Floyd Russ (Writer/Director)

Well, here I am, 8 P.M. on Monday May 13th, still at school, still working on the film. I feel like I have grown so attached to this project, it’s ridiculous. After all the stress, nervousness, fear and anger, I am so incredibly proud of everyone who lifted a single finger to help create this. Thinking that this might be my last film in the academy fills me with sadness, and I hope that one day, I will get to do this on 35mm, with a big budget and a feature script, the thought alone makes my hairs stand up. I have to thank a lot of people, most of which I have loved all my life or grown to love as a friend. Sorry if this is long or corny, but it is very important to me, oops I just remembered I think I’m supposed to write this in 3rd person, oh well screw it. Thank you to my mom and my dad, they keep me alive, so I owe them EVERYTHING. Thank you to all my friends, DJJOCK, you guys inspired most of this film. Thank you to Mr. Knight, I love you, you’ve helped me grow as a person and filmmaker and I will never forget you. Last but not least, my girlfriend, Naddia, I love you, but in a different way, and you too inspire me. I am incredibly happy right now, knowing that we successfully finished this film, now I hope you all enjoy it and that this great program and everyone who worked on it get the recognition they deserve. On the other hand, I am going to UCLA next year, instead of NYU, which I sadly can not afford, but, off course, I will still work towards a career in the film industry and strive for everything I have dreamed of since I was a little boy in Germany; money, cars, fame, and MOVIES! Thank you for coming and I hope you enjoy the show.[top]

Jim Knight (Executive Producer)

Mr. Jim Knight received his BA in History and M.Ed. from UCLA. He received his MA in American Studies from Pepperdine University. He is the Executive Director and the Film Chair for the Academy. Mr. Knight teaches film production and film history. He also is on staff in the theatre department as a director and technical director. He is a proud alumnus of Culver City High School and was a former Los Angeles County and Culver City Unified teacher of the year. His directing credits in film include "The Artist", "The Sweetest Thing", "A Tribute to the Stars", and "Summer in Switzerland". His directing credits in the theatre include "Barefoot in the Park" and "The Mousetrap". He served as the technical director for "The Miracle Worker", "The Wiz", "A Midsummer Night's Dream", "Little Shop of Horrors", "Crimes of the Heart", "Taming of the Shrew", "Brighton Beach Memoirs", and "Into the Woods".[top]

Tanner (Director of Photography)

This is Tanner’s third year in the academy. This is his second 16mm production, last year he worked as assistant camera on, “Kill your radio”. Tanner hopes to direct a few short films next year, and continue in helping all of the academy’s future productions. He would like to thank his family and friends for being so accepting of all the time away from them. [top]

Kevin Gasca (Asst. Director/Post Prod. Supervisor/Sound Design)

This is Kevin’s third and final year in the Academy. He has worked on various films including “Kill Your Radio,” “Urban Earth,” and he also directed his first film, “Piss Off!” Specializing in sound mixing and design, Kevin is planning on attending Loyola Marymount University next year and is planning on majoring in film production and minoring in recording arts. He hopes you enjoy the film. Thank you! [top]

David Heffler (Editor/Assoc. Producer/Grip/Casting Director )

David is proud to be one of only a few graduating filmmakers who have been with the academy since entering high school. David loves doing anything that involves film, but especially directing and editing. He hopes to continue his filmmaking in the upcoming days and hopes to make a career out of it, if possible. His directing credits include Shattered (which was recently admitted into the Los Angeles Independent Film Festival, High School division.), Waiting, and Staying Alone. [top]

Sophie (Asst. Camera)

This is Sophie’s second year in the academy, and she hopes to continue with the film program until she graduates. Working as First assistant camera, Sophie has learned many new things this year. She would to like to thank mr. Knight, her mom, her dad, lily, her friends, and Kev. Big ups to money. Whoop whoop. [top]

Nick (Hugh)

