Crew
Lisanne Sartor is an award-winning writer/director whose short film Six Letter Word has screened at over fifty film festivals worldwide, including the Telluride Film Festival. She made that short via the AFI Directing Workshop for Women. She was awarded a renowned Hedgebrook Writers Residency in 2016 and was a 2016 WGA Feature Writers Access Project Honoree. In 2017, she was one of twenty-five women chosen for the inaugural year of the AFI/Fox Bridge Program, designed to increase the number of women working on studio films. She will direct the feature, Six Letter Word in 2018 with Tani Cohen producing.
Lisanne began her career in the DGA Assistant Director Training Program. She left ADing after seven years to get an MFA in Screenwriting from UCLA. Her original screenplay, Cleaverville was produced by Alexander/Enright Productions and aired on Lifetime. She’s written an MOW for the DeAngelis Group in Italy, had a script optioned by Hearst Entertainment, and developed projects with numerous companies. She’s a UCLA screenwriting instructor and has been the Board President for the CineStory Foundation, a screenwriting education non-profit, since 2009, and a board member since 2004.
Lisanne Sartor is an award-winning writer/director whose short film Six Letter Word has screened at over fifty film festivals worldwide, including the Telluride Film Festival. She made that short via the AFI Directing Workshop for Women. She was awarded a renowned Hedgebrook Writers Residency in 2016 and was a 2016 WGA Feature Writers Access Project Honoree. In 2017, she was one of twenty-five women chosen for the inaugural year of the AFI/Fox Bridge Program, designed to increase the number of women working on studio films. She will direct the feature, Six Letter Word in 2018 with Tani Cohen producing.
Lisanne began her career in the DGA Assistant Director Training Program. She left ADing after seven years to get an MFA in Screenwriting from UCLA. Her original screenplay, Cleaverville was produced by Alexander/Enright Productions and aired on Lifetime. She’s written an MOW for the DeAngelis Group in Italy, had a script optioned by Hearst Entertainment, and developed projects with numerous companies. She’s a UCLA screenwriting instructor and has been the Board President for the CineStory Foundation, a screenwriting education non-profit, since 2009, and a board member since 2004.
Sam Kim carries the title of Cinematographer as a badge of honor and as a heavy, welcome burden. As filmmaking ultimately becomes more and more democratized and consumes every minute of the day, Sam fights to keep the integrity in his images by being respectful to the script first and foremost, treating his audience with respect, and challenging the subconscious with images. As an alumni fellow from the American Film Institute and mentored by some of the greatest Cinematography teachers of this generation, Sam moves forward in this industry to keep bringing truth and meaning into deeper layers of his work. Winning the Grand Jury award in the Nanjing, China International Shorts festival for his short film, Sweet Memory, and playing in over 50 festivals internationally with the short film, Six Letter Words, he’s humbled by the reactions of those sitting in the seats. On his off days he prefers nothing better than a simple day with his wife, two kids and a cup of coffee.
Sam Kim carries the title of Cinematographer as a badge of honor and as a heavy, welcome burden. As filmmaking ultimately becomes more and more democratized and consumes every minute of the day, Sam fights to keep the integrity in his images by being respectful to the script first and foremost, treating his audience with respect, and challenging the subconscious with images. As an alumni fellow from the American Film Institute and mentored by some of the greatest Cinematography teachers of this generation, Sam moves forward in this industry to keep bringing truth and meaning into deeper layers of his work. Winning the Grand Jury award in the Nanjing, China International Shorts festival for his short film, Sweet Memory, and playing in over 50 festivals internationally with the short film, Six Letter Words, he’s humbled by the reactions of those sitting in the seats. On his off days he prefers nothing better than a simple day with his wife, two kids and a cup of coffee.
Brittany Porter is a recent graduate from the Art Institute of CA-Hollywood with a primary focus on production design. Through her time in school she focused on developing her design skills further with each film project and had always known that playing a huge role in visual storytelling is something that she’s always wanted to do. Her portfolio of work ranges from many short films, music videos, a feature and most recently has began set designing for a number of fashion editorial campaigns.
Sam Kim carries the title of Cinematographer as a badge of honor and as a heavy, welcome burden. As filmmaking ultimately becomes more and more democratized and consumes every minute of the day, Sam fights to keep the integrity in his images by being respectful to the script first and foremost, treating his audience with respect, and challenging the subconscious with images. As an alumni fellow from the American Film Institute and mentored by some of the greatest Cinematography teachers of this generation, Sam moves forward in this industry to keep bringing truth and meaning into deeper layers of his work. Winning the Grand Jury award in the Nanjing, China International Shorts festival for his short film, Sweet Memory, and playing in over 50 festivals internationally with the short film, Six Letter Words, he’s humbled by the reactions of those sitting in the seats. On his off days he prefers nothing better than a simple day with his wife, two kids and a cup of coffee.
Jeremy is a heck of an editor. He has edited two feature films: the thriller Kudzu Zombies (due out in 2017); and Nebraska Supersonic: (“Easily the funniest comedy projected on a movie screen this year – or last!” –Timothy Schaffert, The Reader). Jeremy was Additional Editor on the Netflix feature Spivak (due in 2018), starring Michael Cera, directed by Tony R. Abrams and Adam Larson Broder (Pumpkin), and produced by Andrea Sperling (Transparent). Jeremy cut the pilot for the forthcoming Playboy Channel comedy Robots are Hard, produced by Aaron Shure (Parks and Recreation, The Office). Jeremy’s editing work has screened at gazillions of festivals, including Tribeca, AFI Fest, the Emerging Filmmakers Showcase at Cannes, NewFilmmakers NYC & LA, San Jose Cinequest, New Media Film Festival (Best Short), Hollyshorts Film Festival (Special Jury Award) and Omaha Film Festival (Audience Award). Jeremy was nominated for Best Editing at NewFilmmakers LA and for Excellence in Editing at the Idyllwild Film Festival. He holds a BA in Communications from the University of Pennsylvania and an MFA in Film Editing from the AFI Conservatory. He is a member of the Motion Picture Editors Guild.
