Greg Freeman

Director of Photography (DP)

Greg started interning at a CBS Station in Chico California 32 yrs ago. He learned anything and everything I could at the station. He quickly became an independent contractor with a focus as a Director and Director of Photography. He started a company Freeman Productions which has worked for all of the Networks on Magazine shows, reality shows such as “Fear Factor”, “The Real World”, “The Bachelorette” and “The Bachelor”, commercials for Ford, Toyota, Meryl Lynch, Bank of America, those fun in flight videos you see on United Airlines, and corporate videos for Salesforce, Google, Apple and so many more. Greg brings a sense of calm to any project he works on.

Eli Adler

Director of Photography (DP)

Eli Adler, owner of Clean Slate Video, is a professional director of photography with more than 30 years of experience. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Film and TV from Montana State University where he graduated summa cum laude. He has shot corporate videos and commercials for Bay Area startups as well as Fortune 500 corporations. Eli has received a CINE Golden Eagle and two National Emmy Awards for his documentary work, recently he produced and co-directed his own documentary, “Surviving Skokie”. Eli knows the tech as well as the imagery and that makes him a vital part of any project he’s on.

Knox

Director

Knox has worked in film, television and commercials for such clients and companies such as Industrial Light and Magic, The Real World, Honda, Toyota and Facebook. He started his career in Los Angeles as a stunt-lost-boy on a Spielberg movie called “Hooked”. He spent a summer sword fighting with pirates. He loved it but then, towards the end of that summer-- Knox grew really tall. His agent wept. When asked why, his agent explained: They want adults who can pass for kids, not kids who can pass for adults. But Knox dusted himself off and got behind the camera. He re-entered the industry through front door: PA’ing, interning, and getting the coffee. From there his career took off.

Doug Freeman

Production Designer, Art Director

Doug Freeman grew up in the film industry following in the footsteps of his father who helped pioneer one of the first grip trucks in California. Doug founded the set company Jets Sets, and his work has been recognized with several awards including the “AICP’s Production Designer of the Year” in 1993; plus, a regional Emmy nomination for Production Design and Emmy Award for Best Director on a children’s TV Series. Doug is always fun to have on any job and brings a sense of joy to his work.

Hilton Day

Assistant Director (AD)

Hilton J. Day is an Assistant Director based in the San Francisco Bay Area. While owning the responsibility of keeping everyone on schedule, he keeps his focus on positivity and synergy between Cast & Crew. Hilton invests himself deeply in every project he chooses to be a part of, giving them all the unique attention they deserve. Day has had a quick rise from Production Assistant on big shows to 1st AD on more recent Features, Television shows, and Commercials. He is most proud of his contributions to “Sorry To Bother You”, and “The Last Black Man in San Francisco”. Hilton has risen quickly to a career that takes him all over the world.

Beverly Lewis

Placer County Film Commissioner

Beverly Lewis has served as the Director of the Placer-Lake Tahoe Film Office since 1998. Under the auspices of the Placer County Office of Economic Development, she runs the County’s film office. Among the films she has shepherded through the county: the 2014 Academy Award winning film “Her” starring Joaquin Phoenix; the Disney film, “The Muppets”; the HBO film, “Cinema Verite”; “Jack Ass 3D”, "XXX", "Almost Famous”, "Dragonfly”, "The Deep End'“, a Sundance Award winner, and an IMAX film “California Adventure”, for Disneyland, and hundreds of independent productions, television programs, commercial and still photo shoots.

Cathryn Blum (Catbird)

Location Professional

Catbird has been involved in the film production business for 20+ years, predominantly as a location scout and manager, or fixer. She has excellent problem-solving skills, as learned with work on television series (both scripted and reality), feature films (both Hollywood & Independent), commercials, documentaries, print and multi-media advertising, editorial, and corporate videos.

Diane Harrell

Craft Services

Diane Harrell has been feeding crews in the San Francisco Bay Area since 2000 and her constant care of everyone on each job she works, has created her well deserved reputation. From whipping up light pancakes for breakfast to knowing exactly what combinations of food can really give the crew not only energy but joy. She works for films, commercials, documentaries and corporate projects. The crews love her.

