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Beverley Harris-Alvarez- Executive Producer / Director
Beverley is a mother of three children. She is a veteran of the United States Air Force, she has held the position of Chief Financial Officer for several companies and has vast experience as a bookkeeper, insurance adjuster, project management, purchasing director, talent booker and Chief of Operations for an Internet Marketing Firm.
Her versatility and ability to be a quick study has afforded her a multitude of positions over her career. Beverley has cast, co-producing several student films and a commercial for President Obama 2008 campaign. Beverley believes Trust in the Lord with all thine heart, and lean not to thy own understanding and he will direct thy.
Franklin La Paz - Cinematographer
Franklin La Paz was born and raised in Spanish Harlem, New York City to deaf parents. In addition, to speaking English and Spanish, Franklin also learned sign language in order to communicate with them.
In 2001, he moved to North Bergen, New Jersey for a better life and a better education. As a child, Franklin always dreamed of Hollywood. Years later, that passion is still alive and he began a career as a film director, screenwriter, editor, and production designer.
In 2007 he moved to Miami to go to school where he is currently a senior getting a degree in film and digital production. Franklin has worked on music videos, commercials, and just recently launched a new short film called "The Misadventures of Ziggy: The Cowardly Boy" which is now available on DVD.
After graduating, he is looking forward to being a cameraman for "Meeting Up With with Co-Hosts Yael and Angela. He is also considering opening up a film company in Miami and New York City. Within the next few months Franklin will also be focusing on finishing his personal film website. "Always treat your new HD camera like a new born baby."
Curtis R. Childs II,- Editor
Curtis R. Childs II, is one of three children raised by a single mother, in Miami, FL. He was first introduced to the camera during elementary school after being casted for the morning news team. After elementary Curtis never touched a camera again even though he began to gain a lot of interest and respect for how music videos were created. After graduating high school, Curtis took the summer off to figure out what college he wanted to attend. He weighed out his possible options and realized there was nothing he wanted to do more than work behind the camera.
He applied and enrolled at Miami International University of Art & Design. Even with his passion for music videos, Curtis has taken a liking to video editing. You can say he has broken into the industry by becoming the editor of Meeting Up With... Curtis has also directed and edited four student short films. To this day Curtis' a passion for directing music videos is still stroing but he is just taking a different route to get there.
Special thanks to....
Brigette Hein- Photographer
My photography has a broad range, from fine art, nudes, to fashion, editorial, commercial, even product. Someone asked me once if I won the lottery, would I still take photographs.
Yes, I would. Photography is in me. Its part of who I am as an artist. I express myself through this medium. I will always be a photographer. Its in me!! www.brigettehein.com
Diana Appolon- Cinematographer
Diana Appolon was born and raised in Miami, FL. Since a early age she has been involved in various performing arts, such as acting, modeling and dance. Aside from being artistic, she is involved in after school activities such as Cheerleading, basketball, track and softball. By the age of 17, Diana developed a passion for music and was involved in her Church and school Choir as a skilled percussionist. She didnt see herself majoring in Music in College, she decided to major in film.
Anne-Marie Skjong-Nilsen Cinematographer
Anne-Marie Skjong-Nilsen was born and raised in Miami, FL. The daughter of immigrant parents (Norwegian father and Cuban mother), always had a creative streak in her. She spent her childhood reading, writing, learning to play instruments and competing in sports. She initially started college at Florida International University with the intent of becoming an international human rights lawyer. A few years later Anne-Marie found her true passion screenwriting at Miami International University. She hopes to see her words spoken on the big screen some day.
