Alumni of The American Film Institute Conservatory (2025)

Table of Contents
Andreas Hutter Michael Zaidan Evan Shear Leah Cameron Miljan Milovanovic Paul Aton Philip Svoboda Raymond Lei Jin Anthony #41 McClanahan silvia gallini Adam J. Michel Adam McDaid Alec Bartsch Aleksandra Gordon Alex Hendler Allison Eckert Alonso Mayo Al Paulson Amy Iorio ana-victoria aenlle Andi Hamamoto Kowal Andrea Trillo Andrei Rozen Andy Givens Angela Latimer Angela Perkins Angel Rayford Anne Clair Marlborough Anton Hill Alexis Ostrander Korycinski Bartholomew Burcham Brett Drouet Damon Young Benedicte Naudin Benjamin Bakshi Benjamin Pluenneke Bérénice Eveno Brian Udovich BILL DEDES Bill Dumas Bill Flicker Bill Kelman Billy Kent Birgit Martina Rudel Boaz Halaban Bobby Boermans Boyd Hobbs Brad Tucker Brady Hallongren Rick Plumley Brian Padian Bruce Frigeri Bryan Papierski Brett Sizemore Carol Strober Casey Corcoran Casey Fenton Catherine Branscome Carter Addy Cory Warner Charles Davis, CDMKTG Chelse Benham Chris Burgon Chris Slater Chris Sanagustin Christine Purse Christopher Babers Christopher Lowery Jeffrey Siljenberg Colleen Larson Alexander M. Collins Conrad Fink Corey Petrick Crescendo Ward Barbara Lee Adam Dachis Dallas Tanner Damon Young Dan Gabbert Daniella Nowitz Dan Yeager Danijel Sraka Dan Katzir Dan Theade Darianna Cardilli David Dittell Dave Klemens Dave Perkal, ASC David Gidali David Scorca David Charry Deborah Correa Deborah Read Deniese Davis Dennis B. Dalmark Steve (Steef) Sealy Derek Pastuszek Dianna Costello David Kalisher Donna Adrain Doug Sadler Drew Suss PhD Daniel Gentile E. Cleveland Anderson Ed Lavelle Edward Salerno Jr. Elaine Haygood Elizabeth (Carlton) Chase Emilia Mendieta Córdova Eileen M. Mulvey Enrique Latapi Contact Information The American Film Institute Conservatory General Information Similar Universities The American Film Institute Conservatory Students & Faculty Information The American Film Institute Conservatory Financial Information The American Film Institute Conservatory Additional Information Explore Careers of 2,895+ Alumni Year Level: Two to Four Years Institution Type: Private

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Andreas Hutter

Austria area

Education
The American Film Institute

Experience
Andreas HUTTER FILMPROD1994 - Present
Andreas Hutter Filmprod1994 - 2012

Michael Zaidan

Montreal, Canada Area
Creative Director, Executive Producer at Minority Media Inc.
Entertainment

Education
American Film Institute1995—1999
Master of Arts (M.A.), Directing and Theatrical Production

New York University1994—1995
Film/Cinema/Video Studies

Concordia University1991—1994
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

McGill University1990—1991
Economics

Experience
Minority Media Inc.October 2015 - Present
Wonderland Pictures2000 - Present
Frequency Networks IncDecember 2012 - April 2015
Frequency Networks IncDecember 2010 - December 2012
Frequency Networks IncDecember 2009 - 2010
American Film Institute2000 - 2003

Evan Shear

Toronto, Canada Area
President Residential Division at Cityview Homes
Construction

Education
The American Film Institute1994—1996
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Directing

University of Southern California1993—1993
Producing Course, Film

Ryerson University1992—1993
Film, Video, Media Arts

New York University1992—1992
Tisch School of Arts - Film Studies

Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus1986—1990
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

Experience
Cityview HomesJuly 2003 - Present

Leah Cameron

Toronto, Canada Area
WHERE COOL CAME FROM Segment Director, Writer, Story Editor and Associate Producer at Stornoway Productions
Entertainment

Education
The American Film Institute2009—2011
Masters of Fine Arts, Screenwriting

The Second City, Hollywood2010—2012
Improv Conservatory, Con 4, Comedy - Writing and Performing

The National Screen Institute2008—2010
Certificate, Directing

The University of Guelph
BA Cum Laude, Individual Studies (Comparative Literatures of the Americas, Drama Minor)

Experience
Stornoway ProductionsAugust 2013 - Present
Film & TVJanuary 2007 - Present
Rustic Canyon Entertainment, Santa MonicaOctober 2011 - December 2012
River Road Entertainment, Century CityAugust 2011 - October 2011
BlindWink Productions, NBC UniversalJune 2011 - August 2011
Henry Less Productions2009 - 2009
Azure MagazineMay 2004 - May 2006
Toronto Life MagazineJanuary 2002 - August 2005
FASHION Magazine2002 - 2004

Miljan Milovanovic

Toronto, Canada Area
CINEMATOGRAPHER
Motion Pictures and Film

Education
The American Film Institute2001—2003
Master’s Degree, Cinematography

Danube Film School1996—1999
Bachelor’s Degree, Cinematography

Experience
Miljan MilovanovicJanuary 1997 - 2015
Paladium filmJuly 2013 - September 2013
Adrenalin, BelgradeJune 2010 - September 2010
Adrenalin, BelgradeSeptember 2009 - February 2010
April Production2008 - 2010
FOX SportsJanuary 2003 - January 2006

Paul Aton

Montreal, Canada Area
AD at DGC Guilde Canadienne des Réalisateurs Conseil du Québec
Entertainment

Education
The American Film Institute2012—2014
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Film Production

Concordia University2007—2010
Bachelor of Arts, Literature, Political Science

University of Toronto2005—2007
Psychology, Art History, Communications

Experience
DGC - Guilde Canadienne des Réalisateurs - Conseil du QuébecJune 2014 - Present
Wild Child Productions Inc.August 2013 - Present
Sequoia ContentDecember 2014 - December 2014
401 Quatre Zero UnSeptember 2014 - September 2014
Infinity Management International2013 - 2013
Entertainment OneJune 2012 - November 2012
Picture This ProductionsNovember 2011 - June 2012
Gadoogi2012 - 2012

Philip Svoboda

Toronto, Canada Area
Owner/Producer at Recorder Films
Entertainment

Education
The American Film Institute Conservatory2000—2002
MFA, Producing

Queen's University1994—1999
BAH, Economics/Film

Experience
Recorder FilmsSeptember 2014 - Present
CCI EntertainmentDecember 2013 - September 2014

Raymond Lei Jin

Vancouver, Canada Area
Matter Painting, Concept Art, Screenwriting
Motion Pictures and Film

Education
The American Film Institute Conservatory2004—2006
Master of Fine Arts, Film Production Design

Experience
STEAM Engine, Inc.August 2014 - Present
Feature Film "ZHONG KUI: SNOW GIRL AND THE DARK CRYSTAL"July 2013 - Present
Freight Train Art Studios LLC.September 2010 - Present
Digital Domain 3.0January 2015 - February 2015
Electronic Arts (EA)August 2010 - August 2012
Short Film "Baby"February 2012 - July 2012
DIVEAugust 2010 - August 2010
Walt Disney IMDJuly 2008 - July 2010
CafeFXJune 2006 - June 2008

Anthony #41 McClanahan

Bellingham, Washington Area
Owner, 41sports Fitness Bootcamps
Health, Wellness and Fitness

Education
The American Film Institute Conservatory1988—2012

Washington State University1989—1993

Experience
41 SPORTS FITNESS BOOT CAMPS LLCJanuary 2000 - Present
Zeus Juice IncMay 2000 - May 2009
Pro Athlete and Entertainment, FitnessJanuary 2000 - January 2000

silvia gallini

Greater Los Angeles Area
Film Director, Painter
Entertainment

Education
Joe Blaustein's secret art retreat in the woods2005—2013

American Film Institute2006—2009
MFA, Directing

University of California, Los Angeles2005—2007
Certificate Program in Film, Directing

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore2001—2003
MFA, Screenwriting

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore1997—2002
BA, Italian Literature & History of Theatre

Experience
The Dog and the Duck movieJuly 2010 - Present
Fox (Film, TV & Sports)October 2014 - November 2014
Cult EpicsMarch 2010 - September 2010
Losing My Cherry2009 - 2009
CATTLEYAJanuary 2004 - February 2005

