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Black/White

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Mime

Jennifer Lora

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Mime

Anthony Wilder

Cradle/Grave (in order of appearance)

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Walter

Shaun Kurtz

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Millie

Audrey Davis

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Edward

Rick Thomason

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James (child)

Charlie Kennedy

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James (adult)

Bart van de goor

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Correctional Officer

Dan Hontz

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Correctional Officer

Susan Kwiatkowski

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Warden/Wedding Guest

Rickey G. Williams

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Witness

Cate Heneghan

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Witness

Theresa Kennedy

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Witness

Oscar De Gruy

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Witness

William Boyer

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Witness/Wedding Guest

Jennifer Bobiwash

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Witness/Wedding Guest

Terie Trenchard

Fit/Unfit (in order of appearance)

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Rachel

Alexandra Zabriskie

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Jeremy

Mitchell Fink

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Alexander

Kevin Gardner

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Rebecca

Lindsey Krueger

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Valerie

Bridgett Lloyd

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Doug

Mark Shady

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Jack

Anthony Scebba

Colorblind

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Minister

Ed Ford, Jr.

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Bride

Jameelah McMillan

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Groom

Doug Berry

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Maid of Honor

E. E. Hayes

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Best Man

Dick Derry

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Father of the Bride

Alex E. Burns

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Mother of the Bride

Selma Pinkard

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Father of the Groom

Jon Riendeau

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Mother of the Groom

Jill Carlson

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Bride's Guest

Aarron Brown

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Bride's Guest

Car'ynn, Ca'Shawn & Chris'tol Sims

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Bride's Guest

Charliene Michele

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Groom's Guest

Cheri Themer

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Bride's Guest

Dante Montgomery

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Bride's Guest

Darrell Barnes

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Bride's Guest

Dawn Charisse

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Bride's Guest

Desmon Heck

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Groom's Guest

Jaelin & McKenna Palmer

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Bride's Guest

Jmeka Cherrel

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Bride's Guest

Kalena Denise Knox

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Bride's Guest

Luanna George

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Groom's Guest

Maggie Kennedy

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Bride's Guest

Marvin L. Bell

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Bride's Guest

Patrick Raney

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Bride's Guest

Stacy Currie

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Groom's Guest

Dennis Ryan

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Groom's Guest

Laurie Morgan

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Groom's Guest

Michael Marchard

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Bride's Guest

Shawn Sims

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Groom's Guest

Tammy Boule

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Bride's Guest

Laura Campanelli

Crew

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Writer/Director/Executive Producer: Heather E. Connell

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Associate Producer/Casting Director:  Deb Petrides

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Children's Coach:  Bridget Lloyd

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Director of Photography:  Tomomi Itaya

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Production Assistant: Arlene Lim

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Production Assistant: Ana De La Cruz

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Production Assistant: Lane Shadgett

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Production Assistant: Danielle Dietlin

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Assistant Camera: Michael Cwichon

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Gaffer: Eric Davis

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Grip: Scott Gentry

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Grip: Michael O'Brien

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Grip: Matthew Carroll 

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Sound Mixer:  Mariel Lohninger

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Boom Operator: Rob Reyes

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Art Director: Cydney Perske

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Make-up Artist: Alana Jill Cohen

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Assistant Makeup: Jessica Smith

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Costumer: Else Marie Ayala

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Set Design/Props Master: Matt Page

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Set Design/Props Master: Noel Henke

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Script Supervisor: Ana Birch

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Still Photographer: Dan Hontz

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Catering: Cate Heneghan, Jill Carlson & Carla Springman

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Original Soundtrack: Music by Chapter in Verse

"The Newspaper Song"
www.chapterinverse.com
Available on their Album "Wicked Smile"
Find it now on www.amazon.com
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Post Production Work:  Midnight Oil

 

 



 
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Jennifer Lora

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Anthony Wilder

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Shaun Kurtz

Shaun worked on four independent films during the past year and recently starred in a feature thriller, Black Cat, based on the Edgar Allen Poe short story. Other credits include appearances on "Critical Rescue" for The Discovery Channel and a reality based TV pilot, 9 Lives. Theater credits include work with the COLSAC Theatre Company's recent production of A Raisin in the Sun. Black/White marks Shaun's debut with Displaced Yankee Productions and he is proud to be a part of this film.