Jeremy is a heck of an editor. He has edited two feature films: the thriller Kudzu Zombies (due out in 2017); and Nebraska Supersonic: (“Easily the funniest comedy projected on a movie screen this year – or last!” –Timothy Schaffert, The Reader). Jeremy was Additional Editor on the Netflix feature Spivak (due in 2018), starring Michael Cera, directed by Tony R. Abrams and Adam Larson Broder (Pumpkin), and produced by Andrea Sperling (Transparent). Jeremy cut the pilot for the forthcoming Playboy Channel comedy Robots are Hard, produced by Aaron Shure (Parks and Recreation, The Office). Jeremy’s editing work has screened at gazillions of festivals, including Tribeca, AFI Fest, the Emerging Filmmakers Showcase at Cannes, NewFilmmakers NYC & LA, San Jose Cinequest, New Media Film Festival (Best Short), Hollyshorts Film Festival (Special Jury Award) and Omaha Film Festival (Audience Award). Jeremy was nominated for Best Editing at NewFilmmakers LA and for Excellence in Editing at the Idyllwild Film Festival. He holds a BA in Communications from the University of Pennsylvania and an MFA in Film Editing from the AFI Conservatory. He is a member of the Motion Picture Editors Guild.
Ron McBain is a Composer, Pianist, Organist and Music Educator living in Los Angeles. He began working as a rehearsal pianist and accompanist at a young age and later graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a BFA in Piano Performance. As a composer Ron has written for solo piano, orchestra, choir, and chamber ensemble. He enjoys collaborating with artists in all media and recently composed and collaborated on a piece “Franny and Zooey” premiered at the closing celebration of Friends of Contemporary Art’s (FOCA) Suggested Reading exhibit. He composes and produces music for independent film, multi-media, television and commercials. The piano being his first love, Ron continues to perform as a recitalist, soloist, and collaborative pianist including with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, the Robert Page Festival Orchestra, the Contemporary Winds of Lost Angeles and many others. He is currently the organist in residence for the United Methodist Church of Westlake Village, has won prizes and scholarships for his playing, and is an active member of the Guild of American Organists. Ron is also a passionate music educator. He is a finalist for the 2013 GRAMMY foundation Music Educator of the Year for his work at the Open Charter Magnet School in Los Angeles and is committed to providing high quality music and arts education at all levels. You can hear his music at ronmcbainmusic.com.
Ron is particularly proud to be part of Six Letter Word. He believes passionately in it’s message and is excited to be part of its team.
Ron McBain is a Composer, Pianist, Organist and Music Educator living in Los Angeles. He began working as a rehearsal pianist and accompanist at a young age and later graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a BFA in Piano Performance. As a composer Ron has written for solo piano, orchestra, choir, and chamber ensemble. He enjoys collaborating with artists in all media and recently composed and collaborated on a piece “Franny and Zooey” premiered at the closing celebration of Friends of Contemporary Art’s (FOCA) Suggested Reading exhibit. He composes and produces music for independent film, multi-media, television and commercials. The piano being his first love, Ron continues to perform as a recitalist, soloist, and collaborative pianist including with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, the Robert Page Festival Orchestra, the Contemporary Winds of Lost Angeles and many others. He is currently the organist in residence for the United Methodist Church of Westlake Village, has won prizes and scholarships for his playing, and is an active member of the Guild of American Organists. Ron is also a passionate music educator. He is a finalist for the 2013 GRAMMY foundation Music Educator of the Year for his work at the Open Charter Magnet School in Los Angeles and is committed to providing high quality music and arts education at all levels. You can hear his music at ronmcbainmusic.com.
Ron is particularly proud to be part of Six Letter Word. He believes passionately in it’s message and is excited to be part of its team.
IL Cho is an award-nominated writer and director, including The Academy Nicholl Fellowship, Palm Spring International Shortfest, and numerous film festivals in foreign and domestic. Since he graduated from American Film Institute (2011, Directing Fellow), he has been working in the industry as the first assistant director/producer in various commercials, TV series for LG, Samsung, Hyundai, Cadillac, Toyota, DreamWorks TV, Amazon, Hulu, AWN, Spotify and numerous blockbuster feature films for South Korea. He is currently developing a multi-country, joint-production project as writer and producer.
IL Cho is an award-nominated writer and director, including The Academy Nicholl Fellowship, Palm Spring International Shortfest, and numerous film festivals in foreign and domestic. Since he graduated from American Film Institute (2011, Directing Fellow), he has been working in the industry as the first assistant director/producer in various commercials, TV series for LG, Samsung, Hyundai, Cadillac, Toyota, DreamWorks TV, Amazon, Hulu, AWN, Spotify and numerous blockbuster feature films for South Korea. He is currently developing a multi-country, joint-production project as writer and producer.
Mandy Campbell Moore
Author, short story, HEIMLICH
Mandy currently serves as a Peace Corps volunteer, teaching English in Rwanda. Since earning her MFA from Antioch University Los Angeles, she has published poetry in Tipton Poetry Journal, an essay in Role Reboot, and short fiction in Calyx, Redux, Word Riot, Ink&Coda, and The East Bay Review.
Mandy currently serves as a Peace Corps volunteer, teaching English in Rwanda. Since earning her MFA from Antioch University Los Angeles, she has published poetry in Tipton Poetry Journal, an essay in Role Reboot, and short fiction in Calyx, Redux, Word Riot, Ink&Coda, and The East Bay Review.