The Team
The Team
Jordan Villegas
Jordan Villegas graduated from USC’s theater and film schools on a full-ride merit scholarship. Jordan got her professional acting start as the lead in John Guerra’s premiere of “The Last Best Small Town” at Theatricum Botanicum, which was featured in the NY Times. Since then she joined Ghost Road’s devising team for their show, “The Dry Years,” and acted as the lead in the workshop production. She assistant directed the final version at The Broadwater, which was featured in the LA Times. This summer she acted in and co-produced a new work, "Cigarettes are my Personality" in SoHo Playhouse's Lighthouse Series Festival. Jordan is also playing Kristen in “Molly”.
Griffen W. Hamilton
Griffen Hamilton, a screenwriter, earned his BFA from Chapman University. Having lost his brother freshman year, and his father senior year of college it drew him to helping others with laughter. During his time at Chapman, he contributed to more than 25 student films, writing five, and directing one independent short film. Currently, Griffen is part of the Reality Team at America's Got Talent and a Social Coordinator for Hearst. He is also a Writing Assistant for the Webby Award-nominated show Miranda Cosgrove’s STEM Loft. His ultimate aspiration is to make his dad and brother proud, meet Greta Gerwig, and one day work for his favorite show Survivor.
Kaylen Ng
Creative Director/Producer with a passion for Television Showrunning. 2x TEDx Speaker, 2018 Southbay's 19 Under 19, 2022 Coca-Cola Refreshing Films finalist, 2023 Television Academy Foundation Star Trek Command Training Program fellow, 2024 Deutsche Bank Frieze LA Film Award Jury Prize winner, Red Bull Establishing Shot Season 3. Events Engineer @ Chapman Radio, Tour Guide @ Dodge College, Associate Producer @ The Tanya Acker Show, Team Culture Machine
Kristen Gao
An aspiring cinematographer originating from China, Kristen refined her craft at Chapman University, specializing in cinematography. Passionate about storytelling and drawn to the authenticity of naturalism, she adeptly brings narratives to life through her visual artistry. Her work resonates with audiences, inviting them into immersive worlds rich with genuine emotion and depth.
Jackie Cheng
Jackie grew up in Shanghai, China but is now, pursuing a BFA degree in Film Production with an emphasis in Production Design at Chapman University. She hopes to enhance stories representing diverse cultures and marginalized communities through set design. After graduating, she aspires to expand the horizons for POC women filmmakers in the entertainment industry.
Miles Shapiro
Miles Shapiro, an aspiring stand-up comedian from Boston, Massachusetts, has been on a journey to discover his purpose. He feels he's found it through his work on multiple Chapman productions as part of the art team. Additionally, he holds a BFA in Screen Acting.
Lila Victor
Lila Victor is a graduate of Oberlin College with a French and Creative Writing degree. She is a freelance food & drink and events journalist for the Westside and Valley Current, with an interest in entertainment including writing, directing, and producing. In 2023, she was an assistant director for Allegra Ondine’s music video “The Lot.” More recently, she worked as a production assistant for the short film “Cut Off.” She also has experience with copyediting, screenwriting, and using StudioBinder.
Stella Schabell
Stella is a Media Arts + Practice major at USC. She’s the Art and Media Editor of Palaver Arts Magazine, and the Social Chair for the Trojan Climbing Club. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring nature, watching movies and shows, rock climbing, and cuddling her sausage dog, Marv. She loves creating things, from beading jewelry to animating shorts.