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Audrey Davis

Born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, but being a typical military brat, didn't spend much time on the East coast. Did tours in England, Germany and Texas, but always called California home base. She studied dance and gymnastics as a child and continued with dance, on and off, well into adulthood. Appeared in dance productions in and around San Antonio, Texas, including appearances on a few local TV stations. Ms. Davis began her theatre training in High School and later garnered a BA from Southwest Texas State University in Theatre Arts. After graduating, Ms. Davis moved back to California where she continued pursuing a career in Theatre. She has honed her craft both behind the scenes as Master Electrician, Set Designed, Costumer, Shop Steward, Director and Choreographer and on stage as an Actor and Dancer. Following the birth of her two children, she spent six years with the StarFire Dance Troupe in Monterey, California before moving to Los Angeles in the hopes of launching s TV/Film career. Having continued her training and participated in multiple non-union projects in the Los Angeles arena, Ms. Davis is still hopeful and optimistic about finding success and fulfillment within the Entertainment Industry.

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Rick Thomason

Rick Thomason, a former business executive, has acted in film and regional theater for more than thirty years. He moved to Los Angeles in 2003 from Tennessee to pursue acting full-time.

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Charlie Kennedy

Charlie Kennedy is 11 years old and currently attends the 6th grade at Walden School in Pasadena. He has studied acting, musical theatre and improv for the last three years at Pasadena Junior Theatre. His lead roles in their Main Stage Productions have included Michael in Free To Be You and Me; Charlie Brown in You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown; and Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. He is currently cast as Fat Sam in PJT's upcoming musical production of Bugsy Malone. When he's not rehearsing lines, Charlie enjoys writing, swimming, boogie boarding at the beach and snowboarding in the winter.

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Bart van de goor

Bart van de goor was born June 12, 1979 in the Netherlands. About 10 years ago, he joined an outdoor community theatre group in his home town, starting with children's plays and later progressing to the adult group where he performed in many different plays, varying from Shakespeare's hilarious Taming of the Shrew to a very touching piece about life during the second world war in the region. He later joined another local theatre company that played indoors and did more humoristic plays. Outside companies showed interest and soon he was doing productions outside the productions in his hometown. Later he auditioned for a short film that was entered in a regional screenwriters festival. Knowing he wanted to act professionally, he decided to move to America. Bart finished his full-time studies at The Lee Strasberg Institute, and now attends part-time classes there. He has started to put himself out on the market. He did several film projects and also was Assistant Director in a play, performed at the Lee Strasberg Institute. This still young actor is extremely focused and driven and not only dares to have bold dreams, but also believes in the realization of them.

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Dan Hontz

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Susan Kwiatkowski

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Rickey G. Williams

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Cate Heneghan

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Theresa Kennedy

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Oscar De Gruy

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William Boyer

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Jennifer Bobiwash

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Terie Trenchard

Terie Trenchard is originally from New York.  She moved to San Diego 10 years ago. She has been actively pursuing an acting career for 2 years now. With several independent, student and short films and theater credits to her name, 2004 looks busy already with 2 films to start in January.

" I hope to sign up with an agent soon so my career can really take off!!!!  Thanks again to Heather Connell for the honor of being in her wonderful film."

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Alexandra Zabriskie

Alexandra Zabriskie is originally from New York City, but moved to LA to pursue an MFA at the California Institute of the Arts, which she received last year. She is also a member of Footprint on the Sun theatre company, currently in production of Twelfth Night.

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Mitchell Fink

Mitchell Fink is excited to be involved with this, his first production with Displaced Yankee Productions. Originally from Cleveland, OH, Mitchell has earned a Bachelor's degree from Ashland University and a Masters from West Virginia University. While in Cleveland, Mitchell spent the majority of his time working on stage, in commercials and industrials before moving to Los Angeles in April of 2002 to work towards a successful film and television career. He is proudly represented commercially by CL Inc.

