our team
Meet the Filmmakers
Kassidy Thacker
Director
Kassidy has always believed in the power of film to teach, inspire, and spark change. As a filmmaker, she is committed to telling urgent, meaningful stories that amplify unheard voices and encourage reflection on global issues. Her work spans both narrative and documentary filmmaking, focusing on powerful storytelling that creates awareness, representation, and impact. She has served as the Director of Photography for Squelch (2025) and First Light (2024), and co-DP of the documentary Isan (2025). Kassidy is currently directing What Remains, a short documentary set for release in May 2026.
Angell Fioretto
producer
Angell is a passionate believer that film and video is one of the few things that unite us. She has a passion for projects that make a political or emotional statement that resonates with all audiences. Graduating with a BFA in Winter 2025, she has worked on a wide range of short film projects including Long Way Home (2025) and Madison (2024). She is currently the producer for What Remains which will release in May 2026.
Alaini Langston
director of photography | graphic design
Alaini, serving as Director of Photography, brings a deep passion for the natural world to every frame she creates. An avid camper, hiker, and outdoor enthusiast, she has long worked to capture the raw beauty of America’s landscapes through the lens of her camera. Guided by a lifelong love of the outdoors, she uses her craft to bring audiences closer to wild spaces and to underscore the importance of protecting them for generations to come.
ethan cisneros
1st Assistant Camera | B Cam Operator
Ethan Cisneros (he/him) is serving as the 1st Assistant Camera and B Camera Operator on this project. He is thrilled to collaborate with director Kassidy, whose passion and talent inspire him both on and off set. Dedicated to supporting her creative vision, Ethan is eager to bring precision and care to the technical side of production. He believes this story carries an important message for today’s world and is grateful for the opportunity to help bring it to the screen.
an duong
2nd Assistant camera
An Duong is a filmmaker and multimedia artist. Graduating with a BFA in Film Production and a BA in computer Science, she has always loved creating things in any field, and is a strong believer in the power of creativity and the importance of making and appreciating art and projects to live a more satisfied life. She is excited to join the What Remains team as an Assistant Camera.
Azzael serves as the Behind-the-Scenes and Social Media Manager for What Remains. With a diverse background in filmmaking, Azzael has worked as Director of Photography on the short film Madison (2024), directed the documentary Heroes and Legacy (2024), and created his own short film God’s Little Crybaby (2025). He has also contributed as a gaffer on the short film Hexed. Passionate about storytelling and creative collaboration, Azzael is excited to be part of this project and looks forward to sharing the journey ahead.
azzael cerda
social media | bts
donovan gomez
sound recordist
Donovan is a filmmaker whose specialty is sound recording and sound design. He has worked on many short films in the sound department such as Western Trash (2025) and False Summit (2025), he also produced for the short documentary Dragons In Seattle (2025). Donovan loves the outdoors and is excited to bring the sounds of nature to the screen for What Remains.