MEET OUR TEAM

At Splicer Films, we believe in harnessing the power of cross-cultural perspectives and creative minds to build our team of talent. Our mission is to tell stories of purpose and impact that are the catalyst for social change.

Our team’s unique mosaic of talent hails from the Malawi, Kenya, Burundi and the USA: L.A., San Francisco, Chicago, Miami, New York, Syracuse, Boston and the great state of Texas. We are passionate about spotlighting change-makers addressing global issues and timely subject matter representing a range of voices, cultures, and viewpoints.

PRODUCTION TEAM AND CREW

  • Annette King

    Founder/CEO and Executive Producer

    Annette is CEO, Founder and Executive Producer at Splicer Films. She founded the production company to tell impactful stories that inspire audiences to create a better world. As a member and mentor in women in film and video, King has built a diverse team of talent collaborating on stories with purpose that evoke empathy, shift narratives and spotlight underrepresented cultures and subjects. She produced and co-directed Finding Ubuntu. She is developing the docuseries, Unmasked, Real Heroes, Untold Stories.
    King holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and a Master of Business Administration. She has over 25 years of experience in business development, social entrepreneurship and startups. She is a member of the Documentary Producers Alliance, Women in Film and Video, the National Association of Latino Producers, and Sundance Collab. Her production company focuses on purpose-driven films that employ journalistic principles to objectively document character-driven stories to inform and open hearts and minds.

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  • Ivanovitch Ingabire

    Field Producer and Photographer

    Ivanovitch Ingabire is a Burundian photographer and videographer. He is the founder of Funza Picha, an educational program based in Malawi to help refugee youth learn visual storytelling and photography skills to share their stories with the world. He is self-taught in photography and videography and has worked for over 10 years in multiple countries filming documentaries and other projects.

    He is Field Producer at Splicer Films and a volunteer with Fraternity Without Borders, an NGO helping refugees work with the Ubuntu Nation Project. He began his career in 2010, receiving training in film and documentary production.

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  • Trevor DeLello

    Content and Operations Manager

    Trevor DeLello is a graduate of Syracuse University with a B.S. in Television, Radio, and Film and Minor in Theatre. He is an aspiring writer, producer, and director from New Jersey and a former Video Editor Intern for Splicer Films. He continues his work for the team as the Content and Operations Manager furthering the mission and goal of our Splicer Films.

    With current focuses in production coordination, content creation, and management, Trevor works closely with video content, production planning, and other projects including work sample reels, trailers, web designs, and leading social cause projects. Trevor also handles team recruiting, onboarding and operations along with production supervising for the docuseries in development: Unmasked, and Documentary Short in Distribution: Finding Ubuntu.

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  • Kelli Bertolina

    Digital Marketing Lead

    Kelli Bertolina is currently a Senior at New York University. There she is working to complete two degrees: A B.S. in Business with a concentration in Marketing and a B.F.A. in Film/TV. She hopes to work in film production or movie marketing after graduation to continue working in both the business and creative side of film and TV. Kelli is passionate about storytelling and getting unheard voices and stories out into the world through various platforms and social media. Kelli is excited to join the Splicer Team as a Digital Marketing Intern.

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  • Emily Park

    Development and Distribution Manager

    Emily Park serves as the Development and Distribution manager at Splicer Films, researching and strategizing  on film distribution. She aims to inspire others by bringing socially impactful content to communities that are moved to local and international action. She graduated from Syracuse University with a bachelors in International Relations. She is a Reagan Student Leadership Program Alumna.

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  • John A Stapp

    Impact Production and Development Lead

    John August Stapp is an award-winning filmmaker currently attending Emerson College for a BFA in Media Arts Production. John’s films have garnered over twenty official selections in film festivals and he has won numerous awards for Directing, Writing, Producing, Cinematography, and Editing. John is also an award-winning Theatre Artist, working on over 15 productions and earning awards for Stage Management and Design along the way. At Splicer Films, John serves as the Development and Social Impact Production Lead, where he works to bring unique and meaningful stories to the silver screen alongside crafting their release to ensure the powerful stories of our documentaries go beyond the applause and catalyze real-world change.

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  • Mark Maxey

    Consulting Producer

    Mark Maxey is an Emmy award-winning producer based in Washington, DC. Maxey wrote, directed, and produced the documentary feature Up to Snuff about musician/composer W.G. Snuffy Walden, featuring Aaron Sorkin, Martin Sheen, Tom Arnold, Ed Asner, and Lawrence O’Donnell. Other film credits include Space Oddity, As Sick As They Made Us, Soul Prison, and Beyond Sixty. Maxey’s work in television includes critically acclaimed programs such as American Valor, The Honors: A Salute to American Heroes, National Memorial Day Parade, and On Stage at the Kennedy Center with Marvin Hamlisch. Maxey is a member of the Producers Guild, Television Academy, and Documentary Producers Alliance. 

