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Hungyu Kuo

Producer / Writer / Director​ / Casting​​

Hungyu is a filmmaker based in Los Angeles. After relocating to California in 2022, he produced, wrote, and directed the award-winning short films Resurrection and Turn. He made his feature directorial debut with Angels Near Death, followed by the silent Super 8 feature Extraordinary Achievement. His work blends surrealism with emotionally driven storytelling, exploring themes of love, death, and the human spirit.

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Angels Near Death - Crew

Key Crew

Angels Near Death - Crew
Angels Near Death - Crew
Angels Near Death - Crew
Angels Near Death - Crew

Bethanie Ackerman

Producer

Bethanie is a Film/TV Producer originally from Indiana. Bethanie has always loved the rush and the creativity of Film and Media. She loves horror movies, Halloween, and anything creepy! Her passion is to continue to scare and excite audiences for years to come. Residing in Los Angeles, Bethanie works as a Freelance film/TV producer and co-hosts a paranormal podcast called Spooks N' Spirits.

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Polly Lau

Producer / Second Assistant Director

Born and raised in Hong Kong, Polly moved to Los Angeles in 2021 to study Screenwriting at Loyola Marymount University. As a writer-producer, she has produced two feature films, “Angels Near Death” and “Extraordinary Achievement.”

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Yijia Sun

Producer / Production Designer

Yijia is a filmmaker from Jiangsu, China. After earning degrees in Management and Economics, she pursued her passion for storytelling at the New York Film Academy. She produced, wrote, and directed three short films, “Flowers,” “Eggs,” and “Kill Gal,” symbolizing the beginning of her professional career in filmmaking.

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Makenna Tuttle

Producer

Makenna is an emerging producer based in Los Angeles who aims to amplify the voices of individuals with disabilities in the film industry. After graduating from Ohio University in 2022, she quickly transitioned into professional production. She has produced commercials, award-winning short films, and a feature film, “Séance,” directed by Vivian Kerr.

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Abhinay Pandit

Cinematographer

Abhinay is a Mumbai-based cinematographer. He trained under Tony Richmond, ASC, BSC, and others and was named one of NFDC’s 75 Creative Minds of Tomorrow. His film “ODH” won Best Film at IFFI GOA 2023 and screened at MIFF and UKAFF 2024. His “Big Dawgs” music video went viral globally. He recently worked with Salman Khan for Netflix’s “Sikander” and shot for Coke Studio Bharat.

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Jassy Yuan

First Assistant Director

Jassy is a writer-director from Beijing, China, who explores the abstract universe and the depths of human emotion through film. Her works, including “Eunoia” and “Dreamatic,” reflect a spirit of connection with global audiences. Skilled across all stages of production, she brings a comprehensive vision to every project.

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Solo Wang

Composer

Solo is a Taiwan-born, Los Angeles-based composer renowned for his work in film and television. His compositions have helped define the sound of numerous projects, including “Mad Doctor,” “Us Without Sex,” and “I Am Married...But!.” With a passion for storytelling through music, Solo brings a distinct voice to every project, blending rich orchestral sounds with modern sensibilities.

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Yian Ian Chen

Editor

Ian is an aspiring film editor from Taiwan based in Canada. A graduate of the Filmmaking program at Taipei National University of the Arts, he is currently studying Special Effects Makeup at Sheridan College. Ian is passionate about exploring filmmaking from various perspectives to broaden his skill set.

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