Nicole Spring spent her early years as a dancer and actor, later finding a passion for filmmaking. She particularly enjoys dance-focused films and looks forward to continuing to explore, collaborate, and connect with other humans across different mediums as she continues to grow as a producer and director.

Nicole stumbled into the world of screendance in her mid 20s and instantly felt a calling to organize a film festival dedicated to the genre. In 2017, she took the leap and founded LA Dance Shorts Film Festival. The festival was renamed Los Angeles Dance Film Festival in 2022.

Alyssa Thompson currently works in animation as a Production Manager. Before finding a career in animation, her work as a dance artist took her throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. Since shifting her creative work to dance films, she has found a place where her background in live performance and film experience are able to intersect. She particularly appreciates that in film you get the opportunity to step out of reality and experiment with something you envision in limitless ways. Alyssa also enjoys teaching Pilates and spending time with her husband and their two cats.

A San Antonio, Texas native, Felicia Guzman began her ballet training at the Vladimir Marek Ballet Academy and performed with the San Antonio Ballet Junior Company. She later earned a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from MIT, balancing her academic pursuits with a lifelong passion for dance.

After relocating to Southern California, Felicia refined her artistry under Ruben Tonoyan at Media Dance Center and performed as a Soloist with Media City Ballet. Her diverse career includes performances with Ballet Santa Barbara, Lost Angels Ballet, City Ballet of Los Angeles, Creations Dance Theater, Kenneth Walker Dance Project, and LA Unbound, showcasing her versatility and dedication to the craft.

Felicia's artistic journey has evolved to encompass a variety of dance styles and mediums. In 2020, she partnered with Maritza Navarro to present the LA Dance Film Festival, building on an event originally founded by Betsy Uhler and Lex Roman. As a current member of the festival's leadership team, Felicia is passionate about celebrating the intersection of dance and film, curating an inspiring platform for artists from around the globe.

Steven J. Butler is a multi-talented creative with an open mind, passion for storytelling and an aptitude for intersecting multiple art forms. He began his creative career as a dancer and choreographer with credits including Transformers 2, The Latin Grammys, Weeds, Good Morning America and artists including Ludacris, Nick Carter, Aaron Carter, Paulina Rubio, Cheat Codes and Macy Gray. 

He received a Bachelor of Arts in film from ArtCenter College of Design, graduating with distinction. His directing credits include music videos for Precarious Records, Ultra Records, and Raid Records. He has also received recognition for his writing, directing, and producing from Slamdance, The Addy Awards, Zooppa, Los Angeles Dance Film Festival, Standard Vision and the Academy of Television & Sciences Blue Ribbon Panel. In addition to his creative work, Steven is 2018 TEDx Speaker. 

By intersecting his creative passions and vast practical experience in varying artistic fields, Steven aims to use art as a means of storytelling that both engages and inspires viewers and participants while simultaneously shaping a progressive and culturally relevant narrative.

IG: @stevenjbutler_

Twitter: @stevenjbutler_

Website: stevenjbutler.net

Tedx: https://youtu.be/hEVQdkRtbqI

Bio coming soon.