THE
CREW
JORDAN MCLAUGHLIN
CO-WRITER/DIRECTOR
A Film/Animation graduate from the UNC School of the Arts, Jordan McLaughlin has written and directed a number of live-action and animated shorts. His latest short, American Waste was reviewed on the indie film blog, Film Threat and has screened at festivals including the Indie Grits Film Festival. When he's not working on films, he enjoys creating comics and zines, making irresponsible vinyl purchases, and obsessing over Jim Jarmusch.
SAVANNAH GISLESON
CO-WRITER/
PRODUCTION DESIGNER
Savannah Gisleson is a writer, film director, and New Orleans native. A University of North Carolina School of the Arts graduate, she has written/directed many short films and music videos, including an international project in Berlin. Her past work has screened at festivals across the U.S., including the Austin Film Festival. She recently completed her first feature film Apocalypse A-Go-Go.
KATIE SANDERSON
PRODUCER
Katie is a passionate filmmaker with a drive to raise the standard of independent content. Katie's collaboration with Jordan began with her production of his short film, American Waste, a live-action hangout dramedy that received exceptional reviews from indie critics such as Film Threat and the UK Film Review. Her portfolio includes a diverse range of films that have been showcased at over 50 film festivals. With a BFA in producing from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Katie now resides in Los Angeles, California, where she works as a studio logistics manager at a well-established marketing agency.
ISAIAH WOLFE
CO-PRODUCER
Isaiah attended the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, graduating in 2015. In the years following, he produced his first feature documentary film, Sud Yod, about the Muay Thai fighter's journey through life in the slums of rural Thailand. After moving to Los Angeles in 2018, Isaiah worked in production at the accredited animation studio, Titmouse (Big Mouth, The Midnight Gospel) and has worked on a wide variety of projects from independent documentaries to animated feature films.
FER MACFARLANE
1ST ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Director and Producer Fernando MacFarlane was born in Mexico City and raised throughout South America. He is known for his magical realist approach, presenting modern struggles as fables. He works in narrative, documentary and music videos, often blending them with blurred lines. Fernando has a focus in Independent cinema, but has worked on Camera and Drone teams on films such as Renfield, Ghostbusters (2023), Spy-Kids (2023), and Haunted Mansion.
EDE BELL CROWDER
EDITOR/SCRIPTY
Ede Bell went to college at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts for picture editing, where she received her BFA in filmmaking. She then moved to NYC where she worked for Buzzfeed and Group Nine Media while also working on short films. Ede Bell has a background in acting, improv, and stand-up comedy. She currently works as an assistant editor for television and an editor for short films and music videos in Los Angeles.
BEN MUENCH
SOUND DESIGNER
NATHALIE EIDT
MAKEUP ARTIST
JACKI NOCERINO
HAIR STYLIST
Benjamin Muench is an award winning audio engineer who’s worked on dozens of shorts, commercials, shows, live events, etc. He recently won best sound for the Russo brothers No Sleep Til Film fest and spent time working on shows like Apple TV’s Physical, Peacock’s Killing It, and others. He’s been an engineer for 8 years and graduated valedictorian from full sail university. A Chicago and midwest native he loves anything outside, good company, and good food!
Nathalie is a makeup artist and wig builder in Los Angeles. She is a member of IATSE Local 706. Currently Nathalie works as a makeup artist, hairstylist and wig maker for various films, theater and opera productions.
Jacki is a hair dresser based in Los Angeles and a member of IATSE Local 706. She is grateful to have worked professionally as a hair designer and stylist for over 14 years and has found her truest passion in wig and hair styling for theatre and film.
BREA HOLMES
COSTUME DESIGNER
Holmes has worked on numerous projects in Theatre, Film, and TV. In addition, she has been a Costume Designer for every medium from music videos to feature films. She has also had the pleasure for working for companies such as Marvel, Disney plus, Tidal, Universal Music Mexico, TNT, and Lionsgate.
SCOTT MCLAUGHLIN
COMPOSER
Award winning Composer/
Percussionist/Keyboardist, Scott McLaughlin has composed music for national television, radio, short narrative and documentary films, podcasts and live applications. As a Drummer/Percussionist, Scott has toured the United States and Canada.
ERIC LOVELL
CO-COMPOSER
A guitar, bass, and sitar player, amongst many others. Eric Lovell also operates an independent recording studio and co-heads the gypsy band, Gigi Dover & The Big Love.