Samantha Mei Paull, founder of Picara Pictures, is an author, screenwriter, actor, producer, and director.Samantha's first short film, Blackberry, produced by Alcove Productions, has received four wins and been selected by more than 15 film festivals, including the Beverly Hills Film Festival in LA and the Big Apple Film Festival in NYC.Her feature-length screenwriting debut, The Art of Dying, was selected once again by the Beverly Hills Film Festival.Her latest film, The Pledge, for which Samantha is co-writer, co-producer, co-director, co-editor, and actor is currently in post-production.Those projects helped to secure Samantha a spot at New York University (NYU) Tisch School, Class of 2028, for Film and Television Production, specializing in screenwriting.The Veil of Shattered Souls, Samantha's debut novel, is currently on submission.Rooted in the creative spirit of Portland, Oregon, Samantha weaves her experiences into her storytelling, creating narratives that resonate with authenticity and imagination. The Veil of Shattered Souls is more than just a novel—it's a testament to her ability to blend the vividness of cinema with the depth of novels, offering readers an unforgettable journey through her characters and worlds.