Meet the ProducersA crackerjack team has worked together to run the 48 Hour Film Project since 2001.  | | Mark Ruppert, Creator and Executive Producer Mark came up with the idea for the 48 Hour Film Project back in 2001. As a filmmaker in his own right, Mark's belief in the power of creativity led him to challenge filmmakers to see what they can do in a single weekend.
The results have been phenomenal as the 48 Hour Film Project has found a place in 100 cities around the world--with more than 180,000 people having participated to date, creating more than 15,000 films. Mark heads the international organization that runs the 48 Hour Film Project, coordinating more than 90 producers around the world. Mark's producing experience includes films, stage shows and special events. |  | | Liz Langston, Co-Founder and Executive Producer Langston is a film writer/producer ("Lottie's Quest", "Seeing Red", and "Black Monday"); a film director ("Housemates"); and an associate producer/talent scout for the 11 O'Clock Show. She has a Master's degree in Applied Psychology. She is also a guitarist/bass player in various rock bands. Langston lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
She manages the 48HFP, talks to the press, oversees the creation of the 48HFP's publicity materials, evaluates new opportunities for the 48HFP, and spearheads our end-of-year event--Filmapalooza. |  | | Christina Ruppert, Director of Operations Ruppert manages the day-to-day operations of the 48HFP, helps our
City Producers manage their cities, documents and improves procedures,
updates our website, and manages projects that involve the rest of the HQ
staff. She lives with her husband Michael and sons Patrick and Charlie in Washington, DC. |
Also on our Headquarters Staff... Brian Bowers Assistant Director of Operations
|  Laura Schlecht Assistant Director of Operations
|  Nicole Haddock Post-Production Manager
|  Deirdre Cohalan Web Designer
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And Your City Producer Is... Liz Langston Albuquerque [bio]Liz Langston is the co-Executive Producer of the 48 Hour Film Project, and also produces the Albuquerque event. She started the 48HFP with Mark Ruppert in 2001. She lives in Albuquerque, NM.
|  Richard Schut Amsterdam [bio]In 2006 I participated in the Film Challenge, which I loved so much that I wanted to participate in the 48 Hour Film Project in the Netherlands, alas there was none yet. So together with a wunderful friend Chris we started the 48 Hour in the Netherlands and since then things have gone crazy :-)
Currently the Netherlands has four 48 Hours and its hard to find any filmmakers who doesn't know the 48 Hour.
Besides 48 Hour I love collaborative creation/art in general. It always amazes me how much a small group of dedicated people can achieve. More impressions on collaborative creation on my website www.thepowerofmoo.com
|  Bruce Sales Asheville
|  Gabriel Wardell Atlanta [bio]From Slamdance to SILVERDOCS to Atlanta, Gabriel Wardell has over 15 years of film programming and film festival experience. Gabe helped launch the inaugural Maryland Film Festival and SILVERDOCS: AFI/Discovery Channel Documentary Festival. He has programmed for AFI, the Baltimore Film Forum, Johns Hopkins, and Cinema Sundays at the Charles, and most recently served as the Executive Director of the Atlanta Film Festival. Gabe loves how 48HFP brings filmmakers and enthusiasts together to celebrate in the creative process of making a film.
|  Sherry Mills Austin [bio]Sherry Mills is an award-winning filmmaker and the former Executive Director of the non-profit organization Reel Women. She hosts a weekly radio show, "Ready for My Closeup, Ms. Mills!", on KOOP, 91.7fm, and is currently in various stages of production on four projects. This is her 9th year as producer of the Austin 48HFP. She has lots of stories to tell.
|  Rob Hatch Baltimore [bio]Rob Hatch brought the 48 Hour Film Project to Portland in 2004, and now produces the 48HFP in Portland (Oregon) and Baltimore. He is filmmaker, video artist, producer, camera operator, and editor. He has a Master's degree in Film & Video production. His videos have screened at the MOMA in NYC, the Port Townsend Film Festival, the Discovery Channel, and the Weird US Christmas Special on the History Channel, and various venues in DC, Baltimore, and Portland (Oregon). His footage of Condoleeza Rice testifying before the 9/11 Commissions was featured in Fahrenheit 9/11.
