Efim Okov (MFA) is a filmmaker, producer, and writer dedicated to telling resilient stories that explore identity and human connection. 

Based in Springfield, Missouri, he is the founder of the From Script to Life interview series and the Director of the Silver Chance International Film Festival. 

An MBEA Award-winning filmmaker (Let Her Go), Efim bridges the gap between independent creators and wider audiences through compelling cinematic storytelling, community-driven festival initiatives, and dedicated industry advocacy.