Cami Thomas is a St. Louis based film producer, director, and writer. She’s previously worked full-time roles at Tesla and Red Bull before switching gears to focus on video production full time. Over the years, Thomas has utilized the arts as a form of advocacy and a conduit of social momentum, which has been shown through exhibitions and in a fellowship at Harvard University’s Charles Warren Center. She founded My Friends and I (formerly known as FTCTV) in 2016.

Karis K. Gamble is a 2020 graduate of Southeast Missouri State University where she obtained a Multimedia Journalism degree. Despite the pandemic, her love for film, media, fashion, and thrifting encouraged her to open a 90s resale closet, Kare To Thrift. Her experience with production and fashion has helped her asist in the creations of projects across Missouri. Now she holds titles of Production Assistant, Wardrobe Stylist, and Production Coordinator.

My Friends and I holds high value in working with and alongside the community. Whenever there’s an opportunity to bring on a talented creative in the city, My Friends and I leans into the possibilities offered by working with new and fresh perspectives. Some familiar faces the team works with include: Papa Blankson, Dorreion “Jigg” Robinson, Hannah de Oliveira, Muhammad “Mvstermind” Austin, Darren Jackson and more!