When not involved in motion pictures, he has found time to work on award winning sculptures/vehicles for the Kinetic Sculpture Race and performed in several water ballets-both in Baltimore.
He lives in Baltimore with his wife and son Freeman.
|  Stelvio Attanasi Barcelona [bio]Stelvio Attanasi
Video director, editor and City Producer of the 48 Hour Film Project in Spain.
In 2002 he completed the Audio Engineering Diploma at SAE Institute of Amsterdam. He got specialized in sound design and audio post-production for film.
In 2008 he was trained in video editing and began to collaborate with Godmother Films (Amsterdam) in video production.
In 2010 he became city producer in Spain of the 48 Hour Film Project.
|  Selim Oulmekki Beijing / 北京
|  Mo Rida Beirut / بيروت [bio]Mo Rida is a Arab/American Filmmaker from NY who currently resides in Lebanon. Mo graduated from Brooklyn College in 2006, and has worked on a number of narrative and documentary films in the NYC and Michigan areas.
|  Richard Schut Berlin [bio]In 2006 I participated in the Film Challenge, which I loved so much that I wanted to participate in the 48 Hour Film Project in the Netherlands, alas there was none yet. So together with a wunderful friend Chris we started the 48 Hour in the Netherlands and since then things have gone crazy :-)
Currently the Netherlands has four 48 Hours and its hard to find any filmmakers who doesn't know the 48 Hour.
Besides 48 Hour I love collaborative creation/art in general. It always amazes me how much a small group of dedicated people can achieve. More impressions on collaborative creation on my website www.thepowerofmoo.com
|  Ben Guaraldi Boston
|  Mara Oprişiu Brașov
|  Richard Schut Breda [bio]In 2006 I participated in the Film Challenge, which I loved so much that I wanted to participate in the 48 Hour Film Project in the Netherlands, alas there was none yet. So together with a wunderful friend Chris we started the 48 Hour in the Netherlands and since then things have gone crazy :-)
Currently the Netherlands has four 48 Hours and its hard to find any filmmakers who doesn't know the 48 Hour.
Besides 48 Hour I love collaborative creation/art in general. It always amazes me how much a small group of dedicated people can achieve. More impressions on collaborative creation on my website www.thepowerofmoo.com
|  Matt Grehan Brisbane
|  J. Garrett Vorreuter Buffalo [bio]Defined as a mixed media maker as well as an avid writer, director and producer of the cinematic arts. His motto "Don't Wait Create" was the inspiration behind his recent creation- TheFVC.com, a digital platform and developing production tool, to help active makers communicate, collaborate and challenge each other in terms of the work they create.
|  Mukundi Lambani Cape Town
|  Amanda Peters Chicago [bio]Amanda is a co-founder of Four Productions - a Chicago based, full-service production and post house focused on creating branded and original content. That said, she has had the fortune of working with a vast interdisciplinary community of artists and thinkers in the industry.
She has been a participant and a volunteer in the Chicago 48 Hour Film Project and is looking forward to a second year behind the scenes!
|  Katharine Steele Cincinnati [bio]Kat is excited to be on board as the Cincinnati 48 Hour Project Producer. In addition to doing new media consulting and independently producing short subjects, she is the Executive Director of the Cincinnati Film Festival and a board member of the Southern Ohio Filmmakers Association. She works extensively in the tri-state area, promoting the craft and the artisans of the regional filmmaking community.
|  Brian Bowers Cleveland [bio]Brian Bowers has been heavily involved in the arts and entertainment world for nearly his whole life. Starting as an actor at a very young age, Brian has performed for over 20 years in theatre, commercials, industrials, and voiceover work. After four yeras in the BA Theatre program at Baldwin-Wallace College, he continued to work as an actor while also working in management positions for several national companies. His interest in both entertainment and business led to his work as an agent for the Talent Group in Cleveland, OH. Brian was an agent for over three years, finding work and negotiating contracts for actors and models in commercials, industrials, voiceovers, and print/fashion. During this time he also created Braedy Photography, a portrait studio specializing in headshots for models and actors. He recently started working in marketing and sales for a local arts organization, True North.
