Creative Crew

Springna Zhao, Producer & Director

Springna Zhao is a groundbreaking filmmaker, producer, and co-director of the feature-length documentary The Absolutely. As a passionate advocate of Web3, she played a pivotal role in bringing the film to life. Springna's storytelling is driven by a desire to capture the intricate and fascinating world of Web3 through engaging interviews with top luminaries. She aims to bridge the gap between complex digital concepts and laypersons’ understanding, guiding the Web2 audience toward the Web3 revolution through her unique lens.

An innovative thinker and visionary, Springna sees boundless potential in Web3 technology for both the entertainment industry and humankind. Before venturing into film, she forged a distinguished career on Wall Street, first at Merrill Lynch in Global Wealth Management and later as Managing Director at Alliance Global Partners in New York City.

Originally from China, Springna now calls New York City home, where she is a prominent commentator on Sino-American relations for global media outlets. Her vision continues to evolve with the digital landscape, as she remains dedicated to exploring the dynamic intersections of art, technology, and culture.

Barry Alexander Brown, Executive Producer

As a producer and director, Barry was nominated for an Oscar for his first film, the feature length documentary, The War At Home.  He was nominated again in 2019 as the editor of Spike Lee’s Blackkklansman.   As a director, he recently made his feature directorial debut with Son of the South which won numerous awards and received critical and financial success in its theatrical release abroad.  He is now finishing a feature length documentary titled Fasting and The Longevity Revolution with famed health doctor, Valter Longo – author of The Longevity Diet.  Barry is best known for his work with Spike Lee,  editing Spike’s feature films Do The Right Thing, Malcolm X, He Got Game, Summer of Same, 25th HourInside Man and Blackkklansman.   He is currently working on Spike’s new feature starring Denzel Washington and Jeffrey Wright.  In addition to his work in film, Barry is also a writer – his novel, WIND, will be released in France this coming January and in America later in 2025 by a major publisher.

Fnu Oudom, Executive Producer

Fnu Oudom is a prominent business leader in blockchain and the metaverse holding key positions across several innovative companies, including Chairman & President roles at Oudom Family Office, as well as CEO & Director at Metaverse Finance LLC. With an academic background from Sichuan University and Académie des Sciences (Paris), Oudom has authored influential works like "The Logic of the Metaverse." He has spearheaded projects such as Meta News, Hollywood3.0, and Tokenised Warrant, blending blockchain technology with practical business and artistic applications in film and art, showcasing his visionary approach in these fields.

Hayden McComas, Director

Hayden McComas is a dynamic and versatile filmmaker with nearly a decade of experience as a writer, director and cinematographer in bringing impactful stories to life through a wide array of projects. The feature documentary The Absolutely, Amazing, Wonderful, Frightening, Threatening Edge of Tomorrow is his debut feature as a director.

Hayden’s passion for socially conscious filmmaking extends to non-profit work with FilmCauses.org, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to amplifying the voices of impact-driven causes through the power of visual storytelling. In collaboration with organizations such as the Trayvon Martin Foundation, the Korean American Cultural Foundation, and Love Not Blood (Oscar Grant's foundation), Hayden has directed and produced numerous fundraising campaigns, short films, and promotional videos to support these powerful causes with equally powerful moving images. 

Production Team


Hayden McComas (Director)

Springna Zhao (Director)

Will Runels (Line Producer)

Nick Brown (Second Unit Director)

Jon Schweigart (Unit Director)

Grace Franco (Assistant Director)

Peter Reinstein (Additional Camera)

Skyler Knutzen (Additional Camera)

Anthony Artis (Additional Camera)

Conor Murphy (Director of Photography)

Aji Bass (Gaffer)

Christina Terrell (Production Assistant)

Lauren Sorofman (Post Producer)

Ryan Adams (Editor)

K. Aditya Ashok (Additional Editor)

Katie Ballaine (Production Executive)

Cal Laird (Editor)

Joan Pabon (Assistant Editor)

Jakob Zieman (Assistant Editor)

Xin Yan (Associate Producer)

Natalie Shmuel (Archival Producer)

Max Segel (Archival Producer)

Sheila Maniar (Archival Producer)

Keatly Haldeman (Music Supervisor)

Subtractive (Post Production)

Eric Yao (Operations Director)

Angela Xu (Marketing Specialist)

Metasky (Animator)

Kushagra Kushwaha (Animator)

Casper Stanely (Afrobotica Animator)

David Li (Transportation Captain)

Emily Nowacki (Hair & Makeup)

Amber Harkonen (Stylist)

Nicolas Pechet

Henry Ye

Advisors


Legal


Jesse Weiner

Original Title; NFTY30

Country of Production; United States

Completion Date: Aug 20, 2024

Running time: 85 mins

Format: DCP, ProRes Quicktime

Language: English

Subtitles: None

Production Companies: NFTY30 LLC

Copyright: NFTY30