Daniel Enrique De León - Artist / Designer/ Filmmaker

Daniel is a 3D Artist / Digital Sculptor for Film / Streaming VFX, Unreal Engine / Real-Time (incl. AR/VR), Art/Creative Director, Texture/Digital Matte Painter, & Storyboard Artist, formally part of the Oscar Nominated teams of “Spider-Man: No Way Home” (2021 -Digital Domain 3.0 alum) and “The Lion King” (2019 -MPC LA) among other iconic films. I also have extensive experience in Advanced 3D Printing for Functional Props, Monumental Statues, Collectibles, & Toys, all for a wide array of top-tier clients and brands, including: Indiana Jones, DC’s Black Adam, Katy Perry’s Vegas Residency Show, Digital Domain, MPC, HBO / WestWorld, Amazon Studios, Netflix, Apple, Dreamscape Immersive, Legend 3D, Formlabs, Wacom, Ultimaker, Sideshow Collectibles, Disney, ILM / LucasFilm, Jurassic World, Star Wars, Mortal Kombat, Marvel, Pixomondo, Shade VFX, Dropbox, Sight & Sound Theaters, PDP, and more. He is currently serve as CCO at Space Interactions, Inc.

Michael P. Mason - Editor

A graduate of Norman Jewison's Canadian Film Centre, Michael has worked as a film & television editor, and producer for 20+ years. He began his career directing and producing music videos, where he earned a Leo Award nomination for 'Best Music Video' and 'Best Director' by the West Coast Music Awards. Michael produced and edited the comedy feature A Bug and A Bag of Weed, as well as numerous multi-award winning shorts, including Burgeon And Fade, starring Sarah Gadon (TIFF), and the trio of 'Candice & Peter' shorts.
As an Editor, Michael has edited features that have screened in theatres and won awards at festivals around the world, including Cabin Fever: Patient Zero, The Banana Splits Movie, and Lucy Walker's Bring Your Own Brigade, which premiered at Sundance in 2021. Michael recently edited the western, Place of Bones, starring Heather Graham and Tom Hopper, that was released in theaters last year and is now available on Paramount Movies. In addition to his work in film, Michael has edited TV series for such networks and streamers as Shudder, SyFy, Discovery+, BBC, and MTV, including the upcoming season 6 of the AMC+ series Slasher, and Eli Roth's horror anthology The Haunted Museum.

 Saif Ayoob – Filmmaker, Post-Production Specialist, Creative Director

Saif Alshareef (AKA Saif Ayoob) is an imaginative and technically skilled filmmaker with over 15 years of experience in the global film and media industry. Starting his career in Dubai, Saif has built an impressive body of work that spans independent films, commercials, documentaries, and branded content. His signature style blends bold storytelling with cutting-edge post-production techniques to deliver emotionally resonant and visually captivating narratives. 

Saif's expertise covers the full spectrum of the production pipeline, with a particular focus on post-production. He is highly proficient in professional editing platforms, motion graphics, VFX, and advanced color grading, allowing him to elevate storytelling through visual precision and creative innovation. Known for his collaborative approach, Saif thrives in dynamic environments and consistently brings out the best in talent both on and off screen. 

Beyond his technical skills, Saif is a passionate advocate for independent cinema and emerging voices. He believes in using technology to enhance—not replace—authentic storytelling. As a panelist, he brings deep insight into how post-production tools are reshaping the creative process and expanding what's possible in modern filmmaking. 

Currently based in Los Angeles, Saif continues to push boundaries through his company Creative Lab 1 and upcoming narrative projects.