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Christopher Peditto (Producer, Director) began his career as the producing artistic director of the Chicago-born theater company - igLoo, the theatrical group. Under his direction, the company quickly established a reputation as "one of the most significant young theater companies in Chicago" (Chicago Tribune). For igLoo, he adapted and directed noted works by novelists, John Fante, Jim Thompson, David Goodis and Charles Bukowski. He produced the feature film Pictures of Baby Jane Doe starring Calista Flockhart, which won Best Picture at the 1999 New York International Independent Film Festival. He recently completed the sci-fi coming-of-age drama, Light and the Sufferer, starring Paul Dano (Little Miss Sunshine) which had its World premiere at the 2007 Edmonton International Film Festival. He co-wrote with Barry Gifford (Wild At Heart, Lost Highway) the screenplay Black Wings Has My Angel, based on the novel by Elliott Chaze. The film, which Peditto is set to direct in 2008, is being produced by actor Elijah Wood and Indalo Productions.

Lana Bernberg (Cinematographer) Lana began her career as an animator on Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas. Her interest and experience in each part of the filmmaking process distinguishes her thoughtful shooting style. Highlights on her resume include: commercials for Elizabeth Arden and Nautica; music videos for Idlewild and Mercury Rev; television pilots for Nickolodeon; and contributions to numerous documentaries including Naked States. Internationally exhibited, Lana's short films, (co-director/D.P.), have screened in festivals such as the Sundance Film Festival and IMPAKT Holland. She has received awards for About Laughter from the Chicago International Film Festival, and Ellipsis for Best Film at The Calgary Film Festival. Lana's fine art photography has been exhibited at group shows in New York, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, San Diego and Miami. Her photographs have also been collected into private and corporate collections. Most recently, Lana's work was featured in two solo exhibitions in New York at Perimeter Gallery and DTW Gallery.

Felicia Jamieson (Co-Producer) Felicia has been working in independent and commercial film production since 1994. Her first documentary, Focus Up!, a short subject film about a theater troupe comprised of Detroit teenagers performing in Europe screened at several festivals and received two Telly awards. Her follow-up documentary, And They Flew tackled the issue of arts and inner city youth and was seen on select PBS affiliates across the country. "And They Flew" received a Michigan Emmy for excellence in documentary. In addition to producing her own work, Felicia also edited the Emmy-nominated Lily's Detroit.