Erika Houle is an award-winning cinematographer, documentary director, and producer. Her work has taken her around the world alongside Oscar and Emmy award winning talent on every type of production from documentaries and music videos to feature films, commercials, and television shows, most notably NBC’s Saturday Night Live. Her documentary Dust to Light received awards at film festivals around the world. She received a B.F.A. in Film & TV from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and an M.A. in Art, Education, & Community Practice from NYU’s Steinhardt. Erika believes in the transformative power of filmmaking and the rich life experiences it leads to. Her objective is to create a dynamic learning environment where student filmmakers cultivate real world creative and technical skills so they can become the next generation of filmmakers and culture creators. Film/Video Production CTE students graduate with communication, leadership, collaboration, and project management skills useful for any field they ultimately pursue.

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Harry Mavromichalis is an award-winning director whose credits include Olympia, the critically acclaimed feature documentary on Academy Award-winning actress Olympia Dukakis, and Ana Lucia, an award-winning short film shot exclusively in Spain. His portfolio spans a diverse array of projects, including short films, music videos, and commercials.

A dual citizen of the United States and Cyprus, Harry’s creative journey began as a professional modern dancer and choreographer. He later transitioned into filmmaking, earning his Master’s degree in Film Directing from New York University.

Currently, Harry is in development on the docu-series Glorious Broads, which explores real women over 50. He is also in post-production on his second feature-length film, Yankee Restraint, which delves into the intricate dynamics of a gay relationship in Dallas, Texas. His third feature, currently in development, addresses climate change with a focus on the island of Nantucket. In addition, Harry is producing Kypri, an experimental landscape documentary filmed in Cyprus which is set to be released in 2026.

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