Scriptation Fall 2026 Ambassadors

Andi Armaganian is a television director and producer. She has directed some of the most visually ambitious series on network, cable, and streaming, including Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Star Trek: Discovery, Starfleet Academy, Dead Boy Detectives, Rescue: Hi-Surf, Supergirl, Arrow, The Flash, and DC's Stargirl, where she also served as Producer/Director for Season 3. Before directing, she edited more than 100 episodes of television, and that editor's eye still shapes every choice she makes.

Scriptation is part of Andi's process from the moment a script arrives. She uses it for her first read, her breakdown, and the notes she leaves for herself to revisit in post. She brings a deep understanding of performance, visual storytelling, and on-set collaboration, and she believes the best work comes from trust and from creating an environment where everyone can do their best work.

Andi is passionate about mentoring the next generation of talent. She co-developed Beyond The Audition, a workshop that gives actors insight into the realities of working in film and television. She loves connecting with filmmakers in the U.S. and around the world.

Britt Banks is an award-winning writer-director whose work blends genre storytelling with emotionally grounded explorations of Black communities, identity, resilience, and systemic injustice. Her films have screened at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), the Directors Guild of America, and Academy Award-qualifying film festivals, and her award-winning short Blue Laces was acquired by Aspire TV.

Britt was selected as a Ryan Murphy Productions Half Initiative Director Shadow and is a recipient of The Future of Film is Female Pre-Production Grant, the Kickstarter x Tubi FilmStream Collective Fund Grant, and the Black Life Film Festival Grant. A graduate of the University of California, Irvine, she has worked in studio and network production, including as a Digital Imaging Technician on the Sundance-premiering feature Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul.

Her latest short film, We Are Not Okay, was executive produced by Top Dawg Entertainment, marking the acclaimed music company's debut film production. In addition to directing numerous short films, Britt wrote and directed the independent feature The Cunning.

Kelsey grew up acting professionally in Hollywood, signing with her first agent at the age of 7. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Theatre Arts from Vanguard University, and pursued a Broadway, TV and Film career in New York upon graduating, working on shows like PAN AM (ABC) and ROYAL PAINS (USA). Her work eventually brought her back to Hollywood where she trained in improv at The Groundlings, UCB, Second City and iO West. She worked on projects like LIFE PARTNERS (Tribeca & Sundance Film Festival), BLACK NOVEMBER (Vivica Fox), BAD TEACHER (CBS) and THE VERONICA MARS MOVIE. In 2020 she Co-Founded "thisishardtoread" productions and is an award-winning director, producer, writer, and actor on award-winning feature films like RE-OPENING, Back to Bridgewood, and coming soon the 90s Rom Com: Connection Pending. She is based in Nashville where she and her husband Chris Guerra, founded the Improv Training Program and Performance Company, "Oddity Improv" performing monthly at Zanies. @kelseycookeofficial

I'm a Brazilian filmmaker with a massive soft spot for horror. I run an indie production company where we shoot a ton of vertical dramas. Since we're constantly tackling massive 100+ page scripts, Scriptation has become an absolute lifesaver and the ultimate secret weapon to keep our fast-paced workflow running smoothly!

Yazmin Granlund is a film and tv makeup artist and a proud member of IATSE Local 798. She has led makeup departments on set and works in both beauty and prosthetic makeup. Born and raised in Los Angeles and now based in Kentucky, she is a lifelong horror movie lover.

Hi, my name's Ashley Michelle Grant. I'm an actress originally from Phoenix, AZ. I moved to La La Land 3 years ago to pursue my dreams. I am obsessed with the craft and psyche of studying characters. Every time I get a script, Scriptation plays a huge role in my studying.

Tori Ichikowitz is an award-winning South African filmmaker currently working on the Netflix Africa series "The Trials of Winnie Mandela". Short films she produced during her MFA at the AFI Conservatory won Best Narrative Short at the Brooklyn Film Festival and the Audience Award for Best Student Short at Palm Springs ShortFest, were Student Academy Award finalists, and earned a College Television Awards nomination. She was the Brand Strategy Lead Producer for the Slamdance Film Festival 2025 and has produced and directed content for iStore South Africa, Nintendo South Africa, and the NGO iSchoolAfrica.

