Aaron is a member of “The Basement Boys” documenting experiences from his 20s in his series, "Isn’t That What Your 20s Are For?". He's a former IMI House resident. Learn more on YouTube.

Adam is a journalist and co-creator of the “how do they know show” Howtown. Previously, Adam was a senior producer for Vox and creator of NPR’s Skunk Bear. Learn more on YouTube.

Ahsante uses online video and social platforms to build community, increase empathy, and create a more informed public. Learn more on her website.

Alan is the creator behind the popular animation series "Animator vs. Animation," where he brings digital stick figures to life. Learn more on YouTube.

Alan is the co-founder and CEO of Revival Cycles, where he combines art and engineering to create custom motorcycles that push the boundaries of design. Explore his work on YouTube.

Anand uses photography to share the story behind science. Learn more on his website.

Andrew is a filmmaker and writer. He previously made a series called "In Case of Creative Emergency" about creative block. Learn more on YouTube.

Barnaby creates puppets which he turns into uncannily real characters. Learn more on YouTube.

Ben is a journalist and audio producer. Ben is currently executive producer of The Daily from the New York Times, and was formerly an editor and producer for This American Life and Serial. Learn more at nytimes.com.

Ben is the stop-motion animator behind Frantic Frames. Learn more on TikTok.

Bobby makes art and shares the process behind each piece. Learn more on YouTube.

Boen is a writer, audio producer, and journalist whose worked has been featured on This American Life, Radiolab, and more. Learn more about his work on his website.

Brandon is the photographer and storyteller behind the Humans of New York project, sharing intimate stories from people all over the world. Learn more on his website.

Braxton is a filmmaker, writer, and artist who is developing a new film series and collaborated with Van Neistat on The Spirited Man. Learn more on YouTube.

Caleb is documenting the journey of becoming a writer and director of feature films. Learn more on YouTube.

Cameron is a member of “The Basement Boys” documenting experiences from his 20s in his series, Running Away. He's a former IMI House resident. Learn more on YouTube.

Chioke is the Director of Community Media at the Institute for Contemporary Art at Virginia Commonwealth University and founder of Resonate Podcast Festival. Learn more on his website.

Chloe is a writer, director, story editor, and showrunner. She works across genres, for clients ranging from The New Yorker to Marvel Comics. She is a Founding Producer of The 11th and, most recently, you can hear her interview a spirit in Ghost Story. Learn more at her website.

Danni is a writer, director, and editor who seeks to innovate new tech-inspired methods for modern artistic success. Learn more on YouTube.

David is the Creative Director for Minute Earth, which tells stories about science and our awesome planet. Learn more on YouTube.

Davy is a writer, director, and podcast producer and the head of Tribeca Audio. Discover more on his website.

Destin is an engineer and the creator of Smarter Every Day, where he explores the world using science. Learn more on YouTube. 

Dillon is a 3D animator and YouTube creator. He runs an animation studio that helps other animators to make cinematic 3D content. Learn more on YouTube.

DJ is a animator from Animators vs Game. He's a concept artist for companies like Lucasfilm and Cartoon Network. Learn more on YouTube.

Dylan is a filmmaker and photographer. Learn more on YouTube.

Elle is a former vlogger and filmmaker who created the short film REPLY. Learn more on YouTube.

Elliot is a director, writer, and creator who makes TV series for the internet. Learn more on TikTok.

Emily is the creator of the podcast Candy Ears and a podcast producer who has made audio content for YouTube, Google, Meta, and more. Learn more on her website.

Esther is the creator of See You Outside, a show that explores the most interesting corners of nature, science, and outdoor adventure. Learn more on YouTube.

George is the producer of Smarter Every Day. Learn more on YouTube.

Grady is a civil engineer and creator of Practical Engineering, which deciphers our constructed world. Learn more on YouTube.

Henry is a mathematician and 3D artist who creates visual representations of complex mathematical concepts. Learn more on YouTube.

Hillary is an author and creator of multiple podcasts including The Longest Shortest Time. Her work focuses on teens, parenting, and reproductive health. Learn more on her website.

Isaiah is a comedic YouTube filmmaker known as Steezy Kane. Currently, Isaiah is developing a comedy TV series about his experience in the social media world, called 'VIEWS'. Learn more on YouTube.

James is a writer, editor, and comedian. He co-founded the literary humor publication Points in Case, and has published work in The New Yorker and McSweenys. Discover more on his website.

James is a filmmaker known as zurkie. Learn more on TikTok.

James is a podcast producer and founder of the audio company Overtones. Learn more on his website.

Jane is the host of the investigatory podcast The Dream and was a longtime producer at This American Life. Discover more of her work on her website. 

Jeremy is an engineer and inventor who shares innovative projects and tutorials, showcasing his expertise in robotics and mechanical engineering. Learn more on YouTube.

