The Clang Rose Film Festival stands as a testament to the visionary mind of its founder, Carmelo Soberano, a seasoned wedding cinematographer with a rich and illustrious background in the film industry. With a multifaceted career spanning years as a director, producer, and fashion show producer, Carmelo has cultivated a profound understanding of the art of storytelling through visuals.

Drawing from his extensive experience, Carmelo conceived this groundbreaking festival as a homage to the remarkable talents of wedding filmmakers, recognizing their invaluable contributions to the cinematic realm. As a luminary in the field, Carmelo perceives wedding cinematography not merely as an art form, but as a means to capture and immortalize the essence of love and human connection.

The Clang Rose Film Festival serves as the living embodiment of Carmelo’s unyielding dedication, providing a global platform that not only celebrates and honors wedding filmmakers but also serves as a nexus for cinematic enthusiasts worldwide. Through meticulously curated workshops, enlightening discussions, and invaluable networking opportunities, Carmelo nurtures the growth of aspiring filmmakers and continually pushes the boundaries of their craft.

Having reshaped the wedding industry landscape, Carmelo’s unwavering support for wedding filmmakers has elevated the festival to become a luminous beacon of inspiration and recognition. This historic moment beckons all who appreciate the magic of love stories told through the lens of exceptional filmmaking to join Carmelo on his visionary journey. Embrace the opportunity to be part of an epoch-making event that reverberates with the passion and devotion that Carmelo has invested in every frame and narrative.

After earning her MBA in Finance and International Business at New York University’s Leonard N. Stern School of Business, Elsie played key management roles with several international banks and accounting firms including Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi, JP Morgan, Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley and PricewaterhouseCoopers. She later co-founded “One-Stop College Counseling.” where she currently serves as the CFO. In 2023, Elsie assumed the role of Hospitality and Public Relations Coordinator at Clang Rose. As the primary liaison for filmmakers, guests, and industry professionals, she leverages her exceptional organizational skills, effective communication, and amicable personality to cultivate a welcoming environment at Clang Rose events. Elsie is committed to ensuring a positive and memorable experience for all attendees and guests.

Cynthia, an eminent professional with a distinguished 25-year journey, stands as the driving force behind the Clang Rose Film Festival in her role as Executive Producer. Her narrative weaves event orchestration, public relations finesse, and talent curation into an exquisite tapestry.

Holding an accounting degree from Kean University, Cynthia wields a unique blend of analytical acumen and creative flair. Her touch has graced the iconic New York Fashion Week, where her meticulous guidance transformed runways into captivating showcases. Notably, she directed CliQ International’s runway with artistic brilliance.

Beyond the realm of fashion, Cynthia shines as a celebrated competitive Latin dancer and leads the Mayong Performing Arts Group, connecting cultures through the universal language of art across the United States and China.

Her stewardship of the Clang Rose Film Festival is a testament to her legacy—a dedication to transformative events, artistic finesse, and unwavering commitment to excellence. Cynthia’s touch elevates the festival to unparalleled heights, where each frame becomes a masterpiece and every moment resonates with emotion. Her tale is etched as a paradigm of event mastery and production prowess, forever enriching the annals of the industry.

May Huang is a seasoned financial expert with over two decades of experience in accounting, audit, and taxation. As the Head of Sponsorship & Fundraising for the Clang Rose Film Festival, she brings her extensive financial acumen and professional expertise to support the festival’s mission of celebrating and promoting the art of cinema.

May’s journey in the world of finance began with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Metropolitan State University. Throughout her career, she has navigated the complexities of finance and auditing, working with prominent “Big Four” firms, regional public accounting companies, and private industry.

With a specialization in audits for Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), Merger and Acquisition (M&A) transactions, financial due diligence, and corporate restructuring, May has demonstrated her exceptional skills in ensuring financial accuracy and compliance. Her dedication to precision and attention to detail have made her an invaluable asset in the finance industry.

Outside of her professional life, May shares her world with her husband, Yi, and their two children. They call Princeton, New Jersey, their home, where May not only excels in her career but also contributes her expertise and passion to the Clang Rose Film Festival. Her commitment to the festival’s success, combined with her financial prowess, makes her an instrumental part of the team, driving the festival’s growth and success.

