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Oscar Daniels - Writer, Director, Editor, Producer

Oscar Daniels is a recent graduate of the American Film Institute where he cut more than fifteen films in three years. He was twice nominated for Best Student Editing Awards by the American Cinema Editors (A.C.E.) and won the Hollywood Reporter/Key Art Award for Best Student Trailer Editing.

During his final year at A.F.I., he edited the 2004 Sundance Jury Award-winning documentary, "Dig!" and worked as a staff editor for comedian Martin Lawrence's production company, Runteldat Entertainment. Oscar is currently writing two feature film scripts and hopes to shoot both in 2006.

He holds an M.A. in Film and Video from American University in Washington D.C. and a B.S. in Japanese Language and Literature from the University of Michigan. While studying at American University, Oscar spent a semester abroad studying film at Prague's Academy of Performing Arts (FAMU).

In his life before filmmaking, if there is such a thing, Oscar worked as an intelligence analyst for the National Security Agency.


John O'Shaughnessy - Cinematographer

In 1987, John graduated from Columbia College in Chicago with a degree in film and video. After working as a freelance cameraman, shooting corporate video while also pursuing creative narrative work, he co-founded and ran a production company - Image Dynamics, Inc. During this time he was able to shoot a diverse range of material from educational films to independent features. One film, "Solstice", was shown on Lifetime Network as a Christmas special for two years.

John sold his company and moved to Los Angeles in 1997 to concentrate on television and feature film work. In 2001, John enrolled at the American Film Institute. This opportunity allowed him to expand his knowledge, work with creative up-and-coming people and obtain a new perspective on the craft of cinematography.

After graduating in the summer of 2003, John worked as a camera operator on "Doubting Riley", the second film by Project Greenlight director Pete Jones. Also in 2003, Janusz Kaminski chose John from hundreds of applicants to be the cinematography intern on Steven Spielberg's film "The Terminal."


Eric Archer - Production Designer

Eric lives in downtown Los Angeles and is passionate about Granny Smith apples.


Macarena Bianchi - Producer

Macarena is a storyteller and entrepreneur with diverse roots and influence. Originally from Chile, she grew up in Costa Rica and Miami, Florida. She graduated with two BA's in Environmental Studies and International Relations from Florida International University, and an MFA from the Producing Program at the American Film Institute in Los Angeles. Her thesis film was an adaptation of the Harlan Ellison story "Paulie Charmed the Sleeping Woman." Macarena has also produced a documentary about Wim Wenders, directed and co-wrote "Rave Alone" a coming of age story, line produced and production managed "Two Days" starring Paul Rudd, directed and photographed "John of God - Miracle Healer" a documentary in Brazil, and authored a book "Zahia, A Modern Woman" which is a biography of a Muslim Woman. Macarena lives in Santa Monica where she runs Rawbalance, a healthy snacks company.


Geoff Levin - Composer

Inspired by the classic filmmakers, Geoff has a real love for scoring and songwriting. Because of his diverse background, Geoff enjoys writing everything from traditional orchestral scores to guitar driven rock, blues and contemporary country. Geoff's music can be heard on all the major networks as well as in thousands of commercials and video productions throughout the world.


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Sometimes honor is found in unlikely placesOfficial Selection 2005 Sundance Film Festival