|  Mara Oprişiu Cluj-Napoca
|  KC Allen Columbus [bio]KC Allen is owner of Allen FIlm & Video in Findlay, Ohio. He has owned and operated his company since September of 2001 and frequently wears all of the hats (writer, director, producer, DP, editor, composer, author, etc.) He was involved as an actor, 1stAD, 2nd unit director and rental house for a feature-length indie film, and has participated as a team member (DP) in two 48HFP events. In 2008 the 48HFP was introduced in Columbus for the first time, and it produced a Filmapalooza runner up and a screening at Cannes (Aidan 5).
|  Susan Boyer Dallas [bio]Susan Boyer is a media and communications consultant living in Dallas, TX. She has participated in the 48 Hour Film Project as a filmmaker in St. Louis and in Dallas for four years.
Susan has written, produced and directed several poignant short films about the lives of cancer patients and has created and produced social media campaigns for several companies.
2012 will be Susan's first year as the producer of the Dallas 48. She's looking forward to being behind the scenes and producing the Dallas 48!
|  Preeti Gopalkrishnan & Yogi Chopra Delhi / दिल्ली [bio]Yogi Chopra and Preeti Gopalkrishnan are thoroughbred Bombay-iites, having lived all their lives in this colourful, exuberant city. While Yogi is a photographer, digital artist and new media specialist, Preeti's focus has been on communications for the social and development sector. Together they have organised India's first international digital art show in Kolkata & Mumbai and subsequently, several others. While Yogi is on the board of The Animation Society of India, Preeti has tremendous experience in organising all-India competitions.
|  Kristin Nolan Denver
|  Sam Tuomi Des Moines [bio]Sam Tuomi is an Iowa artist by way of Texas, trained at The University of South Florida in Tampa.
As the current Des Moines Producer of the 48 Hour Film Project, he aims to continue the expansion of the Des Moines Independent Film Scene. He currently also serves as host of the weekly web show "Screen Scene" on Des Moines Amplified.
|  Mike Madigan Detroit [bio]Mike Madigan movied to Michigan in 2000 and first began his film career as director of the short film "Caught" (2006), which screened at 11 film festivals in the US and began his ongoing interest in the digital short film format. 2007 saw continued success with the dramatic shorts "The Candle", "Demeter" and the follow-up "Demeter: Surrender" starring Rio Scafone.
In 2008 his experimental foreign-language film "Cadence" was accepted to 13 film festivals, including the Staten Island Film Festival (New York) and the Trenton Film Festival (New Jersey). He was also one of the producers of the dramatic television pilot "New Directions" (2008) filmed entirely in Detroit, Michigan.
In 2009, he was co-director of the zombie comedy "Dealbreaker" that saw film festival success from LA to Coney Island, NY. In 2010, he branched out into the romantic comedy realm with "4 Pictures", a highly stylized short that received acclaims including "Best Comedy" and "Best Director" through its tour of over 25 film festivals such as the Big Island Film Festival in Hawaii and local Michigan favorites like the Ferndale Film Festival.
Mike's additional experience includes screen writing training with Chuck Cirgenski of Zone V Productions, collaboration with "The D-Town Screenwriters Group", and one of the founding business partners of M-1 Studios in Ferndale, Michigan, providing business-to-business commercial and video productions.
|  Olivier Dussausse, Christelle Lelievre, & Camille Francois Dijon
|  Mo Rida Dubai / دبيّ
|  Sam Goldblatt Edinburgh [bio]Sam produces live art and events in Edinburgh, Scotland, and in Washington, DC. In DC he has served as events manager and environmental officer at the Capital Fringe Festival, as well as Executive Assistant at the Shakespeare Theatre Company. In Edinburgh he produces the 48HFP and is studying and writing a book about Green Events.
|  Joseph Moses Fargo
|  Neal Hartman Geneva / Genève
|  Sam Goldblatt Glasgow
|  Stelvio Attanasi Granada
|  Iris Carter Greensboro [bio]Iris brings her leadership and organizational skills to the 48Hour Film Project. She grew up in Greensboro and has been involved in planning and logistics since her teens. A former news writer and editor, she now teaches writing at a local community college and offers freelance writing and editing services. Iris has learned more about movie-making through her involvement in a local film group and has volunteered with a movie making class for immigrants and refugees. For more information about Iris, visit www.iriscarter.com.
