Mic Write [Chace Morris]
Mic Write [Chace Morris] is a poet/emcee from Detroit. He has poems published in such journals as Muzzle, Radius & Drunk In A Midnight Choir, was nominated for both a Pushcart Prize & Best Of The Net Award last year, & his music has been featured on NPR, Mother Jones, The Smoking Section & NBC's The Grio. When not creating, Chace consumes copious amounts of black tea, listening to Prince in large marathons & growing out his fro to Super Saiyan levels.
Sherina Rodriguez Sharpe
Sherina Rodriguez Sharpe is a writer, editor, performer & educator from Detroit, MI. She is a 2014 Kresge Literary/Theater fellow, a Cave Canem & VONA alum, & executive director of Obsidian Blues, an organization that uses art to transform, heal & forge new ground. She is a universe-bender who wields her art as a portal to connect with the wounded parts of herself, in hopes of serving as a role model for others longing to do the same. Sharpe's writing investigates cultural intersections, specifically in the patterns that emerge when class, gender, race & religion overlap.
Oren Goldenberg
Oren Goldenberg is a video artist and producer based in Detroit. His work ranges from experimental dance to political satire, social documentary to feature film, multi-media installations to fake kickstarter videos. Goldenberg is a 2013 Kresge Fellow in the Visual Arts, Best Filmmaker (Real Detroit, 2011), and Best Michigan Filmmaker (AAFF, 2006). He is also the owner of Cass Corridor Films.
Ben Friedman
Ben Friedman is a Detroit-based freelance producer of commercial, tv, documentary and narrative films.