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Re: Contact Form Submission
by Henry Tejada Feb. 26, 2026

Feb. 26, 2026

Hi Julia! Thank you for the swift response. I am glad you are interested in talking to us! For our Collaborative Design course, we are first meeting people in our people group (in this case, Amateur and Independent Filmmakers) to learn about them, co-design something (the sky is the limit for this), and present a design proposal for something that would benefit our people group. The objective of this course is to develop our professional skills, such as communication, and to learn by experience how to design the correct thing that people need (not just guess for them). Our people group is amateur and independent filmmakers because we are very interested in learning more about filmmakers! We’d like to do a casual interview with you to get a better understanding of what filmmakers do, ideally in person, to be better immersed in your work environment. While we are not a research team, we do have an approval statement that formally outlines time commitments, purpose, and compensation. That is attached to this email. Approval Statement TL;DR: We cannot provide compensation for your time; we would like to interview you for an hour or so, and this would be all for educational purposes with the goal of learning how to design for people. Please let us know when and where we can talk to you in person! We are flexible with our schedules. Also, please pass on our information to other filmmakers you know and are willing to chat a bit. We’d like to talk to them as well! Thank you! Henry, Ben, Jake, Tchenzie, Liam Henry Tejada Deras B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering Second-Year Student | Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering Email: htejada(a)olin.edu<mailto:htejada@olin.edu> Firma Principal, Versión 1.8 - 19 de Agosto, 2025 a las 14:49 CST From: Julia Tutko-Balena <juliatutko(a)gmail.com> Sent: Monday, February 9, 2026 6:20 PM To: Henry Tejada <Htejada(a)olin.edu> Subject: Contact Form Submission [FROM AN EXTERNAL SENDER] Hi Henry, Tchenzie, Ben, Liam, and Jake! I’m delighted to get your message! I’d be happy to help however I can. I started filmmaking right around your age! All too happy to offer whatever intel I can to boost you forward. I’d love to hear more about your Collaborative Design Course, and how I can answer questions that will help with your project. I wasn’t super clear, did you want me to come speak in your class? Or just as an interview for your group project? I’m happy to help either way, just wanted to know. Send me more info when you get a chance! Maybe a list of questions I can answer right away. Or we can set up a quick call to see how best I can help, if talking is faster than typing. Talk soon, Julia _________________________________ Julia Tutko-Balena Head of Friendly Filmmaker www.friendlyfilmmaker.com<http://www.friendlyfilmmaker.com> Host of Friendly Filmmaker on YouTube www.youtube.com/@friendlyfilmz<http://www.youtube.com/@friendlyfilmz> CEO of TuBa Creations, LLC - a multimedia company _________________________________________ RE: FORM SUBMISSION Name: Henry Tejada Deras Email: htejada(a)olin.edu<mailto:htejada@olin.edu> Message: Hello Julia! We (5 undergraduate students at Olin College) are very interested in learning about independent and amateur filmmakers! As part of our collaborative design course, we are engaging with filmmakers to both learn about the experience and practice user-oriented design. We are interested in all things related to how you make your films, from casting to production to audio. We would love to ask you questions in person and see what you do firsthand, ideally for about 60 minutes. If in person doesn’t work, calling online would still be hugely helpful. Thank you! Henry, Tchenzie, Ben, Liam, Jake

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We'd like to meet you!
by Henry Tejada Feb. 21, 2026

Feb. 21, 2026

Hi Dan, We got your contact through James Rutenbeck, and we (5 undergraduate students at Olin College) are very interested in learning about independent and amateur filmmakers! As part of our collaborative design course, we are engaging with filmmakers to both learn about the experience and practice user-oriented design. We are interested in all things related to how you make your films, from casting to production to audio. We would love to ask you questions in person and see what you do firsthand, ideally for about 60 minutes. If in person doesn't work, calling online would still be hugely helpful. Thank you for your time and consideration, Henry Tejada Deras B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering Second-Year Student | Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering Email: htejada(a)olin.edu<mailto:htejada@olin.edu> Firma Principal, Versión 1.8 - 19 de Agosto, 2025 a las 14:49 CST

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Re: Contact Me
by Spencer Cohen Feb. 17, 2026

