Director/producer: Michael D. Nes

Michael is an award-winning filmmaker with experience across diverse platforms. He’s married to a dedicated social worker who inspired him to make this film. Michael’s short films have screened at festivals across the United States and internationally. His latest short film, Soldier’s Horse, was selected to screen at numerous festivals, winning the award for Best Picture Western and the Sirocco Award for Excellence in Filmmaking at the Action On Film Festival.

Producer:
Jennie Nes

 Jennie has worked in child welfare for over a decade, first in Texas and now in California.  She has been a social worker, supervisor, and administrator - with a passion for working with youth aging out of foster care.  She also volunteers with California Youth Connection and runs a resource page on Facebook for foster and probation youth in Los Angeles County (facebook.com/LAFosterYouth).  This documentary is her first adventure into the world of filmmaking.

Producer:
Aaron LEE Dowell

Aaron is a filmmaker and professor from Compton, CA. He currently teaches film courses at El Camino college Compton Center and the Academy of Musical and Dramatics. His latest short film, Sex Makes It More Important, premiered at the 2015 San Diego Black Film Festival.