Adam J. Michel

Greater Seattle Area
Creative Director Digital Media
Graphic Design

Education
UCLA1990—1994
Bachelor's degree

The American Film Institute
coursework

UCLA Extension Design / Film
coursework

Experience
Smashing Ideas2003 - Present

Adam McDaid

Brooklyn, New York
Cinematographer
Motion Pictures and Film

Education
The American Film Institute Conservatory2004—2006
MFA, Cinematography

University of Washington2002—2004
BA, Cinema Studies and Comparative Literature

Experience
www.adammcdaid.comJune 2006 - Present
The Gersh Agency2013 - 2015

Alec Bartsch

San Francisco Bay Area
Technical Director at Pixar Animation Studios
Animation

Education
Sidwell Friends School1981—1984
High School

Cornell University1984—1988
BA, Computer Science

Berklee College of Music1988—1992
Diploma, Music Production and Engineering, Bass Performance

American Film Institute1997—1998

Experience
Pixar Animation StudiosAugust 2004 - Present
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (WOT, Inc.)May 2002 - August 2004
Walt Disney Feature AnimationMarch 2000 - May 2002
Dream Quest ImagesMay 1999 - February 2000
Banned From the RanchNovember 1998 - March 1999
NBCJune 1998 - January 1999
Various Clients1994 - 1998
Various Clients1992 - 1998

Aleksandra Gordon

Greater Los Angeles Area
Film
Entertainment

Education
The American Film Institute2012—2014
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Production Design

Los Angeles Film School2010—2012
Associate of Science (AS), Film

New York Film Academy2007—2009
MFA, Acting for Film

Royal Holloway, University of London2003—2006
BA, Classical Studies

Experience
Society EntertainmentApril 2008 - March 2010

Alex Hendler

Seattle, Washington
President and Creative Director, Big Tent Digital
Online Media

Education
The American Film Institute Conservatory1985—1986
Fellowship, Screenwriting

University of California, Los Angeles1982—1984
BA, History

Experience
Big Tent DigitalJune 2010 - Present
Freelance Writer and CopywriterJune 2010 - Present
Please Please MeJune 2012 - June 2012
Clear InkAugust 2008 - June 2009
AcxiomApril 2006 - August 2008
Modem Media / DigitasApril 1998 - September 2005

Allison Eckert

Greater Seattle Area
Motion Pictures and Film Professional
Motion Pictures and Film

Education
The American Film Institute Conservatory2012—2014
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Directing

University of Nebraska-Lincoln2005—2009
BFA, Film and New Media Production

Academy of Performing Arts in Prague, Film and TV School2008—2008
Film Production

Experience
21 & OverAugust 2011 - October 2011
Fat Kid Rules the WorldJune 2011 - August 2011
Ira Finkelstein's ChristmasApril 2011 - May 2011

Alonso Mayo

Los Angeles, California
Writer & Director
Motion Pictures and Film

Education
The American Film Institute Conservatory2002—2004
MFA, Film Directing

Universidad de Lima1996—2001
BA, Journalism, TV, Film

Experience
The Story of Luke2011 - Present
Untitled Fiction ProjectOctober 2010 - Present
New York Film AcademyJanuary 2010 - Present
Centro Ann Sullivan del Perú (CASP)August 2009 - Present
Fluid Film2005 - Present
Dreamers EntertainmentJune 2008 - January 2009
Bill Brummel ProductionsFebruary 2008 - July 2008
Deadline Games2004 - 2007
Acuna EntertainmentJanuary 2005 - June 2006
Blue Cactus PicturesMarch 2006 - March 2006

Al Paulson

Greater Los Angeles Area
Copy Editor at NPR
Writing and Editing

Education
The American Film Institute Conservatory1985—1986
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Screenwriting

Columbia College Chicago1981—1983
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Film and Creative Writing

Experience
NPR2006 - Present
Rapidtext/Transcription Company2004 - Present
Freelance1999 - 2004
Utne Reader2001 - 2002
LeadBlaster Marketing1999 - 2001
FotoKemNovember 1996 - July 1999

Amy Iorio

Greater Los Angeles Area
Shadowfax Digital Media Principal Consultant
Internet

Education
Harvard University, Dartmouth College, AFI

Harvard University
Master of Education (MEd), Media and Technology in Education

Dartmouth College
BA, Computer Science and Government

The American Film Institute
DWW, Directing Women's Workshop

Experience
Shadowfax Consulting2009 - Present
Yahoo!2006 - 2008
Yahoo!2005 - 2006
Microsoft2004 - 2005
Microsoft1996 - 1998
DreamWorks Animation1995 - 1996

ana-victoria aenlle

Laredo, Texas Area
Multidisciplinary Design Professional, Higher Education ProfessorGraphic Design/Motion Graphics/Media Arts & Animation
Graphic Design

Education
The American Film Institute Conservatory2000—2000
Professional Film Production Workshops

A-VIDD Technology1999—2000
Workshop, Digital Video/Film Post-Production, Effects & Editing

Art Center College of Design1980—1999
BFA, Advertising, Design, Ilustration

New School University1997—1997
Editing, Film + Digital Video Post Production

New York Film Academy1996—1996
Professional Film Production Workshop

California State University-Fullerton1992—1996
MFA, MA, Graphic, Motion Design

University of Southern California
MARKETING, sponsored and given by the 4A's, The Institute of Advanced Advertising Studies

Experience
Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online DivisionOctober 2007 - Present
CSUFAugust 1995 - August 2004
Advertising & DesignFebruary 1981 - 2004

Andi Hamamoto Kowal

Orange County, California Area
Organizer at Attached Parents of OC Meetup
Motion Pictures and Film

Education
The American Film Institute Conservatory2007—2009
MFA

Chapman University, The George L. Argyros School of Business and Economics2005—2007
MBA

Chapman University2002—2005
BFA

Andrea Trillo

Greater New York City Area
Editor at HBO
Motion Pictures and Film

Education
The American Film Institute2003—2005
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Editing

Experience
HBOSeptember 2014 - Present
AMC Networks2013 - 2014
NBCUniversal, Inc.2011 - 2012
DIRECTV2007 - 2010
Fox Broadcasting Company2006 - 2007
Trailer Park2005 - 2006

Andrei Rozen

Oakland, California
photographer / cameraman / filmmaker
Photography

Education
The American Film Institute Conservatory1990—1991
Directing

San Francisco State University1982—1988
BA, Film

San Francisco State University
Bachelor of Arts, Film

The American Film Institute Conservatory
Director's

Experience
FotoproductMarch 2011 - Present
freelanceOctober 2002 - Present
freelanceJanuary 2000 - Present
freelanceJanuary 1990 - Present
freelanceJanuary 1987 - Present
Elephant Grass ProductionJanuary 1997 - January 2000
freelanceJanuary 1986 - January 2000

Andy Givens

Richmond, Virginia Area
Owner at Andy Givens Performance
Professional Training & Coaching

Education
The American Film Institute Conservatory2006—2008
MFA, Screenwriting

University of Richmond1998—2003
BA, English

Experience
Andy Givens PerformanceAugust 2013 - Present
The ProofApril 2009 - March 2013
RAPPJanuary 2011 - August 2012
Apple Learning CompanyOctober 2008 - May 2011
Ashford UniversityDecember 2009 - January 2011
Film RitesJune 2007 - August 2007
Prophecy PicturesJune 2004 - August 2006
MainQuad CommunicationsJune 2004 - September 2005

Angela Latimer

Los Angeles, California
Freelance Editor
Entertainment

Education
The American Film Institute2011—2013
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Editing

Experience
Drop Dead DivaMarch 2014 - Present

Angela Perkins

Los Angeles, California
Writer
Higher Education

Education
The American Film Institute2005—2007
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Screenwriting

Bates College1996—2000
BA, Political Science

McGill University1999—1999
Certificate of Completion, French Language and French-Canadian Literature

Angel Rayford

Greater Los Angeles Area
2L Student at Vermont Law School / Certified Paralegal / Certified Spinning Instructor
Law Practice

Education
Littlerock

Littlerock

Vermont Law School2014—2017
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law

West Los Angeles College2010—2012
ABA Approved Paralegal Certificate, Paralegal Studies

California State University-Long Beach2004—2008
B.A, Interpersonal and Organizational Communication

American Film Institute2008—2010
Producing

Experience
Vermont Law School (Independent Contractor)September 2015 - Present
Vermont Law SchoolAugust 2014 - Present
Paramount PicturesJune 2015 - August 2015
Directors Guild of AmericaFebruary 2013 - June 2014
Fox Cable NetworksSeptember 2012 - February 2013
Disney ABC Television GroupJuly 2012 - August 2012
Twentieth TelevisionOctober 2009 - February 2012
Sony Pictures EntertainmentOctober 2009 - October 2009
Sony Pictures EntertainmentJune 2009 - August 2009
TelepicturesAugust 2008 - August 2008

