Brian Klemesrud, Director/Producer/Editor/Writer Brian Klemesrud graduated from Butler University in Indianapolis with a degree in theatre performance. After graduation, Klemesrud began proliferating short films, including The Death of Noir, Bloodnog and Two. Through that process he honed in his skills as director, producer and editor. The films went on to film festival success and today serve as dramatic calling cards for his striking creative abilities. In 2004 Klemesrud founded Galatrax Pictures in Chicago with three fellow Butler University graduates and a year later they teamed with cinematographer Jim Timperman to produce Static, a breakthrough 35mm short film. Once again, Klemesrud worked on every level of the filmmaking process. Due to the complicated camera angles desired for this film, Klemesrud decided to construct the entire set for the shoot and therefore also acted as head carpenter during the pre-production process. Klemesrud's ambitious vision for this film also called for the use of digital grading which enhanced the overall color scheme of the world of Static that he intended to create. The film was successfully completed in 2006 and is currently touring the film festival circuit. Klemesrud is now in development on the two feature films Recursion and Annihilation Day with Black Bay Entertainment and Fly High Films. Currently, Klemesrud is producing commercials, instructional videos, music videos, short films and industrial videos in Chicago, Illinois and Los Angeles, California. Some of his notable clients include the architectural firm of Wight and Company, The Joffrey Ballet, the City of Chicago, Simone’s Bar, the Glenwood School for Boys and Girls, Digital Kitchen, and the law firm of Freeborn and Peters. Chris Hein, Writer Hein attended Luther College in Decorah, Iowa graduating cum laude in Computer Science. He then moved to Chicago to get his Masters Degree in Computer Science at DePaul University. After working for 2 years in the computing industry Hein decided to take some time off to help with the production of Static. On set as a Production Manager, Hein helped run the shoot as smoothly and trouble-free as possible. After falling in love with the process of movie making he began writing scripts while helping make decisions in post-production for Static. Hein and Klemesrud finished their first joint screenplay Recursion in February of 2007. They began development of Recursion early in that year setting meetings with financiers and talking with talent. While seeking further options Hein and Klemesrud began writing the next script Annihilation Day in early 2008 finishing it in early March. Stephanie Johnson, Actor/Writer/Producer Stephanie Johnson graduated from Butler University in Indianapolis, IN with a B.A. in Theatre Performance. After moving to Chicago, she founded her own company, Vent Elations Ventriloquist Shows, and toured throughout the Midwest with her one-woman ventriloquist programs for children and families. Stephanie also co-founded Galatrax Pictures and through this company, produced and acted in a number of short videos, a 16mm black and white short film entitled The Death of Noir, and a 35mm short film entitled Static which she also wrote. Stephanie is currently working with Galatrax Pictures to produce two full-length features. As an AFTRA actor, Stephanie has appeared in several commercials and industrial videos and has performed as a puppeteer for Nickelodeon's Jack's Big Music Show. She also toured with Robert's Marionettes, performing a one-woman marionette show entitled The Talking Cat. Most recently, Stephanie performed in The Wintress, a short film by Gas Light Pictures. Stephanie is a volunteer for the Refuge for Saving the Wildlife, a non-profit parrot rescue dedicated to the care and well-being of abandoned parrots; a subject which she will feature in a documentary film which is currently in development. John Hammerle, Attorney/Producer John Hammerle hails from Northville, Michigan, but has spent several formative years living in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Boca Raton, Florida. He attended Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana where he majored in Telecommunication Arts and Theatre. John is a co-founder of Galatrax Pictures, and serves as a producer and creative consultant on most Galatrax films, including Static. He has also appeared as an actor in Bloodnog and Exit. In addition to his producing responsibilities, John serves as Galatrax Pictures' resident attorney. John attended DePaul University College of Law, where he graduated magna cum laude in 2005, and was a member of the DePaul Law Review. His experience includes a vast array of entertainment law work, such as drafting cast and crew contracts, option agreements, finder agreements, investment memorandums, and business plans. He also has negotiated and secured festival clearance rights and licenses for certain music used in Galatrax films, and prepared and delivered pitches to potential investors. Outside of Galatrax Pictures, John is an associate in the litigation practice group at Freeborn & Peters LLP, and his area of focus includes e-discovery. John's experience there includes both trial and appellate work in a wide array of state and federal commercial matters, including breach of contract, insurance coverage disputes, and shareholder oppression suits. This experience also includes involvement in the prosecution of temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunction cases. Some of the representative clients he has worked for include medium and large corporations, as well as individual corporate officers, directors, and shareholders. Mr. Hammerle joined the firm as a summer associate. As an author, John's published legal works include, "Oregon Paralyzed Veterans of America v. Regal Cinemas, Inc.: The Rise of Stadium Seating in Movie Theaters and the Disabled's Fight for a Comparable Seat in the House," DePaul Law Review, Winter 2005, Volume 54 and "How Much Is Your Time Worth? It May Be a Moot Point," IICLE Civil Litigation Flash Points, May 2006. John has also co-authored an article titled "Are You Ready for Discovery of ESI? A Strategic Checklist for Your 'Meet and Confer' Preparation," and is extensively familiar with the strategies and objectives behind "meet and confer" conferences under amended Rule 26(f), litigation holds, and records management. John is an avid filmgoer and movie buff, having previously interned with the television series Ebert & Roeper and the Movies. You can read more about John's thoughts on film, including reviews and recommendations, at http://hammervision.typepad.com