The Cast
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Quinn Hysni
Trey
Quinn Hysni, originally from Michigan, graduated with his B.F.A. in Acting from Wayne State University. He recently made his Off-Broadway debut in Afterlife with Hanging Cow Productions. Select credits include Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again. (Winner Best Ensemble - The Kennedy Center), Burn This (Pale), & Cabaret (Ernst Ludwig). You can catch Quinn on stage in Kabul Waltz, an original play opening in March of 2026 or in the upcoming feature Atlantic Avenue coming 2027. You can also find him studying with Stella Adler Acting Academy & Joe Whelski of The PIT. -
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Giordana Simurdiak
Liv
Giordana Simurdiak is an actor, singer, and stitcher originally from the San Francisco Bay Area. She began acting for commercials and film at the age of ten, and graduated with a theater degree from Fordham University in 2024. Since graduating, she has performed with Brooklyn Tavern Theater, Columbia University, Hofstra University, and others. -
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Spenser Valentine
Aaron
Spenser Valentine is an emerging actor in New York City. He trained in Fordham University’s Theatre Program, acting in plays including Bess Wohl’s Continuity, Clare Barron’s Dance Nation, and many more. Since then Spenser has been focusing on his work on screen, building a repertoire in independent film. He has upcoming work in Serenade for Fish and more in production. -
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Christian Clements
Sean
Christian has been acting since he accidentally signed up for Oliver Twist auditions in middle school. Since then he’s trained at NYU’s Lee Strasberg studio and Second City’s improv program. From acting in short films, writing sketch comedy, to running DnD tables, Christian is always psyched for another forum to showcase his host of bad impressions and Nathan Lane eyebrows. -
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Austin Ciejka
Connor
Austin Ciejka is a self-trained actor in New York City. He was a rock music performer before turning to acting. He has since acted in a number of short films and continues to seek projects that challenge his techniques.
The Crew
Aidan Pierre
Born in 2003 in Atlanta, Aidan Pierre studied filmmaking at Hofstra University, graduating summa cum laude. He has directed numerous short films before self-financing and directing his feature-length debut, We Live at Night. He is based in Paris, New York, and Atlanta.
Writer, Director, Producer
Varun Raju
Varun Raju is a filmmaker and a photographer from Tamil Nadu, India. He pursued a degree in Film Studies & Production at Hofstra University graduating with honors. In his time at Hofstra University, Varun has expanded his experience and knowledge of filmmaking and still photography, as well as film archiving and distribution.
Assistant Director
Director of Photography
Nicholas Frangiamone
Nick studied filmmaking at Hofstra University. He shot and directed a documentary film that premiered at the Yonkers Film Festival. He is currently working on a narrative project, Sleight of Hand.
GafferAndrew Lyndaker
Born in 2004 in Newcastle, Maine, Andrew Lyndaker graduated from Hofstra University in 2026 with a degree in filmmaking. He is an avid artist who has written and directed multiple short films. Outside of writing and directing, Andrew works as a cinematographer and a gaffer. He is based in New York City.
Colorist
Ringo Yu
Ringo Yu is a Paris-based filmmaker. He began his career directing short fiction and documentary films in China and France and now focuses on cinematography and color science. For him, cinematography is not just about beauty but about giving each story its shape, texture, and soul.
Sound DesignerAleksandr Kuzin
Born in 1992 in Moscow, Aleksandr Kuzin studied audio production at Gnesin Academy of Music and completed an internship at Berklee College of Music. He has contributed to numerous film and commercial projects as a sound designer, audio producer, and composer before establishing himself as an independent audio producer and engineer. He is currently based in Heidelberg, Germany, where he continues his work in film sound design, music production, and audio engineering.