Anne Clair Marlborough

Greater Los Angeles Area
Independent Graphic Design Professional
Graphic Design

Education
University of California, Los Angeles2007—2014

American Film Institute1995—1997

Platt College of Design1991—1992
Certified

Experience
VizualityApril 2006 - Present
The Walt Disney Company1999 - 2004
Disneyland1998 - 1999
Disney Consumer Products1992 - 1999
CENCOM1985 - 1991

Anton Hill

Greater Los Angeles Area
Co Founder at Voxol Magazine
Motion Pictures and Film

Education
The American Film Institute Conservatory1999—2001
MFA, Screenwriting

Pitzer College1995—1999
BA, Media Studies

Catlin Gabel
High School

Experience
Voxol MagazineJune 2015 - Present
HuluApril 2014 - Present
SDI MediaApril 2011 - April 2014
NBCUniversal, Inc.August 2013 - October 2013
Cheder MenachemJanuary 2010 - May 2011
Jonathan Education CenterMarch 2007 - August 2008

Alexis Ostrander Korycinski

Greater Los Angeles Area
Directing Fellow at AFI Directing Workshop for Women
Entertainment

Education
The American Film Institute Conservatory2014—2015
Directing Workshop for Women, Directing Workshop for Women

Syracuse University2003—2007
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Musical Theatre

University of California, Los Angeles
Extensions, Directing & Editing

Experience
AFI Directing Workshop for WomenApril 2014 - Present
Alliance of Women Directors2014 - Present
Grandma's House EntertainmentSeptember 2013 - April 2014
Defining Media, LLC2008 - 2014
Prometheus EntertainmentApril 2012 - December 2012
Prometheus EntertainmentNovember 2011 - March 2012
Defining Beauty: Ms. Wheelchair AmericaMarch 2008 - February 2012
Flight 33 ProductionsAugust 2008 - December 2008
51 MindsMay 2008 - August 2008
ShoeMoney ProductionsJuly 2007 - September 2007

Bartholomew Burcham

Greater Los Angeles Area
Picture Editor at CBS
Entertainment

Education
American Film Institute2004—2007
M.F.A., Editing

University of Southern California2001—2004
B.A., Cinematic Arts/Japanese

Experience
CBSJuly 2015 - Present
AMCNovember 2012 - March 2015
Fox TelevisionMarch 2012 - August 2012
CBS Television StudiosAugust 2009 - March 2012
Motion Picture Editor's Guild2007 - 2012
E! Entertainment TelevisionMarch 2008 - July 2009

Brett Drouet

Greater Los Angeles Area
Managing Attorney
Law Practice

Education
University of San Francisco School of Law
Juris Doctor, Top 20%, 3.25 GPA (Honors 1995 - 1997)

California State University-Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Broadcast, Radio & Television, National Dean's List and Honor Roll

The American Film Institute1987—1988
Cinematography Fellowship

Experience
_January 1998 - Present

Damon Young

Greater Los Angeles Area
Bestselling Author & Awardwinning Filmmaker
Entertainment

Education
The American Film Institute Conservatory1999—2001
M.F.A., Screenwriting

Princeton University1991—1995
B.S.E., Computer Science

Gilman School

Experience
Beautiful PicturesOctober 2009 - Present
Beautiful PicturesDecember 2006 - Present
"5"August 2006 - Present
"Proud To Be Caruso" commercial shootJuly 2007 - July 2007
"Afterschooled"May 2005 - October 2006
Instant FilmsMay 2005 - May 2005
Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles, Entertainment DivisionJune 2003 - March 2004
HBO FilmsSeptember 2000 - December 2000

Benedicte Naudin

Hartford, Connecticut Area
Curriculum Developer, Video Content WriterProducer
Media Production

Education
The University of Connecticut2007—2008
MA, Educational Psychology

The American Film Institute Conservatory1991—1992
Certificate, Producing

University of Massachusetts, Amherst
BA, German

Experience
University of Massachusetts AmherstJanuary 2015 - Present

Benjamin Bakshi

Greater Los Angeles Area
Cinematographer
Motion Pictures and Film

Education
American Film Institute2007—2009
MFA, Cinematography

Temple University1999—2003
BA, Film and Media Arts

Experience
Freelance2000 - Present

Benjamin Pluenneke

Dallas/Fort Worth Area
Entertainment

Education
The American Film Institute Conservatory2005—2007
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Screenwriting & Producing

University of California, Los Angeles2003—2003
Playwriting and Screenwriting, Playwriting and Screenwriting

University of North Texas1994—1999
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Cinematography and Film/Video Production

Experience
PSAVApril 2013 - February 2015
Screencraft FilmsJanuary 2014 - January 2014
PSAVMarch 2011 - April 2013
Tarrant County CollegeJanuary 2012 - December 2012
University of North TexasApril 2011 - April 2011
Disney ABC Television GroupJanuary 2011 - March 2011
Dreamfly ProductionsMay 2010 - December 2010
EyeworksFebruary 2008 - September 2010
NBCUniversal, Inc.February 2008 - December 2009
University of North TexasJanuary 2009 - January 2009

Bérénice Eveno

Los Angeles, California
www.bereniceeveno.com Director of Photography
Entertainment

Education
The American Film Institute2009—2011
Master's degree, Cinematography

2006—2008
Digital Media

Université Sorbonne Nouvelle - Paris 32003—2006
Licence, Etudes Cinematographiques - Lettres

Ecole Alsacienne1997—2003
Baccalaureat -

Experience
Director of PhotographyMarch 2014 - July 2014
Cinematographer, Dir. Brett WeinerSeptember 2013 - September 2013
Cinematographer - Dir. Catalina Aguilar MaestraMarch 2013 - May 2013
Cinematographer - Dir. J.LewFebruary 2013 - February 2013
Cinematographer - Dir.L.EscoSeptember 2012 - November 2012
Cinematographer - Dir. N.DotanAugust 2012 - August 2012
Cinematographer - Dir. I.HyamsJune 2012 - June 2012
Cinematographer - Dir.R.HelbergApril 2012 - April 2012
Cinematographer - Dir.P.MonroeJanuary 2012 - January 2012
Assistant to M.PfisterMay 2011 - November 2011

Brian Udovich

Greater Los Angeles Area
Motion Pictures and Film

Education
American Film Institute2002—2005
MFA

Illinois Wesleyan University1994—1998
BA

Experience
Rough & Tumble Films, LLCMay 2009 - Present
Occupant FilmsAugust 2006 - November 2007
Snoot Entertainment2006 - November 2007
Ernst & Young Consulting1998 - 2002
Cap Gemini1998 - 2001
Ernst & Young LLP1998 - 2001
Cap Gemini Ernst and Young1998 - 2001
Capgemini1998 - 2001

BILL DEDES

Greater Los Angeles Area
Founder & CEO, CUTTING EDGE PRODUCTIONS, INC.
Events Services

Education
American Film Institute1983—1987
Television & Film Production

California State University-Fullerton1982—1987
BA, COMMUNICATIONS & BUSINESS

SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON1982—1987
CSUF Chapter of the National Fraternity founded in 1856

University of California, Los Angeles1982—1986
TELEVISION & FILM

Northwestern University1985—1985
LEADERSHIP SCHOOL

Experience
CUTTING EDGE PRODUCTIONS, INC.January 1986 - Present
Audio Visual Headquarters1989 - 1993
Media Control Inc.1986 - 1989
NBC On-Air PromotionsSeptember 1985 - December 1987
The Walt Disney CompanyOctober 1982 - December 1987
McCune SoundOctober 1982 - December 1986

Bill Dumas

Greater Los Angeles Area
Program Manager at International Educational and Cultural Exchange Service Center
Motion Pictures and Film

Education
American Film Institute1990—1992
MFA, Screenwriting

California State University-Long Beach
BA, Journalism, Journalism, Psychology, Art, Music

Griswold

June Chandler

Experience
International Educational and Cultural Exchange Service CenterDecember 2010 - Present
Bill Dumas Productions (BDP)June 1992 - Present
Campaign for Liberty2008 - 2009
Ron Paul 2008 Presidential Campaign2007 - 2008
Ron Paul 2008 Presidential Campaign CommitteeJanuary 2007 - June 2007
General Dynamics Electric Boat Div.February 1986 - November 1993
Electric Boat1986 - 1993