May Huang’s dedication to the world of film, coupled with her financial expertise, makes her an essential figure in ensuring the Clang Rose Film Festival’s continued success and expansion. Her tireless efforts in sponsorship and fundraising will undoubtedly help the festival flourish and continue to enrich the world of cinema.

A professional choreographer of International repute, Amrita Maitra started her career with dance reality shows like Dance Dance (Sony TV) which was adjudged by Javed Jaffery, Terence Lewis, Vaibhavi Merchant & Saroj khan and Dance India Dance (ZeeTV) which was adjudged by Geeta Kapoor, Remo De Souza & Terence Lewis where shewas among the top 5 finalists.

Her journey from a contestant to a mentor took off when she became the finalistalong with her group “Aflatoons” in Dance India Dance Lil’ Masters on Zee TV which was adjudged by Farah Khan & Sandeep Sarkar followed by “Team Jalwa” the winning team in Dance Ke Super Stars under the direction of Remo DeSouza, Shiamak Davar, Master Marzi & Rajeev surthi on ZEE Tv.

Amrita recently became a guru in Superdancers on Sony Tv, adjudged by Geeta Kapoor, Shilpa shetty and Anurag Basu.
After this, there was no lookingback as Amrita went on to add another feather in her cap when she choreographed in “ Jhalak Dikhalaja” with International Footballer from Nigeria“ Chima Okeri & Krishnamachari Srikanth former Indian Cricketer” which was adjudged by Madhuri Dixit, Karan Johar & Remo De Souza on Colors. This was followed by “Nach Baliye” on Star Plus where she choreographed the well-known lead couple from Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. Amrita also choreographed 3 movies in Tollywood which were Arshi nagar, Peeritika & Paranjoi Joliya Re.
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From a choreographer to now a Stage Director & a Technical Supervisor for Non Fictions, Amrita has worked for shows like Indian Idol, Masterchef, India’s Got Talent, SA RE GA MAPA, I Can Do That, Dil Se Nache India Wale , DID Super Moms andmany more under the stewardship of Bollywood celebrities like Shah rukh khan, Siddharth Shukla, Priyanka Chopra, Amitabh Bhachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, Akshay Kumar, Salman Khan, Deepika Padukone, Farah khan, Abhishek Bacchan, Sonu Sood, Boman Irani, Vivaan Shah, Sonu Nigam, Sonakshi Sinha, Mallaika Arora Khan,Shahid kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, Ejaz Khan, Kangna Ranaut, Kailash Kher, Sonu Nigam, Madhavan, Tammanna, Karan Johar, Shaan, Alka Yagnik, Monali Thakur, Farhan Akhtar, Vishal Shekhar, Mika Singh, Aditya Narayan, Kirron Kher, Ravina Tondon, Vikas Khanna, Ajay Chopra, Kunal Kapoor & so on.
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Amrita has also choreographed for Bollywood Celebrities like, Madhuri Dixit, Sonakshi Sinha, Tiger Shroff, Kriti Sanon, Varun Dhavan, Shahid Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Anil Kapoor, Farhan Akhtar, Mithun Chakraborty, Govinda , Karishma Kapoor, Mallaika Arora khan, Neha Kakkar, Aditya Narayan, Sana Sayeed, Boman Irani, Kirron Kher, Karan Johar, Bosco, Benny dayal, Shaan, Terence Lewis, Gurmeet Choudhury, Manish Paul, Jay Bhanushali, Remo De Souza, Terence Lewis,Ahmed khan, Geeta Kapoor & many more.
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Tv celebrities including Hritwik Dhanjani, Mouni Ganguli, Sriti, Asha Negi, Sanjeeda sheikh, Debina Choudhury, Gauhar Khan, Mandira Bedi, Madhurima tuli, Crystal Dsouza, Lauren gottibel, Salman yusuf khan, Master Muddassar, Punit, Ahem, VJ andy, Ravi Dubey, Kuwar Amar, Shargun, Shakti Mohan, Shaini, Anita hasandani, Karan wahi, Karan Takkar, Karan patel, Vishal singh, Shabeer ahuwalia, Ranveer brar, VJ Bani, Bharti Singh, Aamir Ali, Ankita Lokhande, Shibani Dandekar, Kishwar merchant, Soumya Tandon and many more.

Serve as the primary point of contact for filmmakers, guests, and industry professionals. Greet and welcome them, ensuring a positive and inviting atmosphere throughout the festival.

