ASHER GRODMAN | WRITER & DIRECTOR
This is Asher Grodman’s debut narrative film. His screenplay is inspired by the true story his father told him of survivor Andre Mencz. Asher studied film at Columbia University, and he also works an actor in theatre, film and television. A NY native, Asher recently made the move to Los Angeles, and is developing several projects to direct. MORE…
ERIC BRANCO | CINEMATOGRAPHER
A native of New York City, Eric attended The Bronx High School of Science and the School of Visual Arts before beginning his career. Eric has also directed numerous music videos, commercials, and short films. His debut feature, STAY COLD STAY HUNGRY, recently premiered at the Coney Island Film Festival, where it took home the award for Best Feature Film. MORE…
John Avarese | COMPOSER
A life-long musician, John Avarese began studying classical piano at the age of four and by the age of seven he was performing recitals with classical music ensembles. Eventually, John started a music production company that utilized computer based technology to produce original music for a wide range of corporate and commercial clients. MORE…
ADAM BERTOCCI | EDITOR
Adam Bertocci has edited three feature films and a diverse collection of shorts for the festival circuit. He is also an award-winning filmmaker in his own right and a prolific screenwriter, but may best be known for “Two Gentlemen of Lebowski”, a Shakespearean spoof published by Simon & Schuster. MORE…