What Does Creator Even Mean: Investigator, Investigator & Next Session
What Does Creator Even Mean: Investigator, Investigator & Next Session
The lines between creator, filmmaker, actor, producer and studio are increasingly blurred. Featuring screenings of Investigator, Investigator and Next Session, this program brings together O’Neil Thomas, Milky Tran, Sarah Pribis and Melissa Becraft for a special conversation about what it means to be a “creator” today, how the role is evolving, and what it allows them to become when traditional labels no longer define the work.
Films in This Program
Sunday, October 18, 2026
11:45 AM · AMC 19th Street, Theater 5
O'Neil Thomas
Creator · Underscore Talent Management
O'Neil Thomas is a full-time actor and content creator passionate about performance, especially sketch comedy, which he first loved from Disney Channel and Nickelodeon shows. In addition to acting, he creates comedy sketches and reaction videos online. O'Neil began content creation 10 years ago, but it wasn’t until 2020 that he pursued it as a career. Beyond entertainment, he advocates for mental health, raising awareness about bullying and promoting positivity. He has partnered with brands like Dunkin Donuts, Subway, Xfinity, and Hulu.
Photo credit: Folajimi Famosaya
Milky Tran
Writer/Director/Creator
Milky Tran is a Vietnamese-American filmmaker, composer and creator making playfully sharp dramedies about womanhood, modern dating and a curiosity about the human condition. Her distinct Gen-Z voice and storytelling have resonated with 300K+ followers and generated 35M+ views in under 2 years.
A former producer/director at Jubilee Media, she’s created work for Margaret Cho and MIYAVI, and brands including Uber, Delta, Spotify and Dove. From Pittsburgh, she writes from the heart — and her hands.
Sarah Pribis
Actor, Host, & Creator
Sarah Pribis is an actor, host, and creator with over 20 years of experience across stage, screen, and digital media. Her credits include FBI, Two Sentence Horror Stories, HQ Trivia, and The Ellen Show. She combines entertainment expertise with a creator’s instinct to tell engaging stories that educate and inspire. Sarah co-created and stars in Investigator, Investigator, a Made in NY finalist at the ALZA Festival.
Photo credit: Darnell Bennett
Melissa Becraft
Professional Dancer and Content Creator
Melissa Becraft is a dancer and content creator based in New York City. She started her career dancing for the NBA Brooklynettes where she became captain and choreographer for the team. Some of her performance credits include The VMAs with BLACKPINK, The Gilded Age, and Marvelous Mrs Maisel. She has also taken her dancing to her online platforms, reaching millions of people worldwide with her colorful choreography and joyful personality. She specializes in making videos based on movies, characters, and decades and has over 3 million followers across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.
Photo credit: Jon Taylor