Bill Flicker

Greater Los Angeles Area
Motion Picture and Film
Media Production

Education
Brown University

The American Film Institute Conservatory

Experience
LAPL2005 - 2010
NBC Universal2009 - 2009
NBC Universal2008 - 2008
Sony Pictures Entertainment2007 - 2008
ABC Studios2007 - 2007
CBS Paramount2007 - 2007
Fox Networks Group2006 - 2006
Sony Pictures Entertainment2006 - 2006
Touchstone Television2006 - 2006
Sony Pictures Entertainment2000 - 2003

Bill Kelman

United States
Managing Director at TBD Ventures, LLC
Motion Pictures and Film

Education
American Film Institute
Fellowship, Communication Arts/ Theater

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Vestal High

Experience
TBD Ventures, LLCNovember 2014 - Present
Gato Negro Films, LLCFebruary 2010 - Present
BFD Entertainment, LLCJanuary 2000 - Present
Cosmic ForcesJuly 2012 - January 2014
Enchantment Production Services, LLCAugust 2007 - January 2014

Billy Kent

Greater New York City Area
Director, Writer.
Motion Pictures and Film

Education
The American Film Institute Conservatory1990—1991
Master's Degree

Vassar College1983—1987
BA

United Nations International School1979—1983
High School

Experience
The Gersh AgencyDecember 2014 - Present
New York University, Tisch School of the ArtsSeptember 2014 - Present
Love Lane Pictures2008 - Present
Directors Guild of America1993 - Present
Underground FilmsOctober 2014 - September 2015
HairBrainedJanuary 2011 - March 2014
Partizan group2008 - 2009
Food Network2006 - 2008
raghdirst films1989 - 2007
The Oh in Ohio2005 - 2006

Birgit Martina Rudel

Greater Los Angeles Area
Cinematographer / Director of Photography
Motion Pictures and Film

Education
The American Film Institute Conservatory2002—2004
MFA, Cinematography

Boaz Halaban

Greater New York City Area
Producer at NBCUniversal, Inc.
Entertainment

Education
The American Film Institute
MFA, Film and TV Directing

Yale University
BA, Literature, Music

Experience
NBCUniversal, Inc.March 2014 - Present
Optomen TelevisionApril 2013 - March 2014
Halaban ProductionsDecember 2011 - January 2014
Original MediaSeptember 2012 - January 2013
CNBC / NBCUniversalNovember 2007 - November 2011
Original Media for Discovery / TLCJune 2007 - September 2007
Concentric Entertainment for Fine Living NetworkJanuary 2007 - June 2007
BBC Worldwide for Discovery / TLC2003 - 2007
NBCUniversal Crime & Punishment2000 - 2002
Warner Bros. PicturesDecember 1999 - January 2001

Bobby Boermans

Greater Los Angeles Area
Director / Cofounder / Creative Producer 2CFILM
Motion Pictures and Film

Education
The American Film Institute Conservatory2004—2006
MASTERS DEGREE, DIRECTING

2000—2004
BACHELOR DEGREE, FILM EDITING

Experience
2CFILMSeptember 2012 - Present
Pupkin FilmSeptember 2013 - Present
Caviar AmsterdamJune 2009 - Present
Corrino FilmsNovember 2008 - Present
Circe FilmsJanuary 2013 - June 2013
Kemna & ZonenJune 2011 - September 2011
Snoooep EntertainmentFebruary 2011 - June 2011
Goeroe MediaAugust 2008 - September 2008
FlyFilm2008 - 2008
Alphabet Pictures2008 - 2008

Boyd Hobbs

Greater Atlanta Area
Director of Photography
Motion Pictures and Film

Education
The American Film Institute2011—2013
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Cinematography

Full Sail University2008—2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Film

Georgia State University

Experience
FreelanceJanuary 2009 - Present
Iglesia Cristo ViveAugust 2007 - August 2008

Brad Tucker

Pasadena, California
Lead Genius at Apple Pasadena
Retail

Education
The American Film Institute Conservatory2008—2010
MFA, Directing

Georgia Institute of Technology2004—2008
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Film Studies

Experience
AppleFebruary 2014 - Present
Apparent MotionMarch 2012 - Present
AppleOctober 2011 - February 2014
California Institute of TechnologyAugust 2011 - June 2013
Caltech Student Phone ProgramNovember 2010 - August 2011
Alliance Group EntertainmentJune 2007 - July 2007
BuzzStudiosJanuary 2006 - May 2007
Turner SportsOctober 2006 - December 2006
Georgia Tech Cable NetworkAugust 2005 - May 2006
WREK RadioSeptember 2005 - September 2005

Brady Hallongren

Greater Los Angeles Area
Film Editor at Clandestine Entertainment
Motion Pictures and Film

Education
The American Film Institute2008—2010
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Film Editing

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale1998—2000
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Film Production

College of DuPage1995—1998
Associate of Arts (AA)

Experience
Clandestine EntertainmentSeptember 2015 - Present
Woodbury UniversityAugust 2015 - Present
Summer House PicturesJuly 2015 - Present
Outlaw LaboratoriesNovember 2014 - Present
Turbo Panda ProductionsJanuary 2013 - Present
Late To The Party ProductionsMarch 2015 - September 2015
Roddenberry EntertainmentJune 2014 - November 2014
Gloaming Light ProductionsMarch 2014 - July 2014
Magnetic MagazineFebruary 2014 - April 2014
M and M IncorporatedNovember 2010 - 2014

Rick Plumley

Greater Los Angeles Area
BrandZing Founder, Award Wining Logo Designer, Brand Builder, Marketing Strategist & Website Developer
Marketing and Advertising

Education
Art Institute of Philadelphia1979—1982
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.)

T. Harv Eker, Peak Potentials Training2010—2013
Professional Seminar Presenter Training

The American Film Institute2001—2001
Night School Extension Class

Tony Robbins: Seminar Training1997—1997
Business Leadership and Life Skills

UCLA Extension1987—1989
Computer Graphics Design 1&2

Experience
BrandZingJune 1984 - Present
Valley Forge Flag CompanyJune 1978 - March 1984

Brian Padian

Portland, Oregon
Writer/Director at Northern Flicker Films
Media Production

Education
The American Film Institute Conservatory1997—1999
MFA, Screenwriting

Humboldt State University1992—1997
BA, Theater Arts, Emphasis Film Production

Experience
Northern Flicker FilmsNovember 2009 - Present
Clackamas Community CollegeOctober 2014 - October 2014
Trailer ParkOctober 2003 - January 2004
Castle Rock EntertainmentDecember 2000 - October 2003
Barbara TurnerJune 1997 - June 2001

Bruce Frigeri

Greater New York City Area
Owner, Lifesize Entertainment
Entertainment

Education
American Film Institute1984—1985
Grad Cert., Screenwriting and Production

Boston University1977—1981
Bachelor Of Science Communications,, Film Theory and Production

Experience
Lifesize Entertainment2008 - Present
Lifesize EntertainmentNovember 1997 - Present

Bryan Papierski

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area
Director, DP, Owner at Squirm.tv
Motion Pictures and Film

Education
The American Film Institute1998—1999
just took clases, media

Art Center College of Design1988—1992
bfa in film w/ honors, film

College for Creative Studies1985—1988
na, color photo, ill, lettering, graphics

Interlochen Arts Accademy1987—1987
1987, photo, sculpture

Experience
Pink Riot Films2014 - Present
Squirm.tvOctober 1999 - Present
Red orange USAJanuary 2000 - July 2010
Lunchpail Productions1995 - January 2000
Ken schmit productionsJanuary 2004 - January 2014
Radar StudiosJanuary 2000 - August 2013
Artistic StudiosOctober 1990 - January 2013
Bond FilmsNovember 2008 - January 2012
EGM - EthnoGraphic Media2010 - 2012
Grooters Productions2007 - 2010

Brett Sizemore

Greater Los Angeles Area
Creative Director and Designer
Marketing and Advertising

Education
The American Film Institute1998—1999

Cal State University1997—1998

El Camino College
Degree in Design

Experience
Consultant / FreelanceJuly 2014 - Present
Pepperdine UniversityAugust 2005 - July 2014
Pepperdine UniversityJune 2003 - July 2005
AmgenSeptember 1993 - July 2001
ONsystemsSeptember 1991 - August 1993

Carol Strober

Greater Los Angeles Area
Entertainment Professional
Entertainment

Education
The American Film Institute1991—1994
MFA, Film/Production Design

Pratt Institute
B ARCH, Architecture

Pratt Institute
BFA, Interior Design

Experience
Sitework, IncJune 1984 - Present
Freelance1994 - 2010
Sitework, Inc.January 1985 - January 2009