Nick has been involved in numerous productions on stage and behind the camera. His film credits include principal roles in, “Domrey’s Dance,” “Teen Addicts,” “Seance,” “In a Handful of Dust,” “Dice Dorks,” “The Vampire Hunters Club,” “Chaos Theory,” “Finding Jenua” and “Arthurs Passion.” He’s also had many roles in theater including in shows such as, Waiting For Godot, Zoo Story, August Snow, Three Penny Opera, The Tempest, Lovers, The Baltimore Waltz, The Creation of the World, The Misanthrope, The Foreigner, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and RIchard III. Nick has a B.A in Theater Arts from Virginia tech, and a B.S. in Accounting and Marketing from Virginia Tech. He’s also studied the Strasberg Method and Linklater Voice. [top]

David (Ford)

David has been seen in film, television, commercials, theater and in music videos. He was seen on Days of Our Lives, California Count Down, Tenn Yum Thing, Any Day Now, and Great Pretenders. He was also seen in Evita as a dancer with the McCallum Theater and in Shenandoah with the COD Productions. He was also in music videos by Red Man, Usher and Jon B. Hes done Scene studies at the Beverly Hills Playhouse, as well as with Richard Delancy, D. Wells and S. Piper and with Kristopher Kyer. [top]

Shaila (Cathy)

Shaila has had tons of theater experience including shows like, Sexual Perversity in Chicago, Much Ado About Nothing, The Glass Menagerie, Top Girls, Career, Bus Stop and When The Bell Rings. She has also had lead roles in the films “Old School,” “Erk The Norweigian” and “The Jason Project.” She has trained with the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and with many teachers including Andrew Benne, Madonna Young, Michael West, Diane Hill Harden, and Judy Savage. [top]

Staas (Sergay)

Staas has a B.A. in Economics from Stanford University and studied with various acting, voice and dance teachers at Stanford including, Amy Freed, Brandi Catanese, Kay Kostopoulos, Claire Giovannetti and Richard Powers. He has played lead characters in films such as “Playing Me,” “Darker Side of The Street,” “Discarded” and “Summer Adventures.” He’s also been seen in theater productions such as R.U.R and King Gordogan with Stanford University. He has many special skills including knowledge of 4 different languages. [top]

Danyelle (Ashley)

Danyelle has been seen in films such as “The Breakup,” “Off the Wall,” “Camera Ready,” “A Circle of Seven,” “A Poet’s Tale” and “Mrs. Pinter Paints the Town.” She has done scene study and modeling training with Soundstage Studios, as well as scene study and improv study with The Actor’s Spot. She has trained in the theater arts at La Mesa Jr. High and Valencia High School. She’s also done a Commercial Actor’s Workshop with Vibe Studios. [top]

Dilek (Mrs. Brauenstein)

Dilek has had experience in Film and Theater. Her training includes acting in Darryl Hickman’s Acting Workshops and a Commercial Workshop with Vicki Goggin. She has previously been seen in, D&D Express Fashion Show Series as Hostess and Emcee and in Piccalilys Swimsuit Contest as Hostess and Emcee. She was also in the film “Opportunity Knocks” as a townswoman and in “Corporate Playground” as a Businesswoman. [top]

Ted (Hugh at 50)

Ted has been on a slew of tv shows in feature roles including Unsolved Mysteries, America’s Funniest People, MacGyver, Growing Pains, Small Wonder, General Hospital, Hill Street Blues, The Young and the Restless, Mancuso F.B.I., The New Love American Style, Santa Barbara, Lifestories, Man of the People, Lifestories, Newhart, and Scrubs. Hes also been seen featured in films like “Five Acres,” “Sweet Ungerground,” “3 Ninjas II,” and “The Fury.” Ted has trained with David lehman and Darryl Hickman as well. [top]

Joe (Slim)

Bio coming soon. [top]

Casey (Jess)

Bio coming soon. [top]