|  Keith Flippen & Jeffrey Scot Hampton Roads [bio]Keith Flippen is a professional film, television, and voiceover actor based out of Norfolk, VA and owner of The Actors' Place, Inc. in Virginia Beach, VA. See his filmography. You can see him in Lifetime's "Army Wives", and in the 7th episode of Lifetime's new series "Drop Dead Diva". In addition to acting, Keith a has been an agent, producer, and served as the US Administrator of the Russian American Theatre in St. Petersburg, Moscow, and Minsk. Jeffrey Scot studied film and video at Old Dominion University. Upon graduation, Jeffrey worked for Professional Media Artists in Norfolk, Virginia, producing a number of projects for Norfolk Fire Rescue, Norfolk Police Dept, and the Schooner Virginia. His preferred genre is documentaries. Jeffrey is currently working for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
|  Ross Stewart Hanoi
|  Ross Stewart Ho Chi Minh City [bio]Ross has been involved in the arts and community projects for over 20 years. Now, after spending 8 years in Vietnam, he wants to bring the project experience to the Vietnamese community and others living here. He's very excited about the emerging contemporary arts scene in Ho Chi Minh City and is looking forward to helping with funding more projects in the future!
|  Laura Schlecht Houston
|  Jim Walker Indianapolis
|  Marc Harris Inland Empire [bio]Have you ever seen a filmmaker disguised as an accountant? Well look no further! I have been passionate about the film industry since the time I first picked up my father’s 8mm camera (at age 10) and shot my first movie. I have remained close and passionate about film by presenting special screenings of independent films throughout the Midwest over the years. I am a member of the Independent Filmmakers of the Inland Empire (I.F.I.E.)and have recently directed a short film. I am an advocate for opportunities that support the advancement and increase awareness of independent filmmakers.
|  Onur Akmehmet Istanbul
|  Mac McDonald Jacksonville [bio]This is Jacksonville's 5th year participating in the 48 Hour Film Project. He has a love for short films and has produced many short films. He is a Production Manager and Coordinator in the Jacksonville/First Coast Area. Assistant Producer for the 2nd year is Masarra Sandage. Masarra has acted in 48 Hour Film Project Films, and is an actor and model. Masarra is pursuing a career in event planning, film production, casting, and public relations.
|  Mukundi Lambani Johannesburg [bio]Mukundi graduated from AFDA with an honors in motion picture medium. She has worked on numerous short films as an editor, cinematographer and producer. She also has experience on various television productions as an editor.
|  Vickie Rocco Kansas City
|  Don Quan Kaohsiung / 高雄 [bio]Don hails from Saskatchewan, Canada and has lived in Kaohsiung for over 12 years. His extensive media experience includes working as a radio DJ, magazine writer and editor. He has made two documentary films about independent music in Kaohsiung, and continues to work with indie filmmakers in the area. Don currently owns and operates a live music club in Kaohsiung.
|  Agnieszka Sękowska Kraków
|  Shahril Fahazmi Musa & Elly Marlina Zainalabiden Kuala Lumpur
|  Derek Stonebarger Las Vegas
|  Rafael Lanfranco Lima [bio]Rafael is founder and director of Votencamotes.com, a web 2.0 website on everything about movies, and founder and partner of 4d2studio, a concept art, animation and illustration studio based in Lima Perú. He is Fulbright Alumni, and has a MS in Communications from Boston University and a degree in Law from the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú.
|  Danae Magalhaes Lisbon / Lisboa
|  Levi Agee Little Rock [bio]Levi Agee, deeply embedded in the local film community as a full time
video editor and motion graphics artist at an Advertising Agency in
downtown Little Rock as well as writing a column about local film for
the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette in addition to being a programmer for
the Little Rock Film Festival, has still made time in the last five
years to have been a director, writer, actor, producer, editor, and
most importantly spectator to the 48 Hour Film Project. Having seen
the festival from every angle he is prepared to help host and promote
one of the most exciting and innovative film competitions from around
the world.
|  Sophie Hodgkins London [bio]Sophie took over London 48HFP in 2010 and is hugely proud that London won in Miami on her first year!
