SARAH-JANE DRUMMEY (Filmmaker)

Sarah-Jane recently completed production in Ireland on her debut feature, LA VIDA BREVE. The independent film, written, produced, directed, and edited by Sarah-Jane, is an international co-production between Calle Pez Studios and Simulacro Films in Spain, starring Louise Lewis, Gracia Olayo, Ruth McCabe, Alejandro Tous, Nova Farrelly, and Jade Phoenix.

Her short film, the award-winning 134, screened at festivals worldwide, including BFI Flare, where it was chosen for Five Films For Freedom, run in collaboration with BFI Flare and the British Council.

Her feature script SOME KIND OF ATLANTIS was one of ten projects chosen for development funding as part of Screen Ireland’s inaugural New Writing Scheme.

Upon completion of her debut short GOOD FIGHT, she was selected as a finalist for the AFI Directing Workshop for Women.

Prior to filmmaking, Sarah-Jane worked as assistant to Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy. As an actor in Ireland and the UK, consistent collaboration with theatre companies such as Druid Theatre and Rough Magic saw her play pivotal roles on some of the world’s main stages, including the National Theatre (London), the Abbey Theatre (Dublin), Lincoln Center (New York), and The Kennedy Center (D.C.).

She is an AudioFile Earphones Award winner and has been on Best of the Year lists for her audiobook narrations, which include both novels by Eliam Kraiem - DESERT TRILOGY, and BRIGHT ANGEL.

ELIAM KRAIEM (Writer/Producer)

Eliam’s play, SIXTEEN WOUNDED, opened on Broadway, starring two-time Tony winner Judd Hirsch and directed by Tony winner Garry Hynes. The play was originally workshopped as part of the Sundance Theatre Lab and garnered two Drama League Nominations, one Drama Desk nomination, and three Outer Critics Circle Award nominations, including one for Outstanding Broadway Play, along with a Tony nomination for actor Omar Metwally. SIXTEEN WOUNDED continues to entertain and engage audiences worldwide with sellout productions in Germany, Austria, and Italy. Following a sold-out production at Tokyo’s New National Theatre, it was named one of the Top Three Plays by Nikkei (one of Japan’s leading newspapers).

Eliam is the author of three novels: DESERT TRILOGY, BRIGHT ANGEL, and the upcoming JUNIPER IS MISSING. In 2025, he was an invited fellow at both New York’s Lark Theater Playwriting Workshop and the Hermitage Artist Retreat.

As co-founder of Calle Pez Studios, Eliam produced audio versions of DESERT TRILOGY and BRIGHT ANGEL, narrated by Sarah-Jane, and produced her short films RÓISÍN DUBH and the award-winning 134.

His current slate of productions for Calle Pez includes Sarah-Jane’s debut feature, LA VIDA BREVE, and THE VIP,  a TV show currently in development with Danman Productions.

Eliam, Sarah-Jane, and their son Lewis currently live in Manhattan.