Feb. 17, 2026

Hey Henry, thanks for reaching out. I would be happy to chat about filmmaking with you. In-person might be tough. I could potentially do a weekend if that would work for your group or we could do a zoom call. Let me know what works for you. Cheers, *Spencer Cohen* Writer/Director | The Compatriots +1 (508) 314-8655 IMDb <https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6182760/> / Website <https://www.thecompatriotsfilm.com/> On Thu, Feb 5, 2026 at 3:43 PM Jotform <noreply(a)jotform.com> wrote: > *Contact Me* > Name Henry Tejada Deras > Email filmmakers.olincd(a)gmail.com > Message Hello Spencer! > We (5 undergraduate students at Olin College) are very interested in > learning about independent and amateur filmmakers! As part of our > collaborative design course, we are engaging with filmmakers to both learn > about the experience and come up with a design alongside you for > filmmakers. We are interested in all things related to how you make your > films, from casting to production to audio. We would love to ask you > questions in person and see what you do firsthand, ideally for about 60 > minutes. If in person doesn’t work, calling online would still be hugely > helpful. We hope to gain experience in human centered design. > > Thank you for your time and consideration, > > Henry Tejada Deras > > You can edit this submission > <https://www.jotform.com/edit/6461333489914285082?utm_source=emailfooter&utm…> > and view all your submissions > <https://www.jotform.com/tables/200514333084040?utm_source=sheetsemailfooter…> > easily. >

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Re: Form Submission - Contact Form - We'd like to meet independent and amateur filmmakers
by Henry Tejada Feb. 17, 2026

Feb. 17, 2026

Hi Chris, Thank you for letting us know, if we have time we may stop by. Thank you so much for your help! Henry Tejada Deras B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering Second-Year Student | Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering Email: htejada(a)olin.edu<mailto:htejada@olin.edu> Firma Principal, Versión 1.8 - 19 de Agosto, 2025 a las 14:49 CST From: Chris Ferry <chris(a)easthamptonfilmfestival.com> Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2026 6:22 PM To: Henry Tejada <htejada(a)olin.edu> Subject: Re: Form Submission - Contact Form - We'd like to meet independent and amateur filmmakers [FROM AN EXTERNAL SENDER] Hi Henry, Tchenzie, Liam, and Ben - this is great, thanks for reaching out! One thought I have is that we do periodic filmmaker networking meet-up events, and our next one is on Thursday, February 26th from 7-9pm here in Easthampton (I’ll attach the flyer). If you’re able to travel, that might be a great way to meet other MA-based filmmaking folks of all stripes. [cid:image001.png@01DCA039.4921BC80] On Feb 9, 2026, at 3:35 PM, Squarespace <form-submission(a)squarespace.info<mailto:form-submission@squarespace.info>> wrote: Name: Henry Tejada Deras Email: htejada(a)olin.edu<mailto:htejada@olin.edu>, accepts marketing: false Subject: We'd like to meet independent and amateur filmmakers Message: Hello! We (5 undergraduate students at Olin College) are very interested in learning about independent and amateur filmmakers! As part of our collaborative design course, we are engaging with filmmakers to both learn about the experience and practice user-oriented design. We are interested in all things related to how you make your films, from casting to production to audio. We would appreciate if you pass on our information to other independent and amateur filmmakers. We'd like to talk to as many people as possible! Thank you for your time and consideration, Henry, Tchenzie, Jake, Liam, Ben Sent via form submission from Easthampton Film Festival<https://www.easthamptonfilmfestival.com/> Name: Henry Tejada Deras Email: htejada(a)olin.edu<mailto:htejada@olin.edu>, accepts marketing: false Subject: We'd like to meet independent and amateur filmmakers Message: Hello! We (5 undergraduate students at Olin College) are very interested in learning about independent and amateur filmmakers! As part of our collaborative design course, we are engaging with filmmakers to both learn about the experience and practice user-oriented design. We are interested in all things related to how you make your films, from casting to production to audio. We would appreciate if you pass on our information to other independent and amateur filmmakers. We'd like to talk to as many people as possible! Thank you for your time and consideration, Henry, Tchenzie, Jake, Liam, Ben Create Invoice <https://www.easthamptonfilmfestival.com/config/invoicing/invoices/external-…> Manage Submissions <https://www.easthamptonfilmfestival.com/config/contacts/form-link/e9697728-…> Does this submission look like spam? Report it here.<https://www.squarespace.com/report-spam?formSubmissions=e9697728-2818-404b-…>

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We'd like to meet you!
by Henry Tejada Feb. 17, 2026

