Producer, Director
From the green steppes of Ukraine to Southern hospitality of Alabama to the warm sun of California, award-winning director Yuri Shapochka has travelled a long way in his artistic career. Films by Yuri include “Clubhouse,” “High Expectations,” “Waiting,” “The Little Theater,” and “Six Blocks Wide.”
Actor, Producer, Director
Oleg Golub graduated from the Russian University of Theatric Arts. He worked at Gr. Gurvich’s theatre “Letuchaya Mish”. He also worked as an actor and played in the musical “Nord-ost”. Parallel with his job at the theatre, Oleg began to work full time in the television industry. He started in Sergey Suponev’s children’s shows.
Singer, Artist, Performer
Aleksandra has performed with the Orlando Opera company, St. Petersburg Opera, the Imperial Symphony Orchestra of Lakeland, and the Orlando Philharmonic. She graduated from the Juilliard school, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Vocal Performance from SUNY Purchase and a Master’s in Music from Florida State University.
Physicist, Aerospace Technologist, and Speaker
Dr. Weiping Yu is a Physicist & Aerospace Technologist at NASA Kennedy Space Center. Yu holds a doctorate in Engineering Physics and is a pioneer researcher in theoretical and applied physics, and the founder of the Universal Particle (Uon) Theory of Everything.
Actor, Comedian, Entertainer
Known to millions as Clown Sergio the Italian Juggler, Aleksey is a featured performer at Disney’s Epcot park. His experience in performing spans 30 years across multiple countries, and includes work in professional circus companies, TV and live shows. Gavrilov is also a devoted volunteer for charity and community projects.
Technologist, IPFF Founder
As founder and director of the International Peace & Film Festival, Jef Gray has brought together his passion for independent world films, fashion, art, production and culture. Gray is a decorated veteran of the US Air Force, with a successful technology career in private and government firms. He is also CEO of Aurous Publishing, Inc.
