Co-Writer/Director - J.P. Riley J.P. is a Los Angeles-based music video and commercial director whose work has been selected for a variety of festivals and awards, including HD Fest, Columbia's Pictional Festical, Chicago International Film Festival, Flicker Fest, and the Midwest Independent Film Festical. He has also won two Telly Awards. Some of his clients include The Verve Pipe, Rachael Yamagata, The Baldwin Brothers, Company of Thieves, Oh My God, VH-1, Chipotle, and Comcast. J.P. is originally fron Indianapolis, Indiana, and he graduated from Northwestern University in 2003 with a B.A. |
Co-Producer - Christine Sheaks Christine has been a casting director for almost 20 years, starting as an associate for John Lyons on such films as "Barton Fink," "Hudsucker Proxy," and "Fargo." When John became a producer, Christine's first feature was "A Walk In the Clouds," then came "Boogie Nights" - which wan her the Casting Society Award that year. She went on to cast "H2O" with Josh Hartnett, "Deep Blue Sea" with Sam Jackson, "The Mod Squad," "Scary Movie," "Thirteen Ghosts," "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back," "Underclassmen" with Nick Cannon, and "D-WAR" with Craig Robinson. Independent filmmaking is Christine's first love, and she has co-produced the cult indie "Thursday" with Aaron Eckhart, "Memory Thief," and "Flying By" with Billy Ray Cyrus. She also cast the coming-of-age drama "Calvin Marshall" with Steve Zahn and Jane Adams. She is excited to be one of the producers for "ACT NATURALLY." |
Cinematographer/Producer - Dustin Pearlman Dustin has lensed numerous features, music videos, short films, and commercials since graduating from Northwestern University in 2004. His work has played at a variety of festivals including Vancouver, Starz Denver, San Diego, Detroit-Windsor, Hollyshortsfest, Miami Shorts Fest, and New York Television Festival, to name a few. With five features under his belt, long-form narrative is his forum of choive. The challenges of independent film keeps him on his toes and the creative solutions that must be made on the fly are what keeps him sharp and excited to come back to work. In addition to his camera work. Dustin has produced award-winning short films like "Lucia No Besa A Nadie" and music videos for Chali 2na, Permanent Press, and D-Wirks. As a Boston native living in Santa Monica, Dustin enjoys spreading his love for hold composition and expressive lighting on a variety of projects and formats. Aside from his dedication to cinema, he is an outdoor enthusiast and avid environmentalist. |
Co-Writer/Producer - Katie Hall After graduating from Northwestern University in 2004, Katie relocated to Los Angeles and began her career as an actor/comedian. She has been working at Letter Blue Productions with JP Riley since 2006, and has produced several award-winning commercials and music videos, including The Baldwin Brothers' hit single "Matter of Time" featuring Sarai (aka Miss Eighty 6). Katie is thrilled to be co-writing, co-producing, and co-starring in ACT NATURALLY with such talented individuals! |
Co-Producer/Actor - Sadie Alexandru Sadie is a native New Yorker; born in Manhattan, but did most of her growing up and schooling across the river. Yes, she obligingly responds to the tender term "Jersey girl." Sadie is best known for the original "What Happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas" commercial. This catchy and recognizable spot launched an ongoing campaign and won #1 on Adweek's "Spots to Watch" list. She has also been seen in 24 national commercials including ads for Comcast, Jared Jewelers, Swiffer, Coors, Wendy's, Merck, Turbo Tax, Staples, 1-800-FLOWERS, Milky Way, Hasbro and Bud Light (feat. Carlos Mencia). Sadie received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Acting from Rutgers University. She also studied at the London Academy of Theater under Patron Dame Judi Dench and at the William Esper Studio in New York City. Sadie took up permanent residency in Los Angeles, CA in January of 2006. |
Sound Editor - Maya Kuper Maya was the first woman to graduate from Northwestern University's Sound Design program. Since then, she has engineered countless commercial voiceover and music sessions in recording studios around Chicago, while lending her ears and Pro Tools chops to an ever-growing number of independent short films. Her work has recently appeared in the Chicago International REEL Shorts Festival, Chicago International Film Festival, and more. ACT NATURALLY is her first feature. |
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