Gurleen Rai is a professional artist and illustrator who has become an animator so that she can tell more elaborate stories. Her animation projects range from narrative-focused, frame animation to experimental, non-narrative art pieces.

F. Anthony Shepherd is a New Orleans born musician who has found creative freedom in exploring what he can do as a writer, producer, and studio musician. He composes, performs, and produces all of the music and foley. He also directs and records actors as well as doing much of the editing for the animation and experimental audiovisuals of Zim + Teemo.