Paulina Manrique (any pronouns) | Composer
Erika Lygren (she/her) | Editor and Associate Producer
Paulina Manrique (any pronouns) | Composer
Paulina, also known as Pau Strange, is a Mexican nonbinary lesbian, musician, singer, songwriter, guitarist, and composer specialized in film & TV score. Currently residing in Mexico City, they graduated from Núcleo Integral de Composición (NICO) with a degree in Music for Film, TV & Theatre.
Since 2018 they have worked in the music depar
Paulina, also known as Pau Strange, is a Mexican nonbinary lesbian, musician, singer, songwriter, guitarist, and composer specialized in film & TV score. Currently residing in Mexico City, they graduated from Núcleo Integral de Composición (NICO) with a degree in Music for Film, TV & Theatre.
Since 2018 they have worked in the music department of several films and TV series, including Netflix's The Three Deaths of Marisela Escobedo and The Search as well as various indie short films like Días Pequeños and ADA Office.
Titus Byron (they/them) | Animator
Erika Lygren (she/her) | Editor and Associate Producer
Paulina Manrique (any pronouns) | Composer
Titus is a motion graphics artist and animator born and raised in San Francisco, who now currently lives in Portland, Oregon. Most of Titus' inspiration comes from light, color, and the motion they see on their day-to-day travels. The learning never stops! Nothing makes Titus happier than studying and applying that knowledge to their work
Titus is a motion graphics artist and animator born and raised in San Francisco, who now currently lives in Portland, Oregon. Most of Titus' inspiration comes from light, color, and the motion they see on their day-to-day travels. The learning never stops! Nothing makes Titus happier than studying and applying that knowledge to their work.
When Titus isn't creating, you can find them skating, chillin with their cat, eating snacks, and adventuring around the Pacific Northwest.
Erika Lygren (she/her) | Editor and Associate Producer
Erika Lygren (she/her) | Editor and Associate Producer
Erika Lygren (she/her) | Editor and Associate Producer
Erika is a queer video editor passionate about strengthening the LGBTQ+ filmmaking community. In 2014 she filmed and edited the 2nd place award-winning documentary in the Freedom & Unity TV Youth Film Competition. Two years later she acquired a B.A. from Bennington College.
Erika also co-edited a documentary (Our Trails Too) that received
Erika is a queer video editor passionate about strengthening the LGBTQ+ filmmaking community. In 2014 she filmed and edited the 2nd place award-winning documentary in the Freedom & Unity TV Youth Film Competition. Two years later she acquired a B.A. from Bennington College.
Erika also co-edited a documentary (Our Trails Too) that received the first annual Outdoor Adventure Film Grant presented by the OregonMade Creative Foundation, Oregon Film, and Travel Oregon.
Bren Coombs (they/them) | Producer
RACHEL VAN DER BIE (SHE/HER) | DIRECTOR AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Erika Lygren (she/her) | Editor and Associate Producer
Since forming Rad Bren Productions in 2011, Bren has produced several award-winning stage productions and musicals, an LGBTQ documentary film (Out in Alabama), two radio shows, multiple web series, and numerous events, including cast-attended fan events for South of Nowhere and All My Children.
In addition to their experience in marketing
Since forming Rad Bren Productions in 2011, Bren has produced several award-winning stage productions and musicals, an LGBTQ documentary film (Out in Alabama), two radio shows, multiple web series, and numerous events, including cast-attended fan events for South of Nowhere and All My Children.
In addition to their experience in marketing, production, and fundraising, Bren is also currently the Prop Designer for the Chicago College of Performing Arts.
Margot van der Bie (she/her) | PRODUCER AND NARRATOR
RACHEL VAN DER BIE (SHE/HER) | DIRECTOR AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
RACHEL VAN DER BIE (SHE/HER) | DIRECTOR AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Margot is producer and narrator of Love Me Bait Me. Margot first met Rachel in Chico, CA while working at the Gender & Sexuality Equity Center (GSEC). After graduating from CSU, Chico with a degree in Multicultural & Gender Studies, Margot worked as a Domestic & Sexual Violence Advocate before making a career transition to the legal fiel
Margot is producer and narrator of Love Me Bait Me. Margot first met Rachel in Chico, CA while working at the Gender & Sexuality Equity Center (GSEC). After graduating from CSU, Chico with a degree in Multicultural & Gender Studies, Margot worked as a Domestic & Sexual Violence Advocate before making a career transition to the legal field.
Margot currently resides in Portland, Oregon and works as a legal assistant with a boutique law firm helping the LGBTQ+ community create and protect their families.
RACHEL VAN DER BIE (SHE/HER) | DIRECTOR AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
RACHEL VAN DER BIE (SHE/HER) | DIRECTOR AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
RACHEL VAN DER BIE (SHE/HER) | DIRECTOR AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Rachel (née Ward) is director and executive producer of Love Me Bait Me. Rachel graduated from CSU, Chico with degrees in Women’s Studies and Finance, after working for four years at the Gender & Sexuality Equity Center. Rachel and Margot are co-founders of The Clexa Project.
Her passion for social justice, creativity, and personal relati
Rachel (née Ward) is director and executive producer of Love Me Bait Me. Rachel graduated from CSU, Chico with degrees in Women’s Studies and Finance, after working for four years at the Gender & Sexuality Equity Center. Rachel and Margot are co-founders of The Clexa Project.
Her passion for social justice, creativity, and personal relationship to queer media are reflected in her efforts to produce Love Me Bait Me. Rachel currently resides in Portland, Oregon and works in the surrogacy field helping families realize their dream of parenthood.