JONATHAN HOUSER //
Cinematographer
An award-winning filmmaker and cinematographer, Jonathan is also the creator of Storyboard Composer, a filmmaking iPhone/iPad app used by feature and television productions, including 30 Rock. He shoots commercials, corporate promotions, shorts and features. Icons Among Us (AFI 2009), Safe Passage (SIFF 2009), Bullets, Blood & A Fistful of Ca$h (2006), A Night in the Sunlight (One Reel 2008).
WILL CHASE //
Unit Production Manager
Will has worked on numerous projects as Producer, Production Manager and Production Coordinator: the Slamdance Screenwriting Award-winner Bobby Ellis Is Gonna Kick Your Ass (2012), The Lone Russian (2012), The Divine Marigolds (2012), A Musing (Breckenridge 2011), The Sheets Must Be Silk (Beloit 2011), and Scamp (STIFF 2011). His is the co-founder of MemeBlast Media, and also an actor – in 2012, see him in Serenity Farms and Easter Weekend.
KIT BOYER //
1st Assistant Camera
A prior collaborator, Kit once again returns to the fold. He has fulfilled most major production roles through the Film & Video program of Seattle Central Community College and while his ambitions lie in directing, he attacks every position with the same fervor and dedication. Kit is here to make film happen, no matter what. Intrusion: Disconnected (2012), LoveFinder (2012), Choices (2012), Perfect 10 (SIFF 2010).
MARCO SCARINGI //
2nd Assistant Camera
Marco recently left the corporate world to pursue his passion for filmmaking. He has since worked on a variety of projects, including Jenny (2012), Safety Not Guaranteed (Sundance 2012), Fat Kids Rule the World (2012), and Eyes in the Dark (Local Sightings 2010)
ROBYN SCARINGI //
Script Supervisor & Assistant Editor
Robyn prides herself in being an editor's best friend, be that on the set or in post-production. In addition to processing and encoding all the movie trailers for the 2010 Seattle International Film Festival, Robyn's other notable credits include editing and script supervising Eyes in the Dark (Local Sightings 2010) and co-editing "Ab Slammers", the winning video for the Grassroots (2011) Infomercial Contest.
TOPHER FARRELL //
Production Sound Engineer
Even as a child, Topher was fascinated by the concept of sound – with pacifier in mouth, he grabbed for headphones and records and pointed feverishly at the turntable. He now works in music production, field recording and sound for film, and is the co-creator and sound designer for the popular fitness iApp, WorkOut Muse. New York Decalogue (Cinequest 2011), Perfect 10 (SIFF 2010), It's Not You, It's Me (BCI Berlin 2007), Urbanworld (MTV Film Fest 2006).
TIM VERNOR //
Catering and Craft Service
Director of Seattle's True Independent Film Festival, Tim is an indespensible member of any crew, and has worked nearly every position, from location manager to catering to producer and screenwriter. Sisterhood of Death (2012), the Slamdance Screenwriting Award-winning Bobby Ellis is Gonna Kick Your Ass (2012), The Curse of Duncan Carbunkle (Tacoma 2011), Easter Weekend (2012), Perfect 10 (SIFF 2010).
MATT HARRISON //
Production Design & Props
Matt has produced several short films and worked on numerous Seattle projects. He is currently directing Citizen Heroes, a documentary about the city's superhero movement. Photo Booth (SIFF 2011), Luc Restaurant's Chef in the Hat commercial (2010), Shoreline Community College's 2010 commercial, director of video coverage for the 2010 Edmonds International Film Festival (2010), Easter Weekend, and Howard From Ohio (Special Jury Prize, SIFF 2011)
NAOMI HIRAMOTO //
Makeup & Wardrobe
Naomi works in film, stage and television, in both Seattle and New York. Sisterhood of Death (2012), Nothing Against Life (2012), Dear Lemon Lima (Los Angeles Film Festival 2010), Committed (2009), Son of Terror (2008).
AMY ENSER //
Editor
An Emmy-nominated filmmaker, Amy’s documentary experience will bring an innovative eye for authenticity to This Is Ours. Easter Weekend (2012), Busking Cadenza (SIFF 2011), Modern Views (2010), Walk Right In (DocMiami 2010), A Healing Art (PBS POV 2009), The Heart is What Remains (Best Short, Local Sightings 2009), Ars Magna (PBS Documentary Spirit Award 2008).
KARL GUSTAVSON //
Editor
Karl has been experimenting with digital video since 1998. Editing everything from the JumboTron team intro for the Phoenix Suns to political ads to 35mm films, he lives and breathes post-production. The Summer Home (Festivus 2012), Photo Booth (SIFF 2011), Tilting at Windmills (SIFF 2011), Connect To (Best Drama, First Glance 2011), Perfect 10 (SIFF 2010).
ERIC GOETZ //
Composer
Eric is an award-winning composer. His recent credits include features, shorts and documentaries: The Summer Home (Festivus 2012), Heart Breaks Open (BFI London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival 2011), Photo Booth (IFP Spotlight Award 2011), Walk Right In (DocMiami 2010), The Thomas Beale Cipher (Austin Film Festival 2010), Dishonesty (SIFF 2010) and Beyond Greenaway (Royal Reel Award, Canada International Film Festival 2009).
JON GOFF //
Sound Designer
Jon is a musician, sound designer and engineer; he is the owner/operator of Self Adhesive Records in Seattle and has been producing music for over 17 years. The Summer Home (Festivus 2012), Scamp (STIFF 2011), Walk Right In (DocMiami 2010).
CHRIS TOMKINS //
Colorist
Based in Melbourne, Australia, Chris Tomkins is a post-production specialist with extensive experience in editing, colour grading and visual effects. He has worked on countless short films, animations, music videos and corporate productions. His colour grading and visual effects work on the 2010 short Rain for Morgan has been highly praised at film festivals worldwide. Remake (Festivus 2012), Rain for Morgan (Best Narrative Film, Festivus 2011), Pisces, Arise! (SkyFest 2010)