Meet The Crew
Rae Lashea
Rachel Lashea Bullard, known as Rae Lashea, is a Brooklyn-born author who travels extensively to experience the world through the eyes of those who are often invisible. She has immersed herself in the international culture, customs, and cuisine of 25+ countries, including Kenya where she lived among the Masai. Her current publications include Black Geisha, You Are a Star, and 52 Weeks of MIRACLES, as well as the short film Filly. As a social anthropologist and former special education teacher, Rae believes in the power of being a life-long learner and doing your own research. She currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Cynthia Garcia Williams
Cynthia Garcia Williams is a California native born to a mother from Matanzas, Cuba, and a father from Guadalajara Mexico. Three years ago, Cynthia discovered her deep passion for storytelling in the form of screenwriting and ever since, her stories have been written to empower and celebrate the human experience and spirit. Cynthia weaves magic into her stories and characters by using her rich, familial heritage, ancestral faith, and generational resilience.
In 2021 Cynthia made her directorial debut with her award-winning film, “Dukkha,” a film she created a mentee in the Women of Color Filmmakers Directors Lab. Dukkha is based on her journey to sobriety. Six months later Cynthia wrote and directed, another award-winning film, “Bilongo,” a Afro-Cuban Folk story. Throughout 2022 worked on over a dozen sets. She also wrote and directed, “The Bible Thumper and The Bruja,” a comedy that ignites the imagination and revels the power and the vulnerabilities of humankind. Her most current film, “Legend of El Cucuy” was developed as part of the LALIFF Inclusion Fellowship. Cynthia was also chosen as a mentee with Unlock Her Potential. She is in pre-production to direct her first feature film, a comedy, “We’re Not Married?” set to begin filming in October.
Medge Ross
Medgeen Ross is a New York/Los Angeles bi-coastal casting director.
As a very fun-loving and extroverted person, she wanted to do something where she would meet new people and learn new things every day. This is why she became a casting director and loves everything about the casting industry.
At the moment she’s working on her third feature film “We’re Not Married” which will start filming in Fall 2023.
Casting Director Medgeen Ross has a bi-coastal office, working in both New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA. Their projects can be seen on Netflix and other streaming platforms, and have won awards at prestigious film festivals.
Mariscela Beatríz Méndez
Mariscela Beatríz Méndez is a Chicana Director of Photography from San Antonio, Texas. Her clients include Vanity Fair, Google, Slamdance, and Tubi.
Mariscela was selected to participate in the Women in Film INSIGHT Fellowship, Film Independent’s Project Involve, and The American Society of Cinematographer’s Vision Mentor Program. She is also the recipient of 2022 The Peregrine Collective Cinematographer’s Grant for her project “Mal de Amores”.
Currently, she is one of four DPs selected to participate Women in Film and Sundance Institute’s ReFrame Rise 2022-2024 Cohort which is also sponsored by Netflix.
Mariscela has a deep connection to her Mexican-American roots and often works on projects involving LatinX identity, female driven films, and magical realism.
Ms. Méndez is based in Los Angeles and works worldwide.
Nicci Bates
Nicci Bates has been in love with the Theatre her whole life and can be seen in multiple national commercials.
Born in Lansing, Michigan, she began acting at the age of six, and earned her BFA in Theatre-Acting at Northern Illinois University.
Nicci created a web series and a few short films with her partner, Felisha Norman, which have been in multiple Film Festivals. She won Best Actress at the Scene Film Festival for her performance in a short film, and is best known for "Just Jackie".
As the manager of operations for a national cannabis company, Nicci is managing the budget and operations of WNM.
Nicci doesn't believe in waiting for someone to give you a job but rather creating your own work and the dream job yourself.
Edward Luis Garcia
Edward Luis Garcia is an accomplished Afro-Cubano Chicano American Costume Designer based in Los Angeles. With over 10 years experience, a keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling,
Edward has quickly made a name for himself in the entertainment industry. He began working as a Costume Design assistant on films such as Disney’s A Wrinkle in Time and Denzel Washington’s Roman J Israel. Edward joined Local 705 as a Motion Picture Costumer after working as a stock clerk at Western Costume Company.
His work has been featured in numerous films, television shows, short films, and stage productions. He has be fortunate to work under some of the biggest names in Costume Design, such as Francine Jamison-Tanchuck, Ruth E Carter, Paco Delgado and Lou Eyrich.
Edward is particularly skilled at creating costumes that reflect the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the characters he works with. As a multi-cultural American himself, he understands the importance of representation, and works hard to ensure that his designs accurately reflect the cultures and communities they represent.
Edward is also a mentor, working with the Latin Film Industry Youth Cinema Fellowship and one of the youngest board representatives for local 705.
Alexandra Wolff
Allie is a Script Supervisor for features, TV, and short films and has a true passion and dedication to her work. She loves working on meaningful projects with wonderful groups of people, like those on 'We're Not Married’.
Precious Jackson
Versatile Makeup / Hair Artist with 20 years of experience working in the entertainment industry while owning the upscale Glo Hair Salon, Jackson has been a keynote and panelist for numerous industry organizations. Featured in multiple media outlets for her expertise, Sophisticated Black Hair and The Artistic Eye magazines have featured Jackson’s celebrity work. Jackson has expertise working with producers, studio, network and digital executives to deliver exceptional looks. Her enthusiasm for the beauty industry allows her to utilize innovative makeup applications. I'm passionate about bringing out the inner BELLE - for me, Belle is defined as "Beautiful".
Miriam Holder-Jacobs
A native of Guyana South America, is a Hollywood film producer, production supervisor, and production coordinator with more than three decades of experience working with some of film and television’s most admired directors, executive producers, and actors. Having worked on such films as Tuskegee Airmen, Ninja Turtles II, and Thin Line Between Love & Hate, Miriam knows what it takes to produce a quality film and has earned the respect of her peers - the likes of Dick O’Connor, Walter Coblenz, Bill Frye, Terry Morse, Robin Clark, Grace Blake, Fern Field-Brooks, Lili Fini Zanuck, Marty Richards, Gill Champion-Pow Ent, Cassius V. Weathersby, Charles Stone, Halle Berry, Angela Bassett, Lionel Richie, Marla Gibbs and Louis Gossett Jr. - because of her invaluable expertise. Ms. Jacobs also worked as Personal Assistant to Manager Benny Ashburn & The Commodores, touring with the group around the USA and Europe. She was also the Personal Assistant to Halle Berry in the USA and Europe for Die Another Day, Angela Bassett for Mr. 3000, and was the Stage Manager for the theater version of “227” starring Marla Gibbs. Jacobs also produced the feature film House Arrest 2012, starring Stacey Dash and rapper The Game, a Lionsgate/Grindstone release.