About Us

TFF was founded in 2006 by actress Yeniffer Behrens. After achieving her dream of becoming a successful working actress, Yeniffer realized how much she also loved the production side of filmmaking. Her vision was to create films that matter and inspire people.

Yeniffer’s 1st project was to film a documentary about the importance of growing up bilingual in America. She believes in serendipity and both of her producing partners, DeWayne Cox and Mauricio Mendoza, each arrived at the perfect time.

DeWayne Cox is a veteran director and producer of TV, film, commercials and music videos. Mauricio Mendoza is a veteran actor, director and producer of TV, film, music videos and stage.

Team

Yeniffer Behrens

Actress, producer, writer, director Yeniffer Behrens, born in Caracas, Venezuela moved with her family to Washington D.C. at age 4, led by her diplomat grandfather. At age 9, Yeniffer’s mother moved to Miami with her and her baby brother. Growing up she was fully bilingual.

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Mauricio Mendoza

Mauricio Mendoza was born in Davis, California to a Colombian mother from Pasto and father from Bogota. After his birth, his parents returned to Bogotá, and to Cartagena for a few years. In 1982 at the age of 12, his family relocated to Davis, CA where he lived till 1987. Mauricio then moved to San Diego where he got his Bachelors in Musical Theater from the United States International University, his masters from the University of San Diego and the Old Globe Professional Actor Training Program.

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DeWayne Cox

DeWayne Cox is a talented and accomplished producer of video, film and television with extensive experience in production and post-production of film, broadcast and cable television. His filmmaking career began with the 1984 Olympic Committee and lasted for 8 years.

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