Cave Paintings

Jackie Santomero is a 21-year-old Native American-Italian filmmaker going into his senior year at Roanoke College. He was raised in Wilton, Connecticut where he attended public school, enjoying the likes of ceramics class and playing varsity football. After a Covid-botched senior year, he went to find further education at Roanoke College. Set to graduate next spring with a major in screen studies and a minor in art, Jackie intends to find work in production.

Ronek Chatwal is a 19-year-old Indian American student going into his second year at Roanoke College. Though he was raised all over the country, his family is currently residing in Atlanta, Georgia, where he discovered his passion for filmmaking. When he’s not filming a new project, you can find him on stage performing in plays or musicals, hosting his radio show, or furthering his passion for playing the drums. After finishing high school in Atlanta, Ronek sought out to pursue his love for the arts, and is currently doing so as an upcoming sophomore at Roanoke College. After college, he strives to make a living doing what he loves: creating.