Jake Nicastro is a writer, director, editor, and visual artist from Drexel Hill, PA. He has an MFA in Film Production at the University of Southern California, and possesses an undergraduate degree in English with a minor in Screenwriting from Loyola Marymount University. He is inspired by filmmakers such as Hiro Murai, Apichatpong Weerasethakul, Spike Jonze, and more. Jake is dedicated to telling stories and perspectives that are not normally seen in experimental ways that are not normally seen, with an emphasis in environmental and social awareness. He is also a development and associate producer for The Workshop Content Studios based in Philadelphia, PA.