A Producer, Director and Writer she runs Ginger Cat Productions. Since taking a sabbatical to complete an M.A. in Writing at Central, Sophie now works for a variety of broadcast and corporate clients, whilst pursuing her own writing and film making. She recently finished her first novel and is working on a screenplay.
Sophie lives with her husband (who handily is an editor) and two cats (who also like to help run the 48HFP, but with less success).
|  Jimmy Stewart Los Angeles
|  Whitney Bishop Louisville [bio]An avid film lover since she was a young girl, Whitney is thrilled to be producing the 48 Hour Film Project for Louisville this year.
Whitney brings lots of experience, enthusiasm and energy to the team. A former filmmaker, film contest director, community film advocate and as of 2011, she is board chair for the Louisville Film Society and Flyover Film Festival. She has been a participant and volunteer for the 48 Hour Film Project in Louisville since it first showed up here in 2006 and can't wait to see what the creative and talented group of filmmakers come up with this year!
Whitney lives in Louisville, KY with her husband and is a partial empty nester with both kids in college - one at home and one far away!
|  Chantal Harvey and Tom Papas Machinima [bio]Machinimatographer, Producer.
|  Sierra Shea Madison
|  Stelvio Attanasi Madrid
|  Tommy Blum Melbourne
|  Horacio Gutierrez & Oscar Kaufmann Mexico / México [bio]Horacio Gutiérrez y Oscar Kaufmann son los fundadores de Film School Americas, una alianza de empresas en México y los Estados Unidos dedicado a la difusión y promoción de la enseñanza de las artes audiovisuales en Latinoamérica. Film School Americas atrae los mejores instructores de cine en el mundo y los conecta con cineastas buscando mejorar sus talentos y prepararse para competir con los artistas más reconocidos en Hollywood y el mundo entero.
|  Cathleen Dean Miami
|  Angie Nemanic Milwaukee
|  Ryan Strandjord & Towle Neu Minneapolis
|  Tsogtbayar Namsrai Mongolia / Монголд [bio]Tsogtbayar Namsrai’s biography.
After graduating University of Film Art in Mongolia, Tsogtbayar Namsrai moved to USA to get further educated. He worked as an interpreter for the time being until he finished school in San Francisco, CA. He translated numerous stage plays both from and to Mongolian and English. One of the plays he translated from Mongolian to English was selected to be staged at the “Hoorah” Chicago based stage play event.
Tsogtbayar Namsrai, also known as Tsogo, produced many short films and documentaries. He found the “Rise Pictures” studio in San Francisco and started working on independent projects which includes number of human rights short documentaries funded by Unicef and Globe International, NGO, short films such as “Main Ingredient”, “The End”, “Making of Face Down” and “Reality Check”, MMA documentary “Fight Life” and many other TV promos, music videos and instructional videos for corporations. When “Reality Check” premiered in local film festivals, it was invited to be presented at the ThreeC’s digital event for its special effects work and presentation.
Tsogo shoots, directs and edits his own films and he does work for others to do just about everything in post and production field. He worked as a director of photography in documentaries such as “Fight Life”, “Pac man Pacquiao” and “The man with a blue guitar”, an editor for feature length documentary “Mercury Rising” and director for documentary shorts “July 7th “, “Every step is a hurdle” and “Who’s responsible?”
Tsogo is a member of San Francisco Final Cut Pro Users Group, Northern American Producers Guild and SF Cutters. He also is the city producer for Mongolian 48 hour film project which is the largest timed international film making challenge in the world. The best film award winner “Dream” from Mongolian 48 hour film project 2010 was officially selected to be screened at the “Short film corner” of Cannes International Film Festival in Cannes, France. Tsogo won the best short award at the 3rd Annual San Francisco UFO film Festival with his short “UFO encounter” and the best film at the cooperative film festival with “Other Avenues”.
