Kymberly Jackson Flautist, vocalist, composer, producer, music instructor A graduate of Mills College, here in Oakland, Kymberly has mastered her musical gift from classical Bach to Hip Hop. Her versatility and ability to vacillate successfully between urban contemporary, smooth jazz and classical techniques makes her one of the most sought after musicians in the industry. Kymberly has performed on many great stages including the Apollo Theatre, Concord Pavilion, and Yoshi's Oakland stage.
Fertile Concept Band
A musically gifted collective of womyn on a mission to plant seeds of love, wisdom, peace, and unity through the power and positive energy of femininity. Our goal is to uplift and assist in re-establishing healthy families and communities through Jazz, R&B, Rock, Old School, spoken word and poetry. AhSa-Ti Nu (Lead Vocalist), Adilia “B” (Guitar), Fran Curtis (Bass)
Sis Nau~T (Percussions), Trevelyn (Drums)
Cori Pillows Visual Artist, Graphic Designer Cori specializes in web development for small businesses and entertainment.As a recent graduate of California State East Bay University Graduate Multlmedia program, she has collaborated on social networking websites to enhance fluid user interface design, and dynamic interactivity. Her web hosting business, Rising Sun Visual Communications is her latest entrepreneurial venture. Her hobbies and interest include photography, fine art, and just about any outdoor activity. Visit TheCoreGraphix.com to see more of Cori's Charcoal Art.
Debra Wilson Filmmaker
A native of California, Wilson has worked in the film industry for 15 years in a variety of roles, including Talent Coordinator for news and entertainment where she recruited sports, weather and on-air personalities for CBS NEWS, FOX News and Disney as well as network affiliates. She also worked as casting assistant at Reuben Cannon and Associates in Los Angeles; where she worked on such projects as “Mama Flora’s Family,” and countless other Movies of the Week and television specials.
Aurora Guerrero Filmmaker
was born and raised in the Bay Area. She received her B.A. in Psychology and Chicano Studies from UC Berkeley, then obtained an MFA in film directing at Cal Arts. In 2008, she directed a series of documentary shorts for the multimedia Off-Broadway show, PANDORA’S. Aurora has also directed award winning short narrative films, including PURA LENGUA (2005 Sundance Film Festival) and VIERNES GIRL (winner 2006 HBO/New York International Latino Film Festival short film competition). Aurora is currently raising funds to go into production on her first feature length script MOSQUITA Y MARI that has garnered the support of prestigious institutions such as the Sundance Indigenous Program, Tribeca All Access, ITVS, and Film Independent. Her accomplishments thus far earned her a slot in Filmmaker Magazine's 2006 “25 New Faces of Independent Film.”
