33 and Me Film Project

On her 33rd birthday, American filmmaker Stephanie Gardner set out to travel to over 33 countries around the world to meet other film directors who are also approximately 33-years-old, to learn about their lives and careers in their home countries, discover what types of stories they’re compelled to make into films, and to engage with their cultures.

“Sometimes cinema speaks for the citizens of a country that otherwise has its voices muted. Many of the filmmakers we feature on “33 and Me” take great risks to tell their stories, and by doing so, their films and actions provide hope, inspiration, and knowledge to their populace.”

Meet The 33 And Me Team

Stephanie Gardner

Creator, Director and Host

Multi-award winning writer and director for film and theatre, Stephanie has written, directed and produced over 30 short films, including the multi-award winning “If I Had A Piano (I’d Play You The Blues)” and “Para Todo Mal…Para Todo Bien: A Mezcal Trilogy.” Her stage plays have been produced globally. An MFA graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, Stephanie studied in Singapore under the tutelage of Oliver Stone, Todd Solondz, Richard Wesley and Sabrina Dhawan. She has a B.A. from The George Washington University in Dramatic Writing and Music. Originally from Emmaus, PA, she resides in the mountains outside of Taos, New Mexico.

More About Stephanie Watch “If I Had A Piano (I’d Play You The Blues)”

Duprelon Tizdale

Executive Producer, Cinematographer

Tizzz is a filmmaker who loves to reminisce about when he was 33. He has worked in the entertainment industry his entire life, getting his first gig at 12-years-old running spotlights for Elvis Presley. With 22+ years in the Hollywood film biz as an IATSE Union Professional, he has worked in just about every department, including art, locations, and camera. Credits include: “3:10 to Yuma,” “Hostiles,” “The Magnificent Seven,” “Manhattan,” “Sunshine Cleaning,” “True Grit,” “The Messengers,” “Thor,” and “House of Cards.” He was the program director and co-founder of the Taos Shortz Film Festival, which ran for 15 years. He resides in the mountains near Taos, New Mexico and loves to watch the hummingbirds.

Charles Mawungwa

Lead Editor and Graphics

“33 and Me” filmmaker from Zimbabwe, Charles is an editor, screenwriter, cinematographer and director. In 2017, he wrote, directed and produced “Mind Games,” a feature film which has won multiple awards in categories of Editing, Acting and Best Feature at numerous fests around the world. Charles has edited several feature films, including “The Gentleman,” awarded at the American International Film Festival. He also wrote, edited, and directed episodes of a television series called “Fading Pictures,” which won four awards in Zimbabwe. His film, “The Search,” was the first Zimbabwean movie to contain a mixture of live action and 3D animated reality. Charles has produced over 50 documentaries for United Nations organizations in ten different countries.

The 33 And Me Film Project