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Crew and Cast:
Meet the people who made it all happen
The following is list of those whose sweat and tears went into making the film. While this is a list of the primary players, it by no means represents the total force that was put into the film.
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Brad Robinson (Director)
Brad is a graduate from Penn State University. Respiration is the fourth short film he has directed. Before this he directed Ecce Homodyssey, which was an experimental narrative that marked his first collaboration with Courntey Weeks. His professional experiences include Assistant Cameraman on the SURFACING, a digital feature, Assistant Director on the indepentdent feature, A HOLIDAY AFFAIR, as well as televsion work. He is currently living in the Philadelphia area working freelance. |
Courtney Weeks (Cinematographer)
Courtney is also a graduate from Penn State University. Respiration is his second venture as a DP with a film camera. In 1999, he collaborated with Robinson as the DP on the short experimental narrative, "Ecce Homodyssey" which was shot on digital video. His professional experiences include production assistant on the Edward Norton feature, KEEPING THE FAITH, and Assistant Cameraman on the independent feature A HOLIDAY AFFAIR, as well as television commercial work. He is currently living in Los Angeles, working for Panavision.
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Erin Druckenmiller (Producer)
Erin is the third Penn State University graduate on the crew. She has worked in both the camera and sound departments before moving to handle the tasks as producer. She also studied dance while at PSU. Her professional experiences include various jobs within the Broadway Video Company. She will soon be making the trek out to Los Angeles. |
J. Michael Flack (Screenwriter/Sound Designer)
Mike recently graduated Penn State University. When he's not busy turning records on the radio, Mike's found time to gain a lot of experience in sound recording, as he did in 1999 on the short film, Day Old Bread. His professional experiences include script supervisor on the independent feature, SURFACING and sound recordist on the independent feature film, A HOLIDAY AFFAIR. He is currenlty living in State College.
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P. Gary Seith (Associate Producer)
Gary is a graduate from Drexel University. A frequent collaborator of Brad's, he jumped onto the project and handled everything (literally everything) for the shooting days in Philadelphia. He has written and produced several projects while attending Drexel and recently finished his digital short, Connections. His professional experiences include production assistant for FOX News, Philadelphia as well as Miramax Television, including work on CLERKS: THE CARTOON SERIES. Currently, Gary is a production manager for GreenWorks Environmental Services in Philadelphia. |
A.J. Mason (Tariq)
A native of Maryland, A.J. is currently a student at Penn State University, enrolled as a Telecommunications major. He has acted in several plays and had a bit part in the feature, SURFACING. Respiration marks his first opportunity in a leading role.
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Francis Scott Dennis (Jay)
Scott is preparing to graduate Penn State Universiy. He has numerous stage performances to his credit as well as experience modeling. He is featured in a supporting role in the feature, SURFACING, which is where he was first seen by the filmmakers and immediately approached for the role of Jay. He lives in Los Angeles and is working as an actor. |
Charles Dumas (Dad)
A verteran of acting for both stage and screen, Charles is currently a visiting lecturer at Penn State University. His screen credits include DIE HARD 3, THE PEACEMAKER, and DEEP IMPACT. He has recently finished post production on his directorial feature, SURFACING, based on his off-Broadway play by the same name.
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Additional Crew:
Corey Peterson: Assitant Director, Assistant Cameraman
Cliff Colmon: Boom Operator, Assistant Sound Design
Jason Spiewak: Original Score Composer
J.J. Brown: Original Music Composer
Deb Krahulec: Assistant Camerawoman, Grip, Stills
Tom "The Thunder" Lohr: Stills, Handyman
Josh Altman: Experimental Boom Operator
Kelly Boris: Production Assistant
Clara Benice: Production Assistant |
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Addtional Cast:
Louis Graham: Dealer 1
Coury Velez: Dealer 2
Mary Catherine Donnelly: Hooker
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