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Kevin Gardner

Actor/Singer/Writer Kevin Gardner, a native of upstate New York, began his career as an intern with New York State's Empire State Institute for the Performing Arts. He was later hired as both stage manager and performer in a production of Peter Pan on  tour to the Moscow Musical Theater for Children, in the former Soviet Union. Continuing his studies, he attended New York University and graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts West, in Pasadena, CA. As a performer on stage, film and television, he has worked with such diverse award winning talents as Roseanne (Roseanne), Tracey Ullman (Tracey Takes On…), John Astin (A Christmas Carol), and singing alongside Lucie Arnaz (Wonderful Town).

Kevin is now pursuing more acting opportunities in film, following his recent position as Festival Coordinator for AFI FEST 2002. His other creative pursuits include writing and photography, and he's an avid rollerblader.

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Lindsey Krueger

Lindsey Krueger started acting and singing at the age of two. Now eight, Lindsey is still going strong with the wish to pursue a career in theatre, film, and television. Theatre credits include Inland Dance Theatre's Nutcracker Ballet 2000; California Riverside Ballet's Nutcracker 2001; and Redlands Bowl 2002 summer production of The Sound of Music (Gretl). Just recently Lindsey played Amaryllis in The Music Man at the Glendale Centre Theatre. Television/Film credits include Save Jesus; The Recital; No Me Dejes Sola; Romanticism Undercover; Gap; Touching Down; and a music video for Manic Street Preachers. Lindsey has performed with the Corona Chorus Group for three years, singing at Knott's Berry Farm, retirement homes, and other city events. Lindsey's interests include tennis, bicycles, musicals, singing, reading, Harry Potter and her friends. Currently, Lindsey attends Prado View Elementary School in Corona and is in the fourth grade.

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Bridgett Lloyd

Bridget Lloyd is originally from Denver, Colorado. After graduating from the University of Northern Colorado with a degree in Communications and Theatre, Bridget relocated to Los Angeles in 1999, where she began pursuing a career in television and theatre. In 2000, Bridget accepted the position of Educational Director with the Pasadena Junior Theatre. Past directorial projects have included The Hobbit and Lil' Abner.

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Mark Shady

Mark moved to LA in 1998 from the Bay Area where he was doing strictly commercials and voice-over for radio and television. Black/White marks his 27th independent film since he's been in LA. Recently he's added some theatre credits to his resume. He will also be doing Alan Ball's 5 Women Wearing the Same Dress in November and December at a small theatre in Hollywood followed by the controversial play dealing with rape, Extremities, with the same theatre production company, beginning in 2004. Mark is overjoyed to be part of Black/White and will keep building his acting experiences for a very long time to come.

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Anthony Scebba

Anthony is 11 yrs old. He has been doing acting for almost two years. He has done such films as Childlike Violence , The Hair Cut, Evil Remains , and Living with Uncle Ray. He has most recently done a commercial for Toon Disney. Anthony is a child that always gives 110 percent of his effort to whatever he does. He enjoys working on sets. He is a child that will make sure he understands what the Director wants. He is currently with AEF (Nicole Jolley). He loves sports and playing his XBOX Live. He is a boy at heart.
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Ed Ford, Jr.

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Jameelah McMillan

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Doug Berry

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Dick Derry

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Selma Pinkard

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Jill Carlson

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Aarron Brown

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Car'ynn, Chris'tol & Ca'Shawn Sims

