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BIOS AND HEADSHOTS

D.J. Rivera is a force to be reckoned with in the film industry and he is definitely the all star you want on your team. His work ethic and skill set make him a valued asset on any endeavor. Armed with several degrees including a Master’s in Entertainment Business and A Bachelor’s and Master's in film, as well as being a soldier in the war on terror, D.J. is all the strengths and none of the weaknesses. Mr. Rivera has worked with ESPN, CWF, and shot videos for artists from American Idol, X-Factor and Def Jam Records. He has written, directed and produced several short films that will be released in 2015, under his company, DJR Entertainment. After all is said and done, he is your first, last and only line for success.

D.J. Rivera 

Producer, Casting Director, Post-Production Supervisor, Visual Effects Artist

Tyler Suggs is an energetic young professional with a Bachelor's degree in Film and a Master's degree in Film Production. He has earned his Eagle Scout Rank from the Boy Scouts of America. On set, his knowledges ranges the from Camera to Audio, Set Construction and Lighting. He is a passionate 1st Assistant Director, Production Designer and Location Manager. He is currently working as Production Designer and 1st AD on the feature film Torrent. He also served as an Associate Producer, Production Designer, Location Manager and 1st AD on his Thesis film Sundown.

TYLER SUGGS 

Production Design, 1st AD, LOCaTION MANAGER, Associate Producer

Zachary Simon is a filmmaker from Birmingham, Alabama. He attended the University of Alabama, graduating with a degree in History. He then went on to receive a Master’s of Fine Arts degree in Film Production from Full Sail University. Sundown is his first film. Zachary’s wide and varied interests range from blockbuster films to obscure college football trivia. His background in history and political science has uniquely shaped his perspective on filmmaking. He is currently working on penning his next film.

Zachary simon

Writer, Director, Editor, Associate Producer

Matthew is originally from Chattanooga, Tennessee and moved to Los Angeles, CA in fall 2014 to attend the American Film Institute Conservatory's Masters of Cinematography program.  Matthew has been involved with multiple aspects of the media industry including radio production, video and print mass media creation for churches, cinematic and commercial film work, and producing both weekly live production as well as larger dramatic productions in area churches. Matthew has worked on short and feature length films and is an aspiring Cinematographer.  He is now a working Director of Photography in the Orlando, FL. area. Matthew has also worked with notable photographers in the Orlando/Miami area shooting model photography.

MATTHEW LYNN

Director of Photography, Camera Operator

Visual effects artist Roland Athouris III has applied his craft professionally on multiple promotional campaigns, music videos, and films. Armed with a BFA in computer animation and an MFA in film production, Born and raised in Miami, Florida where I played football and basketball until high school. Roland has always had a passion for bringing his artistic visions to life on screen. Experienced in onset supervision, compositing, visual effects, CG modeling, texturing, nCloth simulation, fluid effects, and crowd simulation. He is able to deliver commercials, music videos, promos, and films of any caliber for every kind of client.

ROLAND ATHOURIS III

vfx superviser, vfx artist, title designer, GRAPHIC DESIGN, 2nd AD

BILL BENTON, MIKE ORLOWSKI, 

Dave Schmela, Rob Sloan

Re-Recording Mixers, Supervising sound Editor, Colorist 

The Post Production team includes Academy Award Winner Bill Benton, Michael Orlowski, M.P.S.E., and Dave Chmela M.P.S.E at work in the dub stage bringing the sound and essence of sundiown to life.The dub stage is industry standard with state of the art equipment. Rob Sloan utilized his atistry to take the footage from the Sony F65 and bring out the power and devastation Sundown wished to convey.  As Sundown entered the editing suite, Producer D.J. Rivera and company took the reins  to make sure the project finished on time. With a major editor switch, last minute ADR, and voice over issues, they were able to cross the finish line with a game changer. 

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