
WHO WE ARE

Ray Chao
Ray is a actor/director/writer/producer/dog owner and now a festival director. He also loves "/"s. A huge fan of movies, Ray has screened films in over 20 festivals across the country. He has always dreamed of creating a film festival that celebrates films, honors filmmakers, and entertains audiences. His favorite sandwich is peanut butter & jelly (grape).
Festival Director

Katie Neff
Katie Neff is an actor/ improviser/ teacher/dream maker, born and raised in the Magic Valley. She is a 15 year veteran of the Chicago/LA improv scene, and was a Second City resident "Mainstage" member in Las Vegas, where she wrote and performed in three original reviews at The Flamingo Hotel & Casino. Katie is currently involved with several projects here in Idaho and in Los Angeles, co- venturing with “ImprovIdaho” out of Boise and The Orpheum Theatre, Twin Falls. "It’s Good To Be Home and BRING ON THE SANDWICHES!"
Assistant Festival Director

Steve Kaminski
Steve trained in improvisation in Chicago, and has performed for the past 15 years. He has done shows for the Improv Olympic, The Second City, Upright Citizens Brigade, the Annoyance theater, Comedy Sportz, The iO West, Second City Las Vegas, Second City Hollywood and basically any place else that will allow him on stage. Steve has taught the art of improvisation and sketch comedy for over 10 years. He has also been in numerous movies, TV shows and commercials. Steve now lives in Jerome, Idaho with his lovely wife Katie.
Assistant to the Assistant Festival Director