Hannah Burgos
Chief Executive Officer
Hannah Burgos (she/her) is a Filipino-American filmmaker and multidisciplinary artist based in San Francisco. She has worked in the film and advertising industries for over a decade in San Francisco, New York and Los Angeles. Her personal work focuses on empiricism, anthropological curiosities, eroticism, mental health, artful horror, absurdity, family dynamics, and difficult-to-identify strange feelings. Her vision to begin Guava Court was sparked by a careful combination of her upbringing in Vallejo, California, where the dreamers are plenty but the resources are few; struggling as a starving artist for years, before working full time in tech; and seeing that equity becomes real through intention and action. She believes that building community and helping others is actually the most important creative work we will do in our lifetimes.
Mary Kate van den Berg
Chief financial officer
Mary Kate van den Berg is a Creative Producer based in Los Angeles. She brings diverse knowledge from her background as producer for over 15 years on independent films, web series, docuseries, commercials, and music videos. Working with major brands, advertising agencies, and eventually founding her production company in 2020. Her independently produced films have played in over 30 film festivals worldwide - including SXSW, Fantasia, and Beyond Fest. She currently works in the digital space as a Senior Producer at Dead Meat. Mary Kate is a true believer in creative collaboration. She is focused on producing projects fairly and ethically for each member involved. She believes that by providing equal and ample opportunities for storytelling, we can make an impact on our communities.
