Collective Films International
Daryl Barnes
Founder/Producer
Daryl Barnes is a director/writer and producer out of Los Angeles. He began in the theatre in his native city of Dublin, Ireland, with companies such as the Audrey Meredith Theatre Company and the Trinity Players. He continued his studies at the RSC in London and subsequently the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute in West Hollywood. His film credits include BRAVEHEART, MICHAEL COLLINS, and Evelyn and John Boorman's THE GENERAL. He has written for Millennium Films and his script THE DOCTOR'S SON, which has Liam Neeson attached, was accepted into the Squaw Valley Screenwriters Lab with writing mentor Tom Rickman. His Film BEACH MEMORIES was an official selection at the Slamdance Film Festival, in addition to the film THE WHITE ROOM at the Marina Del Rey Film festival. He recently directed/wrote and produced REQUIEM and is currently in pre-production on the feature film DANGEROUS DAYS starring Salma Hayek, which he wrote and will also be directing and producing along with producer Frank Capra III. Daryl is a member of the WGA/DGA and is a lifetime member of the Actors Studio.
Alicia Blasingame
Producer
Alicia Blasingame is a producer and classically trained actor who has performed on screens and stages across the country. Recently playing leading roles in SECRETS OF SHADYVALE (LIFETIME), BODYGUARD SEDUCTION (LIFETIME), and FAMILY ORNAMENTS (TUBI), Alicia can be seen in over 50 films. Festival appearances include Cannes, Palm Springs, Fantasia, HollyShorts, Idyllwild, and LA shorts, with wins such as "Best Actress", "Best Ensemble Cast" and "Best Picture". She began her career in the theatre, where she performed in the world premiere of I USED TO WRITE ON WALLS by Bekah Brunstetter (MAID, THIS IS US). Alicia earned her B.A. in Theatre Arts from the University of Puget Sound, minoring in French and graduating Magna Cum Laude with honors. She continued her training in Los Angeles at John Rosenfeld Studios, UCB, and The Imagined Life. Most recently she has stepped behind the camera to direct the film SCRATCH and produce the film REQUIEM. She is an associate producer on the upcoming film DANGEROUS DAYS alongside Frank Capra III and starring Salma Hayek.
Frank Capra III
Producer
Frank has a long list of credits, with highlights including DRIVE, A FEW GOOD MEN, THE BUCKET LIST, ALEX & EMMA, and HITCH. He has several projects in development and pre-production including DANGEROUS DAYS with Salma Hayek.
Giovannie Espiritu
Producer
Giovannie Espiritu is a groundbreaking storyteller whose creative vision is deeply informed by her journey as a bisexual, once-undocumented immigrant Filipina mom who survived a Biblical doomsday cult. Her work—ranging from film to television—explores themes of resilience, social justice, and human complexity. Her acclaimed short films, including ALLY 3000, which garnered over 12 awards, and Legacy, which won a 2023 Silver Telly and the Hyundai Evolve Innovation Award, tackle issues of patriarchy, generational trauma, and bias with humor and heart.
Espiritu’s latest project, MAID TO SHINE, a six-episode romantic comedy, highlights her commitment to inclusive storytelling, set against the vibrant backdrop of Las Vegas and focusing on a Filipina maid with a hidden talent. Additionally, her feature film LOVE & KARMA starring International star Bai Ling, Oscar nominee Eric Roberts, Golden Globe nominee Joanna Pacula, and Filipino talent Belinda Panelo and Jojo Riguerra, showcases her knack for blending emotional depth with engaging narratives. Recognized as one of the “Most Influential Filipina Women in the World” by the Filipina Women’s Network, Espiritu’s mantra, “Break Hearts Wide Open and Create More Moments of Joy,” drives her to craft stories that uncover resilience, hope, and humanity in all its forms.
She is a proud member of the Producers Guild of America, Alliance of Women Directors, the TV Academy, and SAG-AFTRA.
Scotty Baker
Cinematographer/Producer
Scotty Baker is a writer, director, cinematographer and Steadicam
operator. 5TH PASSENGER, the sci-fi feature he wrote and directed starring Doug Jones (Shape of Water, Star Trek: Discovery), was released 2018 to theaters worldwide. He has directed numerous music videos and short films that have won awards at film festivals, including RATIONED, which was selected to screen at the Cannes Film Festival. He’s also worked on such films as ARCHENEMY (Joe Manganiello), A
DAY TO DIE (Bruce Willis), THE SYSTEM (Tyrese Gibson), PINK SKIES
AHEAD (Henry Winkler) and DARLIN’ (Pollyanna McIntosh), and music
videos for such talent as: Kodak Black, Jeezy, Rick Ross, Lil Mosey,
and Ray J. He’s currently in development for his next feature; a noir sci-fi thriller, THE BRINGER
Ashley Huey
Associate Producer
Ashley Huey is a producer/actress from Orange County, California. Her passions from a young age have always been performing, entertaining and Storytelling. These passions have taken her through amazing experiences in both theater and film. Some of her work includes her most recent theater performance The Polar Express: The Train Ride by Warner Brothers partnered with Rail Events Productions. Recently she has been producing for CFI on films such as REQUIEM, MORBID BLOOD, and SISTERS OF THE DESERT. Associate Producer on upcoming films DANGEROUS DAYS with producer Frank Capra III, starring Salma Hayek, and RHIANNON with producer/writers Scott Marcano and Mary Alvavia, and director Daryl Barnes. Actor/producer on projects from her own production company Lightning Rose Productions such as WRONG FAMILY, INHERITANCE, and LIVING THROUGH IT. Starring in films such as HALO RANGER and NOT A TOY GUN. Ashley wants to tell authentic and powerful stories.