The Crew
The production had only two crew members, Avi's wife, Tanya Basu, and Tanya's brother, Rupak Basu. Neither had ever stepped foot on a film set before. For post-production, Avi assembled a talented and devoted team of producers and editors to help the film reach its full potential.
AVI SETTON
WRITER | DIRECTOR | PRODUCER
Avi graduated from NYU's Tisch School, spent several years working in the film industry, then received an MA in Literature at Lehigh University, where he also taught Literature and Film. He then worked as a Mixed Reality Filmmaker for Google, eventually founding and leading an internal startup that explored the intersection of film and gaming.
JULIA DIETRICH
PRODUCER | EDITOR
Julia is an award-winning filmmaker who has worn many hats: producer, writer, director, actor, and editor. Her work includes short films, documentaries, music videos, and live shows. Her latest short film was awarded at the RED Movie Awards in Southern France. She loves to tell profound stories with complex characters and original ideas. The Big Break marks her first feature film endeavor, where she's earned the nickname "The Sleeping Giant" for her bursts of ideas after a lull.
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STEVEN BROWN JR.
TANYA BASU
PRODUCER | PRODUCTION DESIGNER
Steven has built a diverse portfolio as an editor from weddings and music videos to short and feature films. While his filmmaking experience also includes producing, cinematography, grip work, and set photography, Steven’s true passion lies in film editing. He thrives on the creative challenges and collaborative process of transforming raw footage into a compelling narrative.
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Tanya is a journalist who has spent the past decade editing and reporting on science and technology. Her work has appeared in MIT Technology Review, The Daily Beast, and The Atlantic, among other major publications. She is currently a Features Editor for Popular Mechanics. The Big Break is Tanya's first foray into filmmaking, taking on producing, production design, and production management.
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PRODUCER | EDITOR
RUPAK BASU
PRODUCER | ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Rupak loves working with his hands, whether assembling intricate model kits—from classic Legos to detailed Gundam figures—or diving into crochet and other creative crafts. When he's not immersed in a good book or watching sports, you'll find him in the garden, nurturing plants and soaking up the fresh air. It's no wonder Rupak, who had never been on a film set, learned in real time how to be an assistant director, sound mixer, gaffer, grip, and more.
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SAHAM HOSSEINI
ASSISTANT EDITOR | EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Saham is an Iranian American cinephile with a Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Iowa. Following his passion for storytelling, he began working as an Assistant Director on several short and feature films. He then went on to write, direct, produce, and edited his own short films—one of which won the Audience Award at the Central Illinois 48hr Filmmaking Festival. Deeply passionate about all facets of filmmaking, Saham is known for being a quick learner, adaptable, and dedicated; focused on doing solid work and growing with each project.
JOSEPH BERTOLOZZI
ISHAI SETTON
POST-PRODUCTION ADVISOR
Joseph's works range from symphony orchestra to immense public sound-art installations. His most well known work, “Tower Music,” uses the Eiffel Tower in Paris itself as his instrument. This builds upon “Bridge Music,” using New York’s Mid Hudson Bridge as his instrument. Both albums were Top Twenty charting albums on the iTunes/Apple Classical charts and Billboard’s Classical Music charts. His work has been featured in The New York Times, BBC, Reuters, and more.
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Ishai is an Emmy-winning editor. After graduating from Tisch School of the Arts in 2002, he directed three independent feature films. He has worked as an editor on both films and TV, including Glee, Scream Queens, Empire, Purple Hearts, Lioness, Landman, and many more.
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