FILM CREW
JOE MCNEAL
CO-PRODUCER
TECHINICAL CONSULTANT | PROPS
& ACTOR
Joe McNeal is a former 25-year law enforcement officer, a national instructor on crisis management, threat assessment and post blast investigations. As a result of his expertise and attention to detail in these areas, he has been requested as a technical advisor for television, film and music video productions. As a producer, actor and screenwriter he continues to be integral to the development of successful projects in the entertainment industry. Mr. McNeal’s knowledge of the backcountry and western life of Montana has made him a sought after consultant on western and backcountry genre films. He currently resides in the state of Montana.
KARI KOCH
UNIT PRODUCTION MANAGER
As a Unit Production Manager for the project, Kari Koch utilizes her project management and communications strategy experience to help shape and drive the ongoing connection with the Teller’s Camp cast & crew. Kari currently works for The Walt Disney Company in Intellectual Property Rights Management & Global Sales Management Technology. She enjoys living 2 blocks from the ocean, yoga, and Dr Pepper.
GAIL CAMENZIND
SPECIAL EFFECTS & MAKEUP
Gail Camenzind has a life long passion for scene and character development. As a Film Graduate from Humboldt State University, she has worked on a variety of projects for both stage and screen and enjoys the intricate nuances that Hair, Makeup and Special FX contribute to production.
THEO KOKIOUSIS
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR | SET DECORATION | & PROPERTY MASTER
Theo Kokiousis is most proud of his artistic and creative abilities. Focused on art and music in the early years, transitioning into production work was welcomed as another avenue of expression. Starting as an actor, there is an ability to understand what what goes into the process. Theo Kokiousis worked as the set designer on a feature film "Tellers Camp" thats is scheduled for a 2020 release. With the next project always around the corner, Theo Kokiousis is eager to continue expanding his abilities and mastering the many titles he already carries.
ADRIANA GALDOS
PRODUCTION DESIGN
JARED ZABEL
WRITER | DIRECTOR | PRODUCER | & DP
As the Director, Writer, and Producer of "Teller’s Camp"; Jared Zabel leverages his communication, and leadership skills to share his creative vision with those around him. Jared is best known for creating high quality content rooted in the art of innovative storytelling. Jared received the Dean’s Undergraduate Achievement Award at UC Santa Cruz for his thesis film entitled “Decamp”. Jared currently works at FOX as a passionate technologist overseeing end user experience for the enterprise.
MICHAEL TOWN
PRODUCER | STORY BOARDS | FILM EDITING | & ACTOR
Michael Town is an actor and film-maker from Santa Rosa, CA. Michael majored in theater at the University of Southern California and later became a student of legendary acting teacher and character actor Jeff Corey. Michael is also a writer who created (along with science fiction writer/producer Ronald Shusett) the superhero “Shark-Man”, a graphic novel mini-series which was published by Image Comics. Michael was cast in Jared Zabel’s thesis film “Decamp”, playing a famous actor who discovers he has Alzheimer’s disease and attempts to disappear from public view. ‘Teller’s Camp’ represents his first leading role in a feature film. 2. 3.
JUSTINE HONG
PRODUCER | UNIT PRODUCTION MANAGER | & ACTOR
Justine Hong escaped Laos with her family during the height of the communist attack and eventually settled in Orange County where she was raised by her beloved grandmother. Though her grandmother spoke no English, together they laughed through episodes of 'I Love Lucy'. Justine’s passion for film and television grew to span the cinematic gamut, from the silents to more obscure foreign gems. She originally met Jared Zabel while visiting UC Santa Cruz when he cast her on the spot in one of his student films. This led to a larger role in Jared’s thesis film 'Decamp'. As a Client Relationship Manager for a financial institution, Justine understands the importance of managing and maintaining relationships. Subsequently, she became a Producer as well as a supporting actor in 'Teller's Camp'.
ANDREW WEILER
CO-PRODUCER | CAMERA OPERATOR | CRAFT SERVICE | & PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
ANDREW WEILER Co-Producer & Director of Photography Andrew Weiler current attends Northwestern University as a MSJ student specializing in Media Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Chicago, IL. His experience ranges from freelance Key Grip and Gaffer to full time Production and Post-production Coordinator. Andrew’s passion for technology, business, and storytelling has led him on a path of multi-media production including feature films, documentaries, web series and social media content.
