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LISA

Lisa A. Maniscalco

Lisa Maniscalco has been working steadily as a freelance motion picture Production Coordinator and commercial Producer since graduating from The University of Miami with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Motion Pictures in 1984.

She has worked with some of Hollywood's finest talents including Francis Ford Coppola (The Rainmaker) and Martin Scorsese (Cape Fear).

Lisa earned her Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Memphis and was admitted to the Tennessee Bar in 1996. She is currently associated with the law firm of Streibich and Seale and is a board member of the Memphis and Shelby County Film and Television Commission.

Combining her legal skills with her knowledge of the film industry, Lisa brings a wealth of experience to the company and its future projects.


KALEO

Kaleo Quenzer

From Honolulu to Seattle to Orlando, Kaleo has built a strong career as an actor working with such companies as ABC, Nickelodeon, Warner Brothers, The Seattle Repertory Theatre, and Disney.

Kaleo has been in acting in film, theatre and television for over ten years and throughout his career has developed a variety of technical skills including writing, directing, set decorating and production design.

In addition to filmmaking and acting, Kaleo works as a freelance Director and Art Director/Prop Master for film and television.


Bonecrusher

Rick Venable

Rick is a six-time Emmy Award-winning Television Producer and currently works for HGTV.

Since graduating with a Communications degree in his hometown of Cincinnati, Rick has been writing, directing, and editing documentary, news and entertainment specials that have been seen all over the country. He also has produced human interest stories and news features for special event and magazine programs.

In addition, Rick has been active in independent and short subject films, documentaries, and music videos, and has years of experience with linear and non-linear forms of editing including the AVID Media-Composer 8000 System.


Willvez

Will O'Loughlen

Will recently graduated from the University of Memphis with a degree in Film/Communications. In addition, he earned a degree in Electronics Technology from the Brown Institute in Minneapolis.

Will’s education and experience derive from all areas of film, video and television production including camera operation, lighting, audio and video engineering, and editing.

He is the Managing Editor of an independent film magazine called Cinema Review, which explores film, music, and current pop culture.

Will is currently in post-production on a documentary about four friends who attempt to produce a feature film, SMALL TIMERS.


Buzz

Michael Cruickshank

Michael studied film and cinematography at the University of Memphis and has been working in feature and television production as a camera operator/assistant and editor.

Having a background in theatre, Michael’s skills range from lighting and audio to production and performance as well.

Michael has shot a host of short subject films using 16mm, Super-8, and Beta-cam, and is well trained in 35mm.


Sallie

Sallie Sabbatini

Sallie is an accomplished still photographer and has been involved in film and television production for years.

From casting to production to camera department, Sallie works freelance for features, television, and commercials.

While studying film and photography at the University of Memphis, Sallie has also been trained in design and dance as well.


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