Casey Corcoran

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area
Engineer at UserVoice
Internet

Education
Self-Taught1998—2022
6th Degree Javascript Black Belt, Interactive Design and Development, A+

The American Film Institute1995—1996
Professional Training Program, Graphic Arts, Animation

Experience
UserVoice2015 - Present
LightSpeed VTJanuary 2003 - August 2015
HQ Raleigh2013 - 2013
Juxt InteractiveSeptember 2005 - October 2006
CDI StudiosJanuary 1998 - January 2003

Casey Fenton

Greater Los Angeles Area
Producer
Entertainment

Education
The American Film Institute Conservatory2009—2011
MFA, Producing

REACH Institute2007—2007
CERT, Leading Teams

New York University2003—2004
CERT, Screenwriting

Hampshire College2000—2004
BA, Film and Video Production

Experience
Crossing Bridges ProductionsSeptember 2011 - Present
CFenton FilmsJanuary 2006 - January 2010
WestEnd Media CenterJune 2008 - June 2009
Alameda Unified School DistrictSeptember 2005 - June 2008

Catherine Branscome

Greater New York City Area
Film/Television Executive
Entertainment

Education
The American Film Institute Conservatory1987—1988
Graduate Studies, Film Producing

George Mason University1975—1980
B.A., Spanish Language, Business Administration

Experience
Branscome International LLCJanuary 2000 - Present
GoodTimes EntertainmentMay 1995 - December 1999
Myriad PicturesSeptember 1994 - April 1995

Carter Addy

Las Vegas, Nevada
Event Designer / Production Designer / Art Director
Events Services

Education
California State University-Long Beach
Design

The American Film Institute Conservatory
Production Design

University of Houston
Art History / Film / Photography

Experience
MGM Resorts InternationalApril 2010 - Present
ByDzignApril 2009 - February 2010
AlliedPRA Destination ManagementFebruary 2008 - February 2009
Art Direction / Production Design - Film Production - Indepedent ContractorJanuary 1994 - January 2007

Cory Warner

Greater Los Angeles Area
Cinematographer
Motion Pictures and Film

Education
The American Film Institute2012—2014
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Cinematography

School of Visual Arts2010—2012
Film, Cinematography

North Carolina School of the Arts2008—2010
Film

Experience
Freelance CinematographerMay 2010 - Present

Charles Davis, CDMKTG

Greater Los Angeles Area
Charles Davis, CDMKTG Brand Copywriter/Content Strategist
Marketing and Advertising

Education
University of Texas
B.A, Journalism/Advertising

School of Visual Arts
Concepts

The New School
Film Editing

The American Film Institute1994—1994
Writing for Sitcoms

Learning Tree University2007—2007
Web Development

Experience
CDMKTGJanuary 2013 - Present
McCann Worldgroup/NAS Recruitment CommunicationsJanuary 2000 - December 2012
5300/A Marketing ConsultancyJune 1998 - January 2000
Davis & Grimaldi AdvertisingAugust 1981 - May 1998
Warner Bros. Pictures1979 - 1981
United Artists1977 - 1978
United Artists1977 - 1978

Chelse Benham

McAllen, Texas Area
CEOPrincipal Founder, Virtual Media Mavens, LLC/GetFound.TV,
Marketing and Advertising

Education
The University of Texas-Pan American2004—2010
MA & MBA & MFA in Creative writing, MA-Theater/ MBA-Marketing/MFA Creative Writing, 4.0

The American Film Institute2005—2006
Fellowship, Digital Content Design & Interactive Television

The University of Texas at Austin1988—1993
Bachelors of Science, Radio, Television, and Film

Experience
GetFound.tvSeptember 2013 - Present
Virtual Media Mavens, LLCJuly 2011 - Present
CycleVision Network CVN.TV (beta/not released)January 2011 - June 2013
The University of Texas-Pan AmericanJune 2010 - July 2011
The University of Texas-Pan AmericanOctober 2002 - September 2010
Halcyon Communications, IncMarch 2007 - July 2009
Silhouette StudiosJanuary 1998 - January 2002
EARLY CAREER DEVELOPMENTJanuary 1995 - January 1998
Cinetel ProductionsJanuary 1994 - January 1996
John Henson AssociatesMarch 1992 - May 1994

Chris Burgon

Greater Los Angeles Area
Cinematographer
Motion Pictures and Film

Education
American Film Institute2006—2008
MFA, Cinematography

University of Southern California1999—2002
BA, Cinema-TV, Cum Laude

Experience
Chris BurgonMarch 2003 - Present

Chris Slater

Beverly Hills, California
Consultant, Digital Video
Media Production

Education
The American Film Institute
MFA (One Year Certificate), Film/Television Production

University of California, Santa Cruz
B.A., Theatre Arts - Film/Television Production

Experience
Creative Development, Production, and StrategyOctober 2014 - Present
AOLAugust 2012 - September 2014
Demand MediaFebruary 2012 - August 2012
Yahoo!March 2011 - February 2012
Yahoo! OriginalsDecember 2009 - March 2011
Yahoo! OriginalsJanuary 2005 - December 2009
Octagon Television2003 - 2004
MTV2000 - 2002
True Entertainment1995 - 2000
Fusion FilmsJanuary 1995 - January 1996

Chris Sanagustin

Greater Los Angeles Area
SVP, Current Programming at Universal Television
Entertainment

Education
American Film Institute2007—2008
Directing Workshop for Women

The Johns Hopkins University
BA, Writing Sems

Experience
Universal TelevisionSeptember 2012 - Present
NBC UniversalJanuary 2010 - September 2012
NBC UniversalOctober 2008 - December 2009
NBC UniversalOctober 2007 - October 2008
The WB Television NetworkJanuary 2003 - August 2006
Viacom ProductionsOctober 1994 - December 2002

Christine Purse

Greater Los Angeles Area
Founder, Managing Director, ignite strategic communications
Public Relations and Communications

Education
American Film Institute1988—1989
Fellow in Masters Program, Film, Producing

University of Colorado Boulder1973—1977
BA, Medical Sociology, Communications

Experience
ignite strategic communicationsMay 2005 - Present
Hollywood Post Alliance2006 - Present
HD EXPO2005 - 2012
LaserPacific MediaJune 1994 - June 2005
Laser Pacific Media Corp1994 - 2005
Thomas Perkins1984 - 1988

Christopher Babers

Greater Los Angeles Area
The Black James Franco
Motion Pictures and Film

Education
The American Film Institute2009—2011
Master's of Fine Arts, Film and Television Production

The Art Institute of California-Los Angeles2005—2008
Bachelor of Science (BS), Film and Television Production

California State University-Long Beach2000—2002
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Theatre

Experience
iHappyNomad.comNovember 2014 - Present
AwesomenessTVApril 2013 - Present
OddKidd CreativeJanuary 2013 - Present
MyTable AppMay 2015 - June 2015
RocketJumpApril 2015 - May 2015
Fullscreen, IncDecember 2014 - February 2015
What the Funny?! StudiosDecember 2013 - January 2014
Top Bunk EntertainmentJuly 2013 - September 2013
ALL DEF DIGITALMay 2013 - September 2013
BAFTADecember 2011 - July 2013

Christopher Lowery

Greater San Diego Area
Owner, Swell Shot
Entertainment

Education
The American Film Institute Conservatory2002—2004
Masters, Producing

University of San Diego1994—1998
BA, Business Administration

Universidad del País Vasco/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea1996—1997
European Economics, Spanish

Experience
ESPNJuly 2008 - Present
Swell ShotSeptember 2004 - Present
AuditoireDecember 2011 - December 2011
Havoc TVMay 2007 - July 2007
ESPN Original ContentDecember 1997 - November 2000

Jeffrey Siljenberg

Greater Los Angeles Area
Independent Motion Pictures Professional
Motion Pictures and Film

Education
American Film Institute2003—2006
MFA, Cinematography

Columbia College Chicago

Experience
look of love llcApril 2012 - April 2012
spear productionsOctober 2007 - November 2007
iGodSeptember 2007 - September 2007
Northsouth ProductionsSeptember 2007 - September 2007
Crowded Metro Films working Title "Witt's Daughter"April 2007 - April 2007
64 BC INC.December 2006 - February 2007
American Film InstituteJanuary 2005 - December 2005

Colleen Larson

Greater Los Angeles Area
Art Department Coordinator on "Brooklyn NineNine" at NBC/Universal
Entertainment

Education
The American Film Institute Conservatory2008—2010
MFA, Production Design

