Discover our guests

Discover our guests

  • A man with a light beard and mustache wearing a colorful striped beanie, a blue T-shirt with a Superman logo, and a brown furry jacket.

    Todd Farmer

    ORGANIZER & MASTERCLASS TEACHER

    Hollywood writer and actor of movies like Jason X, Drive Angry, and My Bloody Valentine 3D. Published author of two books, Wolfbane and Riddle Me This.

    Featured in festival events: Q&A’s, The Art of Scriptwriting — Masterclass with Todd Farmer.

  • A black and white geometric drawing combining the Vitruvian Man with a compass and a star, creating a symmetrical, abstract design.

    Ita Kennedy

    ORGANIZER

    Executive producer on Trick (2019), Coyote Peterson’s Wild Field Trip, Coyote Peterson: Brave the Wild, and other large productions.

    Featured in festival events: Q&As following film screenings.

  • Mark Swift

    FEATURED SCREENWRITER & Q&A GUEST

    Hollywood screenwriter and producer best known for co-writing blockbuster horror films including Freddy vs. Jason, Friday the 13th (2009), and 20th Century Studios' Send Help. Joining us live at Castelo Horror to share insider insights into crafting iconic slasher cinema, franchise revivals, and bringing tension to the page.

    Featured in festival events: Film Screening Night: Send Help + Live and Zoom Q&A with Todd Farmer, Ita Kennedy, Mark Swift, and Damian Shannon

  • Arjuna

    MASTERCLASS TEACHER

    Holistic therapist, naturopath, and sound healer specializing in natural medicine, kinesiology, and integrative mind-body wellness. Creator of Curathek, dedicated to reconnecting people with nature's self-healing remedies.

    Featured in festival events: Aromatherapy Masterclass with Arjuna

  • Marianna

    MASTERCLASS TEACHER

    Culinary educator and chef with 15 years of experience teaching at Dutch culinary academies and managing high-volume event kitchens in the Netherlands. Now based in Pedrógão Grande as a chef at Beco do Cabril, specializing in practical kitchen techniques, flavor science, and making cooking reliable and fun.

    Featured in festival events: The Artisan Kitchen Masterclass with Marianna

  • Corina Bona (Ollett)

    MASTERCLASS TEACHER

    UK-trained scenographer, puppet-maker, and theatre practitioner with over 18 years of professional experience across renowned organizations including the Bristol Old Vic, Tobacco Factory, and Pickled Image. Now based in Central Portugal as an arts educator and creator, specializing in costume design, puppetry, and creative performance.

    Featured in festival events: Puppet Show with Corina Bona (Ollett) & Costume Design & Creation Workshop with Corina Bona (Ollet).