 Kevin Keresey Writer/Director/Producer |
Originally from New York, Kevin has appeared in many independent films including, BA0, TRACKDOWN, NG IS MISSING, PRIME TARGET, THE YARD BROTHERS and others, as well as television appearances and dozens of plays in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Eventually he started writing his own Plays and Screenplays. His third screenplay, THE RAT THING, was a semi finalist in the prestigious Nicholls Screenwriting Competition. Judged solely by members of the Motion Picture Academy, the Nicholls is considered to be the premier screenwriting contest. THE RAT THING was also a big hit at three different Staged Readings done at the HBO Workspace. Kevin subsequently received multiple offers for representation for the project from well respected industry agents and producers to sell the screenplay to a major studio. He passed on all offers to sell, including an offer for him to star (but not direct) in the picture and be surrounded by "names." Instead he decided to raise the money independently and produce the film himself, staying true to his vision of directing the film with the original cast he'd chosen. | |
 Andrew Giannetta Director of Photography |
Director of Photography Andrew Giannetta has dedicated the past 15 years of his career to the art of film and digital cinematography. After receiving his BA in Film & Video Production from the University of Maryland in 1989, Andrew relocated to Los Angeles and entered the professional filmmaking community. His first Director of Photography credit was for the TV series 100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd. His other recent projects include the feature films Good Sharma starring Joan Allen, as well as Twenty, Zombie Nation, Confessions of an Exorcist, Bloodhead and Succubus: Hell Bent, all shot High Definition digital video. A member of the International Cinema-tographer’s Guild since 1996, Andrew is also a recent inductee in the Director’s Guild of America. | |
 Jamie Mitchell Editor |
Since the age of ten Jamie Mitchell has been making
music professionally. As an adult he’s composed music for “The
Shield,” “Road
Rules Challenge,” “Amnesty International,” as well
as a score for Spyglass Entertainment’s “From
a Place of Darkness.” Becoming an editor was really just an extension
of the music.
As owner of Beachwood Cottage Film And Music, Jamie has edited several feature films (Che Guevara, Dir. Josh Evans, House of the Rising Sun, Dir. Bill Balas) and produced several documentaries (TVN, MavTV, InDemand) and televison episodics (FuelTV). Already good friends, Jamie and Kevin Keresey, the director of the Rat Thing, edited this film together in a true extension of their friendship, and had a lot of fun in the process. |
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Jack Tucker Editor |
Having received an Emmy® nomination for his editing work on THE WINDS OF WAR and the Lifetime Achievement Robert Wise Award in 2000, Jack Tucker is an industry veteran with over thirty years of experience. He has edited over 200 hours of entertainment programming from feature films to television. Working with major studios such as MGM, Paramount, and Columbia Pictures, Mr. Tucker has also functioned in various capacities in post-production including, supervising sound editor, post-production supervisor, and visual effects supervisor. Mr. Tucker has recently moved into producing and directing feature films. His most popular credits include: THE WINDS OF WAR, SHOGUN, ILLUSIONS, and NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET. | |
 Geoff Levin Composer |
Multi Award winning songwriter, composer, arranger and musician: Geoff Levin has consistently proven himself a true master with broad appeal and incredible diversity. He has worked on shows that have garnered over 190 Emmy® wins and over 600 Emmy® Nominations. This years Jakers, an animated series that Geoff co-wrote the Theme Song for and has scored for, won the Emmy® and BAFTA for best Animated Series. Geoff has amassed over 5,000 individual credits spanning original scores and songs for feature and short films, network and cable television shows, documentaries, commercials, trailers, multi-media events and corporate video’s. “The Janitor” received an Academy Award Nomination. in addition to numerous other projects that have won, or been nominated for other prestigious awards as Telly’s, Cindy’s, New York Film Fest, Tribecca and Sundance Awards. (click here to read more) | |
 John Bilich Line Producer |
Line Producer John "Dolomite" Bilich was the glue that held production of THE RAT THING together. Besides being a terrific Line Producer, John found and secured all shooting locations, helped build sets, made artwork and props, and helped in any department needed. Nicknamed "Dolomite" (After the hardest substance on earth) for his tenacious commitment to getting things done, John was also a cast and crew favorite for his easy-going style and charm. |