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Carla Gugino was born in Sarasota, Florida, to Carl Gugino, an orthodontist. She is of Italian (father) and English-Irish (mother) ancestry. Gugino moved with her mother to Paradise, California, when Carla was just five years old. During her childhood, they moved many times within the state. But she remained a straight-A student throughout high school and graduated as valedictorian. A major modeling agency discovered Carla in San Diego and sent her to New York to begin a new career when she was 15. New York was more than she could handle at that young age, so she returned to LA in the summer, modeling and enrolling in an acting class at the suggestion of her aunt, Carol Merrill, known from Let's Make a Deal (1963). During her free time, Carla enjoys yoga, traveling and spending time with her friends in Los Angeles.

Stephen Root is an American character actor known for his remarkable versatility across film, television, and voice acting. Born on November 17, 1951, in Sarasota, Florida, Root has built a prolific career spanning several decades, often stealing scenes with his dynamic performances and memorable characters.

Root gained widespread recognition for his role as the mumbling, stapler-obsessed Milton Waddams in the cult-classic comedy Office Space (1999). He also delivered a chilling performance as the blind art dealer Jim Hudson in Jordan Peele's critically acclaimed horror film Get Out (2017). Other notable film appearances include Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004), No Country for Old Men (2007), The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018), and multiple collaborations with the Coen Brothers.

On television, Root is perhaps best known for his role as eccentric radio station owner Jimmy James on the sitcom NewsRadio (1995-1999). He has also made significant impressions in dramatic roles, including vampire Eddie Gauthier in True Blood, Gaston Means in Boardwalk Empire, Monroe Fuches in Barry - a performance that earned him critical acclaim and an Emmy nomination - and Hawthorne Abendsen, the enigmatic revolutionary in The Man in the High Castle.

In animation, Root has lent his voice to numerous beloved characters, most notably Bill Dauterive and Buck Strickland in King of the Hill, as well as various roles in Rick & Morty, Bob's Burgers, American Dad!, and Batman: The Animated Series.

A true chameleon, Root continues to be one of Hollywood's most respected and reliable character actors, admired for his ability to effortlessly shift between comedy and drama, live-action and voice roles.

Austin Noah Abrams is an American actor. He is known for his roles as Ron Anderson in the fifth and sixth seasons of the television series The Walking Dead (2010), as Ethan Lewis in Euphoria (2019), and as Dash in Dash & Lily (2020). He has also appeared in films such as Gangster Squad (2013), The Kings of Summer (2013), Paper Towns (2015), Brad's Status (2017), Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019), Chemical Hearts (2020), and Do Revenge (2022).

Ashley Nicole Rickards is an American actress. She graduated from high school, at age 15, and is currently a member of MENSA. She has been in various films and television shows, portraying a wide variety of characters, most notably Fly Away (2011), in which she portrayed "Mandy", a severely autistic girl. She is also the lead character, "Jenna Hamilton", in MTV's Awkward. (2011). A former competitive equestrian, Ashley is also on the board of directors for "Project Futures Somaly Mam Foundation", which works to prevent and end human trafficking and sexual slavery in south east Asia and, soon, worldwide. Ashley writes poetry, scripts, and short stories in her spare time.

Charlie Barnett was born on 4 February 1988 in Sarasota, Florida, USA. He is an actor, known for Men in Black³ (2012), Private Romeo (2011) and Russian Doll (2019).

Jes Macallan's acting career is extensive, including upwards of 130 episodes as a lead in different episodic series and films. Before her series regular role in the Arrowverse dramedy superhero show, DC's Legends of Tomorrow (Netflix), which ran for seven seasons, Macallan starred in ABC's hit drama series, Mistresses (Hulu), with Alyssa Milano, which ran for four seasons. To reference a few of her numerous other credits, she also starred in the pilot Crash and Burn, executive produced by Tony Hawk as well as the digital film series, Relationship Status, executive Produced by Milo Ventimiglia and StyleHaul, which screened at the Tribeca Film Festival with critical accolades.

As an episodic director, she went on to direct two highly ambitious, VFX/SPFX heavy, episodes of DC's Legends of Tomorrow. Not only did she also act in the episodes, she rapidly adapted to the new territory of ever changing on set hurdles of pandemic protocols in the filmmaking industry.

Following a recent series wrap on DC's Legends of Tomorrow, Macallan went on to direct an episode of All Rise for OWN/Warner Bros Television Studios which will air in the fall of 2022.

In retrospect, early on in her acting career she was inclined to pursue her ever-present passion for directing and she began shadowing veteran directors she admired. In 2016, with a non-existent budget, she wrote, produced, and directed her short film Self, E as a directorial sample piece. Upon submission to a few select festivals, the film was accepted and well received. The Dances with Films Festival held a screening of the short at the famous TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood. The film, as well a cohesive application, secured Macallan's admittance to the highly competitive Warner Bros. Television Directors Workshop. She is a proud graduate of the class of 2019.