ALEXANDER NEILSON
ASSISTANT CAMERA & SET MEDICAL UNIT
Alexander Neilson is a certified EMT and operates ARNEIL Designs a boutique woodworking company based out of Ventura, CA. As part of this project Alexander kept everyone on the crew safe, and crafted several of the sets used during production.
Adriana Galdos began her career as a set designer for local theater productions back in Arequipa, Peru; creating sets, props, and costumes for adaptations of plays such as The Little Prince, The Lion King, Cyrano de Bergerac, Hamlet, and Beauty and The Beast. As a filmmaker, she has contributed work for The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Oral History Projects, KQED Truly CA, and several independent productions such as It’s Not Him (2019), No Volveré (2020), Neko Case’s music videos Hell On, and Bad Luck, and her newest project Teller’s Camp (2020). 3. 4. Adriana studied Film & Digital Media at The University of California Santa Cruz, and Fine Arts & Gallery Management at Peralta Colleges. She’s currently the Associate Manager of Distribution at ITVS and a freelance production designer and artist.
ACTORS
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Jared Zabel ... Writer/Director/Producer/DP
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Justine Hong ...Producer
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Michael Town ... Producer
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Andrew Weiler ... Co-Producer
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Joe McNeal ...Co-Producer
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Bryce Zabel ... Executive Producer
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Jackie Zabel ... Executive Producer
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Music by Kenji Standlee
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Film Editing by Michael Town
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Production Design by Adriana Galdos
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Set Decoration by Theo Kokiousis
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Post-production by Audio Post & Picture
MAKEUP DEPARTMENT
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Gail Camenzind ... makeup department head
PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
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Justine Hong ... unit production manager
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Caroline Adamec ... unit production manager
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Kari Koch ... unit production manager
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Cole Freedman ... post-production supervisor
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Theo Kokiousis ... assistant director
ART DEPARTMENT
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Mandy Heller ... assistant property master 5. 6.
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Theo Kokiousis ... property master
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Michael Town ...Storyboards
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Joe McNeal ... props
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Jason Moore ... assistant property master
SOUND DEPARTMENT
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Kenni Camota ... sound recordist
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Maya Corona ... boom operator
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Mariah Fisher ... sound mixer
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Bianca Galeanca ... boom operator
SPECIAL EFFECTS
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Gail Camenzind ... special effects makeup
STUNTS
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Darryl Chan ... stunt coordinator
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River Klass ... stunt performer
CAMERA & ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT
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Hector Aguila ... gaffer
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Cesar Brito ... second assistant camera
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Devin Landgren ... Easy Rig Operator
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Ben Liguori ... first assistant camera
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Ashley McDougal ... gaffer
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Alex Neilson ... assistant camera
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Andrew Weiler ... camera operator
COSTUME & WARDROBE DEPARTMENT
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Angela Matulich ... wardrobe
LOCATION MANAGEMENT
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Angela Garamendi ... location manager
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Debbie Garamendi ... location manager 6. 7.
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Maryanne Garamendi ... location manager
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Judith Marvin ... location manager
MUSIC DEPARTMENT
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Kenji Standlee ... music editor
SCRIPT & CONTINUITY DEPARTMENT
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Julian Sandulli ... script supervisor
ADDITIONAL CREW
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Hector Aguila ... production assistant
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Anthony Alyassi ... production assistant
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Sarah Barrios ... craft service
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Cesar Brito ... production assistant
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Maya Corona ... production assistant
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Bianca Galeanca ... production assistant
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Harrison Gough ... lead armorer
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Marci Klass ... Horse Handler
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River Klass ... Horse Handler
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Judith Marvin ... Historian
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Tia Mayer ... production assistant
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Ashley McDougal ... production assistant
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Joe McNeal ... Technical Consultant
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Alex Neilson ... Set Medical Unit
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Maggie Polyzoides ... production assistant
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Michael Weiler ... craft service / production assistant