SPEAKERS

November 2, 2026

Todd Wiseman Jr. an NYU Tisch School of the Arts graduate. He directed the critically noticed sci-fi short The Exit Room, starring Christopher Abbott (Tribeca) and recently SIX STARS starring Milo Machaco-Graner. He produced several award-winning shorts including Lightningface starring Oscar Issaac and the Emmy-nominated Netflix documentary, Long Shot (Larry David.)

His feature directorial debut, The School Duel, premiered in competition at the 50th Deauville Film Festival and won the Canal+ Special Jury Prize. The film screened at festivals including Fantasia International Film Festival and Miami Film Festival, and won Best Film, Best Director, and Best Screenplay at the Sunscreen Film Festival in 2025. It opens in theaters in Spring 2026.

Previously, Todd co-founded and exited the commercial production company, Hayden5, where he won the Cannes Lion, Webby, Clio, and Anthem Awards for projects such as First Moon Party for Kidz Bop. The company was also named among Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in Video and Inc.’s Best in Business Media category.