University of Notre Dame2003—2008
Bachelors of Architecture, Architecture

Experience
NBC/UniversalJune 2014 - Present
FreelanceAugust 2009 - Present
ABC FamilyMarch 2015 - June 2015
VH1March 2014 - June 2014
Fox Filmed EntertainmentJuly 2013 - November 2013
Sony Pictures EntertainmentJuly 2012 - March 2013
Warner Bros. PicturesFebruary 2012 - April 2012
Sony Pictures EntertainmentMarch 2011 - August 2011
Center for Building Communities, Univ. Notre Dame2007 - 2008
Rugo/Raff ArchitectsMay 2007 - August 2007

Alexander M. Collins

Los Angeles, California
Freelance Videographer
Entertainment

Education
The American Film Institute2013—2015
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Directing

The Art Institute of California - San Francisco2009—2012
Bachelor's of Science (BS), Digital Filmmaking & Video Production

Experience
ViatorApril 2013 - June 2013
Mike's CameraDecember 2012 - June 2013
12 FPSOctober 2011 - June 2013
Rebel Unit MediaAugust 2011 - June 2013
AMUNDSONFILMSNovember 2012 - December 2012
ITB DesignsJune 2012 - July 2012
San Francisco Jewish Film FestivalJanuary 2012 - July 2012
San Francisco Black Fire Fighters AssociationJanuary 2011 - February 2011
Neighborhood Empowerment NetworkDecember 2010 - December 2010
11th Hour EnsembleOctober 2010 - November 2010

Conrad Fink

Greater New York City Area
Video Content Strategy and Production
Media Production

Education
The American Film Institute1986—1988

Ithaca College1977—1981
BS

Experience
This Is TV, LLCJanuary 1998 - Present
Montclair State UniversityJanuary 2014 - Present
Publicis, J Walter Thompson, Draft FCB, DMB&B1990 - 1998

Corey Petrick

Greater Los Angeles Area
Executive Producer at The Kindling Co.
Motion Pictures and Film

Education
The American Film Institute Conservatory2003—2005
MFA, Film

School of Visual Arts2000—2003
BFA, Film

Experience
DOT+CROSSJune 2006 - Present
Freelance Film DirectorApril 2005 - April 2008
TelepicturesAugust 2000 - April 2003

Crescendo Ward

Greater Los Angeles Area
President and Founder of Wardance Entertainment. A full service multimedia production company.
Entertainment

Education
The American Film Institute Conservatory1984—1986
Associate’s Degree, Film and Television production

Austin High School

Experience
Wardance EntertainmentApril 2003 - Present
Dance For Education FoundationSeptember 1999 - Present
The Los Angeles Urban Dance FestivalSeptember 2003 - Present
The American Street Dance Championship I - VSeptember 1999 - Present

Barbara Lee

Providence, Rhode Island
Film Producer at Parted Sky Pictures
Motion Pictures and Film

Education
The American Film Institute Conservatory1985—1987
Courses, Acting

Mt. San Antonio College1984—1985
Hotel and Restaurant Management

Diamond Bar High school1982—1984
Diploma, High School

Walnut High School1980—1982

Experience
Parted Sky PicturesOctober 2013 - Present
Cruise Brothers TravelOctober 2012 - Present
Cruising FreeOctober 2011 - Present
Falling Apple FilmsJanuary 2012 - March 2013
Women's Center of Rhode IslandJanuary 2009 - June 2011
SAG-AFTRAOctober 1995 - December 2010
SAG-AFTRAOctober 1985 - December 1995
Warner Bros. Studios1990 - 1991
Great Western Los Angeles ForumJanuary 1986 - January 1990

Adam Dachis

Greater Los Angeles Area
Host at 5by5
Writing and Editing

Education
American Film Institute Conservatory2008—2010
MFA, Screenwriting

The American Film Institute Conservatory2008—2010
MFA, Screenwriting

Emerson College2002—2006
BA, New Media and Creative Writing

Experience
5by5May 2014 - Present
Awkward HumanApril 2014 - Present
Gawker MediaJune 2010 - April 2014
Rival MarketingOctober 2007 - July 2010
BrightcoveFebruary 2006 - September 2007
ad:digitalNovember 2002 - September 2007
Heavy, Inc.March 2002 - June 2002
Brainco: The Minneapolis School of Advertising, Design, and Interactive StudiesJune 2000 - February 2002

Dallas Tanner

Greater Los Angeles Area
Dallas Tanner FILMTVMUSIC EXECUTIVE AND CREATOR.
Broadcast Media

Education
American Film Institute1995—1996
Film/Directing Studies, Film Studies; Directing

University of California, Los Angeles1995—1996
Film Financing and Distribution, Film and Television Finance and Distribution

BNN TV
Certified Van and Studio TV production, Certified Television Portable and Studio Director

Northeastern University
Business Administration Program, Business Administration

Experience
Dallas Tanner ProductionsAugust 2005 - Present
Dallas Tanner ProductionsSeptember 2000 - Present
Busch North Series1999 - 2000
MCIAugust 1993 - January 1995

Damon Young

Thousand Oaks, California
Software Quality Executive, Director at Alvarez & Marsal
Management Consulting

Education
Princeton University1991—1995
BSE

The American Film Institute1999—2001
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)

Experience
Alvarez & MarsalJanuary 2014 - Present
HuluApril 2011 - January 2014
A2Z Development Center, Inc. Orange CountyAugust 2010 - April 2011
Global Gateway Innovation Exchange (G2iX)August 2009 - April 2010
ProjectLockerNovember 2004 - May 2009
Valhalla Motion PicturesNovember 2002 - May 2003
Cambridge Technology PartnersSeptember 1997 - January 2001
Andersen ConsultingJuly 1995 - August 1997
Bell AtlanticJune 1991 - August 1994

Dan Gabbert

Harrison Township, Michigan
Video Editing Coordinator/Server Administrator at WJBK TV Fox
Broadcast Media

Education
Central Michigan University
BS, Broadcast and Cinematic Arts, Cum Laude

The American Film Institute Conservatory
MA Equivalent, Film Producing

Experience
WJBK TV - Fox2008 - Present
Documentary Film NOBLE ODYSSEY1981 - 1982

Daniella Nowitz

Greater Los Angeles Area
Cinematographer
Motion Pictures and Film

Education
The American Film Institute Conservatory2012—2014
Cinematography

McGill University2003—2006
Arts

Experience
National GeographicJanuary 2002 - Present
Corbis2003 - Present
DOGTVJanuary 2010 - Present
American Film InstituteJanuary 2014 - March 2014
Funny or Die2014 - 2014
Freelance2009 - 2014
American Film InstituteSeptember 2013 - October 2013
American Film InstituteFebruary 2013 - March 2013
American Film InstituteDecember 2012 - January 2013
American Film InstituteOctober 2012 - November 2012

Dan Yeager

Greater Los Angeles Area
Producer/Writer/Director/Actor at BADanger Pictures
Entertainment

Education
Joel Asher Studio2009—2009
Acting

The American Film Institute Conservatory1997—1998
Screenwriting, Film/Cinema/Video Studies

Experience
BADanger PicturesJanuary 2014 - Present
BAD AngerAugust 2011 - Present
Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3DJuly 2011 - Present
Abbott PhyfeJanuary 2008 - January 2014
Hellbent For Hollywood2009 - 2009

Danijel Sraka

Greater Los Angeles Area
Producer at Jittery Monkeys
Motion Pictures and Film

Education
American Film Institute2007—2009
MFA, Producing

Brooks Institute of Photography2003—2007
BA, Film & Video Production

New York Film Academy1997—1997
Certificate, Filmmaking Workshop

Experience
Beetle SportsApril 2015 - Present
Jittery MonkeysMay 2012 - Present
Vindicated DreamApril 2010 - Present
Primo Pictures EntertainmentJanuary 2011 - Present
The Dog and the DuckAugust 2010 - Present
Fighting Fox FilmsSeptember 2012 - January 2013
Amped FilmsSeptember 2010 - December 2010
Eclipse International Inc.November 2009 - December 2010
Energoplan Holding d.o.o.October 2002 - March 2010
Satyricon Pictures2010 - 2010

Dan Katzir

Greater Los Angeles Area
Head of development at New Love Films
Media Production

Education
The American Film Institute Conservatory1999—2001
MFA, Directing

Tel Aviv University1992—1997
BFA, Film and TV

Infantry Officers School1989—1990
Infantry Officer

Paratroopers Program1987—1989
Paratrooper

Brookline High School1985—1987

Dan Theade

San Francisco Bay Area
Producer / Project Manager / Handler and Experienced Polisher
Marketing and Advertising

