FILMGATE TEAM

Diliana Alexander is the co‑founder and Executive Director of FilmGate Miami, FilmGate Interactive, and the Downtown Media Center. A creative and executive producer of both immersive and traditional media, her work includes collaborations with HBO, Netflix, Showtime, HGTV, CBC, and TLC, and international co‑productions with Canada, Spain, and Taiwan. She has served as a speaker and juror at leading festivals such as Tribeca, MUTEK, NewImages, Miami Film Festival, and Kaohsiung Film Festival, and has been a visiting professor at Florida International University and Broward College. Diliana holds an MFA in Film Production and undergraduate degrees in Economics and International Relations from MIUAD, McGill University, and the University of Toronto.

Katerina Rivera is FilmGate Miami’s Operations Assistant, proudly representing her Cuban and Puerto Rican roots. Born and raised in Miami, Katerina brings vibrant energy and cultural insight to the team. She plays a key role in coordinating events and volunteers, while also managing FilmGate’s social media presence. Passionate about storytelling, community, and creativity, Katerina is dedicated to supporting artists and building inclusive spaces for emerging voices in the arts. Outside of FilmGate, Katerina is a passionate muralist who finds joy in painting large-scale works that spark imagination and wonder.

Jose Jacho is the co-founder of Filmgate Miami and the Downtown Media Center. He is an out-of-the box thinker and creator, who seeks to establish and maintain South Florida as legitimate location for advancing the arts with the aid of technology

Segundo Correas is FilmGate Miami’s Technical Director. He joined FilmGate in 2020 and has supported the production of interactive projects and festivals in various roles. He is a 3D artist from Mendoza, Argentina, with a strong background in 3D modeling and video game art, always seeking new creative challenges and ways to grow.

Michi Hung is the Operations Manager at FilmGate Miami, specializing in live event coordination and creative programming. A Miami native with Chinese heritage, she brings a grounded, can-do spirit to both festival production and on-set roles as a producer, assistant director, coordinator, and PA. Michelle has worked with brands like Adidas, National Geographic, and REDCON1, and has led FilmGate Festival programming since 2023. Passionate about storytelling, community, and consciousness, she aims to create meaningful experiences that connect and uplift. Fun fact: she’s a glass-half-full person who loves snorkeling and soulful conversations.