    Maxey is co-founder and chairman emeritus of the Washington West Film Festival, the only film festival to donate 100% of box office proceeds to help at-risk youth and communities in need. Maxey also serves on the boards of the Rock & Roll for Children Foundation, benefiting families fighting pediatric cancer at the Children’s Inn at the National Institutes of Health, and Women in Film & Video.

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  • Jeremy Seifert

    Consulting Producer

    Jeremy Seifert is an award-winning film director, cinematographer, and editor whose documentaries have premiered at Sundance, Berlinale, Hot Docs, Tribeca, and AFI DOCS. He co-directed The Devil We Know, a 2018 Sundance documentary in competition and Netflix premiere. His short documentaries The Church Forests of Ethiopia and Ark of the Apocalypse premiered with New York Times Op-Docs. His films GMO OMG and DIVE! Living Off America’s Waste won over 30 awards at festivals around the world and both had online premiers on Netflix.

    Jeremy has directed and DP’d over 20 films for nonprofits around the world, and his commercial clients include Gaia Herbs, Charlotte’s Web CBD, and Blizzard Entertainment, and he is a frequent contributor to Emergence Magazine. Jeremy has appeared on Real Time with Bill Maher, NPR’s The Story, The Dr. Oz Show, and speaks at universities and conferences across the country.

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  • Alan Feinberg

    Consulting Producer

    Alan Feinberg has experience in broadcast news and is a documentary film Director and Producer. His recent documentary, Bagels over Berlin, generated the highest viewership for PBS Buffalo, NY and Canada during its television premiere. The documentary received national acclaim at film festivals around the world.

    He is a graduate of Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He continues his studies at Rochester Institute of Technology where he pursues color theory and processing, as well as fine art photography. He recently concluded the production and distribution of a 20 film series of education training films for the fashion design industry.

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  • Shofela Coker

    Consulting Producer

    Born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria, Shof has worked in animation as a character designer and art director for over a decade. He worked on the 2017 animated documentary LIYANA, which has won several awards including Best Documentary at the LA Film Festival and Grand Prize at the New York Children’s Film Festival.

    He successfully kickstarted and self published the graphic novel Outcasts of Jupiter in 2014 and followed it up with the ongoing series New Masters published by Image Comics in 2022. He is currently directing an African sci-fi animated short with Triggerfish and Disney titled Moremi.

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ADVISORS AND CONSULTANTS

  • Jack Schoenthaler

    Writing Consultant

    Jack Schoenthaler is an aspiring screenwriter in the process of developing several projects. His current project includes storyboarding and serving as a writing consultant for the documentary, Unmasked.

    His recent project includes a lead actor role and collaborator in a short student film, The Wrong Pipe, as well as lead roles in student productions of The Shining and other originals. He feels fortunate to have met his colleagues on the Unmasked project at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, where he is pursuing a B.A. in English. 

    Jack expands his creative pursuits by making music in between his collaborative film projects.

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  • Taylor Martin

    Writing Consultant

    Taylor Martin is a student at Syracuse University studying Television, Radio, and Film. Taylor is focused on writing for television but has a passion for telling stories, whether fiction or documentary. While at Syracuse, Taylor has written and produced seven short films and TV pilots. Taylor draws inspiration from everyone around her and the many different ways that people communicate, think, and act in their own lives. She believes that telling stories through film and television has the power to educate people and change viewpoints for the better. Taylor hopes to write and create drama stories for TV.

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  • Tom King

    Information Technology Consultant

    Tom King is a technical consultant with Splicer Films. His specialities include cloud computing, data center transformation, mobile workforce enablement and disaster recovery. He is passionate about technology innovation and the possibilities we can achieve for greater good.

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  • Dylan Price

    Music Supervisor / Composition Advisor

    Dylan Price is a composer and pianist from Syracuse, NY. He is currently based in Los Angeles where he works as a freelance composer for Hans Zimmer’s Bleeding Fingers Music. His latest work with them has been writing for the shows Master Chef on Fox, Foodtastic on Disney+, and Cities of the Underworld on History, for which he wrote the main theme. In addition, he regularly contributes music to Sony Music Publishing’s Extreme Music library from which his tracks have been licensed for over 600 television shows worldwide. Further samples of his work can be found at extrememusic.com. Additionally, he serves as Piano Accompanist and instructor at the performing arts college American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) and as pianist at the Community United Methodist Church of Pacific Palisades. He graduated from the Eastman School of Music with a BM in Music Theory.

