Writer/Director: Lauren Schwartzbard

Lauren Schwartzbard is a Philadelphia and New York based independent filmmaker. She is currently a senior studying Film & Media Arts with a Directing Concentration at Temple University. She identifies as a storyteller above all else and loves learning about the world through the films she watches and experiences.

Producer: LeNia D. Samuels

LeNia D. Samuels is an American Independent Filmmaker based in Washington D.C. and Philadelphia. Samuels is a student producer, at Temple University whilst earning her Bachelors of Fine Arts in Film and Media Arts with a concentration in Producing. She aspires to be a producer for feature films where she is able to be there from pre production to post production. Samuels is hoping to produce films that focuses on issues within the LGBTQ+ community and mental health issues. Through storytelling and featured films, Samuels wants to produce relatable content to share with everyone.

Director of Photography: John Targowski

Hey ya’ll my name’s John Targowski. I’m a senior at Temple and Director of Photography on A Train Ride Away. I have a background primarily in experimental film, documentaries, and video art that I like to focus on in my free time. I love the script for the film, and am super excited to bring the visual element to life!

Editor: Chris Webber

My name is Chris and I’m the editor for A Train Ride Away. I've been an editor for the past 5 years as well as pursuing a degree in filmmaking with a concentration in Post-Production from Temple University. I specialize in editing and color, and I’m looking forward to building a career as a narrative or documentary editor.