MICHELLE SALCEDO
SWITCH & BAIT, a action feature directed by MICHELLE SALCEDO had its premiere at the New York Latino Film Festival in September.
Switch & Bait centers on a seemingly naïve sex worker who escapes the clutches of a ruthless gangster—taking with her a cell phone loaded with secrets that could bring his empire crashing down. Assigned to escort the key witness across the country is a hardened Latina cop, whose loyalties are anything but clear. As they dodge bullets, betrayals, and unexpected allies, the truth becomes as slippery as their path—raising the question: who’s using who?
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ELLEN ANCUI
ELLEN ANCUI was honored with the NYWIFT Award for Excellence in Directing for her short film “Saverio.” In this “coming of aging” dramedy, Mae, a determined, Korean American influencer, finds an elderly, Mexican man abandoned in her car, and must grapple between her aspirations and an unsupportive healthcare system, and unwittingly journeys toward a new destination.
“Saverio” is Ellen’s first narrative short as Director and has received 4 Audience Awards, a Best Debut Short Award, Best Editing Award, and has been or will be part of 26 film festival across the country and internationally.
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HELENA YINGNA WU
The Short Documentary “Indigenous Through Flute” directed by HELENA YINGNA WU premiered on the YouTube channel of Art of Mastery.
“Art of Mastery” is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, dedicated to honoring the soul of humanhood — Preserving timeless traditions and craftsmanship in a rapidly evolving world.
“Indigenous Through Flute” is about salvation of the Californian Indian Flute style through a serene dialogue with Nature.
KLAUDIA KOVÁCS
Multi-Award-Winning Film Director, KLAUDIA KOVÁCS, was one of the distinguished speakers at the annual English language Hungarian Heritage Expo in August, 2025. The event was held online and could be viewed from any part of the world. The Hungarian-American film director presented her Oscar contender documentary, TORN FROM THE FLAG, about the Cold War and the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 against Russian agresssion.
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