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Emerging Talent Directory

​Welcome to Big Break’s Emerging Talent Directory, a resource dedicated to showcasing students, recent graduates, and professionals that are entering, re-entering or pivoting into the industry.

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MAY SPOTLIGHT:
Neurodivergent Talent

Talent Spotlight

Neurodivergent perspectives contribute so much to a workplace, and I’ve seen firsthand how small accommodations can lead to big returns. As an autistic and ADHD individual, I have a natural talent for solving complex problems. I think in patterns and systems - like puzzles - so I’m often the one who sees what’s missing and how things can be improved. I’m hyper-organized, self-taught in many skills, and I thrive when I can create structure and clarity.

 

Being neurodivergent also means I approach work with intention. I want to do my best, and I care deeply about outcomes. I’d love to show you everything I’m capable of by bringing my unique perspective and talents to your team. 

Sarah Hicks

Narrative Writing | Script Writing | Concept Design | Project Management/Production

Explore our directory to discover a diverse pool of talent that can help your organization thrive.

 

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Silvana

Callegari

she/her

Concept Design

3D Modeling

Extended Reality

Interactive Design

NextGen Alumni

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Rayane

EL BADRI

He/Him

Graphic Design

Motion Graphics

Marketing & Communications

3D Modeling

NextGen Alumni, TEAD Student

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Zoe

Macarewa

she/her

Show Set Design

Graphic Design

Concept Design

Fabrication

NextGen Alumni

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Janek

Richter

he/him

Project Management/Production

Concept Design

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Victor

Motti

he/him

Interactive Design

Concept Design

Extended Reality

NextGen Alumni

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Etholle

Holmes

Interactive Design

Concept Design

3D Modeling

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Bryson

Brooks Blake

he/him

Script Writing

Puppetry

Narrative Writing

Big Break Awardee, NextGen Alumni

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Stephen

Tao

he/they

Project Management/Production

Business

Big Break Awardee

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Paul

Mendoza

he/him

Project Management/Production

People and Culture

Business

Marketing & Communications

NextGen Alumni

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Aiden

Imbeau

they/them

Concept Design

Illustration

Interactive Design

Project Management/Production

NextGen Alumni

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Gary

Bradley

He/him

Fabrication

Show Set Design

Concept Design

Project Management/Production

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Amanda

Rabade

she/her

3D Modeling

Programming

Project Management/Production

NextGen Alumni, TEAD Student

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Brittany

Russo-Zirkel

She/Her

Project Management/Production

Concept Design

Graphic Design

Motion Graphics

Big Break Awardee, NextGen Alumni, TEAD Student

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Nicholas

Cappelloni

he/him

3D Modeling

Show Set Design

Media

Motion Graphics

TEAD Student

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Angelica Ortiz

Ortiz

she/her

Concept Design

Interactive Design

Extended Reality

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