Jeremy Guida, project curator, holds a Masters of Theological Studies from Harvard University (Divinity School) with an emphasis in religion and culture. He currently serves as web consultant for the Institute for the Study of Immigrant Religions. He has conducted research on the screening of film as religious practice in congregations throughout the United States. He is currently a doctoral candidate in the study of religion at the University of California, Riverside. His research focuses on metaphysical religions and religious institutions. Jeremy assists with writing and web design, authoring summary field reports that outline the cultural context, history and development of each festival, and is project lead for research on festivals at Mt. Shasta, CA.