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The Truth About Faces

LINDSEY SHOCKLEY - Writer/Director
Lindsey Shockley studied film at the University of Pennsylvania before earning her Directing M.F.A. from the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts.

While at USC, she was selected among eighty applicants to direct one of the four school-sponsored films in 2005. Her film Lucky (2005) premiered at Cannes in 2006.

The Truth About Faces (2007) is one of the longest unedited takes in history, running over thirteen minutes long. It marks her second venture with producer Julie Sifuentes and cinematographer Steven Edell. Shockley's other short films include Loose Change (2003), Letting Go (2004), and Shooting the Pilot (2006).

Having just returned from Prague, where she served as creative advisor on the film, Honza, she is currently developing four feature films.

JULIE SIFUENTES - Producer
Julie is a native of Southern California and has a degree in Communications from CSU, Long Beach where she graduated top of her class. She is completing her Producing M.F.A. from the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts.

This is Julie's second time teaming up with director Lindsey Shockley, as she produced Lucky (2005).

Julie is currently developing a feature film with her production company, Rainboots Productions.

JOHN BLAIR - Producer
John was born and raised in Minneapolis, MN and has a B.A. in American Studies from Georgetown University. He is in his third year of USC's School of Cinematic Arts graduate production program with an interest in cinematography and producing.

In 2006, John produced the short Clear Cut, Simple which won awards at South by Southwest Film Festival and the Directors Guild of America.

STEVEN EDELL - Cinematographer
Steven is a New Jersey native who earned his B.A. in Fine Arts from Yale University. Currently in his last year of USC's School of Cinematic Arts graduate production program, Steven's career goals lie in cinematography and directing.

His last short film Bracia (2002) won several awards and was nominated for a Student Academy Award in 2003.

This is his second time working with Shockley as a cinematographer. This winter he began shooting his film, Honza, in Prague.

MIKE BINDER - Directing Mentor
Mike Binder, writer/director, is best known for his feature film, The Upside of Anger starring Kevin Costner and Joan Allen.

His latest film, Reign Over Me, starring Adam Sandler and Don Cheadle, opened in March 2007 to rave reviews.

Mike began his career as a stand-up comedian and starred in HBO's Mind of a Married Man.

JOHN WATSON - Producing Mentor
Best known for producing Robin Hood: Prince of Theives and Backdraft, John began producing short films in 1973.

Two short films he produced were nominated for an Academy Awards; Life Times Nine (1973) and Don't Mess with Bill (1980).

He is currently writing/producing I am Charlotte Simmons, the feature film adaptation of Tom Wolfe's novel.

MICHELLE GUISH - Casting Mentor
Michelle is best known for her work as casting director on Shakespeare in Love, The English Patient, and Bridget Jones's Diary.

She recently worked on The Holiday and Breaking and Entering.

DAN KNEECE - Steadicam Mentor
Best known for his work on Jackie Brown and The Patriot, Dan began work as a professional Camera Operator in Columbia, South Carolina at WIS-TV in 1979. In 1982, Dan was taught Steadicam operation by the inventor, Garrett Brown.

From 1990 to 1994 Dan was the lead factory Steadicam Instructor for Cinema Products in the United States and abroad. During this time he taught many top operators in the business today.

Dan was the lead Steadicam Operator on Rodrigo Garcia's Nine Lives, which consisted of nine 10-13 minute long takes.

Dan recently worked on Running with Scissors and Quentin Tarantino's Grindhouse.

LARRY BENNETT - Production Design Mentor
Larry Bennett is best known for his work on the Oscar-winning film, Crash in 2004, which also earned him an Art Directors Guild nomination for Excellence in Production Design.

Since then, he has gone on to design for Freedom Writers with Hillary Swank. His work will next be seen in In the Valley of Elah starring Tommy Lee Jones.

ANDREA FOLPRECHT - Editing Mentor
Andrea served as the editor on Rodrigo Garcia's Nine Lives, which consisted of nine 10-13 minute long takes. Her other film and television credits include The Zodiac, "Joan of Arc," "Hitler: The Rise of Evil," "Children of Dune," and "Dune."

Andrea currently edits FOX's hit show "Bones."

CARTER BURWELL - Composer Mentor
Best known for his scores for Fargo, Being John Malkovich, and The Big Lebowski, Carter's other film credits include Miller's Crossing, Barton Fink, Raising Arizona, Rob Roy, Gods and Monsters, Three Kings, and O Brother, Where Art Thou?

His next score will be heard in the Coen brothers' film No Country for Old Men.

DANIEL STILLING - Steadicam Operator
Credits include - "Scrubs", Beerfest, "Wildfire"
http://camerapilot.com

DOUGLAS ROMAYNE - Composer
Credits include - "Buffy the Vampire Slayer", "Angel", "Duck Dodgers"
http://www.douglasromayne.com

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