Early Career Networking Session

Barbie Leung is an ICG Local 600 New York based cinematographer, and an associate member of the SOC (Society of Camera Operators). With a focus on narrative film, in 2019 she was awarded a spot in AFI Conservatory’s CIW Workshop, a selective intensive for emerging narrative cinematographers. 

Her camerawork has screened at Sundance, SXSW, Tribeca, AFI Docs, Newfest, Outfest, is streaming on streaming platforms including HBO, Comedy Central, FX Networks, Amazon Prime and Hulu.

 She lives in Queens, NY with her partner and two tenacious West Highland White Terriers.

Over 30 years of production experience

Feature films, TV music videos, commercials

Published journalist

Member of Directors Guild of America and National Association of Black Journalists

Jason Orion(he/him)is an Emmy nominated (GLOW S2) celebrity hairstylist working in film, television and red carpet. He most recently worked as Department Head Hairstylist on Sarah Cooper: Everything’s Fine. His resume includes Euphoria, Hollywood, The Voice, Penny Dreadful, Grownish, Prom, Greys Anatomy and many more. He identifies as a Queer POC, and as an Everyday Activist has worked for years to better the lives of minorities of all kinds and has served on the boards of GMCLA and The Thrive Tribe.

Cheyenne Ford is a Production Designer who climbed the art department ladder by working in all fields from doing scenic work to being a prop master (and lots of thrift shopping in between). Her eclectic experience shows in her work as she enjoys being hands-on to perfect all the little details. Now she is looking to expand her focus to build larger sets and dive into development and world building for genres like scifi. To achieve this goal, she is currently a full-time student at Pratt Institute’s School of Architecture. Her most recent release is the comedy indie feature Shiva Baby, an anxious portrayal of a college senior running into her parents, her ex-girlfriend, and her sugar daddy at a Jewish Shiva. You can find it on AmazonVideo, AppleTV, and select theaters nationwide. 

Tyrone Rhabb is a New York based film editor whose work encompasses commercials, branded content, music videos and documentaries. His passion for storytelling and collaboration drives his pursuit to grow and create at a high level. Tyrone’s editing style can be described as dynamic and precise while still keeping emotion at the forefront. His sensibility of the craft has led him to work with clients such as Volvo, Adobe, Facebook, Conde Nast, Red Bull, Peloton, Away, Scotch & Soda, Coach, Adidas and many others

Color @ Marvel Studios, previously at EFILM

(WandaVision, Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Loki)