Writer / Director

Chris is an award-winning filmmaker with over 25 years of directing and editing experience in film, video and broadcast content. Prior to started his production company, Chris worked as a feature film editor and assistant editor including Pixar's Monsters Inc. and Showtime's The Settlement. Chris has directed and produced hundreds of commercials, television episodes, documentaries, short films and the feature film, Penitentia. He has earned numerous recognitions for his work as well as screenings and awards at dozens of film festivals.

Producer

Rik is an award-winning producer and director with a richly varied body of work. A highlight of his career was producing and creative directing duties for the Johnny Carson Great American Comedy Festival for his buddy Eddie Brill, nightly warm-up comedian for Late Night with David Letterman. Rik was also one of the producer's of the feature film, Penitentia. He’s been described as “full of tenacity consistently delivering the best ideas and the perfect final cut.” And as “a rare professional that combines talent with hard work and fantastic listening skills.”

Producer

Tyler Emerson is an entertainment attorney at Conlee Schmidt & Emerson LLP, and independent producer. Licensed in Kansas and California, he has counseled numerous independent productions from development and financing through production and distribution. He has worked with Oscar and Emmy-nominated artists and his experience spans a variety of projects from no-budget shorts to million-dollar features, and from narratives to documentaries. Most recently, Tyler was an executive producer on the Tribeca darling and OutFest Closing Night Feature Chasing Chasing Amy.

Assistant Director / Production Manager

Hélène got her start in film working on the Greg’s Going to Rehab short in 2016 as a camera intern as well as acted in the role of Daria. Since then, she has graduated from the University of Central Florida with a BFA in film, where she helped manage the film equipment room for 4 years, produced and directed 2 documentary shorts as well as worked on several projects on the camera and production design team. She was the Assistant Director for Penitentia and now works full time as a production manager at Mercury Films.

Casting Director

Bass Casting's films include Taylor Sheridan's WIND RIVER starring Jeremy Renner & Elizabeth Olsen, Richard Tanne's CHEMICAL HEARTS starring Lili Reinhart & Austin Abrams (Amazon), IZZY GETS THE F&^% ACROSS TOWN starring Mackenzie Davis, Carrie Coon, LaKeith Stanfield & Alia Shawkat, New Line's The Conjuring prequel, ANNABELLE, James Franco's PRETENDERS, and Blayne Weaver's Slamdance hit WEATHER GIRL starring Tricia O'Kelley & Patrick J. Adams.

Production Designer

A Chicago native, Patricia received a BFA in Communication Design from Washington University in St. Louis before pursuing a career in advertising at Foote, Cone & Belding. As part of The Design Group at FCB, she gained dynamic experiences in graphic design at both the Chicago and New Zealand offices. Patricia moved to Los Angeles to attend The American Film Institute Conservatory, where she received an MFA in Production Design. Based in Los Angeles, she is a Production Designer and Graphic Artist for film, TV and commercial work. Patricia is a member of the ADG Production Design Initiative and recently finished working as Art Department PA for ABC’s “The Rookie” Season 6. Her designs can be found at www.pwittdesign.com.