My name is Isabelle Kalkwarf. I'm an emerging filmmaker and content creator. My films have screened at multiple film festivals and won awards. I'm currently continuing my education in filmmaking (at VFS), sharing what I'm learning and my experiences online through social media.

Eric Oh, CSC MYSC is a cinematographer with a global career spanning film, television, commercials, and documentaries. A Full Member of the Canadian Society of Cinematographers (CSC) and an Accredited Member of the Malaysia Society of Cinematographers (MYSC), Eric has built his career working across diverse production and filmmaking cultures around the world.

A long-time Scriptation user, Eric considers it an essential tool in his workflow, helping facilitate a truly collaborative filmmaking process from prep to production.

I'm Jüs 🧃, a Vancouver-based 2nd Assistant Director and certified behind-the-scenes girlie. Armed with a pink walkie, an iPad, and approximately seventeen things on the go, I went paperless in 2019, swapping my 25-pound production bible binder for an iPad and Scriptation, and I've never looked back. I love turning script details into practical plans and working with the folks who make it all happen. I'm excited to share my Scriptation workflow, a few hard-earned tricks, and a little AD humour, from prep to production and all the pivots along the way.

Alexis Rivera is a writer, director, and treatment designer from the Bay Area, now based in Los Angeles. She tells emotionally resonant stories that center Black, Latinx, and female experiences.

She began her career at MACRO, where she advanced from intern to floating assistant across Television, Film, and Brand & Events. That rare, full-company vantage point gave her an understanding of how the industry actually works: how projects are developed, greenlit, staffed, and brought to life. It was on a MACRO set led by Thembi Banks that she discovered her passion for directing.

Alexis went on to serve as Director's Assistant to Karena Evans, supporting projects including Snowfall, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Dead Ringers, Y: The Last Man, and Gossip Girl.

In 2023, Alexis was selected for the UCLA Writers Program Showrunning Fellowship, where she refined her understanding of how to build and lead a television series from the ground up. The following year, she launched Homestretch Media, her creative studio dedicated to designing pitch materials for production companies and independent artists to include features, pilots, commercials, and music videos.

As a director, Alexis's work is gaining significant traction. Her all-Black microdrama A Different Kind of Forever debuted at the American Black Film Festival in the 9:16 Microdrama category and is part of the inaugural class in partnership with Hartbeat Studios. She also created Girl Dinner, a suspense drama produced with an all-female cast and crew that premiered at ESSENCE Film Festival, and In Three Acts, a completed music-driven visual series.

Her branded spec work includes concepts for Viarae, Ghetto Gastro, Adidas, and Shea Moisture. She also directed a music video for Pink Sweat$ and has a social media campaign for Starbucks featuring Teyana Taylor.

Brenda Saucedo is a writer, director, and content creator from Los Angeles. A graduate of Cal State Fullerton, she has built her career across film, television, and digital media, with experience at NBCUniversal and Netflix. She is the writer and director of the short films Flores Para Vivir and ¿Qué Dice?, and the creator of Be Contagious, a social series highlighting entrepreneurs, creators, and community leaders. Brenda is passionate about telling authentic stories that celebrate culture, community, and underrepresented voices.

Allison is a powerhouse multi-hyphenate with nearly 25 years of experience in the entertainment industry, seamlessly blending her work as a director and actress. Equally fluent in drama and comedy, she is known for crafting precise, compelling performances both behind and in front of the camera.

As a director, Allison has helmed multiple episodes of hit action-comedy series including Henry Danger (CBS) and Just Roll With It (Disney). As an actress, she has appeared in fan-favorite series such as Drake & Josh (Nickelodeon), Warehouse 13 (Syfy), Stitchers (Freeform), and The Vampire Diaries (CW). Most recently, she completed a recurring arc on NBC's Hysteria! and returned to the stage opposite Sally Struthers in An Old-Fashioned Family Murder.

Molly Smith is a Florida-born writer/filmmaker who loves stories about hidden histories. A 2025 Yale grad, she has made films about gun violence, women's rights and forgotten history that have screened across the country. Her storytelling has reached millions of viewers online, most recently through 25 by 25, her series of life lessons learned before turning 25.