The MEME Team
NICK C. GOINS JR
Executive Director & Founder
As the president of Makeshift Film Group, LLC and founder of MEME, Nick oversees the planning and execution of programming to support entertainment professionals. He is also the owner of MMH, The Scholomance VFX, Ronin Computer Services, and NOCOVA, a professional networking group for visual artists.
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With years of experience in the industry and leadership positions in the restaurant and consulting industries, Nick has worked in various capacities in the film industry since creating his first feature at the age of 16.
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He brings a wealth of knowledge as a film critic, writer, director, producer, and graphic artist. When not working on film, Nick enjoys cooking and exploring culinary arts.
AMBER MACPHERSON
Board Chair & Admin
Meet Amber, Board Chair & Administrator of MEME and COO & Co-founder of Makeshift Film Group, LLC.
Amber brings an uncommon combination of scientific rigor and creative vision to the independent film world — with a professional background spanning research operations, data science, and bioscience, she understands what it takes to build sustainable systems and organizations from the ground up.
As a screenwriter and filmmaker herself, she's deeply invested in the challenges independent creators face at the intersection of art and business. Through MEME, Amber channels that experience into practical education and workforce development programs designed to help filmmakers not just make great work, but build lasting careers. She is committed to growing Colorado's independent film community and ensuring that creatives have the tools, knowledge, and support they need to thrive.
Eric Abramson
Member At-Large
filmmaker/firefighter
I prefer to shoot, direct, and light in no particular order of preference.
Started in film, transitioned to HD video and loving full frame sensors. I do find myself cutting my short form content on DaVinci Resolve and utilizing iPhones on occasion to acquire footage these days.
My wheelhouse: documentary, music video, concert performances, interviews, multicam live streaming and recorded capture.
My work has been seen on PrimeSports, MTV, ITV, NHK, NBC, CBS, PBS Int’l, ESPN, RSN, NHNZ, Discovery, GaiamTV, Nugs.net, iClips, eTown, Blue Skye Barn and other worldwide carriers.
Meanwhile...
After years on engines and hand crews fighting wildland fires across the American west, I became a Public Information Officer in 2019 and enjoy combining my visual production and communication skills with my operational fire experience.
Colorado based but always ready for worldwide travel on the right project.
I speak: Sony, Apple, ARRI, Sound Devices, Resolve, various microphones, lighting and lenses. Nerd!
IMDB/Vimeo : Eric Peter Abramson
youtube: filmcarteldotorg
Shaun Michael Ellis
Member At-Large
Shaun Michael Ellis is a visionary producer-screenwriter dedicated to crafting bold, imaginative narratives that challenge perceptions and explore the complexities of self-worth, life, and reality. With a passion for storytelling that focuses on creative choices, Shaun specializes in twisted fairytales and wicked illusions, weaving together narratives that include conventions of fantasy, horror, science fiction, drama, and action.
Coming from a richly diverse background of Latinx, European, and North American Native descent, Shaun brings his family centered cultural perspective to his work. His storytelling is deeply influenced by his personal experiences, including living in Russia for four years, where he gained a profound understanding of different cultures, traditions, and ways of seeing the world. This multicultural exposure fuels his drive to bring fresh and creative voices to the film industry, amplifying different perspectives in order to exploring new dimensions in storytelling.
With a strong foundation in independent filmmaking and writing. His work is characterized by a deep fascination with human psychology, shifting realities, and the power of perception—key themes that he intricately weaves into his scripts. Whether reimagining classic tales with a dark, modern twist or constructing intricate psychological thrillers, Shaun constantly seeks to push creative expectations.
Committed to redefining cinematic narratives, Shaun Michael Ellis is on a mission to bring stories to life that not only entertain but are thought provoking. With a keen eye for the surreal he works to craft films that leave a lasting impact.
Sindbad Horizon
Member At-Large
Sindbad Horizon is a StorySmith, adventurer, and market strategist dedicated to the art of audience discovery. As the founder of Adventure Storytelling Media, Sindbad’s expertise lies in the critical phase of Market Research, where he specializes in identifying the demographic and psychographic traits that allow a narrative to truly take hold.
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His approach is rooted in understanding the landscape before the cameras roll—analyzing the values and emotional drivers that turn a viewer into a participant. By leveraging strategic relationships with global entities like Largo.ai for data-driven insights and the Amazing Aerial Agency for high-end cinematography, he bridges the gap between raw creative vision and market-validated execution. Within the MEME organization, Sindbad serves as a Strategic Liaison and Scout, acting as a first point of contact for new talent and "beating the drum" for the creative community.
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While his background includes specialized production work—such as cinematic drone cinematography in Switzerland and Italy and private commissions for elite automotive collectors at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance—his primary focus is on the synergy between the craft and the consumer. A familiar face in the Boulder startup scene and at events like Pitch Boulder, Sindbad is passionate about guiding creators toward the networks and resources they need to transform a vision into a validated narrative.
Ultimately, Sindbad is committed to the symbiosis of the story and the audience: honoring the adventure it takes to forge a story as a StorySmith, while ensuring it finds the exact community that will value and resonate with it most.