Tsogtbayar Namsrai is experienced in Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premier Pro and Avid editing programs and Adobe After Effects and Photoshop for visual effects and HD video formats such as P2 solid state card work flow and HDSLR.
He is currently working on documentary about Mongolian Contortionist Serchmaa Byamba and feature short “The Blessing”.
|  Peter Bahlawanian Montreal
|  Preeti Gopalkrishnan & Yogi Chopra Mumbai / मुंबई [bio]Yogi Chopra and Preeti Gopalkrishnan are thoroughbred Bombay-iites, having lived all their lives in this colourful, exuberant city. While Yogi is a photographer, digital artist and new media specialist, Preeti's focus has been on communications for the social and development sector. Together they have organised India's first international digital art show in Kolkata & Mumbai and subsequently, several others. While Yogi is on the board of The Animation Society of India, Preeti has tremendous experience in organising all-India competitions.
|  Deborah Gordon Nashville
|  Bill & Katherine Cote New Hampshire
|  Trish Clark New Haven
|  Alexander Garcia New Orleans [bio]Alexander Garcia is a New Orleans native working in the local film and television industry. He has produced teams for the 2008 and 2010 48 Hour Film Projects in New Orleans. In addition to the 48 Hour Film Project, Alexander works with multiple festivals including the New Orleans Film Festival and the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.
|  Tom Papas New South Wales
|  David Stott New York [bio]David is an award-winning director, writer and actor, bringing 15 years of filmmaking experience to 48HFP. As owner and operator of Match Productions, LLC, David has served clients at Moxie Pictures, Granada, A&E Networks, G4, Sam Adams, Visa, Sony, Simon & Schuster, Comcast, the History Channel and Harvard University since founding the company in 2006. He is a guest artist at Manhattan Theatre Club, one of the country’s most acclaimed theatre organizations, and was recipient of MTC’s coveted Maratony Prize in 2007 and 2008. David graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and currently serves on the board of UNC's Department of Communications Studies. David lives and works in New York City. He competed in six 48HFP competitions before becoming New York's City Producer in 2009.
|  Richard Schut Nijmegen [bio]In 2006 I participated in the Film Challenge, which I loved so much that I wanted to participate in the 48 Hour Film Project in the Netherlands, alas there was none yet. So together with a wunderful friend Chris we started the 48 Hour in the Netherlands and since then things have gone crazy :-)
Currently the Netherlands has four 48 Hours and its hard to find any filmmakers who doesn't know the 48 Hour.
Besides 48 Hour I love collaborative creation/art in general. It always amazes me how much a small group of dedicated people can achieve. More impressions on collaborative creation on my website www.thepowerofmoo.com
|  Carol Lowe Oklahoma City
|  Rob Ward Orlando [bio]Rob started his involvement with the Florida film industry in the early 90's, when Universal Studios Florida came to town. He was lucky enough to serve as their Backlot Production Liaison and work on such projects as SuperForce, Swamp Thing, Superboy, and Nickleodeon's What Would You Do? and Super Double Dare, along with many other projects.
He is an avid and passionate photographer, writer, producer, and entertainment professional, who has a B.S. in Film and M.S. in Entertainment Business.
This will be his first year with the 48 Hour Film Project and he is looking forward to meeting many great and talented filmmakers in the Orlando area.
|  Ryota Mori & Tomohiro Yoshida Osaka / 大阪
|  Landee Bryant Paducah [bio]Landee Bryant received her undergraduate degree in the fine arts with an emphasis in photography. She dabbled in teaching art for a couple of years right out of college, but it was not for her. After being the Executive Director of an art center for two years, her dream job opened up at Maiden Alley Cinema. It inspired her to get my Master's degree in non-profit leadership and I now serve as the Executive Director of MAC (one of only four cinematic art houses in the state of Kentucky)! She thinks that participating in the 48HFP is an awesome opportunity and hopes that she and the Paducah filmmakers can represent our small corner of Western Kentucky well.
|  Olivier Dussausse, Christelle Lelievre, & Camille Francois Paris
|  Kahmeela Adams Pittsburgh
|  Allen Baldwin Portland, Maine
|  Rob Hatch Portland, Oregon [bio]Rob Hatch brought the 48 Hour Film Project to Portland in 2004, and now produces the 48HFP in Portland and Baltimore. He is filmmaker, video artist, producer, camera operator, and editor. He has a Master's degree in Film & Video production. His videos have screened at the MOMA in NYC, the Port Townsend Film Festival, the Discovery Channel, and the Weird US Christmas Special on the History Channel, and various venues in DC, Baltimore, and Portland. His footage of Condoleeza Rice testifying before the 9/11 Commissions was featured in Fahrenheit 9/11.