Education
Stanford University2014—2014
Hacking Consciousness

California State University-East Bay2007—2007
Certificate, Project Management

Foothill College2001—2004
Accounting and Business/Management

American Film Institute1996—1996
Storytelling for the New Millennium

Cogswell Polytechnical College1995—1996
Digital Art and Animation

Experience
Vau De Vire SocietyNovember 2013 - Present
StreetStrider InternationalJanuary 2008 - October 2013
Goodby Silverstein & PartnersMay 2007 - December 2007
Simple StarFebruary 2005 - May 2007
eMove eXpressJune 2001 - January 2005
Liquid AudioFebruary 2000 - May 2001
The Walt Disney StudiosSeptember 1998 - October 1999
ViacomAugust 1998 - August 1998
The Walt Disney Company / Buena Vista TelevisionJanuary 1998 - July 1998
Disney ABC Television GroupJuly 1997 - December 1997

Darianna Cardilli

Los Angeles, California
Documentary Editor & Director
Entertainment

Education
The American Film Institute1996—1998
MFA, Editing

University of Cambridge1988—1991
B.A. Hons., Economics

St. Mary's Ascot1986—1988

Experience
Documentary Magazine2005 - Present
Paragon FilmsFebruary 2015 - April 2015
BENT OUTTA SHAPE PRODUCTIONS, INCOctober 2013 - November 2013
Authentic EntertainmentApril 2008 - June 2008
Balcony FilmsMay 2007 - July 2007
Film IndependentMay 2005 - July 2007
The DVD GroupFebruary 2006 - April 2006
Greystone EntertainmentNovember 2004 - February 2005
Tremolo ProductionsJune 2004 - October 2004
Eat Mos Productions/Broken Leg Productions2004 - 2004

David Dittell

Greater Los Angeles Area
Senior Content Research (Contractor) at Netflix
Entertainment

Education
The American Film Institute Conservatory2006—2008
MFA, Screenwriting

The Johns Hopkins University2002—2006
BA, Writing, Film, Psychology

Experience
NetflixFebruary 2013 - Present
363 FilmsDecember 2010 - December 2013
Ralph EhrenpreisOctober 2009 - January 2013
363 FilmsSeptember 2008 - June 2009
DIRECTVFebruary 2009 - February 2009
Muchim ProductionsAugust 2008 - December 2008
Texas Girl ProductionsSeptember 2007 - December 2007
ESPNFebruary 2002 - May 2006
Maryland Film FestivalFebruary 2006 - March 2006
Maryland State LotterySeptember 2005 - September 2005

Dave Klemens

Orange County, California Area
Design + Direction + Animation
Animation

Education
Michigan State University
BA, Film/Cinema/Video Studies

The American Film Institute Conservatory1987—1988
Animation

Sony Institue of Technology
Editing and Post Production

Experience
daveklemens.comJune 2013 - Present
ShotMakersStudio2010 - Present
eLECTRICeYEtv1994 - Present

Dave Perkal, ASC

Greater Los Angeles Area
director of photography/director
Entertainment

Education
The American Film Institute Conservatory1991—1992
master-fellowship, cinematography

San Diego State University-California State University1988—1991
bs, Film and television

Experience
www.daveperkal.comFebruary 1987 - Present
FreelanceFebruary 1987 - Present

David Gidali

Los Angeles, California
Filmmaker and VisualEffectsmaker
Motion Pictures and Film

Education
The American Film Institute2009—2011
Directing

The Sam Spiegel School of Film and Television in Jerusalem2007—2009
Film Directing

Experience
Indy EntertainmentDecember 2013 - Present
OutpostVFXMay 2005 - Present
Big FrameApril 2013 - April 2014
snowball VFXFebruary 2012 - January 2013
Global Asylum FilmsApril 2012 - April 2012
Cartoon-FilmAugust 2008 - October 2008
SnowballVFXMay 2005 - October 2007

David Scorca

Greater New York City Area
Graduate Editing Fellow at the American Film Institute Conservatory
Media Production

Education
The American Film Institute Conservatory2014—2016
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Editing

The Edit Center, NY2011—2011
Certificate, The Art of Editing

University of California, Santa Cruz2003—2007
BA, Film and Digital Media Production, Philosophy

Experience
Lucky Story, Short FilmMarch 2013 - Present
As the Crow Flies, Short FilmApril 2014 - May 2014
"Everest Jump Live", NBCUniversal, Peacock ProductionsFebruary 2014 - April 2014
Paris in the Spring, Short FilmJune 2013 - August 2013
"Dead of Night", NBCUniversal, Peacock ProductionsOctober 2012 - January 2013
"March to Justice", NBCUniveral, Peacock Productions, Long Form TV DocNovember 2012 - December 2012
"True Crime with Aphrodite Jones", NBCUniversal, Peacock ProductionsJune 2012 - December 2012
"Disappeared", NBCUniversal, Peacock Productions, TVAugust 2012 - October 2012
"Lost Squadron", Room306 Inc., TV DocumentaryAugust 2012 - August 2012
"Deep Powder", Killer Films, Feature FilmJuly 2012 - August 2012

David Charry

Greater Los Angeles Area
Cinematographer
Motion Pictures and Film

Education
The American Film Institute Conservatory2014—2016
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Cinematography

Columbia College Chicago2009—2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Cinematography and Film/Video Production

Experience
Columbia College ChicagoSeptember 2011 - May 2013

Deborah Correa

Greater Los Angeles Area
Story AP at Film 45
Media Production

Education
The American Film Institute2009—2010
Directing Workshop for Women, Directing

Emerson College2002—2005
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Visual Media Arts: Film Production, 3.75

Experience
Film 45June 2015 - Present
Tenlegs2014 - Present
Bayard AdvertisingDecember 2012 - October 2013
AFI Directing Workshop for WomenMay 2009 - May 2010
Disney ABC Television GroupAugust 2008 - April 2009
PBS American Experience - Austin Hoyt ProductionsApril 2007 - February 2008
FRONTLINE/World2004 - 2005

Deborah Read

Los Angeles, California
Producer at NEXT Entertainment
Entertainment

Education
American Film Institute (AFI)2006—2006
Directing Workshop for Women

Bond University2001—2004
Bachelor Degree, Journalism & Film

Bond University
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism & Public Relations

The American Film Institute Conservatory

Experience
ABC's The Bachelor/Bachelorette TV Series2012 - Present
Ausieblond ProductionsJanuary 2008 - Present
ABC's Bachelor In Paradise 2March 2015 - June 2015
Bravo's Real Housewives of Orange County2013 - 2014
Bachelor TV Series ABC2012 - 2014
NZK ProductionsMay 2012 - October 2013
evolution media groupApril 2013 - June 2013
Don Mischer ProductionsMay 2013 - May 2013
NZK ProductionsMay 2012 - April 2013
Dick Clark ProductionsDecember 2010 - January 2013

Deniese Davis

Greater Los Angeles Area
Producer
Entertainment

Education
The American Film Institute Conservatory2010—2012
MFA, Producing

City University of New York-Brooklyn College2006—2010
BA, Film Production; TV/Radio

Dennis B. Dalmark

Greater Los Angeles Area
Director / Producer
Motion Pictures and Film

Education
The American Film Institute Conservatory2004—2006

Copenhagen Technical Academy1996—2001
Proffesional, Film and Television Production

Copenhagen Business School1991—1992
Business and Economics

Experience
Freelance Film DirectorApril 2012 - Present
The Kreative LoungeJune 2007 - Present
Eve's Lime ProductionsDecember 2010 - April 2012
High Treason ProductionOctober 2008 - November 2010
MotionBoards.netApril 2007 - October 2008
The Blend BreweryNovember 2006 - May 2008
DDproductionAugust 2001 - July 2004
Koncern Film og TV ProduktionDecember 2003 - February 2004
SBS/TvDanmarkFebruary 1996 - August 2001
TvDanmark/Kanal 21996 - 2001

Steve (Steef) Sealy

Greater Denver Area
Video Specialist for Business, Nonprofits & Foundations at Denver Film & Digital
Media Production

Education
The American Film Institute1981—1983
M.A., Cinematography

University of Denver1969—1973
BFA, Theatre

Experience
Denver Film & Digital2008 - Present
Denver Film & DigitalApril 1998 - Present
Denver Film & Digital1998 - Present
CareerTrackJanuary 1992 - January 1999
FreelanceJanuary 1983 - January 1992
Paramount Studios1988 - 1991
FreelanceJanuary 1976 - January 1981

Derek Pastuszek

Los Angeles, California
Multimedia Communications Assistant at Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation
Motion Pictures and Film

Education
The American Film Institute2013—2015
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Screenwriting

Boston University2008—2012
B.A., B.S., Film/TV Production, English (Boston Univ. Collaborative Degree Program)

Strath Haven High School2004—2008

Experience
Ed Snider Youth Hockey FoundationAugust 2012 - Present
BUSY MONSTERSApril 2011 - Present
Boston University College of Communication (Film/TV)September 2011 - May 2012
Tri-State Toyota Dealers AssociationMay 2011 - May 2012
Boston University Club Ice HockeyMay 2010 - May 2012
Comcast-SpectacorMay 2011 - September 2011
Ed Snider Youth Hockey FoundationMay 2009 - August 2009

Dianna Costello

Greater Los Angeles Area
Production & Business Development Executive
Entertainment

Education
The American Film Institute
MFA Film

Syracuse University - Newhouse School of Public Communications
M.S.

