Grace Rucci, Lead Actress and Writer
Grace Rucci is a New York based Actor, Writer, and Filmmaker. She has been making up stories and casting herself as the Lead (much to her younger sister’s dismay) her entire life. She has also been watching YouTubers rise to fame since she was a pre-teen, so she would like to think this story was already years in the making. Grace has trained in theatre a majority of her life, and is graduating for the Atlantic Acting school in the fall. She is also a part of the theatre company, Root22 Collective, where she is currently collaborating with her ensemble to produce Little Women by playwright Kate Hamill, as well as a staged reading of a new play that is still under wraps ;) Grace would like to thank her talented friends for joining her on this project, as well as her family for always believing in her. Learn more about Grace on her website, and follow her on Instragram @grace.rucci.
Olivia Rubin, Director
Olivia Rubin is an actor/writer-director hailing from Los Angeles, California. A passionate artist from a young age, Olivia has always had a drive and love for storytelling. Now in her third year at Atlantic Theatre Company’s professional acting conservatory, Olivia is sharing her passion with the world. From her first love as an actor, Olivia has branched into the universe of directing and writing, and hopes to continue to tell stories through all three avenues. She is so excited for “Influence” to be her directorial debut, and can’t wait to continue on her journey as an artist. Follow Olivia on Instagram at @oliviaarubinn.
Emma Crocket, Cinematographer
Emma Claire Crockett is a New York based actor, filmmaker, and photographer who is so excited to be a part of the “Influence” team as Director of Photography. Emma has been making films since she was twelve years old and has a unique eye when it comes to capturing life’s moments, especially her cat, Soup. Emma would like to thank her family and friends for the support. Follow Emma on Instagram @emmaclairecrockett.
Julia Coffey, Featured Actress, Makeup & Costumes
Julia Coffey, sometimes Jules depending on the day, is a New York based actress, writer, dancer, and plant mommy. She is so excited to be a part of “Influence” as both actor on screen and costume/makeup designer behind the scenes. As we speak, Jules is in pre-production for her upcoming witchy short film and memorizing her lines for Amy March in Root22 Collective’s production of Little Women. Jules would like to thank Grace Rucci for bringing her onto the team of this fantastic short and her parents who have waited patiently for proof that she is indeed an actor. She hopes you enjoy “Influence” as much as she does!! Follow Jules on Instagram @juliaccoffey.
Ethan Walker, Featured Actor, Boom Operator
Ethan Walker is a New York based actor, musician, and creator who’s super excited to be a part of the “Influence” team. You can currently check him out in Evil Lives Here, Counterblow in the Chelsea Film Festival, or Sweethearts on HBO! He’d like to thank Grace for trusting him with her work and everyone else involved in putting this piece together. Follow Ethan on Instagram @ethanwalker12.
Anna Sheridan, Featured Actor
Anna Sheridan is a New York/Ohio based actress from Cleveland. She is so excited to have a role in “Influence” as both an actor and artistic voice. You can check out what Anna has been up to on her website www.Annasheridan.com. She would like to thank Grace Rucci for this amazing experience and her Mom, Dad, Mary, Justin & Sam for always being in her corner. Follow Anna on Instagram @anna__sheridan.
Rachel Collignon, Editor
Rachel is an actor, writer, filmmaker, music artist, based between New York City and France where she comes from. She is so thrilled to be a part of the Influence team. She just completed her first film as a director, writer and editor, Leave me Tender, which will be featured in several film festivals (Paris Lift Off, Barcelona Indie, Madrid International..) and is working as a music director on Little Women by Root 22 Company and as an actor on Metamorphoses directed by Nemuna Ceesay. @rachelcollignon on IG!