When not involved in motion pictures, he has found time to work on award winning sculptures/vehicles for the Kinetic Sculpture Race and performed in several water ballets-both in Baltimore.
He lives in Baltimore with his fiancee and son Freeman.
|  Petra & Paul Ratner Prague / Praha [bio]NEW SPIRIT CINEMA is a film and video production company. We make music videos, short films, projects for the internet and documentaries.
The company is headed by Paul and Petra Ratner.
Paul has years of experience as a writer/director, having made award-winning fiction and documentary films in the US, Russia, Czech Republic, and India.
Petra is a producer with a wealth of international experience in commercials and film. She has worked on such films as HOSTEL, HOSTEL 2, ALIEN VERSUS PREDATOR, DOOM, WANTED.
Petra is also an accomplished photographer. You can find her work at PETRAFILM.COM
Our company's goal is to expand into feature narratives. We have a number of completed scripts in various stages of production. We are always open to quality partners.
|  Michelle Place-Gleason Providence
|  Samantha Tucker Richmond [bio]After realizing that broadcast news didn't offer the creative opportunities she had hoped for, Samantha Tucker turned her creative producing talents to advertising. Specifically, to The Martin Agency in Richmond, Va.
Over the past four years she has produced countless national television commercials for clients ranging from the American Cancer Society to GEICO. When she’s not coordinating chaos and making magic happen, Sam enjoys a jaunt around the world every year with her husband, Joe.
So that’s Sam Tucker, proud puppy Mom, awesome cook, reality TV addict, badass producer – at least that’s what her teams say.
|  Enrico Ventrice Rome / Roma
|  Hans Groenendijk Rotterdam [bio]Hans Groenendijk (Rotterdam, 1980) started to work as a journalist after finishing studies in Communication. After writing and filming for a local newspaper and a local television station, he started his own production company in 2007. As a director he won the 2009 edition of the 48 Hours Film Project in Utrecht. Enthusiastic about the concept, he decided to organize the festival in Rotterdam as well.
|  Brian Higgins Salt Lake City
|  Dana Fox San Antonio
|  Duane Trammell San Diego [bio]Fascinated at an early age by photography, Duane Trammell began taking pictures while in grade school. As he got older, his interest grew to include film and video.
He produced his first short film while a freshman in high school. This film later became a permanent part of his school’s library of educational films. He continued to experiment in film while serving in the US Navy. Most of his work during this period explored various forms of animation.
After leaving the Navy, he decided to pursue an education in film earning a Bachelor's degree in Television, Film and New Media Production from San Diego State University.
He has produced film and art gallery exhibitions for the internationally renowned Chicano art collaboration ‘Los Anthropolocos’ as well as commercial work for such clients as the Hard Rock Café, USS Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum, Ballast Point Brewery and San Diego City College. Since graduating San Diego State University, he has worked as Producer, Associate Programmer and Juror for the Temecula Valley International Film and Music Festival and Assistant Director/2nd Unit Director for the feature film ‘Something Blue’. He has participated in two previous 48 Hour Film Project competitions in 2005 and 2007. In both years the films he directed won numerous awards, as well as being runner up for Best Film.
