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Producer - Steffan Schulz Steffan is an honors graduate from the television/film department at San Jose State University. As a producer / director, Steffan's work has been featured on PBS, NBC, ABC, ESPN and MTV. In the last 4 years, his work has collected over 30 national and international awards. Steffan has recently been honored with a spot in A/V Video Multimedia Magazines "Top 100 Producers of 1999". With a diverse background including radio broadcast, music production, documentary and film, Steffan is comfortable in any environment with any set of obstacles. His innovative approach to communication, attention to detail, and visual creativity are natural combinations for high achievement. His continued track record for bringing in big projects both on schedule and on budget affirm his ability to spearhead this project or any other project of this magnitude. |
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Host / Associate Producer - Russ Christoff Russ has produced and hosted a number of quality products. Recently finished was a PSA for California Department of Parks and Recreation with Lost World star Jeff Goldblum, which will run on 82 broadcast stations. Other works include a PBS series for the California Trails and Greenways Foundation for 1997. He is a spokesperson for the California Department of Education, Aging Parents Guide for Care givers and The California Firefighters Association. He has been nominated for AV Video and Multimedia Producer Top 100 for 1997. Russ' Bachelors Degree in Business and experience as an on camera narrator for over 200 local and national companies gives this project authoritative and professional command. |
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Director of Photography - Jerry Pentin Jerry's passion for video production began while in the Marine Corps in the mid 70's while operating from a gunners seat on a Bell Huey Helicopter at about 3000 feet, videotaping ground troop movements. After graduation from college with a degree in Television and Radio Broadcast, Jerry started his own production company in 1982. Over the past 16 years, Jerry has produced and directed hundreds of video's covering a wide variety of subjects, from nature videos to sports interviews, documentaries, corporate messages, medical procedures and auto assembly. Jerry has been recognized for his work over the years with numerous national awards, notably the Vision, Communicator as well as the coveted Telly awards. |
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Post Production Supervisor - Chris Cusimano Chris has been editing video for that last 10 years. His prowess has been featured on broadcast televison as well as a wide variety of media. He is currently the Post Production Supervisor at Hawk Post where he manages five on line editors and 3 nonlinear edit systems. His knowledge of field production as well as his acute sense of pacing and stamina in the edit suite make him the perfect editor for this project. |
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Director Marketing - Mike Fonseca Mike has been in sales and marketing for over 17 years. He has parlayed his organizational skills and product promotional knowledge into a propitious career in sales and marketing. Mike has prevaled at bringing new products from development to market for several half billion dollar a year corporations. Having built and successfully run two sales oriented businesses, Mike's attention was soon attracted to the entertainment industry. He has worked for the past 10 years as an actor as well as director in theater, television and corporate communication. His vast knowledge in marketing and film bring a great deal of support to this project. |
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Brett Walker - Principal Photography Brett has been involved with photography since junior high school. He began shooting and selling his wildlife photography while still in high school, as well as being a contract photographer for several local newspapers. While continuing his education in general photography, he worked at a studio applying his art from portrait work to shooting Top Fuel Race Cars. Discovering his love for Scuba Diving in 1995 and becoming a Scuba Instructor, Brett combined his passions into a budding career. His highlights include winning Best of Show in Video and First Place in Creative Still Photography at the 1999 International Malaysia Photography and Video Competition. He also completed a feature article on Panama for Sport Diver Magazine and will have a winning photograph featured on the 2001 Coral Reef Alliance Calendar. Brett compliments the Destination Diving Team with his skill and passion for shooting above and below the waves. |
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Alan Bradley - Photographer Alan Bradley produces corporate and special interest video programs for a wide range of clients. With some 20 years experience in the photo industry in Los Angeles and Las Vegas, Alan came to the Bay Area in 1985 to establish a successful film transfer, duplication and international standards conversion business serving over 100 camera stores and video production companies. Alan’s prior diving experience and enthusiasm for combining video work with travel to interesting locations made him a natural addition to the Destination Diving Team.
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