Boaz Dror
An award-winning screenwriter, Boaz has scripted dialogue for Japanese television shows on the Anime Network, written sketches for Second City LA, and independently produced and launched a sci-fi/horror graphic novel titled NIGHT OF THE MULLETS. His most recent project, an animated detective show set on Noah’s Ark, was developed by CBS with Jack Black’s Electric Dynamite, but ended up in turnaround as a result of the pandemic. After a brief sabbatical to pursue an MFA from UC Riverside and be full-time daddy to his baby daughter, he now hopes to resurrect and relaunch ARK CITY JAZZ as a feature, with the help of the Jewish Writers Institute.
Elise Allen
Elise Allen is an Emmy Award nominated TV writer and NY Times Bestselling author who specializes in kids’ and family entertainment across all genres. Notable credits include Dinosaur Train, Sid the Science Kid, and the Gabby Duran and the Unsittables book series. She hails from Philly (Go Birds!) and has never met a dog she didn’t stop to pet, whether or not it was appropriate to do so.
Rebecca Cunningham
Rebecca Cunningham is the Founder and CEO of Cordelia Studios, an award-winning kids’ podcast company. She started the kids’ podcast, Girl Tales in 2017 and has since helped build podcasts for Mattel, Realm, National Geographic, Spotify Kids & Family, Sony, America’s Test Kitchen, and tonies. She was honored with the Webby for Best Kids & Family Podcast Episode, a Signal Award, the Kennedy Center’s Next 50 Award, and The Gotham/Variety Audio Honors.
Brian Ash
Bronx raised and Yeshiva educated, Brian Ash is a producer and writer specializing in adult animation, comic books and feature films. Brian’s TV credits include Adult Swim’s “The Boondocks”, “Black Dynamite”, “The Jellies” and “Lazor Wulf”. He is the co-creator of the “Alef Blessed” collectible card game.
Yael Levy
Yael Levy is an author, illustrator, and screenwriter who loves creating Jewish-themed projects for kids. A Literary Associate for Olswanger Literary Agency, Yael currently writes graphic novels, and scripts for animated TV shows. She enjoys reading, hiking, and her husband’s perfect potato kugel.
Josh Burstein
Josh Burstein is a standup comedian and journalist. A digital strategist who produced content for the Obama Administration and Biden campaigns, Josh works at the intersection of impact, education, and entertainment.
Josh Eiserike
Josh is a writer/cartoonist living in Los Angeles whose TV credits include LEGACIES (CW), WARIGAMI (CW) and G.I. JOE: RENEGADES (The HUB). Josh’s published works include the graphic novels THE VERY FINAL LAST GIRLS, CHARM CITY and a handful of pieces in MAD Magazine. Originally from Maryland, Josh previously worked as a newspaper reporter in the Washington, D.C. area, where he covered everything from Congress to the Warped Tour.