Michael Graf is a produced screenwriter (Winter of Frozen Dreams; Green and Gold) who has been shortlisted for the Academy’s prestigious Nicholl Fellowship (The Last Indian War). Graf has also directed two Super Bowl commercial campaigns, won an Emmy Award, was the inaugural Writer In Residence at the University of Wisconsin’s Discovery Center and was named one of the “Top 25 Screenwriters To Watch” by the International Screenwriters’ Association.
Aaron Greer is an independent filmmaker and screenwriter, whose work includes theaward-winning feature films, Service to Man (2017) and Gettin’ Grown (2005), in addition to various shorts and documentaries. Greer is also an Associate Professor in the Department of Communications at UW-Madison, where he teaches courses in film and media production and oversees the Digital Cinema Production Certificate.
Annie Levihn is an aspiring screenwriter and film enthusiast. She’s been a long-time volunteer with the Wisconsin Film Festival and is currently a student (again) in the UW-Madison Communication Arts department.
Rebecca Williams Spindler is a UW-Madison Communication Arts alumni and a lifelong Badger fan. She is an award-winning screenwriter, producer, author and podcaster with projects in development for streaming and is represented by WME.
Molly Bandt is a UW-Madison Law School graduate who currently works in health care policy. Her creative pursuits include writing and illustrating a children’s book and co-writing multiple screenplays, which have been recognized by top competitions including the Austin Film Festival, Page International Screenwriting Awards, and Final Draft’s Big Break Competition.