Jesse traces his roots to a small town nestled in the heart of Michigan. From an early age, he possessed a natural passion for the arts and storytelling. Armed with nothing but his parent's camcorder, Jesse was constantly crafting mini-movies with Hot Wheels and action figures that hinted at his future dedication as a filmmaker. Starting as a screenwriter, and finding local success, he set his sights on Los Angeles in 2016, determined to take his career to the next level. Not long after the move to LA, Jesse realized that writing and directing was his true calling. Jesse's approach to filmmaking is defined by his fervent desire to be different, to challenge norms, and to push the boundaries of conventional storytelling. Each project he undertakes bears the hallmark of originality, captivating audiences with its dualistic themes and emotional depth. Beyond his accomplishments as a director, Jesse remains down-to-earth and approachable, fostering an environment of collaboration and camaraderie on set. He believes in paying forward the support and inspiration he received during his own humble beginnings. At the end of the day, people are the most important. As a new and up-and-coming director, Jesse's journey has just begun, but his commitment to entertain, provoke, and comfort his audiences are bound to propel him to great heights in the world of cinema.
Maria Angelica Caruso is an American performer, filmmaker, and creative producer known for her work across stage and screen, blending movement-based storytelling with dramatic narrative. She is the founder and CEO of M-Train Productions and RAE Films, where she develops original theatrical and cinematic projects spanning live performance capture, narrative film, and multidisciplinary media.
Caruso gained international recognition with her solo production Metamorphosis, which premiered off-Broadway in 2021 before touring internationally and running in London's West End in 2022. The production was filmed live at the Lyric Theatre and released globally on Amazon Prime Video and Broadway On Demand. Her follow-up solo work, Incarnation, premiered at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London's West End in 2024, where she became the first artist in the venue's modern history to present a solo dance-theater production on its stage. The filmed version was subsequently released on the same platforms.
In addition to her performance career, Caruso has worked as a choreographer and director for stage and film projects internationally and is the founder of the Bodiography brand, an integrated arts organization encompassing professional dance companies, education programs, and wellness systems. Her creative work frequently explores themes of transformation, identity, trauma recovery, and human resilience through a cinematic movement vocabulary.
Caruso continues to develop new film and theatrical projects through M-Train Productions, expanding her presence in narrative cinema and hybrid performance media.
Andrew Vasile is a first generation Romanian-American born in Los Angeles, California. Having been raised by television, he fell in love with the impact that stories have on our lives. Andrew pursued filmmaking as a hobby in his early years until he realized his passion for storytelling was more than a hobby and began to hone his skills so it can be turned into a career. After graduating from the Cinema and Television Arts program at Cal State Northridge, Andrew started his professional career in Television as a Production Assistant and worked his way up to Producer. Currently, Andrew continues to master his skills in story development and project execution with a variety of projects under his belt ranging from documentary to narrative.
