An independent filmmaker and Hollywood trailblazer who made his mark by writing, directing, producing and starring in films like Hollywood Shuffle, The Five Heartbeats and Meteor Man. Robert returns to his theater roots in his one man show Living the Shuffle.

The co-founder and executive director of The Austin Film Festival, as well as an independent documentary filmmaker and the producer of the TV series On Story.

Heather Pieske is the Chief Creative Officer at SuperBloom House an independent creative company that transforms the way brands show up in the world.

Sarah Pirie-Nally is a globally recognized innovation strategist, design thinker and the author of The Wonder Mindset who is on a mission to transform companies, foster community and empower human potential. 

Tom Hamling is the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of THE MAYOR, A Nashville based ad agency that proudly focuses on Creative for the People. 

Maria Cork is a creature effects expert who specializes in hair, fur & feathers.  Maria served as coiffeur to Chewbacca on the movie Star Wars: Episode Vll - The Force Awakens.

Mario The Maker Magician is a New York-based touring performer, author and maker known for his unique brand of robot magic. From the Edinburgh Fringe to Off-Broadway, he is the ringmaster of controlled chaos who inspires kids to make and create without limits.

A professor of product design, a department head in the College of Design at the University of Minnesota and Author of the new book Sparking Creativity.

A British video game designer and director best known as the writer of Her Story and Immortality. Sam is the founder of Half-Mermaid, a video game production company based in Brooklyn, NY.

A troupe of interdisciplinary artists from Pittsburgh that develop original outdoor interactive music spectacles that have been performed in over 250 venues in 35 of the United States. Steve & Jackie create participatory art that pops up in public spaces and evolves into a whimsical happening.

A tribute to a legendary graphic artist known for his iconic rock and punk poster designs and album covers for bands like Soundgarden, Queens of the Stone Age, Pearl Jam, Nirvana and The Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Two world-class musicians & the creators of The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra. From gospel to the Great American Songbook and Texas swing to Broadway they are defining the Savannah Sound.

An artist and cartoonist that has been a contributor to the New Yorker “Daily Shouts” feature since 2018 and the creator of the syndicated online series The Worried Well.

The creator behind the irrepressible Broadway Barbara whose sassy show biz stories and interpretation of classic show tunes has made her a social media sensation.

Executive producer/magic consultant for David Copperfield for over 30 years from the live Vegas show to worldwide touring and television events.