The Team
Maz Makhani
Maz Makhani is an accomplished American Director of Photography (DOP/cinematographer) based in Los Angeles, renowned for his dynamic work across feature films, documentaries, music videos, and commercials. Inspired by cinema from a young age—sparked by E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial—he moved to LA after high school to pursue filmmaking, quickly specializing in
cinematography. He has frequently collaborated with director Antoine Fuqua on projects like the Netflix thriller The Guilty (2021) starring Jake Gyllenhaal, the Emmy-winning documentary
What’s My Name: Muhammad Ali (2019), and others. His credits also include high-profile music videos for artists such as Lady Gaga, Nicki Minaj, and One Direction, along with major brand campaigns (e.g., Audi). Makhani is represented by top agencies and maintains an active portfolio showcasing his bold, intimate visual style.
Lynnette M
Lynnette M. Myers is an award-winning American director, producer, line producer, and first assistant director in film and television, known for her multifaceted contributions to independent
and genre projects. Born in Germany and raised internationally, her storytelling draws from a unique global perspective. She has served in various production roles—including executive producer, associate producer, and line producer—on titles such as the breast cancer anthology Five (2011), A Truth in Silence (2013), A Deadly Affair (2017), Zombie Shark, and dance-film projects like ODC/Dance’s Up for Air/Decameron. Her extensive credits also include first assistant director work on films like National Lampoon Presents Dorm Daze (2003) and Stiletto (2008), alongside TV series such as Mack & Moxy and Jay Leno’s Garage. Myers is a member of the DGA, IATSE, and PGA, and her work spans features, documentaries, and commercials with a focus on efficient production management and compelling narratives.
Marie Therese McCartin
Marie-Therese McCartin is an Irish composer, accomplished pianist, harpist, and singer specializing in media music for film, games, and television. Originally from Newtowngore, Co. Leitrim, she began playing piano at age six, studied at the Royal Irish Academy of Music, and earned a bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Trinity College Dublin. She later completed an M.A. in Orchestration for Film, Games and TV from Arts University Bournemouth. Known for her inspirational contemporary Celtic style, she has released albums like Another April Day, featuring beautiful vocals, piano, harp, and light orchestrations, and has recorded original orchestral pieces with the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra. Her film and TV credits include composing for the TV mini-series Nondescript and the short The Fortune. A former member of the choral group Anuna (featured in Riverdance), she founded the Cavan Academy of Music in 2003 and continues to create evocative scores that enhance drama, suspense, and
emotional depth.
Elle Kunnos
Elle Kunnos de Voss is a Swedish-born, New York City-based award-winning production designer, director, producer, and filmmaker with an M.A. from The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts School of Design. Her multidisciplinary career spans film, theater, interior design and opera, blending architectural influences with creative storytelling. In film, she has served as production designer on projects including the short La Vie En Rouze (2022), which earned her recognition at the Bangkok Movie Awards, Nyctophobia, and The Ceremony, as well as contributing to music videos and other visual works. She has also designed sets for theater and hospitality spaces (such as restaurants like Bobby’s and Silk Road), collaborated on opera developments like The Echo Drift, and co-founded creative ventures including The Metrics. Known for her versatile, innovative approach that merges set, costume, prop, and lighting design, she continues to work across independent cinema, commercials, and artistic installations
Bincy Rinoj
Bincy Rinoj is an American film producer and casting professional best known for her work on the 2024 psychological thriller Beyond Your Consciousness: The Beginning, directed by Rinoj Varghese. She served as a producer on the independent feature—available on platforms like Prime Video, Tubi, and others—where she also contributed to casting coordination. Often collaborating closely with director Rinoj Varghese (her spouse, as referenced in industry
interviews), she played a key role in bringing the project to fruition, which has earned festival recognition including a win at the Cannes World Film Festival for its debut director. Her IMDb credits highlight her involvement in both production and casting for this title, marking her notable entry into independent filmmaking with a focus on suspenseful, mind-bending narratives.
Ajith John
Ajith John (commonly listed as Ajit John) is a seasoned tax preparer, accountant, and finance professional based in the Silver Spring, Maryland area, associated with Integrated Consultancy
Services Inc. (also known as ICS or icseztax.com), located at 1009 University Blvd East in Silver Spring. He specializes in tax preparation, tax planning, bookkeeping, payroll services, monthly
accounting, and related financial needs for individuals and small businesses, often praised for providing reliable, efficient service at competitive flat fees. Clients, including professionals like engineers, have commended his work in online reviews and forums for handling straightforward to complex tax situations effectively over multiple years. He serves the broader Maryland region, including nearby areas like Rockville, and is recognized through directories such as TaxBuzz and CountingWorks as a trusted local expert in accounting and tax services.
Rinoj Varghese
Rinoj Varghese is an Indian-American independent filmmaker, writer, director, and producer based in Maryland, best known for his debut feature film Beyond Your Consciousness: The Beginning (2024), a psychological thriller exploring themes of obsession, gaslighting, and the supernatural. A self-taught filmmaker and Film Connection graduate, he single-handedly wrote, directed, and produced the project through his company Promising Productions LLC, overcoming significant challenges to bring it to fruition. The film has garnered international recognition, including a win for Best Psychological Feature Film at the Cannes World Film Festival (as a first-time director), multiple awards at other festivals like the GFFAs, and positive reviews for its twists and performances. Inspired by directors like M. Night Shyamalan, Varghese focuses on human emotion, psychological complexity, and compelling narratives, with the movie now in distribution on platforms such as Prime Video, Tubi, and Apple TV.