Roger Nygard

Director / Producer / Editor
Roger@ExistenceFilm.com
http://www.rogernygard.com

Roger Nygard has directed, produced, written, and edited for film and television. Nygard’s first feature was the comedy, HIGH STRUNG, starring and written by comedian Steve Oedekerk. His second feature was BACK TO BACK (a.k.a. AMERICAN YAKUZA 2), starring Michael Rooker. BACK TO BACKscreened at film festivals in Dallas and Seattle before premiering as an HBO Original Motion Picture. But the film may be best known for having blown Bobcat Goldthwait to bits.

Nygard next directed and edited TREKKIES, a documentary described as “affectionate, nonjudgmental” (Hollywood Reporter & Daily Variety), or “terrifying, unsettling” (National Post), depending on who you ask. The film was acquired by Paramount Pictures and released theatrically in 1999. Nygard followed that with a docu-comedy about UFO-enthusiasts, SIX DAYS IN ROSWELL, which was released in 2000, and called “…pants-peeing funny!” by Film Threat Magazine. Nygard revisited Star Trek fans withTREKKIES 2, released worldwide by Paramount in 2004.

Jumping back to narratives, Nygard co-wrote, edited, and directed,SUCKERS, a dramatic- comedy about car salesman, starring Daniel Benzali, Louis Mandylor, and Lori Loughlin. SUCKERS premiered at the US Comedy Arts festival in Aspen, was acquired by HBO in 2001, and aired on the IFC network — it’s hard to find a car salesman who hasn’t seen it. The Minneapolis Star Tribune said, “…Roger Nygard’s exhilaratingly cynical car salesman film Suckers has the macho punch of a David Mamet drama.” Nygard also edited two features for writer/director Mike Binder: THE SEARCH FOR JOHN GISSING and MAN ABOUT TOWN.

In television, Nygard has directed and edited episodes of the HBO series, THE MIND OF THE MARRIED MAN, as well as editing episodes of CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM, and directing episodes of the FOX series THE BERNIE MAC SHOW and THE LOOP, the NBC series THE OFFICE, and the DisneyXD seriesZEKE & LUTHER, and many others.

Paul Tarantino

Producer / Editor
Paul@ExistenceFilm.com
http://www.paultarantino.com

Originally from the great state of New Jersey, Paul Tarantino started in Los Angeles working with the improv comedy group The Groundlings. His unique gift for comedic writing, editing, and direction lead to his award winning indie feature COURTING COURTNEY, which starred such notable comedy talents as: DANA GOULD, KATHY GRIFFIN, IAN GOMEZ, JULIA SWEENEY, RYAN STILES, TAYLOR NEGRON, and ANA GASTEYER. The film premiered at the prestigious ROTTERDAM I NTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL in Europe and appeared on the Sundance Channel, among others networks.

Tarantino worked with ESPN to Produce/Edit the documentary series ESPN REEL CLASSICS UNCUT – as well as a series of award winning comedy shorts starring SAMUEL L. JACKSON, JOE THEISMANN, and CHRIS KATAN, which aired during the ESPY AWARDS. He has also written and edited episodes of the SYFY CHANNEL documentary series DESTINATION TRUTH, and the VERSUS documentary series SPORTS JOBS WITH JUNIOR SEAU. Paul’s work in television includes producing, directing, and editing GRACIE, TELLY, and PROMAX AWARD WINNING promos for Twentieth Television, TBS, and other high profile clients.

Tarantino’s work as a playwright hit the stage in Los Angeles with the production of GIRLFRIEND EXPERIENCE. Paul is also part of the Internet entertainment revolution having edited SONY PICTURES TELEVISION’s original comedy series THE WRITERS ROOM, produced the IFC internet seriesPUSHING TWILIGHT, the BROADBAND series MOMLIFE WITH JEN & BARB, and produced/directed a web series for BRAVO that ties in with their hit showMILLIONAIRE MATCHMAKER.

Billy Sullivan

Composer / Co-Producer
Billy@ExistenceFilm.com
http://www.sullystone.com

Billy Sullivan writes music for Film, Television, and Commercials and currently has over 45 albums, films, and soundtracks to his credit. Most recently he scored the network series RUNNING WILD FROM TED NUGENT, and the 25th ANNIVERSARY SALE FOR PETCO Commercial. He has also scored the films: WE LOVE YOU MRS.BEVINS, FEELING FAT, and RUNNING OUT OF TIME IN HOLLYWOOD, TREKKIES, TREKKIES 2, SIX DAYS IN ROSWELL, and SUCKERS

Sullivan often works with composer David Newman, performing drums and percussion on movies such as: MY LIFE IN RUINS, CRAZY ON THE OUTSIDE,SPY NEXT DOOR, ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS, and SCOOBY DOO. Sullivan has recorded, performed, and produced hundreds of recordings for artists all over the country and recently produced the debut album for recording artist ANNA MENKEN.

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