Currently, Duane has formed the professional partnership of Atomic Phizz Productions with actor/physician and good friend Jeff Krebs. Their partnership continues to expand as they produce industrial videos and independent films.
|  Vincent Lowe San Francisco [bio]Vincent is producing the event in San Francisco for the second year. He is serving in his fourth year in San Jose and is proud to represent both Bay Area events. Prior to becoming the San Jose Producer, he produced several 48 Hour Films himself and still yearns to do so again. As a day job, Vincent manages Schoolhouse Earth where he designs learning programs that combine traditional delivery with media and film. Follow Vincent on Twitter or look for him on Facebook.
|  Vincent Lowe San Jose [bio]Vincent is producing the event in San Jose for the fifth year. Prior to becoming the San Jose Producer, he produced several 48 Hour Films himself and still yearns to do so again. As a day job, Vincent manages Schoolhouse Earth where he designs learning programs that combine traditional delivery with media and film. Follow Vincent on Twitter or look for him on Facebook.
|  Anthony Paderewski Savannah [bio]A hardworking and fun-loving actor, Anthony has a unique drive and passion for acting that is hard to find. Enjoy your visit to his site where you can find pictures and updates at anthonypaderewski.com, see the work he has done on his resume page and also view some of his video clips. Anthony is available for film, tv, commercials, voice-overs, modeling, and producing.
|  Ricardo Monteiro São Paulo
|  krk nordenstrom Seattle [bio]Krk Nordenstrom is a filmmaker and teacher in Seattle, WA. In 2004, he pestered the founders of the 48HFP to the point where they asked him to participate in the National Film Challenge. One of the 2 films he produced won best in genre. At the 2005 Filmapalooza in San Jose, CA, he was asked by Mark and Liz to run the Seattle leg of the 48 Hour Film Project. He enthusiastically said yes and has run it since 2005. He has grown it into the largest filmmaking competition in Seattle.
|  Joseph Kim Seoul / 서울 [bio] HI, my name is Joseph Kim. I have had a passion for directing shot films. Ever since I was about 16 years old. I starts to run with the dream of become a famous film director.
I am a graduate from University of Colorado at Denver. This enabled me to craft my skills in movie production. I came to South Korea 8/01/09.
In 2009, I was the writer for the short film " Lake without words". In which, I was the writer of the short. We won the best use of dialogue in 2009 for the 48 FTP. During this event I got to network with allot of people with similar interests. I feel as the 48 hour film event was a great event in which filmmakers got to network.
I have a story to share with you. When I had touch down in South Korea in 2009. I had a vision to make inspirational movies. I was shut down by many people in South Korea. I didn't give up. I made a great friend in which we could collaborate on different film projects. From there we have had a working relationship. We have produced commercials, short-films, and documentaries. This was the kick starter of creating contents in South Korea.
I am a writer for a small game company. However I can never escape the passion for making short films. And getting my self involved in some kinds of film production.
|  Stelvio Attanasi Seville / Sevilla
|  Meghan Shea & Michael Rogers Singapore
|  Kat Touschner St. Louis
|  Agnieszka Sękowska Szczecin
|  Monica Varner & Bryan Coward Tampa-St. Petersburg
|  Robert Dragot Tirana / Tiranë
|  Steve Nash & Christopher Cherry Toronto [bio]Steve Nash
Writer/Producer/Director/Editor
www.levelrunnerfilms.com
Christopher Cherry
Producer/DOP
|  Richard Schut Utrecht [bio]In 2006 I participated in the Film Challenge, which I loved so much that I wanted to participate in the 48 Hour Film Project in the Netherlands, alas there was none yet. So together with a wonderful friend Chris we started the 48 Hour in the Netherlands and since then things have gone crazy :-)
Currently the Netherlands has four 48 Hours and its hard to find any filmmakers who doesn't know the 48 Hour.
Besides 48 Hour I love collaborative creation/art in general. It always amazes me how much a small group of dedicated people can achieve. More impressions on collaborative creation on my website www.thepowerofmoo.com
|  Agnieszka Sękowska Warsaw
|  Mark Ruppert Washington, DC [bio]Mark came up with the idea for the 48 Hour Film Project back in 2001. As a filmmaker in his own right, Mark's belief in the power of creativity led him to challenge filmmakers to see what they can do in a single weekend.
The results have been phenomenal as the 48 Hour Film Project has found a place in 100 cities around the world--with more than 180,000 people having participated to date, creating more than 15,000 films. Mark heads the international organization that runs the 48 Hour Film Project, coordinating more than 90 producers around the world. Mark's producing experience includes films, stage shows and special events.
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