Holly Payne-a strange is a writer, director and podcast creator. Previously, her work with Fireside Mystery theater was mentioned by The New York times as one of the “top five  podcasts to bring Theater  into your home”, as well as winning multiple Gold Selections at the Hear Now Festival

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Beyond her artistic endeavors, Holly is driven by a deep-rooted conviction to combat the rise of extremism.  Recognizing the importance of fair and honest communication, she is currently spearheading the development of a group dedicated to bridging the political divide. Through moderated talks and outreach programs, Holly aims to foster understanding, promote dialogue, and create positive change.

To learn more about Holly's initiative and get involved in her mission to cultivate a society built on empathy and cooperation, feel free to reach out to her at hollyp.strange@gmail.com. 

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 Heidi C. Bordogna (Director/Writer/Producer, Professor) is the producer of the feature films, Asockalypse! and Confidence Game and writer/producer of the web series, Exiled Out East.  Her short film Anticipation received Honorable Mention at the Hollywood New Director’s Festival.  Her pilot script, Todd and Lovett won Best Horror Series at the Big Apple Film Festival was a finalist at ITVFest/Catalyst.  She directed the feature documentary, Laissez les Bon Temps Roulez!, which screened in festivals domestically and internationally.   Additional work of hers has placed in major festivals and competitions, including Screencraft, Big Break, the New York Television Festival, Dances with Films and more and she was top 15% in the Nicholl Fellowship.  She was a camerawoman for five years with the Off-Broadway hit, Blue Man Group.  Recently, she was a finalist for the prestigious NYWIFT Ravenal Directing Grant.  Ms. Bordogna holds a BFA in Film/TV production from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and an MFA in Screenwriting from Goddard, and currently teaches production, screenwriting and film theory at Fordham University.