Interviews

Timothy Bradley Reinhold is a visionary writer, philosopher, and multimedia storyteller whose works span poetry, theology, science fiction, and sacred myth. A graduate of the University of South Florida with a background in philosophy and civil rights, he has dedicated his life to exploring the soul’s place in a fractured world. He is the author of The Quantum Soul, A Shadow of Light, A Memory of Hope, and creator of The Harmony Saga—a mythic and metaphysical odyssey spanning six feature-length screenplays. His work interlaces epic storytelling with moral clarity, spiritual resonance, and transcendent aesthetics.

Finise Avery is a New York-based director, writer, and producer celebrated for her sharp visual storytelling and dedication to narratives that explore character, identity, and social equity. A member of the Directors Guild of America (DGA) and SAG-AFTRA, Finise balances her experience on major studio productions with a passion for bold, independent filmmaking.

Her directorial debut, Living With Grandma, has received international acclaim, earning Best Female Director at Cannes World Film Festival, Best First Time Director at both LAFA and London, and multiple top honors from Oniros Film Awards, Rome International Film Festival, Cineplay, and Athens. The film’s distinctive tone and heartfelt performances continue to resonate across the festival circuit.

In 2025, Finise expanded her creative reach with CRUNCH, a 60-second dark comedy spec ad created for the Musicbed Challenge. Set in a death row execution chamber, the piece delivers a cinematic twist on the concept of a "last meal," transforming a grim moment into unexpected absurdity through one irresistible bite of Caveman Crunchies. Shot on location at Arthur Kill Correctional Facility and produced by Electric Dreams Productions, the film showcases Finise’s tonal agility and command of high-concept storytelling in short-form content.

Beyond her work behind the camera, Finise is an outspoken advocate for inclusion and representation in the entertainment industry. She serves as the AD/UPM Elected Category Representative on the DGA’s Focus on Women Committee and is the founder of Reel Solidarity, a nonprofit organization committed to expanding access and opportunity for underrepresented talent in media production.

Nini Caroline Skarpaas Myhrvold (b. 1990) has a background as an environmental therapist and is a birth and pregnancy therapist. She has specialized expertise in trauma-sensitive care and prefers a holistic approach. She is a biopath, has two scientific publications, and is currently pursuing an EMBA at Hult International Business School.

Espen Jan Folmo (b. 1980) holds a PhD in psychology and is also a trained journalist. He has a certification in technology management from MIT and a master's degree in change management from INSEAD. He led the Quality Laboratory for Psychotherapy at Oslo University Hospital for 10 years and has extensive experience in international research in psychotherapy. He co-authored a textbook on Mentalization-Based Therapy (MBT) published by Gyldendal. He has delved into spiritual systems, such as the Diamond Approach, for over 20 years.

Nolen Scott began his film career in 2016 as a Production Assistant in Vancouver. Looking for a cool come and go gig that wouldn't clash too much with his lifelong goal of being a touring musician. Cutting his teeth as a Key PA and Assistant Director on a vast variety of projects big and small, Scott developed a keen sense of how to run a set, and advocated for a just and fair one. His background as a rock band front person and his affinity for setting Background Actors gave him the follow through, logistical flexibility and creative rapport to turn stories into reality. In the spring of 2023, Scott set out to harness his industry know-how to help get childhood best friend and up and coming Writer Keegan Bartel's script for "Heatstroke" made- on the hottest days of the year! Rounding out the end of 2023 Scott recorded his second DIY EP with band Kites On Mars, took part as a subject in Joel Reimer's "Not a Typical Movie" (a tell all on Film workers on the Autism Spectrum), and composed music for both Heatstroke and NATM. As a neurodivergent filmmaker, Scott continues to work as an Assistant Director and to fight for a worker-friendly future, particularly for PAs and ADs when not taking out time to cuddle with his beloved cats Gray and Mushu.

Born in Camanche, California, and raised in Idaho, I have always been drawn to storytelling. My early passion for creativity led me to explore music, writing, acting, and directing. Studying under Platform’s April Matson was a turning point, deepening my understanding of storytelling and performance.

I went on to write, produce, and star in The Day Hope Died and Third Strike, pushing my creative limits as both a filmmaker and actor. Despite facing life-altering challenges, including a severe car accident in 2021, my passion for filmmaking remains stronger than ever.

Susan Jennifer Polese, MS, LCMH, NCC is a queer American author, filmmaker, journalist and crisis-care psychotherapist. She is an award-winning playwright whose work is seen regionally, Off-Broadway and at venues including La Mama Experimental Theatre Club, HERE Performing Arts Center, and The Midtown International Theatre Festival in Manhattan, NY. Trained in New York at The Wonderhorse Theatre, Herbert Berghof Studio, and Hunter College Susan taught playwriting through Purchase College, Axial Theatre Collaborative and Key West Fringe Theatre. She is published in the Alexander Street Contemporary World Drama Collection. An alum of La Mama’s International Playwright Retreat in Umbria, Italy, her work explores social justice and is often performed as fundraisers/awareness enhancers for non-profits. Her poetry has been featured in the international exhibit “Writing of the Walls 2022” at Hudson Valley Museum of Contemporary Art and is published in The Writing Disorder Literary Journal. Susan is a member of The Dramatists Guild, New York Women in Film & Television and will have her first short story published in 2025 and she just wrapped her first film. She lives in North Salem, NY with her co-producer husband and her labrador retriever who is not in show business.