Casiano R. Hamer (he/him) is an African American/Cuban American writer/director based in NYC pursuing an MFA in Film/ TV at NYU. He serves as a program facilitator developing opportunities for aspiring feature filmmakers at the NYU Production Lab, pioneering student/mentor relationships as a Mentorship Coordinator, and supporting students from underrepresented communities as his department’s IDBEA Coordinator.

 

His films represent the complexities of his culture through personal storytelling while uplifting his own community. His work can be viewed on NoBudge, Hulu and has featured in festivals across the world. He aims to continue as a filmmaker and community organizer to change the industry and empower artists who continue to be marginalized.