WEBBY-NOMINATED DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY AND FILMMAKER

Pippin Beard is a Webby-nominated Director of Photography with expertise in sound design and color correction. With a deep-rooted passion for storytelling, Pippin has carved out a distinguished career as a documentary filmmaker in the music industry. He has captured unforgettable performances and intimate interviews with legendary artists, including Bootie Brown, Derrick Carter, Eddie Vedder, and Nu Shooz. 

Beyond the world of film, Pippin has a robust background in technology and fintech, boasting decades of experience that enrich his creative and technical approach. His unique blend of artistic vision and technical skills sets him apart, making him a versatile creator in today's dynamic media landscape. Both Pippin and Kristen’s company Pattern Integrity Films was founded in 2012 and for the last four years, they’ve been building and developing in the web3 and film3 space, starting with the GameStop NFT Marketplace and other subsequent blockchains.

TWO-TIME WEBBY-NOMINATED EDITOR, WRITER AND DIRECTOR

Kristen Kingsbury is a two-time Webby Award-nominated editor with a proven track record of driving viral growth and fostering celebrity engagement. Her talents have earned her recognition, including the Official Selection at the 2023 Women in Film Rise Showcase, as well as three subsequent Official Selection films at Portland’s state of the art PDX Hollywood Theatre in 2024 and 2025. 

As a multifaceted filmmaker, Kristen excels as a writer, director, and editor, seamlessly navigating the worlds of documentary storytelling and both long- and short-form narrative films. Her journey in the industry began in 2006 at LAIKA entertainment, during production on the Academy Award-nominated stop-motion masterpiece, Coraline.

AWARD-WINNING DIRECTOR, WRITER AND ANIMATOR

Rob Shaw is an Emmy winning Portland-based animator and director celebrated for his inventive storytelling and distinctive visual style. With over two decades of experience, Shaw has become a leading figure in stop-motion animation, directing award-winning commercials for brands like Coca-Cola, Planters, and the NFL. He is also renowned for his work on The Tiny Chef Show—an Emmy-winning stop-motion series for Shadow Machine—and the quirky Rats segments from the Emmy-winning Portlandia, showcasing his talent for bringing imaginative characters to life with craftsmanship and heart. Beyond commercial and series work, Shaw has directed music videos for acclaimed artists such as They Might Be Giants and Aesop Rock, pushing the boundaries of animation with surreal and thought-provoking visuals. His short films, including the haunting fable The Machine, have been featured at festivals worldwide, cementing his reputation as a visionary artist. Rob’s latest celebrated work includes You Play Too Much starring Fred Armisen. A cornerstone of Portland’s vibrant animation scene, Shaw continues to redefine animation, inspiring audiences with bold, boundary-pushing stories and craftsmanship.