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  • Jessica Hinojosa

    Digital Marketing Consultant

    Jessica Hinojosa serves as Digital Marketing Strategist for Splicer Films. She was moved by the impactful stories Splicer Films produces and joined the team as Digital Marketing Strategist to expand the company’s reach and engagement.

    She founded Jae Brand and Social Media Marketing Strategy to focus on marketing and business strategy for her initial start-up, an e-commerce jewelry store, Jaeco Jewelers. Through her experience and mentorship of other entrepreneurs, she expanded her marketing services for startup businesses to grow their audience and brand reach. 

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  • Jaclyn Cao

    Digital Marketing and Web Design Consultant

    Jaclyn Cao is a Chicago-based creative professional with a BA in Integrated Marketing Communications from Roosevelt University and an MFA in Film & TV Directing from DePaul University. She began her career as a Digital Marketing and Editing Intern at Splicer Films in 2023, then Editing Team Lead, and later advancing to a role as a Digital Marketing and Web Design Consultant. In addition, assisting on recruitment and operations efforts. She is most proud of launching the marketing for A Divine Journey and Universal Love at Splicer Films. With over five years of experience, Jaclyn has built a diverse portfolio across the music and film industries, specializing in content creation, video editing, videography, digital marketing, and web design.

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2025 TEAM LEADS AND INTERNS

  • Jule Hermann

    Impact Production Lead

    Jule Hermann began her work with Splicer Films as co-producer and co-editor of the acclaimed docuseries A Divine Journey, an experience that set the tone for her role today as Impact Production Lead. With a background spanning every stage of documentary production, she now oversees projects from development through dellivery—while also stepping behind the camera as a cinematographer. Jule has worked with outlets such as the Los Angeles Times and KTF Films, and volunteers with #MakeitBay, reflecting her commitment to community storytelling. Her independent documentary work explores themes such as women’s issues, healthcare, and the environment. Jule thrives at the intersection of creativity and purpose, guided by a belief in the power of visual storytelling to spark empathy and change.

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  • Carson Histed

    Business Development Lead and Production Services Intern

    Carson Histed serves as the Business Development team lead at Splicer Films. He honed his expertise in filmmaking by earning a Bachelor's degree in Film from the University of Central Florida and a Master's degree in Film Production from Full Sail University, where he was also named Valedictorian of his graduating class. His comprehensive experience spans all stages of production, from the initial script to the final cut, with a particular focus on the crucial pre-production phase.

    He has found immense satisfaction in his role at Splicer Films and is deeply committed to the company's mission. Carson is enthusiastic about continuing the high-quality work and specialized projects that Splicer Films is known for, looking forward to contributing to its ongoing success and growth. Carson Histed is located in South Florida.

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  • Cole Campbell

    Screenwriting and Production Lead

    Based in Los Angeles, Cole Campbell is a documentary filmmaker and producer with a passion for stories that spotlight impactful causes and the people driving change. They have worked at Splicer Films for over a year, contributing to both the writing and production of A Divine Journey Episodes 4 and 5. In addition to creative development, they have supported coordination efforts on recent impact productions including Critter Encounter and Magical Bridge, helping to bring thoughtful, mission-driven content to life.

    Cole Campbell holds an MS in Television Management and Producing from Boston University and a BA in Media Studies from the University of Virginia, where they created video content for the student newspaper and served as Director of Photography on several student films. With a strong foundation in both storytelling and production logistics, they are committed to crafting meaningful documentaries that educate, inspire, and create space for voices that deserve to be heard.

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  • Katie Page

    Digital Marketing and PR Lead

    Katie is a Senior pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Film & Media at UC Berkeley. She brings hands-on experience from her internship at Cornerstone Craft Beer & Live Music, where she created compelling photo and video content for live events, and from her role as Photography Team Manager for Garb fashion blog. Katie’s work at the UC Berkeley Social Origins Lab has sharpened her analytical and communication skills, which she hopes to integrate into strategic storytelling at Splicer Films. She’s excited to bring her creative eye, technical skills, and passion for media to contribute to impactful PR and digital marketing campaigns.

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MEET OUR ALUMNI

Meet our talented Splicer Films Alumni as they share their journeys, professional growth, and memorable moments from being a part of the team. From contributing to films such as A Divine Journey and Fear Not, they learned important lessons of collaboration and creativity. Join us in celebrating their achievements and the impact they made on our films and beyond!

2024 INTERN ALUMNI