University of Massachusetts Boston
B.A. English

Experience
LunaSea Productions2013 - Present
Pixeldust Studios2011 - 2012
yU+co.2006 - 2011
International Documentary Association2005 - 2008
The Planetary Society2003 - 2004
Crawford Communications1999 - 2002
Piedmont Triad Film Commission1996 - 1999
UCLA Extension Entertainment Studies Division1992 - 1995
Freelance1985 - 1995

David Kalisher

Greater Los Angeles Area
Filmmaker at Jolly Road Productions
Entertainment

Education
The American Film Institute2004—2006
MFA

University of Colorado Denver
PRACTITIONER CERTIFICATE, PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Tulane University
BACHELOR OF ARTS, ECONOMICS; FILM STUDIES 1993

Experience
Jolly Road ProductionsDecember 2003 - Present

Donna Adrain

Temecula, California
MultiMedia Graphic Designer Marketing Manager
Graphic Design

Education
Pepperdine University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communication and Media Studies

The American Film Institute
Coursework, Storyboarding

UCLA
Specific Studies, Sociology

Doug Sadler

Greater New York City Area
Creative Director at The Pocket Media Group
Media Production

Education
American Film Institute
MFA, Film

The A.C.T. Conservatory
certificate, Acting

Vanderbilt University
BA, English, Theatre, Film

Easton High

Experience
The Pocket Media Group2010 - Present
theatrefirefilms2000 - Present
Chesapeake Film Festival2007 - 2011
Johns Hopkins UniversityJanuary 2008 - 2009
Sundance Institute Filmmaking LabsJanuary 2002 - August 2002

Drew Suss PhD

Greater Chicago Area
Senior Partner at Truebridge Partners LLC
Management Consulting

Education
Fielding Graduate University2008—2013
PhD, Human and Organizational Development

Fielding Graduate University2008—2011
M.A., Human and Organizational Systems

Georgetown University2006—2007
Certified Leadership Coac, Leadership Coaching Progam

American Film Institute1979—1980
Post Graduate Fellowship, Directing

University of Denver
MA, Communication

Experience
Truebridge Partners LLCApril 2015 - Present
Catapult Leadership Communications LLCApril 1994 - Present
Chicago Coach Federation: An ICF Affiliate - The Premier Source For All Things Coaching2008 - 2011
Georgetown University2006 - 2007
Williams GerardFebruary 1992 - April 1994
Maritz CommunicationsFebruary 1988 - February 1991

Daniel Gentile

Los Angeles, California
Screenwriter at American Film Institute Conservatory
Motion Pictures and Film

Education
The American Film Institute2013—2015
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Screenwriting Fellow

Columbia University in the City of New York2007—2011
BA, Classical Studies

Princeton Day School2003—2007

E. Cleveland Anderson

Greater Los Angeles Area
Entertainment

Education
The American Film Institute
MFA, Directing

Northwestern University
B.S., Speech - Radio/TV/Film

Experience
Eluxe ProductionsNovember 2002 - Present

Ed Lavelle

Greater Los Angeles Area
CoFounder/Owner at Beyond Reality Entertainment
Entertainment

Education
The American Film Institute Conservatory1999—2002
Masters, Producing

University of Delaware1988—1992
Business, Marketing

Experience
Beyond Reality EntertainmentNovember 2014 - Present
Beyond Reality Entertainment2014 - 2015
Beyond Reality Entertainment2014 - 2015
Beyond Reality Entertainment2014 - 2015
Goodbye Pictures, Inc.March 2009 - November 2014
Border Security USA for ABCAugust 2007 - January 2009
ABC/ Nate & Lil Productions, Inc. Show: Homeland Security USA/ Border Security2007 - 2009
ABC Entertainment2007 - 2009
Arnold Shapiro Productions2007 - 2009
Arnold Shapiro Productions2007 - 2009

Edward Salerno Jr.

Greater Los Angeles Area
Cinematographer
Motion Pictures and Film

Education
The American Film Institute2011—2013
MFA, Cinematography

Fairleigh Dickinson University2005—2009
Bachelors of Arts, Film: Cinematography

Experience
FreelanceAugust 2006 - Present

Elaine Haygood

Greater Chicago Area
Owner, Lens Cap Productions
Motion Pictures and Film

Education
The American Film Institute Conservatory1991—1992

Experience
Lens Cap ProductionsApril 2002 - Present
Friends Of Andre Smith2010 - 2010
Crittenton Friends/Red Cross Palo AltoDecember 1988 - June 1989
Us Marine CorpsFebruary 1981 - March 1982

Elizabeth (Carlton) Chase

Greater Los Angeles Area
Independent Screenwriter and Actor
Entertainment

Education
The American Film Institute Conservatory2006—2008
MFA, Screenwriting

University of North Carolina School of the Arts1993—1997
BFA, Filmmaking - Screenwriting

Experience
VariousJuly 1998 - Present
Various1986 - Present
Universal StudiosJanuary 2000 - July 2013

Emilia Mendieta Córdova

Greater Los Angeles Area
Cinematographer
Entertainment

Education
The American Film Institute2013—2015
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Cinematography

Vassar College2006—2010
B.A., Film, Chinese Language and Culture

Qingdao University2008—2008
Vassar-Qingdao University Summer Language Program, Chinese Language and Culture

Colegio Menor San Francisco de Quito1995—2006
K-12, High School Diploma

Experience
Motion Pictures & FilmJuly 2013 - Present
FreelanceJanuary 2012 - August 2014
RunaFebruary 2012 - June 2013
FreelanceOctober 2011 - December 2012
Fake LoveJanuary 2012 - February 2012
Vertigo Planet FilmsMay 2011 - November 2011
Vertigo Planet FilmsMay 2011 - November 2011
Condor TravelJanuary 2011 - April 2011
Vassar College Film DepartmentAugust 2009 - May 2010
Cine KilotoaJune 2009 - July 2009

Eileen M. Mulvey

Greater Los Angeles Area
Independent Broadcast Media Professional
Broadcast Media

Education
The American Film Institute

Enrique Latapi

Los Angeles, California
1st Assistant Director at Entonces Nosotros
Entertainment

Education
The American Film Institute2011—2013
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Film Production

Experience
Free lanceAugust 2014 - Present
Freddy prueba con velerosAugust 2015 - September 2015
2 con Todo, Alka SeltzerAugust 2015 - September 2015
Entonces NosotrosMarch 2015 - May 2015
ProducerAugust 2012 - May 2015
CananaJanuary 2015 - February 2015
Las ElejidasSeptember 2014 - December 2014
CananaDecember 2013 - August 2014
CananaOctober 2013 - December 2013
IM globalFebruary 2013 - December 2013

Contact Information

The American Film Institute Conservatory


Address:
2021 N Western Ave
Los Angeles, California 90027-1625
United States
Phone:
323.856.7628
Email:
admissions@AFI.com
Site:
http://afi.com/Conservatory/

General Information

The Conservatory at the American Film Institute identifies and serves future leaders in the art of motion pictures. With the mission of educating storytellers, we seek those who have stories to tell and whose language of choice is motion pictures.
This two-year Master of Fine Arts program provides training in six filmmaking disciplines: Cinematography, Directing, Editing, Producing, Production Design and Screenwriting.
At the AFI Conservatory, a dedicated group of working professionals from the film and television communities serve as mentors in a hands-on, production-based environment nurturing the talents of tomorrow's storytellers.

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The American Film Institute Conservatory Students & Faculty Information

Graduate Students:
287
Faculty:
11
Total Population:
287
Male:
58%
Female:
42%

The American Film Institute Conservatory Financial Information

Financial Aid:
Unavailable

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