Breven Angaelica Warren
Breven Warren passionately believes in the power of the independent filmmakers, storytellers and artists. She founded Angaelica to be deeply rooted in art and ecology. She has contributed to new technologies in the entertainment industry, including leading blockchain and fintech solutions. She has over 15 years of experience working at prestigious filmmaker organizations including Sundance Institute, Film Independent, AFI and Outfest. She has also built film mentorship programs and urban farming initiatives. With undergraduate degrees from Florida State University (while living in Italy), she completed programs with Boston University in England, India, the Philippines, New Zealand and Mexico. Breven went back to graduate school to research the efficacy and sustainability of nontraditional filmmaker support programs at the University of Florida. After graduation Breven was invited to develop the artist support programs at an entertainment studio built on the blockchain. While in an MBA and JM program she refined her problem of practice to pursue her doctoral research at the University of Southern California. Here she is actively building out the R&D for the long-term vision of Angaelica to be a part of the change she hopes to see in the art and entertainment industry landscapes. Breven also serves on film programming teams and juries throughout the year.