Meet the Team

Lucy Perkins

Festival Director

Lucy is a second-year Business and Communication student at Northeastern University. During her freshman year, she worked as an assistant producer for the 2023 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 second-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 second-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 second-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.

Jack Deutsch

Assistant Producer + Screenplay Coordinator

Jack is a fourth-year Music Industry and Communication major at Northeastern. He worked as an Events Assistant at the 2023 Nantucket Film Festival. Jack loves film and the power of a good story. His favorite film is Paris, Texas.

Nick Fabbio

Assistant Producer

Nick is a third-year Accounting and Finance major at Northeastern. This is his first year working with the North x Northeastern team, he is excited to help showcase so many great student films. Nick's favorite film is Amy Heckerling's Fast Times at Ridgemont High.

Eliana Zahalsky

Video and Media Designer

Eliana is a second-year Media and Screen Studies student at Northeastern University. She currently works as a News Director for NUTV - Northeastern’s video production club. Her favorite film is The Old Guard.