OUR FILMMAKERS
DANIEL SOTELO-REINER
Videographer Photographer and
Senior Editor (CEO)
As a recent Townsend Harris HS graduate, he plans to pursue Film and Television Production at Emerson College, one of the Top 10 film schools in the nation. Daniel developed, produced, directed and edited FIRST Relations, a short narrative film premiered at the 2018 NYC Tribeca Film Festival. He brought his passion for film to the award winning literary magazine, newspaper, robotics team and annual election simulation at his school. He was also the recipient of the 2018 CSPAN Student Cam Documentary competition. With a passion and dedication to his craft, he is eager to film your next event.
RAYMOND ZHUO
Videographer, Photographer and Junior Editor
A rising junior at Townsend Harris HS, Raymond is the Head of Photography and Videography at the award winning Robotics team for the second year in a row. He has worked on a wide range of films leading to the win of the Regional Engineering Inspiration Award at the SBPLI FRC Robotics Competition, and FIRST Relations which premiered at the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival. As an accomplished photographer and videographer Raymond will bring your event's video to the next level.
MELISSA WONG
Videographer, Photographer and Editor
Melissa Wong, another Townsend Harris graduate, through her time as Director of Film and Media for the award winning literary magazine The Phoenix and as Photography Editor for the award winning school newspaper The Classic has given her extensive experience with digital media. She will be attending Boston University starting in the fall, majoring in Neuroscience and Communications. She is also currently working with a Technology Mentor Program for Digital Media and Journalism.
PHYLLIS ALINSAO
Head of Business Development and Communications
Another recent Townsend Harris HS graduate, Phyllis will be pursing Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan starting this fall. Her work as President of FIRST Robotics Team 2601 has given her the tools to deal with developing and leading a recognizable brand with a dedication to their customers. Over the last four years she has been integral to gathering and communicating with her teams sponsors. Phyllis is the recipient of the 2018 Gartenberg Scholarship, a highly competitive award for her academic and leadership.
SAM DIAZ
Inventory Management and Production Grip
Another Townsend Harris HS graduate, Sam will study Mechanical Engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology in the fall. His experience as Inventory Secretary and Vice President of FIRST Robotics Team 2601 has rewarded him with the experience and decision making skills appropriate to manage the spending and budgeting to make your product as cost effective as possible.