Macallan's passion for storytelling as a director (and actor) thrives with a deep and meaningful character driven script. Her performance background affords her a profound understanding of character exploration on screen which is reflective in her process as a filmmaker. Her extensive experience in television, in front and behind the camera, has also afforded her the understanding and importance of communication, budget comprehension, and effective time management.

She and her partner, fellow actor Nic Bishop, are working on adapting numerous novels in the near future. In a directing, acting, and producing capacity they are also procuring multiple projects with talented colleagues and friends of theirs from many years working in the industry.

Macallan's artistic journey in the performing arts started early as she began dancing at the age of three. She studied classically into her 20's, with a rigorous syllabus including modern, jazz, ballet, pointe, tap and musical theater, with a well rounded focus on all forms of dance and expression. Throughout her decades of classical training she participated in master classes with legends such as Luigi, Mia Michaels, and Eddy Toussaint. She studied endless variations of dance techniques including Fosse, Graham, Ailey, Tharpe, Cunningham, and Balanchine to name a few. While her artistic expression and performance goals were fulfilled on stage though movement, the rigorous training caused early injuries. She made the difficult decision to continue dancing while in college, but not to pursue dance professionally.

She earned a bachelors degree in Business Administration, with a focus on International Marketing from the University of Florida. During her studies she traveled to Europe often, immersing herself in her passions for European culture and language, especially Italian. Her degree includes a study abroad term at the prestigious Bocconi University in Milan, Italy. Although it wasn't a grand passion, while on her academic path she was grateful to be able to take the opportunity she was offered to model in Miami, New York, and Milan. She later studied acting in Los Angeles, but yearned for a more comprehensive drama program. She relocated to New York City to attend the highly regarded, Meisner intensive acting program, at the conservatory-based Maggie Flanigan Studio.

Shanley Caswell was born in Sarasota, Florida, USA where she started in theater at a young age. She began doing theater professionally in Florida regional theaters which led to the leap into TV and Film, as well as the leap to Los Angeles, at age fifteen. Since then she has been working as a recurring actress on shows such as NCIS: New Orleans (2014) and The Middle (2009), as well as numerous guest star appearances and series regular roles in prime time pilots. She has also starred in films such as The Conjuring (2013) and Detention (2011), in which she was the lead. She graduated high school early in order to start attending college while still working full time as an actor. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2013.

Raised in a small town on the Gulf Coast of Florida, Greg Pitts graduated from the University Of South Florida in 1992 with a degree in Theatre. Touring state fairs and carnivals in a tractor trailer, performing as the MC/Stuntman of a Wild West Stunt Show, he began to desire a more prominent stage. Greg found just that when he moved to Los Angeles in '94 and began training on the stage of the renowned sketch comedy/improv troupe: The Groundlings. There he trained as a performer and writer for the next three years.

Armed with these newly polished skills Greg co-created/co-wrote the critically acclaimed live sketch comedy smash "Smooth Down There" in Los Angeles. It was in '97 when his performances in that show caught the attention of agents and managers, leading to more substantial opportunities.

Pitts immediately landed starring roles opposite Damon Wayans on the FOX TV show "Damon" and soon after as John Goodman's son on the FOX comedy "Normal, Ohio." It didn't take long before his success in TV began to garner roles in film. One of his most notable film characters would be the smug talking DREW (aka "the oh face guy") in the 20th Century Fox cult film phenomenon "Office Space." The next two decades would be filled with multiple starring roles in network pilots and a wide range of projects from being a spokesperson for Washington Apples or a spoiled multi-millionaire on the Lifetime movie Maneater to a wise cracking man child on a reboot of the original Bachelor Party movie to name a few.

Prior to moving back to Florida, Pitts sold a pitch (in the room) at CBS for a half hour comedy vehicle that he would star in. After the script was not given a pilot order Greg began to focus more on his own producing and writing. Having now created and produced two short form projects, The New 20's and Water Lords, he's ready to get to work on more substantial producing projects.

Daniel Myrick was born on 3 September 1963 in Sarasota, Florida, USA. He is a writer and director, known for The Blair Witch Project (1999), Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 (2000) and The Objective (2008).

Kate Comer grew up in Sarasota, Florida. She attended The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City. She is an actress, known for The Dropout, The Comeback, Wine Country, The Office, What We Do in the Shadows, I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson, and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.

Ashley Gorrell was born on 1 January 1985 in Sarasota, Florida, USA. She is an actress, known for Baywatch (1989), Thunder in Paradise Interactive (1995) and Thunder in Paradise (1994). She is married to Brett Markley. They have two children.

Adele Romanski was born on 10 November 1982 in Sarasota, Florida, USA. She is a producer and editor, known for Aftersun (2022), Moonlight (2016) and If Beale Street Could Talk (2018).

Sean Cw Johnson was born on 30 December 1978 in Sarasota, Florida, USA. He is an actor, known for My Little Eye (2002), Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue - Titanium Ranger: Curse of the Cobra (2000) and JAG (1995).

