CAST
Jay Laisne | Dad
After studying theater and film at UCLA (and winning a slew of awards along the way), Jay took a small 14-year break from his acting career, to build a family and business. In 2006, his 5-year-old Julian, asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up, and when Julian heard the answer, he said, "then why aren't you doing it?" Jay had no good reply. With prodding from his family and friends he decided to jump back into acting full time. Since then, and somewhat to his astonishment, he's been working non-stop shooting 22 Films and 4 T.V. spots as well as many commercial spots-- and loving every minute of it. Somehow, in the midst of it all, he also found time to produce and star in "Even If", a film that just finished its 3rd Film Festival. He leaves for the Philippines and Vietnam for 2 months to play the lead in the feature, "Tears From Afar". The thrill is definitely back and he is grateful as hell to be riding it.
After studying theater and film at UCLA (and winning a slew of awards along the way), Jay took a small 14-year break from his acting career, to build a family and business. In 2006, his 5-year-old Julian, asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up, and when Julian heard the answer, he said, "then why aren't you doing it?" Jay had no good reply. With prodding from his family and friends he decided to jump back into acting full time. Since then, and somewhat to his astonishment, he's been working non-stop shooting 22 Films and 4 T.V. spots as well as many commercial spots-- and loving every minute of it. Somehow, in the midst of it all, he also found time to produce and star in "Even If", a film that just finished its 3rd Film Festival. He leaves for the Philippines and Vietnam for 2 months to play the lead in the feature, "Tears From Afar". The thrill is definitely back and he is grateful as hell to be riding it.
Liat Menna | Tiffany
Liat has worked on various other shorts and independent projects. She is soon to be entering the 7th grade.
Liat has worked on various other shorts and independent projects. She is soon to be entering the 7th grade.
Eric Wales | Purdue the Robot
CREW
Patrick VandenBussche | Writer & Director
Born and raised in Michigan and an alumnus of George Mason University in Fairfax, VA, Patrick VandenBussche now spends his days living and working in Los Angeles.
Born and raised in Michigan and an alumnus of George Mason University in Fairfax, VA, Patrick VandenBussche now spends his days living and working in Los Angeles.
Douglas Wagner | Writer & Producer
Stephen Thurston | Executive Producer & Editor
Shawn Grice | Director of Photography
Originally hailing from Southeast Michigan, Shawn graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in pre-Veterinary Medicine. Soon after being accepted to Veterinary school in the Caribbean he was bitten by the elusive, and ever so persuasive, 'film bug'. In early 2004, he packed up and headed to Los Angeles, California to pursue a career in filmmaking. He studied at The Los Angeles Film School and has been working in the industry as a Director of Photography ever since. Shawn brings innovation, passion and professionalism to each and every project he works on. With experience shooting on and lighting for 16, Super 16 and 35mm film, as well as 24p DV, HDV and HD, he can attain any look desired. He has shot just about every genre imaginable and, in addition, possesses an uncanny sense for aesthetics and detail. Most importantly, Shawn carries an easy-to-get-along-with persona and works effectively regardless of budget.
www.shawngrice.com
Originally hailing from Southeast Michigan, Shawn graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in pre-Veterinary Medicine. Soon after being accepted to Veterinary school in the Caribbean he was bitten by the elusive, and ever so persuasive, 'film bug'. In early 2004, he packed up and headed to Los Angeles, California to pursue a career in filmmaking. He studied at The Los Angeles Film School and has been working in the industry as a Director of Photography ever since. Shawn brings innovation, passion and professionalism to each and every project he works on. With experience shooting on and lighting for 16, Super 16 and 35mm film, as well as 24p DV, HDV and HD, he can attain any look desired. He has shot just about every genre imaginable and, in addition, possesses an uncanny sense for aesthetics and detail. Most importantly, Shawn carries an easy-to-get-along-with persona and works effectively regardless of budget.
www.shawngrice.com
Paul Hart | 1st AC
Justin Rhoads | Cam Op
Tim Otholt | Gaffer
J. Allen Holt | Key Grip
Ryan Kaiser | Sound
Jessica Parsons | Robot Construction & Design
Mike Jorgensen | Music & Score
Marty Stano | Lead PA
Nick Beard | PA
Jonathan Humphrey | PA
Patrick O'Riley | PA & Pick-Up Purdue
Amanda Lewis | Casting Director
Catherine Mai | Make-up/Hair
Clark Cooper | 2nd Unit DP
SCREENINGS
Dad & Tiffany