Meet the Team

Rylie Hepp

Festival Director

Rylie is a 4th year at Northeastern University studying Finance and Environmental Studies. She loves to spend her free time more creatively to contrast with the structure of her major. This is her first year working on the festival and she is excited to work with the talented film community and meet other people who love movies! Her favorite movie is Before Sunrise. 

Lucy Perkins

Marketing Specialist

Lucy is a third-year Business and Communication student at Northeastern University. During her sophomore year, she was the Director of the 2024 NXNEU festival. Her interest in the festival stems from a desire to showcase the hidden talents within CAMD. Lucy's favorite film is La La Land.

Marli Dorn 

Marketing Specialist

Marli is a third-year Media and Screen Studies student. She is a Creative Director of the Northeastern Film Enthusiast’s Club (NUFEC) and a member of Northeastern’s video production club, NUTV. Film has been an omnipresent force in her life, and has inspired her to write and produce her own pieces in her classes and clubs. Her favorite film is The Nice Guys and she looks forward to a great festival! 

Kiki Mauer

Marketing Specialist

Kiki is a third-year Business and Communication student at Northeastern University. She is a Marketing Specialist for North x Northeastern and her favorite film is How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.

Kalene Peterson

Graphic Designer

Kalene is a third-year Information Design and Mathematics student. She is the graphic designer for the Hong Kong Student Association and enjoys watching films during her free time. Her favorite film is Stephen Chow's Kung Fu Hustle.

Nick Fabbio

Assistant Producer

Nick is a fourth-year Accounting and Finance major at Northeastern. This is his second year working with the North x Northeastern team, he is excited to build upon the success of last year's festival. Nick's favorite film is Fast Times at Ridgemont High.