Meet the team
BRANDON GOODE
(He/Him)
Co-Founder / Executive Producer
Brandon Goode is a Black gay writer, producer, and creative director based in Portland, Oregon. His dedication to breaking down societal and cultural barriers to uplift voices and communities in media that are often overlooked stems from not finding reflections of himself in TV & Film growing up. With over 14 years of experience in writing, event production, and creative development, Brandon honed his skills to become a versatile creative force.
His debut novel, The Secrets of Eden, received recognition from Barnes & Noble as recommended reading, while his second book, Unorthodox Remedies, was an Amazon #1 New Release. Brandon has worked as an Entertainment Manager for The Walt Disney Company, where he showcased his creative expertise and storytelling abilities. In 2020, he played a key role in the launch of the queer app, Kampsite, serving as their Head Writer. In 2022, he delved into screenwriting and joined the writing team for the digital TV series, QT: Second Shot. Additionally, he worked as a story consultant for an upcoming film. Brandon's diverse creative perspective, wealth of experience, and unique voice enable him to transform any project he undertakes. He is passionate about creating captivating horror, fantasy, mystery, and rom-com screenplays featuring multifaceted characters and thought-provoking social commentary that spark enduring discussions.
YESSY RIVERA
(She/Her)
Co-Founder / Executive Producer
Yessy is a first-generation Puerto Rican artist based in NYC. A self proclaimed “professional extrovert”, she believes in the powerful impact of storytelling. Her passions include creative expression, interpersonal connection, personal growth, travel and sustainability. It is her mission to amplify marginalized voices through her creative works and create space for inclusive and collaborative environments in media.
Yessy is a versatile talent with extensive experience in on-camera work, modeling, and creative direction. As an accomplished on-camera talent, she captivates audiences with exceptional presence and versatility across various media formats, including TV, commercials and social media. Yessy has worked with top brands such as Pepsi, Invisalign, Marriott, Jolie and L’Oréal. Additionally, Yessy excels in creative direction, skillfully guiding projects with her innovative vision and passion. Her directing experience include published editorials, short film and music video. With a commitment to excellence in each of these areas, Yessy continues to make impactful contributions and elevate every project she undertakes.