Director of Global Marketing Strategy is a senior-level position that involves overseeing and guiding the development and execution of Clang Rose Film Festival marketing strategies on an international scale.

Julia brings a unique blend of passion, creativity, and coordination skills to her role as the Artist Relation Coordinator at the Clang Rose Film Festival.

A former pre-teen contestant for NAM Miss New Jersey, Julia has always had a flair for the spotlight. Her journey in the fashion industry as a Barbizon Model allowed her to express her creativity and develop a keen eye for artistic endeavors.

Featured in the New Jersey Industry Magazine, Julia has not only embraced the world of beauty and fashion but has also proven her commitment as a licensed cosmetologist, bringing a touch of artistry to every aspect of her life.

Beyond the glamour, Julia is a proud owner of a 1979 VW Super Beetle, reflecting her love for vintage aesthetics and her appreciation for timeless classics.

As the mind behind ‘Cartwheels On Wheels,’ Julia has turned her passion for coordination into a mobile experience, bringing joy and creativity wherever her wheels take her.

Her diverse background and infectious enthusiasm make Julia the perfect fit for the role of Artist Relation Coordinator. With an eye for detail and a heart for creativity, she is dedicated to fostering meaningful connections between artists, filmmakers, and the Clang Rose Film Festival, ensuring an enriching and collaborative experience for all involved.

Liza an honorary Doctorate degree in Philosophy (Honoris Causa) from Brethren Evangelical School of Theology International, acknowledging her unwavering years of service to humanity in the TV industry, her community, and her Syeda comes to Clang Rose with a myriad of experience as a Communications Major from
Marymount Manhattan College NYC. Her passion for working with people within an
organization led her to pursue a career in HR wherein she quickly realized that the key to an
organization’s success was in its ability to maintain positive relationships with its key resources,
its employees. With her passion and approach at fostering communication across all functional
levels of Employee and Management communications, Syeda became instrumental in problem
solving and improving processes. Her resume includes her vast experience working with
Employees in the areas of Hiring, Training and Development, Employee performance, and
Executive support roles in the Government as well as the private sector. Her strong business
acumen combined with interpersonal skills were integral in allowing her to support
organizational goals, maintaining strong relationships with clients, employees, operational
teams.
Syeda’s artistic flair and love for creation led her create her own business as an Event
Coordinator and Unique florist. Her professional creative accomplishments include
certifications from the American Institute of Floral Designers and Events. She resides in East
Brunswick NJ, with her family and serves on the East Brunswick Regional Chamber of
Commerce where she chairs their Events Committee’s busy calendar, planning the logistics and
coordination of events
aimed at promoting local business in its efforts to serve the local community.

“Be the Change” – Believing in Making a Difference!
Lights, Camera, Action! These three words transformed VJ’s life from being in front of the camera to becoming an award-winning director and producer. A graduate of a filmmaking course in Sydney, VJ boasts a remarkable portfolio of over 25 films, more than 100 awards, and over 300 film festival selections, including prestigious recognitions from the Academy Awards®️️, BAFTA, and Canadian Screen Awards. His LGBTQIA+ short film, Coming Out with the Help of a Time Machine, was even considered for the initial list of short films at the 2023 Oscars®️️.

VJ is deeply committed to addressing humanitarian and social issues through his films, tackling topics such as mental health, domestic violence, sexual abuse, Black Lives Matter, autism, homelessness, women’s empowerment, COVID-19, LGBTQIA+ rights, sustainable food, veterans’ issues, PTSD, and disability. Beyond his filmmaking, he mentors aspiring filmmakers, serves on film festival juries, and consults on film festival strategies.

As a Clang Rose Film Festival Adviser and a panelist in the recent discussion, Leveraging Film Production to Boost Local Economy, VJ continues to influence and inspire the global film community.

Terry Lao serves as the Deputy Mayor of Marlboro, bringing years of leadership and a deep commitment to fostering community connections. As the Community Engagement Advisor for the Clang Rose Film Festival, Terry plays a pivotal role in bridging the festival with local communities, enhancing its outreach, and ensuring its integration into the cultural fabric of the region. With his extensive experience in public service, Terry offers invaluable insights and strategic guidance, helping to promote the festival’s mission of celebrating the beauty of weddings, marriages, and human connections. His passion for community development and support for the arts makes him an indispensable part of the Clang Rose Film Festival team.