Joe Hanson is a biologist and creator of Be Smart, which helps people think more deeply about the universe they live in. Learn more on YouTube.

Joe is the co-founder of Vox Video and former Head of Video for Semafor. He’s a self-described 10-time Emmy-losing innovator in creator journalism. See more of his work on YouTube.

John is a musician and audio engineer. John runs an independent podcast production company called Starlight Diner and is a co-founder of Audio Flux. Learn more on his website.

Jorvon is a fabricator and artist who makes robots and gadgets. Learn more on his TikTok.

Joss is a journalist and co-creator of the “how do they know show” Howtown. Previously, Joss was a founding member of Vox’s video team. Learn more on YouTube.

Kalila is the senior producer of the podcast Heavyweight. Discover more about her work on her website.

Kyle is a travel filmmaker who's making a meal with someone in all 50 states. Learn more on YouTube.

Lisa is the host and producer of Stitch Please, a podcast that centers black women, girls, and femmes in sewing. Lisa is a special guest of Radiotopia at IMI Fest. Learn more on the Stitch Please website.

Logan is an award-winning documentarian and the founder of TED-Ed, where he creates animated, educational videos designed to spark curiosity and promote learning worldwide. Learn more about his work on his website. 

Lucy is a musician, composer, audio producer, and sound engineer. Learn more on her website.

Mark is an award-winning filmmaker, podcast host, and storyteller, best known for his podcast Other Men Need Help. Learn more about his projects on his website.

Matt shares his curiosity about the Bible, Christianity, and God on his YouTube channel and podcasts. Learn more on his website.

Melissa is a video producer and creator of Answer in Progress, which strips away the stigma of not knowing things and brings back the joy in learning. Learn more on YouTube.

Merrill is the co-director of IF/Then Shorts, a fund and mentorship program for short documentaries. They specialize in developing independent films. Learn more about their work on the IF/Then website.

Natalie documents her life experiences through cinematic vlogging/filmmaking. Learn more on YouTube.

Peter is a travel documentarian known for his videos that explore diverse cultures and authentic local experiences. Learn more on YouTube.

Phil covers history, culture, design, and everything in between on his YouTube channel. Previously, he was a senior producer on the Vox video team. Learn more on YouTube.

Philips is an animator known as terkoiz, the writer for the popular “Animation vs. Education” series, and the lead animator of Alan Becker's videos. Learn more on YouTube.

PJ is a journalist and podcaster known for co-hosting the podcasts Reply All and Search Engine. Discover more about his work on the Search Engine Substack.

Ronald Young Jr is a storyteller and audio producer best known for his award-winning podcast Weight For It. Learn more on the Radiotopia website.

Ryan makes films that explore the ever-changing culture of the internet through the lens of his personal experiences. Learn more on YouTube.

Sabetta is a professor in the School of Physics at the Georgia Institute of Technology who studies knitted fabrics' special mathematical and mechanical properties. Explore her work on her lab’s website.

Sabrina is a creator of Answer in Progress, which strips away the stigma of not knowing things and brings back the joy in learning. Learn more on YouTube.

Shane is an engineer and creator of Stuff Made Here. He shares the joy of engineering, fabricating and creating things. Learn more on YouTube.

Sharif is a freelance audio producer and writer whose work has appeared on This American Life, 99% Invisible, Vox Media, and NBC. Learn more on their website.

Smiti has a PhD in archeology and explores clues left behind in the archaeological record from around the world. Learn more on YouTube.

Sophie is an audio producer and storyteller. Sophie is the new Executive Director of the Transom Story Lab, and was previously an Executive Producer and Senior Editor at Pushkin Industries. Learn more on her website.

Sruthi is a journalist and podcast producer known for her work on Reply All and Search Engine, where she investigates complex stories at the intersection of technology and culture. Learn more on the Search Engine Substack.

Stephanie is a writer and producer who co-founded the literary website Call Me Ishmael where she curates anonymous stories about books and vintage pay phones into literary installations. Learn more on her website.

Tanner is a member of “The Basement Boys” documenting experiences from his 20s in his series, Connecting the Dots. He's a former IMI House resident. Learn more on YouTube.

Theo was the founding producer of The Daily from the New York Times and Supervising Producer of All Things Considered. Now she’s producing independent podcasts like Voices in the River. Theo is a special guest of Radiotopia at IMI Fest. Learn more on the AIR website.

Van is the creator of The Spirited Man, an unlimited series about the spirited man or woman who lives inside all of us (and fixing things). Learn more on YouTube.

Xyla is an engineer and YouTube creator known for her engineering projects and DIY builds. Learn more on YouTube.

Yowei is podcast journalist, host, producer, and editor. Currently she’s hosting and producing the independent podcast Proxy. Previously she was the host and editorial lead of NPR's Invisibilia. Learn more on her website.