of Dr. Joey Costa on GOOD SAM, Gabe Perez on TELL ME A STORY, and The Gold Power Ranger in THE POWER RANGERS on Nickelodeon.
Improving Skills with Jose Pablo
Jose Pablo (He/Him) is a Costa Rican-based filmmaker, photographer and content creator with more than a decade of experience in various formats and genres: ad campaigns, documentaries, music videos, dance films, series, short and feature films.
Live Looping Show Aficionado, Kristen Ford
Kristen Ford is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in Nashville, Tennessee. Her live looping show layers beatboxing, harmonies, guitar, and drums and has wowed audiences from Boston to Berlin, rawkus Pride Festivals to pin-drop listening rooms.
Music and Dance Duo Purple Crush
Purple Crush is a music and dance artist duo, record label owners, Ballroom promoters, and the Music Producers for HBO Max’s show LEGENDARY. Read all about them here!
Power Ballads with Ryan Amador
Ryan Amador (He/Him) is a multidisciplinary singer-songwriter, writer, director, and activist, based and raised in Los Angeles, CA. Ryan has released 3 LP's and 6 EP's of original music, and written for fellow LGBTQ+ artists Blake McGrath, Luke Edgemon, and Mario Jose.
OUTLOUD Raising Voices with Jeff Consoletti
Jeff Consoletti (he/him) is an executive producer and creative director and Founder & CEO of events and entertainment agency JJ-LA. For nearly two decades, Jeff has been known for leading trend-setting special events, brand activations, concerts, and festivals, especially within the LGBTQ+ community.
iamChloeMartinez and the Debut of Different
Never one to blend in, proud Gibraltarian, iamChloeMartinez, (She/They), always stood out- “like a drag queen at church”, something she was ashamed of and now encourages through her TikToks and music warming hearts worldwide.
Shakespeare and Marlowe with Jim Lair Beard
Jim Lair Beard (He/Him) is a screenwriter, playwright and novelist. Originally from Bakersfield, California, Jim now lives in Calgary, Alberta and is a theatre critic for the Calgary Guardian. Jim began his career as a Shakespearean actor and has toured extensively through the U.S.
Joyce Keokham, A Storyteller Based on Earth
Joyce Keokham (They/Them) is an actor, writer, director, producer, and poet best described as a storyteller based on earth. They enjoy actualizing stories rooted in truth, community, and radical self-love. Their mom once described them as a messenger of love; Joyce hopes to live up to this.
Lead with Love with Logan Lynn
Logan Lynn is a songwriter, producer, filmmaker, television personality and activist who Billboard writes “has made a career out of crafting catchy, disorderly songs that almost all include big beats, fun melodies and cheeky lyrics”.
Find Out How Lily Smith Got 42% Funnier
Lily Smith (She/Her) is a writer and director living in London. She studied comedy writing at the National Film and Television School, and is now up to 42% funnier. She's created digital and written content for tech startups, charities and independent agencies – but most of all she loves creating things that make people laugh.
Headlining LA Pride with Jesse Montana
Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Jesse Montana (He/They) makes ambient, lyrical Electro R&B-Pop. Born in Missoula, Montana, Jesse moved to Los Angeles and was in the band DiVerse.
Y’all Just Gotta Wait And See Sampson McCormick
Sampson McCormick (He/Him) is an award winning stand up comedian, writer and film producer from Washington, DC. Along with touring the country to sold out venues for over two decades, the queer comedy pioneer is most known for his comedy specials.
Stand Up with Kia ‘Comedy’ Barnes
Kia ‘Comedy’ Barnes (She/Her) is a standup comedian and an advocate for equality and diversity. Her repertoire includes event production, education, entertainment, and more.
The Unforgettable Mila Jam
NYC Pop Recording Artivist & transgender star, Mila Jam fills every room with talent, personality & undeniable style. A YouTube Sensation turned Original Pop Artist, Mila is known around the world for her unforgettable stage performances & one of a kind music videos.
Uplifting Queer Bands with Casper
Born in Olongapo, Philippines, Casper (They/Them) now resides in Philadelphia, PA after living in NYC and growing up in North Carolina. Casper has done communications for the Association of Independents in Radio and they oversee their fellowship programs.
Striving to Tell Authentic Stories with Chris Phillips
Chris Phillips (He/Him) is a screenwriter, playwright and director. Raised in Austin, Texas, Chris found himself starved for authenticity at an early age and related way more to stuff like CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF, WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?, and A SOLDIER'S PLAY than any sissy-gay-white-boy-pre-teen really should.