Kristjan Thor is a director living in New York City.  He has directed shows with the Vortex Theater, Electric Pear Productions, as well as Classic Stage Company.  Most recently, he directed the U.S. premiere of The Sexual Neuroses of Our Parents by Lucas Barfuss, as well as Artifacts of Consequence and Balaton both by Ashlin Halfnight.  Kristjan graduated as a Senior Fellow from Dartmouth College and earned his MFA in directing from Columbia University.

Tarik Karam is a filmmaker living in New York City.  He has directed multiple award-winning short films as well as written several screenplays currently making the rounds at the top agencies and production companies.  Tarik has also been working closely with Stephen Daldry for the past three years.  Most recently, he directed the second unit on The Reader as well as serving as the associate producer.  He continues to develop and produce with Daldry on his upcoming projects.  Tarik has studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London as well as NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts.  He graduated from the American Film Institute (AFI) with an MFA in film direction.