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MEET THE CREW
DIRECTOR:
DEAN PARKER
Dean is a young director from Loveland, Ohio and enjoys telling stories for all the hopeless romantics out there. He has been making films for fun since he was a kid and now has turned it into his career. His films have been selected for screening at dozens of film festivals, and most recently, he was awarded a student Emmy award for directing his final collegiate film Virtually in Love.
DEAN PARKER
Dean is a young director from Loveland, Ohio and enjoys telling stories for all the hopeless romantics out there. He has been making films for fun since he was a kid and now has turned it into his career. His films have been selected for screening at dozens of film festivals, and most recently, he was awarded a student Emmy award for directing his final collegiate film Virtually in Love.
WRITER:
RAAN SHALOM
Raan is a Cleveland native who has loved film since he was 3 years old. He writes everyday and has completed over 20 features, 7 television pilots, and 30+ loglines. It is obvious that writing is his passion. This is his second time collaborating with our director Dean Parker, and is excited to bring this character driven story with a dark flare to life.
RAAN SHALOM
Raan is a Cleveland native who has loved film since he was 3 years old. He writes everyday and has completed over 20 features, 7 television pilots, and 30+ loglines. It is obvious that writing is his passion. This is his second time collaborating with our director Dean Parker, and is excited to bring this character driven story with a dark flare to life.
LINE PRODUCER:
JOSH LEHRFELD
This is Josh's third time producing a short in L.A. along with many other projects in Ohio including Call the Shot which was also a collaboration with Raan and Dean. He is a big fan of psychological thrillers and is excited to bring his charm and relentless work ethic to this short.
JOSH LEHRFELD
This is Josh's third time producing a short in L.A. along with many other projects in Ohio including Call the Shot which was also a collaboration with Raan and Dean. He is a big fan of psychological thrillers and is excited to bring his charm and relentless work ethic to this short.
PRODUCER/1st AD:
MICHAELA CHILENSKI
Michaela is taking on her first time producing a short film that isn't a 48 hour short film competition. She is looking forward to having more than 12 hours to lock down locations, confirm actors, and gather props. With her organization and multitasking skills she is also excited to be assistant directing the film.
MICHAELA CHILENSKI
Michaela is taking on her first time producing a short film that isn't a 48 hour short film competition. She is looking forward to having more than 12 hours to lock down locations, confirm actors, and gather props. With her organization and multitasking skills she is also excited to be assistant directing the film.
PRODUCTION DESIGNER:
HALEAH DIMIO
Haleah has work on numerous films in the art department and is joining (Don't) Do It as the production designer. Her most recent work can be seen on Every [Black] Ever, Smosh, and Killer Raccoons! 2! Dark Christmas in the Dark!.
HALEAH DIMIO
Haleah has work on numerous films in the art department and is joining (Don't) Do It as the production designer. Her most recent work can be seen on Every [Black] Ever, Smosh, and Killer Raccoons! 2! Dark Christmas in the Dark!.
CASTING DIRECTOR:
OLIVIA CLIPPINGER
Olivia is a recent graduate of Ohio University and has worked on over twelve short films during her time in school. She also spent her last semester of school interning for two talent management companies in Los Angeles. Currently, she is working as a Jr. Talent Manager at 5J Management. She is incredibly excited to work with her fellow alums and friends as Casting Director for (Don’t) Do It!
OLIVIA CLIPPINGER
Olivia is a recent graduate of Ohio University and has worked on over twelve short films during her time in school. She also spent her last semester of school interning for two talent management companies in Los Angeles. Currently, she is working as a Jr. Talent Manager at 5J Management. She is incredibly excited to work with her fellow alums and friends as Casting Director for (Don’t) Do It!
COSTUME DESIGNER:
MARIA LUBANOVIC
Maria is a costume designer who just moved to LA after spending 23 years in Ohio. She’s designed for multiple short films, including Trapped and Flaming Saddles, and is so excited to work with this team!
MARIA LUBANOVIC
Maria is a costume designer who just moved to LA after spending 23 years in Ohio. She’s designed for multiple short films, including Trapped and Flaming Saddles, and is so excited to work with this team!
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY:
TRE'LEN JOHNSTON
Tre'len is a recent graduate of the University of Southern California where he studied Film and Television Production. As a visual artist he specializes in still and moving imagery, hoping to evoke emotion through his forms of photography.
TRE'LEN JOHNSTON
Tre'len is a recent graduate of the University of Southern California where he studied Film and Television Production. As a visual artist he specializes in still and moving imagery, hoping to evoke emotion through his forms of photography.
2ND ASSISTANT CAMERA:
SAMMY MILLER
SAMMY MILLER
GAFFER:
CHRISTIAN GOODE
CHRISTIAN GOODE
SET DRESSER:
HEATHER HRUTKAY
HEATHER HRUTKAY
PROPERTY MASTER:
CAELIN PARSONS
CAELIN PARSONS
DIGITAL IMAGING TECHNICIAN / CRAFT SERVICES:
KENZIE KEATON
KENZIE KEATON
SOUND MIXER:
SETH GARRETT
Seth is a Production Sound Mixer with multiple projects in Los Angeles and Ohio. He loves being on set and the collaborative effort it takes working on a production crew. He is excited to help bring this project to life through sound and looks forward to working with friends and other Ohio University Alumni!
SETH GARRETT
Seth is a Production Sound Mixer with multiple projects in Los Angeles and Ohio. He loves being on set and the collaborative effort it takes working on a production crew. He is excited to help bring this project to life through sound and looks forward to working with friends and other Ohio University Alumni!
EDITOR:
BILLY GARTLAND
BILLY GARTLAND
GRIP:
KYLE FISCHER
KYLE FISCHER
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT:
LAUREN STEINKUHL
LAUREN STEINKUHL
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT:
NICK RUHENKAMP
NICK RUHENKAMP
POST PRODUCTION SOUND:
CHRIS PENTICOST
CHRIS PENTICOST
SCRIPT SUPERVISOR:
ZOE MITCHELL
ZOE MITCHELL
SCRIPT SUPERVISOR:
SAVANNAH HELLER
SAVANNAH HELLER
Additional crew to be announced soon!
PREVIOUS WORK
Many of our talented crew members have worked on pervious projects together. One of the most notable projects is Call the Shot, linked below, where you can see many of the names above in the credits.
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