The "Sims" Girls, Ca'Shawn 12, Chris'tol 10 and Car'ynn 6, recently         
relocated to LA from Dallas, Texas in June 2003 to pursue acting, singing
and other opportunities. With them they brought some experience in stage  
performances and talent shows. Ca'Shawn is no stranger to being featured  
in an article, because of her athletic abilities. She had 4 featured      
articles written about her in the Dallas Morning News and a featured      
article in Just For Me Kids Magazine. She is the representative for the   
state in the 800m & 400m.  Since arriving in LA, she has participated in      
Junior Olympics and booked her very first audition - Planned Parenthood   
Commerical/VO and Printwork (Winter 2003).  Chris'tol just filmed an      
episode and has a recurring role on Ebony Dreams-Soap Opera (Tyesha -      
Spring 2004).  Car'ynn has done Printwork for Barney (The Lyons Group),  
and TXU average billing. The girls are excited to be a part of the Black/White                                          Series and were all selected at different times.  Together they have
also filmed a Christmas Video for a Mall Display in Canada and several    
other independent films. They are currently working on a single "U Don't  
Know Who Ya Messin With" written by Chris'tol and Shawn Sims. The "Sims"  
Girls are currently represented by Acme Talent & literary.                
www.SimsGirls.com                                                    
                                                                           

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Cheri Themer

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Dante Montgomery

Dante's acting experience covers a vast array of films, television, commercials and theater. In her last musical theater performance, Inside Out, Dante received nominations for "Best Lead Actress" and "Best New Comer" at the West Valley Playhouse. You can also visit Dante at her website - www.dantemontgomery.com  "I give all praise and thanks to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for blessing me with life, love, family and my gifts. Thank you Father for being a lamp for my feet and a light for the path that you have placed before me so that I may pursue the desires of my heart. Be blessed."

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Darrell Barnes

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Dawn Charisse

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Desmon Heck

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Jaelin & McKenna Palmer

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Jmeka Cherrel

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Kalena Denise Knox

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Luanna George

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Maggie Kennedy

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Patrick Raney

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Stacy Currie

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Dennis Ryan

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Shawn Sims

Comedian and father of the "Sims" Girls (Ca'Shawn, Chris'tol & Car'ynn)   
born in Dallas, Texas decided to make the journey to Hollywood with his   
daughters to pursue his talent. Since arriving in LA, acting has taken over   
most of his time.  He has appeared in Mostly True Stories, Wanda At Large,
Las Vegas and The District
. He will also appear in the movie Soul Plane   
(Spring 2004).  He most enjoyed having the opportunity to work with his   
daughters in the Black/White Series. In his spare time he writes and    
manages for The "Sims" Girls' R & B, Hip Hop and Rap Group. Their first   
single "U Don't Know Who Ya Messin With" written by Chris'tol and Shawn   
Sims Spring 2004. Look for Shawn performing at The Comedy Store and Laugh 
Factory (Chocolate Factory)
. www.ShawnSims.com                            

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Tammy Boule

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Laura Campanelli

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Bridget Lloyd is originally from Denver, Colorado. After graduating from the University of Northern Colorado with a degree in Communications and Theatre, Bridget relocated to Los Angeles in 1999, where she began pursuing a career in television and theatre. In 2000, Bridget accepted the position of Educational Director with the Pasadena Junior Theatre. Past directorial projects have included The Hobbit and Lil' Abner.


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Tomomi Itaya        Director of Photography

Tomomi Itaya is originally from Fukuoka, Japan, where she earned a B.A. in Cultural Anthropology from Seinan Gakuin University. She earned her second B.A. in Film/Video with Concentration in Cinematography from Columbia College Chicago. Tomomi was inspired by her mentor, Janusz Kaminski A.S.C., also a Columbia College alumnus, when she interned on The Lost World/Jurassic Park.

Tomomi has worked on more than a dozen features, shorts and documentaries as Director of Photography. Her Feature credits include The Chosen Few and Adrift in the Heartland, which was filmed in Jerusalem, the West Bank, as well as Chicago. Both films have been shown at international festivals.