Feb. 17, 2026

Hi Abhi, We got your contact through James Rutenbeck, and we (5 undergraduate students at Olin College) are very interested in learning about independent and amateur filmmakers! As part of our collaborative design course, we are engaging with filmmakers to both learn about the experience and practice user-oriented design. We are interested in all things related to how you make your films, from casting to production to audio. We would love to ask you questions in person and see what you do firsthand, ideally for about 60 minutes. If in person doesn't work, calling online would still be hugely helpful. Thank you for your time and consideration, Henry Tejada Deras B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering Second-Year Student | Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering Email: htejada(a)olin.edu<mailto:htejada@olin.edu> Firma Principal, Versión 1.8 - 19 de Agosto, 2025 a las 14:49 CST

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We'd like to meet you!
by Henry Tejada Feb. 17, 2026

Feb. 17, 2026

Hello Michele, We (5 undergraduate students at Olin College) are very interested in learning about independent and amateur filmmakers! As part of our collaborative design course, we are engaging with filmmakers to both learn about the experience and practice user-oriented design. We are interested in all things related to how you make your films, from casting to production to audio. We would love to ask you questions in person and see what you do firsthand, ideally for about 60 minutes. If in person doesn't work, calling online would still be hugely helpful. Thank you for your time and consideration, Henry, Jake, Tchenzie, Liam, Ben Henry Tejada Deras B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering Second-Year Student | Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering Email: htejada(a)olin.edu<mailto:htejada@olin.edu> Firma Principal, Versión 1.8 - 19 de Agosto, 2025 a las 14:49 CST

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We'd like to meet you!
by Henry Tejada Feb. 17, 2026

Feb. 17, 2026

Hello Darcy, We (5 undergraduate students at Olin College) are very interested in learning about independent and amateur filmmakers! As part of our collaborative design course, we are engaging with filmmakers to both learn about the experience and practice user-oriented design. We are interested in all things related to how you make your films, from casting to production to audio. We would love to ask you questions in person and see what you do firsthand, ideally for about 60 minutes. If in person doesn't work, calling online would still be hugely helpful. Thank you for your time and consideration, Henry, Ben, Tchenzie, Liam, and Jake Henry Tejada Deras B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering Second-Year Student | Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering Email: htejada(a)olin.edu<mailto:htejada@olin.edu> Firma Principal, Versión 1.8 - 19 de Agosto, 2025 a las 14:49 CST

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Interviewing Amateur and Independent Film Makers
by Liam Fries Feb. 17, 2026

Feb. 17, 2026

Hello! We (5 undergraduate students at Olin College) are very interested in learning about independent and amateur filmmakers! As part of our collaborative design course, we are engaging with filmmakers to both learn about the experience and come up with a design alongside you for filmmakers. We are interested in all things related to how you make your films, from casting to production to audio. We would love to ask you or any filmmakers you know questions in person and see what you do firsthand, ideally for about 60 minutes (but that timing is flexible). If in person doesn’t work, calling online would still be hugely helpful. We hope to gain experience in human centered design. Thanks, Liam.

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Thank You — Olin Collaborative Design Session
by John Kind Studios LLC Feb. 16, 2026

Feb. 16, 2026

Hi all, Thank you again for the thoughtful discussion today. I appreciated the depth and intentionality of your questions. I’m looking forward to seeing the direction your team takes with the project once everyone’s input is synthesized. Please feel free to share the final presentation or concept when ready — I’d be glad to review it. If it’s helpful, I’m also open to continuing the conversation when you reach the next phase. Best, John Kind John Kind Studios LLC. Founder/Creative Director www.johnkindstudios.com 📞: 6173026882

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We'd love to meet you!
by Henry Tejada Feb. 12, 2026

Feb. 12, 2026

Hello John! We (5 undergraduate students at Olin College) are very interested in learning about independent and amateur filmmakers! As part of our collaborative design course, we are engaging with filmmakers to both learn about the experience and come up with a design alongside you for filmmakers. We are interested in all things related to how you make your films, from casting to production to audio. We would love to ask you questions in person and see what you do firsthand, ideally for about 60 minutes. If in person doesn't work, calling online would still be hugely helpful. We hope to gain experience in human centered design. Thank you for your time and consideration, Henry Tejada Deras B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering Second-Year Student | Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering Email: htejada(a)olin.edu<mailto:htejada@olin.edu> Firma Principal, Versión 1.8 - 19 de Agosto, 2025 a las 14:49 CST

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