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Nay Tabbara, Graduate
Ebb & Flow
Nay Tabbara is a Lebanese filmmaker based between Beirut and New York, she holds an MFA in filmmaking from NYU Tisch — where she also teaches Editing as an Adjunct Professor within the Graduate Film department. Before moving to New York, Nay built her on-set experience working as an assistant director on numerous award winning pictures, most notably The Insult by Ziad Doueiri (2017 Academy Award nominee). Born and raised in Beirut, Nay's stories center around her upbringing, and are inspired by her experience as a Lebanese woman existing within a largely hybrid society. She is a 2021 Sundance Uprise and Doha Film Institute grantee for her upcoming project Ebb & Flow. Her most recent short film Frayed Roots premiered at the 2020 Raindance Film Festival and has toured the circuit in several other Academy-Awards qualifying film festivals.
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Wendi Tang
雨不终日 (The Storm)
Wendi Tang is a Los Angeles-based writer/director and producer. She graduated from NYU Tisch/Stern dual degree program. Wendi's work focuses on character-driven stories that explore various corners of female narratives. Her short films have been selected by numerous film festivals worldwide including Flicker's Rhode Island IFF, the Norwegian Short Film Festival, Red Sea IFF, and more. She is a 2022 NYC Women’s Fund recipient, and a 2022 BAFTA Newcomer.
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Alexia Towle
Little Daughter
Alexia Towle is a screenwriter and director based in New York City. She graduated from NYU Tisch School of the Arts in 2023. Her passion for storytelling and background in fine arts motivate her filmmaking practice.
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Arina Vala
High Tide
Arina Vala Thordardottir is a director and cinematographer from Reykjavik, Iceland, currently based in New York City. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Cinema Studies from the University of Iceland, and is currently pursuing an MFA in Film at NYU Tisch School of the Arts. In 2020, her short documentary, “Reykjavik City Symphony” was part of the Official Selection at Reykjavik International Film Festival. She also has an extensive background in music videos, having directed and shot music videos for Icelandic artists both big and small. In 2022, she directed two music videos who got nominated for “Music Video of the Year” at the Icelandic Listener’s Awards: “Dansa og Bánsa” for the band Inspector Spacetime, as well as “Hot Milf Summer” for the band Daughters of Reykjavik.
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Cassandra Vega
The Thought Of Losing You
Cassandra Vega, a Youngstown, Ohio native, is an aspiring filmmaker with a dynamic artistic background. From early years spent drawing, painting, and acting to later discoveries in writing, directing, and photography, Cassandra's passion for the arts has been a lifelong journey. Graduating from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts in 2022 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film and Television Production, she is now actively involved in a multitude of post-grad projects, showcasing her diverse skill set across multiple departments. Cassandra's main focus lies in creating immersive experiences through her films, utilizing the power of sound design to evoke strong emotional connections with her audience. She is dedicated to dismantling the complexities of mental health, challenging family dynamics, and discovering what it means to find your true identity.
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Muhan Wang, UG
Mouse Of New York
"As a director, AD, and actor, I entered the film industry at 15 years old and have worked on 3 feature films by now. I worked as the script supervisor on Wolf Worrier 2, the second highest grossing film in the history of Chinese cinema and as the camera PA for Academy Award nominated cinematographer Changwei Gu. I have interned at SK Global, the production company of Hell or High Water, and Crazy Rich Asians. I have served as 1st AD on more than 10 NYU intermediate/advanced productions. Creative wise, I have a theatrical background and therefore my primary focus is always on the actors. Helping them embody the characters is what I believe to be the primary role of a director."
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Jake Wichansky, UG
Irrational
Jake Wichansky is a filmmaker from Randolph, New Jersey who graduated from NYU's film program in 2022. He has directed over twenty short films of which many have screened at multiple film festivals, including the award-winning short films "Sara" and “Fermata”. He recently finished his NYU thesis film “Irrational”. He has also edited several other short films, both narrative and experimental, as well as documentaries.
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Jackie Shijie Xing, UG
Dregs
Jackie Shijie Xing, a writer-director based in New York, brings a unique cultural tapestry to his filmmaking. Hailing from Beijing and nurtured across two distinct worlds, he seamlessly weaves his diverse experiences into captivating narratives that offer multifaceted viewpoints. A fresh alumni of NYU Film and TV, Jackie adeptly melds artistic ingenuity with compelling and resonant commercial storytelling. His portfolio boasts premieres at esteemed global film festivals, including the illustrious Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival and the prestigious Woodstock Film Festival.
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Robin Yoon
The Vibe
Robin is a Korean-American filmmaker from Singapore. He likes making music and cooking in his free time.
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Robin Zeijlon, Graduate
Hanna Isn't Here Anymore
Robin Zeijlon is a writer/director studying at NYU Grad Film. Before pursuing film he was a touring musician and holds a bachelor's degree in psychology.
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Leo Zhang, Graduate
Stray
Leo Zhang is a New York City based cinematographer, director and composer. Born in Beijing and raised in upstate New York, Leo has had a long interest and history with photography dating back to when he was eight years old. Leo is currently obtaining his MFA in Film from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts.
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Fengyuan Zhao, Graduate
Rooster Will Crow Again
Fengyuan Zhao is a Chinese filmmaker based out of New York City. At present, he is pursuing his MFA in graduate film at NYU Tisch. Interested in both directing and cinematography, Fengyuan is drawn to the complexity of human behavior and always wants to uncover the obscured side of the story, the worlds which are hidden from the world. His goal is to use film as a liberating medium, which helps people find pathways out of their loneliness, and discover the intimate realm where the boundaries in between reality and fantasy blur. Currently, he’s developing his first feature film.
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