Tomomi currently resides in Los Angeles, California, and she can be reached at tomomidp@hotmail.com  

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wpeC.jpg (9266 bytes) Cydney Perske        Art Director

Cydney Perske is a Los Angeles native and a professional Jewelry Designer. While pursuing a degree in fashion design at FIDM, Cydney worked as the Key Costumer for The Red Coat (a Disney New Voices Film) and found her passion.  After a stint in Northern California, Cydney returned to her beloved L.A. and continues to freelance as a jewelry designer for corporations and individuals. Hobbies include guitar, photography and chocolate. This is her first project with Displaced Yankee Productions and hopefully not her last. Cydney resides in Los Angeles and can be reached at cyd.perske@mac.com

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Alana Cohen.jpg (353997 bytes) Alana Cohen     Make-up Artist

Alana Cohen is a Southern California native. She is a graduate of Westmore Academy, specializing in beauty, period make-up, special effects and airbrushing. Alana has been the key make-up artist on several independent and student films. Alana has also done make-up for fashion photo shoots. Additionally, Alana is a licensed Esthetician.

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Jessica Smith     Assistant Make-up

Jessica Smith is originally from West Virginia where she studied Psychology at West Virginia University.  She relocated to Los Angeles the summer of 2002 and completed the Journeyman Program at Make-Up Designory. Her skills include beauty (fashion, mature, and corrective application) and character (prosthetics, old-age, and injuries). Jessica has done various independent/student films as well as photo shoots, and can be contacted at jsmith0328@yahoo.com.***

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  Else Marie Ayala     Costumer

Else Marie is originally from Marlton, New Jersey, a suburb just over the bridge from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After studying Fashion Design at Moore College of Art, she then relocated to Los Angeles. There she attended California State University Long Beach and received her Professional Designation in Costume for Film and Television. Else has worked in all capacities of costuming on independent features, stage and music videos. In addition, she has extensive experience in garment fitting, construction as well as millinery. Her hobbies include Halloween. Else currently resides in Los Angeles, California and can be reached at msdress111@hotmail.com

 

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Matt Page.jpg (47440 bytes) Matthew C. Page     Set Designer/Props Master

Matthew C. Page is originally from Dracut, Massachusetts. After graduating from Salem State College in Salem, Massachusetts with a BA in Technical Theater with a concentrations in Properties Design and Management, Matthew relocated to Los Angeles, California to pursue his MFA in Properties Design/Management in Theater and Film at the California Institute of the Arts (Calarts). Professionally, he has worked for Summer at Salem, in Salem, Massachusetts and the Wheelock Family Theater in Boston, Massachusetts. Past designs include the Snow Queen and Conduct of Life.

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Noel Henke     Set Designer/Props Master

Noel is from Naperville, Illinois. She recently earned her BFA in Design/Tech Theater with an emphasis in Properties, from Millkin University in Dectaur, Illinois. She moved to Los Angeles to pursue her MFA in Properties Design/Management in Theater and Film at the California Institute of the Arts (Calarts). Professionally she worked for the Berkshire Theater Festival, in Stockbridge, Massachusetts and the Creede Reparatory Theater in Creede, Colorado. Past designs include The Balcony and The Living.

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Ana Birch is originally from Brazil where she worked as a Journalist for three years after graduating with her degree. She came to the U.S. to study English to further her career and discovered opportunities in Film Continuity and Script Supervision. After some preliminary learning, and 
with goals of a new career, Ana began her education with private lessons from professional Script/Continuity Supervisors. Since finishing her "formal" script training, Ana's been working on features (Film/HD/DV), shorts, corporate videos, music videos and beyond on productions in and 
around LA.

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Original Soundtrack Music by Chapter in Verse

Boston's Chapter in Verse is fronted by the dynamic Rachel Clayton and Brenda White and is rounded out by guitarist Richard Cramer, drummer Shawn Dumont and bassist Jerry Shea, Jr. The band's sound can be compared to raw energy of The Donna's with the pop sensibility of
Matchbox 20.

Chapter in Verse's High intensity live performances helped them to sell 6,000 copies of their self-released debut CD Wicked Smile. In it's first week of release it was the #1 seller at Tower Records. Wicked Smile was also propelled onto Billboards Heatseeker Chart for the
Northeast landing at #8. The band has sold out 600 capacity clubs such as the Hard Rock Cafe and The Paradise and was nominated for two Boston Music Awards 'Best New Rock Band' and 'Best Live Show'. The band has shared the stage with Paula Cole, Shawn Mullins, Susanna Hoffs, the
Push Stars and Pat Benatar.

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