filmmakers

Originally from Palm Springs, California, Ashley graduated from the University of Berkeley with a degree in Film Studies. She has been working in post-production since 2007 and is currently the staff editor at Autofuss, a production company in San Francisco. Her work as an editor includes short documentaries, music videos, narrative short films, and commercials. 3020 Laguna St. In Exitum is Ashley’s first co-directed short film.

Joe Picard has been making films since his childhood. He earned a degree in still photography and film production from Fitchburg State University in 2000. He spent seven years in Santa Fe New Mexico where he explored experimental art. There he created works of music, still photography, motion picture installations, documentary film, improvised visual music, and cinema for stage performance. In 2009 he joined Autofuss in San Francisco, a motion picture and design production company. As their Director of Photography he collaborates to develop visual effect solutions and cinematography rooted in the art of storytelling.

Harald is a Swedish composer who has worked for the past 10 years creating custom scores for commercials and award winning short films. He has tailored his music to ads and built sonic branding for companies such as Google, Nike, Adobe, and Lego. He lives in San Francisco, California.