Collective Films International
Daryl Barnes
Founder/Producer
Daryl Barnes is a director/writer and producer out of Los Angeles. He began in the theatre in his native city of Dublin, Ireland, with companies such as the Audrey Meredith Theatre Company and the Trinity Players. He continued his studies at the RSC in London and subsequently the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute in West Hollywood. His film credits include BRAVEHEART, MICHAEL COLLINS, and Evelyn and John Boorman's THE GENERAL. He has written for Millennium Films and his script THE DOCTOR'S SON, which has Liam Neeson attached, was accepted into the Squaw Valley Screenwriters Lab with writing mentor Tom Rickman. His Film BEACH MEMORIES was an official selection at the Slamdance Film Festival, in addition to the film THE WHITE ROOM at the Marina Del Rey Film festival. He recently directed/wrote and produced REQUIEM and is currently in pre-production on the feature film DANGEROUS DAYS starring Salma Hayek, which he wrote and will also be directing and producing along with producer Frank Capra III. Daryl is a member of the WGA/DGA and is a lifetime member of the Actors Studio.
Frank Capra III
Producer
Frank has a long list of credits, with highlights including DRIVE, A FEW GOOD MEN, THE BUCKET LIST, ALEX & EMMA, and HITCH. He has several projects in development and pre-production including DANGEROUS DAYS with Salma Hayek.
Scotty Baker
Cinematographer/Producer
Scotty Baker is a writer, director, cinematographer and Steadicam
operator. 5TH PASSENGER, the sci-fi feature he wrote and directed starring Doug Jones (Shape of Water, Star Trek: Discovery), was released 2018 to theaters worldwide. He has directed numerous music videos and short films that have won awards at film festivals, including RATIONED, which was selected to screen at the Cannes Film Festival. He’s also worked on such films as ARCHENEMY (Joe Manganiello), A
DAY TO DIE (Bruce Willis), THE SYSTEM (Tyrese Gibson), PINK SKIES
AHEAD (Henry Winkler) and DARLIN’ (Pollyanna McIntosh), and music
videos for such talent as: Kodak Black, Jeezy, Rick Ross, Lil Mosey,
and Ray J. He’s currently in development for his next feature; a noir sci-fi thriller, THE BRINGER
Giovanni Espiritu
Giovannie Espiritu is a groundbreaking storyteller whose creative vision is deeply informed by her journey as a bisexual, once-undocumented immigrant Filipina mom who survived a Biblical doomsday cult. Her work—ranging from film to television—explores themes of resilience, social justice, and human complexity. Her acclaimed short films, including ALLY 3000, which garnered over 12 awards, and Legacy, which won a 2023 Silver Telly and the Hyundai Evolve Innovation Award, tackle issues of patriarchy, generational trauma, and bias with humor and heart.
Espiritu’s latest project, Maid to Shine, a six-episode romantic comedy, highlights her commitment to inclusive storytelling, set against the vibrant backdrop of Las Vegas and focusing on a Filipina maid with a hidden talent. Additionally, her feature film Love & Karma, starring International star Bai Ling, Oscar nominee Eric Roberts, Golden Globe nominee Joanna Pacula, and Filipino talent Belinda Panelo and Jojo Riguerra, showcases her knack for blending emotional depth with engaging narratives. Recognized as one of the “Most Influential Filipina Women in the World” by the Filipina Women’s Network, Espiritu’s mantra, “Break Hearts Wide Open and Create More Moments of Joy,” drives her to craft stories that uncover resilience, hope, and humanity in all its forms.
She is a proud member of the Producers Guild of America, Alliance of Women Directors, the TV Academy, and SAG-AFTRA.