Born Peter Donald Badalamenti II, in Sarasota Florida, on December 11, 1973. Peter studied acting under the direction of Kathy Laughlin for several years. In 2000 Peter's first notable acting role, Was Fionn MacCumhail in Cremaster 3 (2002). and then Bad Boys II (2003). After a few indie films Peter starred in Dr. Moreau's House of Pain (2004) Then Peter scored big when he found treasure in, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006) and Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007), He played Penrod on Davy Jones's, Flying Dutchman Crew. The Flying Dutchman crew helped to win the Oscar for, Best Achievement in Visual Effects. Then Peter was asked to share the starring role with Brad Pitt, in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008), Benjamin 1929-31. The landmark role was accomplished with cutting edge VFX that also won the Oscar For, Best Achievement in Visual Effects. In 2011 Peter made his television appearance in 30 Rock (2006)_Respawn_ The Sitter. Peter continues to push the boundaries of his abilities with his performance in River of Fundament (2014). In 2015 Peter had the honor of shairing the role of Master Splinter in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (2016).

Bill started acting after being approached by a casting director while shopping with his children in Shreveport, Louisiana. His first principal role was in the 2008 release "Private Valentine". "I saw acting as a much needed creative outlet for a class clown working a highly unfunny profession". As a B-52 Aircraft Commander he flew combat in both Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. He retired from the USAF Reserves after 20 years of service. Believing "acting class is my batting practice" he currently studies with Drama Inc. in Atlanta.

Jordan Orr was born on 5 January 1995 in Sarasota, Florida, USA. He is an actor, known for Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984), The Devil's Rejects (2005) and Thank You for Smoking (2005).

Robert Merrill's transition from top model to actor may seem quite natural, but the path he took to get here was anything but traditional. Recognizable to some as the square-jawed Gillette man, or from numerous designer campaigns including Ralph Lauren and Armani, Merrill began his professional career as a corporate and tax attorney upon graduating with a law degree from University of Florida where he also shined as a pitcher for the Gator baseball team. After a couple of years, his interest in law waned, which lead him to modeling and commercial work in New York and worldwide. His successful run culminated with his role as the hunky window-washing Diet Coke guy, which garnered him an honor for "Best Actor in an Advertisement" from the British National Television Awards. The accolades in England eventually drew Merrill to London where he studied Shakespeare at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts. Classically trained and eager to embark on an acting career, Merrill headed to Los Angeles where he landed a succession of television roles including Charmed (1998), Just Shoot Me! (1997), Grounded for Life (2001), and The Job (2001), which paired him with Elizabeth Hurley as his girlfriend. He also just wrapped a guest spot on the mid-season drama Century City (2004). Merrill most recently completed production on the dramatic film No Regrets (2004) with Janine Turner as his wife, and Brad Johnson and Kate Jackson co-starring. Additional feature credits include his debut in the drama Against All Evidence (2002), a comedic turn in Spanish Fly (2002), and the shorts Infamy (2004), and festival-circuit thriller short Ice Water with William Baldwin and Kimberly Williams-Paisley.

Tyler Hickman is a 3 time Emmy© winning writer, director and editor based in NC.

His films have been showcased in over 40 international film festivals, with more than half being nominated for awards.

"Falling Sons", the feature dramedy he produced, is available on Amazon Prime to rent or buy. The film made its theatrical debut in February 2023.

Tyler has earned more than 10 different filmmaking awards from across the globe for his contributions to script, post-production, and directing categories.

He directed his first feature-length horror film, "Blood Island", on location in Belize at the age of 21.

Kristen Lindberg was born on 11 August 1983 in Sarasota, Florida, USA. She is an actress, known for Tomorrowland (2015), Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023) and Domino (2005).

Lance Taylor Sr. was born on 18 May 1915 in Sarasota, Florida, USA. He was an actor, known for Frogs (1972), Blacula (1972) and Three the Hard Way (1974). He died on 6 September 1984 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Chelsea Gonzalez was born in Sarasota, Florida, USA. She is a director and writer, known for Ouija: Origin of Evil (2016), The Mindy Project (2012) and Criminal Minds (2005).

Tony Major was born on 30 November 1939 in Sarasota, Florida, USA. He was an actor and director, known for Super Spook (1974), Ganja & Hess (1973) and Up the Down Staircase (1967). He died on 27 May 2019 in Orlando, Florida, USA.

Kassie Spielman was born on 19 October 1984 in Sarasota, Florida, USA. She is an actress, known for All My Children (1970), All That (1994) and CSI: Miami (2002).

Julie Hanan Carruthers was born on 30 January 1960 in Sarasota, Florida, USA. She is a producer and assistant director, known for General Hospital (1963), Santa Barbara (1984) and All My Children (1970).

Philip L. Salvatori was born on 5 February 1954 in Sarasota, Florida, USA. He was an actor, known for Great Performances: Dance in America (1976). He died on 18 December 1986 in Sarasota, Florida, USA.