Big Somewhere

Robert Hardin Elliot

Born and raised in Kentucky, Robert has always enjoyed an audience. Upon graduation from college, he packed his car and moved west. His LA stage credits include The Busy World is Hushed and Not About Heroes, and in film he has been seen in the feature films Glory Days and City of Angers. More information can be found at Robert's website.

Katelyn Haynes Jules

Katelyn began acting at age 9 in the theatre, and quickly fell in love with it. In 2010, Katelyn went to Los Angeles to pursue a career in the film and television industry. Some of her film credits include the short film Miracle which was accepted into the 2011 Cannes Film Festival, and her most recent film The Listener. More information about Katelyn can be found at her website.

Wil Gieseler Writer & Director

Since he started making unlicensed re-enactments of Gilligan's Island in his backyard with just paper cutouts and a video camera, Wil has bled film. Not literally, that would be shocking medically. He does, however, believe that cinema offers a unique and powerful ability to bring stories to life. He hopes one day to be able to tell stories as powerful as the ones he grew up watching on the silver screen.

Greg Cotten Cinematographer

Greg's interest in cinematography first came about when he discovered that his grandfather had developed lenses used in CIA spy satellites. He has been playing around with cameras and lenses constantly ever since. He is a collaborator at heart and strives to find a unique vision for each project he undertakes.

Andy Gress Editor

Andy was first introduced to filmmaking at the age of five when he started making videos with his sister, her friend, and a cast of stuffed animals. Despite their silliness, these movies encouraged Andy to explore the world of narrative filmmaking. While his true passion is film editing, he has been known to dabble in the arts of cinematography and sound as well.

Jeanette Sanker Production Designer

Jeanette's never-ending imagination is always finding new places to go. Her creative mind is perfectly suited for the film industry, where everything she imagines can become reality. She accomplishes this by creating worlds through production design, costuming, and screenwriting, and sometimes by working in the camera department. Jeanette is a senior at Chapman University pursuing a degree in Production Design. She also has plans to make documentaries after she graduates.

Chase Brooks Producer

Growing up in Alabama, Chase was a member of a large family with a tradition of passing on hundreds of stories. Eager to share these stories and to learn those of others, he moved to California to study film at Chapman University. Currently, Chase is in his senior year, emphasizing in editing.

Accommodation for cast and film crew was generously provided by Best Western Plus Oxnard Inn.

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