EXECUTIVE TEAM
David Christopher Loya - Founder/Filmmaker (Writer-Director) CCM-AI™ Creator
ABRIDGED CAREER BIO
David Christopher Loya is an award-winning filmmaker, Cannes Marché du Film-accredited storyteller, and the creator of the Conscious Collaboration Model for AI (CCM-AI™) — a methodology that transforms how creative professionals interact with artificial intelligence.
With hundreds of productions delivered as a writer, director, producer, and editor for clients including Disney, Sony, CBS, NBC, PBS, Harvard, the Mayo Clinic, the Smithsonian, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame — David brings a depth of creative leadership that no AI tutorial can replicate: proven and impactful cinematic storytelling.
His fundraising films have been leveraged by international nonprofit institutions in development campaigns that have generated over $1 billion in contributions. The industry-renowned legacy platform Coverfly has ranked his screenplay Esperanza in the top 1/10th of 1% of over 28,000 pilots. And it has been recognized by 35+ international awards. Overall, David's production and screenplay work has been awarded over 80 accolades.
Beyond his production achievements, David's creative innovation extends across media and technology. He created the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s first interactive multimedia exhibit; and most recently he delivered the closing keynote at USC’s CAET25 (Creativity in the Age of Emerging Technology) Opal Group conference on AI collaboration, introducing CCM-AI™ to an audience of academics, technologists, and creators.
David’s discovery: the same principles that make human storytelling powerful (empathy, emotional context, and relational depth) are exactly what unlock the deepest creative potential in AI systems. The engineers built the most advanced creative instrument in history. David teaches you how to play it.
Cora Stieven Babin – Founding Managing Director/Co-Producer – Renegade Nexus Europe
Cora Stieven Babin is an International Co-Producer, Screenwriter, and Director who serves as Managing Director – Europe for Renegade Nexus. Based in France, she bridges European, Middle Eastern, and Asian creative markets with Renegade Nexus's mission of conscious AI integration in film and television production.
A former elite athlete with deep expertise in human transformation, Cora brings a unique perspective to AI-enhanced storytelling. She is Co-Founder of the Integrative Dehypnosis Process and holds credentials as an NLP Master Practitioner with specializations in Ericksonian Hypnosis, Transactional Analysis, and Cognitive Reimprinting.
With nine completed screenplays and extensive experience in international co-production, Cora's cinematic work explores consciousness, transformation, and authentic human experience. Her directorial credits include the short film "A l'ombre des marais," and she co-authored "Prophecy of an Angel" with Philippe Delauzun.
Cora's philosophy centers on collaboration, consciousness, and the belief that technology... when applied with intention - can elevate both storytelling and humanity. She brings a wealth of relationships with European artists and production professionals, strengthening Renegade Nexus's international presence and commitment to the Conscious Collaboration Model for AI (CCM-AI).
Kumari Bakhru – Senior Vice President – Strategic Planning and AI Integration
Kumari Bakhru is an accomplished postproduction strategist, award-winning producer, and co-author of The Guide to Managing Post-Production, 3rd Edition (Focal Press). With an M.A. in Critical Studies for Film and Television from UCLA and a B.A. in Rhetoric from UC Berkeley, she combines deep technical expertise with creative insight.
Her career includes leadership roles at Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, Dolby Laboratories, and THX (Lucasfilm Ltd.), where she drove innovative approaches for digital cinema operations, immersive formats, and global content distribution. Her work spans marquee productions including Pirates of the Caribbean, Black Panther, Ford v. Ferrari, and Black Widow.
A recognized thought leader, Kumari has served as Chair of the Digital Cinema Initiatives Management Committee, a panelist for the Producers Guild of America’s Women’s Impact Network, and a guest speaker at international events including META Cinema Forum in Dubai and San Diego Comic-Con. She currently teaches at the New York Film Academy, mentoring the next generation of creative innovators.
At Renegade Nexus, Kumari delivers the Empathy Is All You Need keynote and workshop series alongside David, bringing her formidable industry knowledge and pedagogical experience to creative teams seeking to elevate their AI workflows.