Meet the Youth
Meet the Filmmakers
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juan carlos
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Director


"Know How" is his first foray into narrative features. His first motion picture, "Second Skin," is a documentary about virtual worlds like World of Warcraft, Everquest, and Second Life. It premiered opening night of SXSW and won a lot of accolades (the #4 Documentary of 2008 by Ain’t It Cool News, an Adobe MAX award for entertainment in 2009, and best documentary at the ACE Film Festival in 2008).  Besides making films, he is also an activist, having founded “White Roof Project” and acted as a mentor for NYC youth.

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paul g. griffin


Executive Producer & Producer


He is the Founder and President of The Possibility Project and has been using the performing arts to empower teenagers for over 20 years.  He also directed the original play from which the film was adapted.

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marcus a. clarke


Producer


He is the Founder and CEO of St. Marx Productions LLC and a First Assistant Director and Producer for the FX Network.  He recently directed the 2013 season of “Love and Hip Hop” for VH1.