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Weekend Pictures was born from a simple but powerful idea: to create the breakout roles Hollywood hasn’t handed us yet. It’s about honing our craft, bringing our stories to life, and taking creative risks. Every two weeks we write, direct, and edit a brand new film, giving everyone on the team a chance to step into a different role and explore their potential.

 

While the purpose of Weekend Pictures is to build our reels, the heart of it lies in discovering who we are as artists. We hope our stories bring you a little joy and inspiration along the way.

 

Cheers,

WP

MEET THE TEAM

Weekend Pictures started with the intention to create the breakout roles that Hollywood has yet to give us. Namely, the freedom to work on our skills and see our projects come to life. With that, Weekend Pictures was born. Each film is written, directed and edited every two weeks; with every creative being given the opportunity to try out a new role with each film. The plot of  Weekend Pictures is to add to our reels, but the theme is to discover who we are.

 

Hopefully, you can find some joy in the stories we create. 

Cheers, WP.

TEAM

MEET THE

Weekend Pictures started with the intention to create the breakout roles that Hollywood has yet to give us. Namely, the freedom to work on our skills and see our projects come to life. With that, Weekend Pictures was born. Each film is written, directed and edited every two weeks; with every creative being given the opportunity to try out a new role with each film. The plot of  Weekend Pictures is to add to our reels, but the theme is to discover who we are.

 

Hopefully, you can find some joy in the stories we create. 

Cheers, WP.

TEAM

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Aron Cagan

Writer, Director, Editor

​​A screenwriter and director with a decade of experience, Aron Cagan explores family dynamics and the chaos of modern life, inspired by his close-knit Jewish upbringing. After earning a degree from the Los Angeles Film School, he honed his craft alongside an acclaimed screenwriter. As an award-winning writer, Aron continues to push creative boundaries while drawing inspiration from his roles as a husband and father. 

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Yoni Coen

Cinematographer, Editor

​​Los Angeles native Yoni Coen discovered his passion for visual storytelling while editing videos as a teenager. A graduate of the Los Angeles Film School, Yoni’s work is inspired by cinematic legends like Roger Deakins and Wes Anderson. With over a decade of experience, he’s crafted visuals for commercials, documentaries, and feature films, highlighting talents like Diana Ross and Wiz Khalifa.

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Ryan Jacobs 

Actor, Writer, Director

Growing up in San Diego without a TV, Ryan found creativity in books and storytelling. While earning a psychology degree, his first screenplay submission landed him an unexpected meeting with campus police, mistaking it for a manifesto. Ryan has since written, directed, and acted in over 50 shorts and a feature film, blending humor and heart in his projects.

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Nandi Sharma

Actor, Writer, Director

From Ohio to Hollywood, Nandi Sharma (Apple TV's Wolfs) is a multifaceted filmmaker known for his versatility. Beginning with high school theater and YouTube skits, Nandi has expanded his craft through advanced training at The Beverly Hills Playhouse. His work spans from personal dramas to dynamic performances alongside icons like George Clooney and Brad Pitt.

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Gabrielle Steele

Actor

Gabrielle hails from Sydney, Australia but you wouldn’t know it with her chameleon-like ability to change her accent. Gabrielle, takes her inspiration from movies such as American Psycho and Shiva Baby. She likes to play characters that are dark and interesting and look pretty doing it. When she reads a script she doesn’t like, she offers insightful yet hurtful critique to the script, making the writer feel like a piece of shit. She is not a writer, so Ryan wrote this for her. She had no notes.

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Cameron Ley

Actor

Cameron is an actor from the Appalachian mountains of Pennsylvania. Pursuing a creative career seemed a faraway dream for Cameron. He was stuck in the drudgery of working a nine-to-five at a saw mill for years, until he finally had enough. He cashed out his savings account, packed a car and drove thirty-six hours to Los Angeles. Where he now drudges at a different nine-to-five, but he also acts when he can.

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Dani Bryan

Actor

A proud Air Force brat with two Master’s degrees and a penchant for accents, Dani Bryan (Keeping Up With The Joneses, The Rookie, Abbott Elementary) discovered her passion for storytelling while working as an on-camera sports reporter. She completed a theater conservatory at The Acting Studio (NY) and is currently studying with Lesly Kahn & Co. A former nationally-ranked competitive gymnast, Dani is a natural stunt performer who happens to throw knives for fun.

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Alaura Devereaux

Actor

Alaura is a versatile actor with a passion for telling compelling stories, and an impressive ability to look busy during rehearsals. With a foundation in theater, on-camera performances, and a knack for delivering both dramatic monologues and perfectly timed side-eyes, Alaura thrives in projects that challenge boundaries, explore human connection, and occasionally require mastering the art of walking dramatically away from explosions.

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Vinnie Falcone

Actor, Writer, Comedian

Vinnie Falcone began his comedy journey in military school, performing for his platoon as punishment for writing jokes. Since moving to LA in 2015, he’s performed standup at The Comedy Store and LA Improv while writing and producing original pilots and shorts. Vinnie is currently developing a single-cam TV series and performing standup across the city.

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Jennifer Welch

Actor, Writer, Director

Jennifer moved to Los Angeles at 19 to pursue acting but found her voice writing and directing. Frustrated with industry stereotypes, her first short film earned accolades at festivals, inspiring her to create more nuanced female roles. Drawing from her own experiences with diabetes, celiac disease, and anxiety, Jennifer crafts characters with depth and authenticity.

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Sebastian Segura

Actor

Sebastian Segura, an actor from the rough streets of Half Moon Bay, CA, still resists calling himself an Angeleno despite ten years in Los Angeles. Known for national commercials with brands like Domino's, Home Depot, and AT&T, he’s now aiming to book a co-star role in Lone Star or SVU while staying open to new opportunities.

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Emmanuel Benitez

Writer, Director

California native Emmanuel fell in love with storytelling watching cartoons and westerns with his dad. By high school, his passion shifted to filmmaking. Over the last decade, he’s directed two short films, co-produced an indie feature, and written two feature scripts, all while continuing to write daily and pursue his dream of directing more films.

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Joseph De La O

Sound Mixer, Boom Op, Editor

Born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, Joseph De La O discovered his love for film and music through early theater trips with his mother. After studying music composition at the University of North Texas, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue his passion for film scoring, inspired by Gustavo Santaolalla’s work on The Last of Us video game.

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Griffin Ziemba

Assistant Camera, Key Grip

Kennewick native Griffin rediscovered his passion for storytelling while working as a barista in LA. Inspired by the creative people he met, Griffin began writing and exploring photography and cinematography. Now collaborating on various projects, he continues to chase his dreams while forging a path in filmmaking.

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Menachem Polonsky

Marketing Director

Is currently making this site.  He's also been promised a shirtless cameo role of him slowly coming out of a pool. Slo-mo. Birds flying by. Babes on the beach. Sun is out. Zoom in. Hair is silky smooth. Body. Perfection. Zac Efron? Nowhere to be seen. Menachem? Saving the day. Screen goes black. Credits start rolling. The End.

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Natasha Bernfeld

Social Media Manager

Natasha is a seasoned professional with 6 years of dedicated experience in the dynamic world of social media. Her expertise extends to managing communities ranging from 40k to 650k on Instagram, 2 million on TikTok, and 250k on YouTube. That’s right. She knows what she’s doing.

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