Danielle Karstetter

Producer

Danielle Karstetter is a video and post-producer in San Francisco. The SF native - yes, those people do exist - started her career in video production as a production assistant on live-action shoots. She quickly advanced to producing and is currently in-house at acclaimed Studio Swordfish, specializing in post-production, CG and animation. She likes to keep things exciting and produces everything from live-action drone shoots and stop motion, to futuristic AR and VR installations.

London Freeman

Talent, Musician, Production Assistant

London is an experienced Production Assistant, Actress and Model. She belongs to I.A.T.S.E. and Local #16 Stagehand (4th Generation). She’s also represented by Stars, The Agency. As a finance Major at UC Irvine she graduated in 2019. London is now a full-time YouTuber who reacts to music (mainly international rap) and she is also a rapper/singer. Currently based out of LA, London is pursuing her adventures.

Teri Cundall

Stylist

Since 1995 Teri has worked in film production with elements of wardrobe (as well as props, sets) for videos in both broadcasting non broadcast, campaigns, experiential marketing projects and industrial jobs. She has worked closely with the creative and production teams to manage their budgets and expectations. Currently she’s taken a position with the non-profit Buckelew Program. Their mission is to enhance the quality of life of individuals and families in our community by providing mental, emotional, behavioral health and addiction services that promote recovery, resilience, and hope.

Molly Portillo

Event Producer

Molly is an Event Producer with over eight years of experience in development and execution of large-scale events. Molly loves the challenges and opportunities that come with event planning and production. Molly has a Bachelors of Science in Hotel Administration, with focus on Meeting and Event Management from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and Masters of Arts in Sport Management from the University of San Francisco. Molly resides in San Francisco, California, but loves her hometown of Phoenix, Arizona. You can usually find Molly riding her bike, drinking coffee or getting lost in another country during her travels.

Frances Reyes - Bollinger

Producer, Locations

In 2009 Frances graduated from University of San Francisco with a Bachelor’s Degree in International Studies. Using her wide range of skills and experience to pursue work in Locations (in Film and Commercials) and Film Production she now works on feature films such as San Andreas, Ant-Man, Beautiful Boy and 13 Reason Why. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, she says she is proud to help uphold the cinematic legacy of this beautiful place.

Justin Vong

Camera Department, Production Assistant

Justin Vong is a San Francisco based production assistant and aspiring 1st Assistant Camera and Video Assist operator. Justin began his PA career while in film school with a clear idea of what role he wanted to specialize in. After graduating from San Francisco State University, he began to move his way up as a 2nd AC and video assist assistant on commercials.

Micky Mejias

Musician/Production Assistant

Originally from Delano, California, Micky came to San Francisco as a wrestling recruit for SFSU and majored in the Arts to pursue a career in both Film and Music production. In 2015 he began working as a Production Assistant for local commercials and documentaries and from then a career emerged. Today Micky continues to work in Film in different departments including G&E and Art but with the luxury of freelance he is now in a touring band and serves as a Wrestling Coach for Lowell High School.

Mike Becker

Assistant Camera, Assistant Producer, Production Assistant

Mike is now a freelancer in the film and television industry. He graduated into working in the camera department as an Assistant Camera, Videographer, and Photographer. Mike grew up in Maryland and currently lives in California where he enjoys getting outdoors and capturing all the beauty that the area has to offer.

Patrick Sullivan

Technician/Production Assistant

Upon graduating school in 2013 Patrick served as a Production Assistant on a multitude of projects for several years. By being a successful PA he was promoted to higher positions such as Production Manager and Producer. He now works full time as a Lead Technician at a Grip and Electric House. His years working as a PA have served him well!

Wyatt Culbert

Event Producer

Wyatt is a long time Bay Area Production Assistant, Scout Driver and Transportation Captain. He has worked on over 20 productions including feature films, television series, commercials, reality television and documentaries. Experience in every department of production but primarily in pre-production.

Austin Page

Assistant Camera, Production Assistant

Austin Page has been working in the industry for over 5 years, getting his start shortly after graduating from film school, working as a PA on commercials and corporate videos. With an interest in the camera department, he quickly became an assistant cameraman working on a wide variety of projects including indie feature length films and the popular Property Brothers TV Show.