Moderated by Ariel Hamburger, she will interview the filmmaker Andrew Roddewig, composer Josh Patterson, and JenMarie. Learn more about them:

Ariel Hamburger, moderator, is a big supporter and lover of music and all types of art. Ariel has presented at various national and international conferences and was invited to facilitate the 2023 North Park Film Festival where she and JenMarie first connected. Ariel is the Planning Manager for the County of San Diego’s Sustainability Planning Division and works at the intersection of social equity, climate change, and environmental justice. Outside of her career, Ariel has served and continues to serve on the Board of various food justice nonprofits and is a member of progressive organizations like the San Diego Leadership Alliance. 

Andrew Roddewig, filmmaker, is a filmmaker from Chicago. His last film, to the Nth was a collaboration with Bucknell University and explored themes of exponential growth during the pandemic. Andrew considers himself a connector of people and talents more than a direct contributor.  In Andrew’s own words: “I just try to put the good people together and encourage exploration.  I’ve really enjoyed this project, everyone pulls from it their own meanings and I am so privileged to work with JenMarie and Josh.”

Joshua Patterson, composer, is an artist, filmmaker, and musician in Chicago. In his work he seeks to find the magic in the everyday. Case in point: his most recent album was recorded in secret inside of a strip mall spa. Born and raised in LA, Joshua knows the high desert well and is excited to make music to support this work.