Hello my name is Chris Duque. I'm an Aquarius . If that doesn't tell you everything about me then get ready for a roller coaster. I like cookies and cream ice cream. When I was younger I used to wait till it melted to eat it. I think Oreos should have their own holiday. I cried at the end of Armageddon and at the credits of Gravity. My sole purpose in life is to create something great to watch. Whether it be a film or a TV series. I dream about being in a writing room with a group of funny people. There's some sort of high that I get from reading through scripts and building characters. Now that I have taken you in my dreams and drug preferences, I feel that we are pretty close. Thank you for taking the time to get to know me.
Producer
Hey there, I’m Prema DiGrazia! I made the 16 hour/one thousand mile journey in my little blue car from Portland, Oregon to Los Angeles to attend Cal State University Northridge. My parents worried about my career decision to pursue Cinema and Television Arts. They also worried I might forget to wear sunblock or join a gang. I quickly made friends, and met professors here that have inspired me to keep doing what I love and have supported me throughout my years here. After spending hundreds of hours volunteering on production sets, I’ve found my strengths and delight in producing and editing. My aspiration is to produce/edit for television, music videos, and commercials. I followed my dream to be a part of this crazy industry and now I’m putting all my energy into this final project. Go Team!
Hi my name is James Zamora. I grew up in Los Angeles. I usually gravitate towards the weird. I love photography and art. I think Terry Richardson is a creep. Stanley Kubrick and David Lynch are my favorite directors. The creative process is why I chose to be in this field. I love stories. Travis Bickle is my hero. Boyhood is the best film this year (2014). I wear hats all the time because I hate fixing my hair. Jason Reitman serves as one of my inspirations. ‘Amelie’ can always put a smile on my face. I am hopelessly addicted to coffee and tea. Cold press coffee is so good! I hope you’ve formed your opinion of me by reading a bunch of random facts about me. Thank you. Enjoy life, Live the Adventure!
Producer
PREMA DIGRAZIA
JAMES ZAMORA
I grew up in a television house. While I was learning to walk my father was also subtly instilling the basic principles of framing, setiquette and other random tidbits of the industry. My love for story telling through the video started in high school, but grew as I went on to study television and film at community college. I’m currently finishing my final semester for a degree in Television Production with a focus in Cinematography at Cal State Northridge. Like my father I have developed a love for telling the visual story and hope to join him in the industry.
JACOB WILSON
Director of Photography
The sonic words of sound are a universal language. Noel Galan and his friends decided to start a band in the summer of 1969 in the San Fernando Valley. Woodstock was on the horizon and they had to make it no matter what! But they had to learn how to record this beautiful language of sound. Studying at Los Angeles Valley College in the Broadcasting and Music departments Noel solidified his passion for sound. From recording and mixing jazz bands, rock bands, soloist, choirs, chamber orchestras to hosting his weekly radio show “The 11th Hour Soundcheck”, on the school broadcast station 95.1FM KVCM, Los Angeles Valley College offered him many opportunities and creative avenues to explore. Continuing his education at California State University, Northridge, in the Cinema and Television Arts Department, he has continued to build his skills and explore creative avenues in pursuit of his Bachelor of Arts Degree. Noel would like to work on any creative project, whether it’s a television, film, music or recording the sonic experience of nature. Noel wasn’t actually around for Woodstock. He was born several years later, but that is the beauty of sound, it lives forever, like Wu-Tang! So when you’re smelling the roses as people say, Noel also asks’ that you also, listen to them.
NOEL GALAN
Sound
Since a young age, I have been enamored by the magical medium of film and television; the way a film can connect and resonate with you on a level you can’t quite understand is something that has always driven me towards creative expression. It is at CSUN where I am pursuing my dream of becoming involved with film and television production as a way to give the experience I’ve had with them back to the world and connect with others. The artistic aesthetics of a film have always been something I pay attention to and believe to be incredibly important, particularly the production design and art direction involved. In my spare time I enjoy reading, painting, drawing, and learning about music.
MIKE TEEPLES
Production Design
I was born in Southern California in the city of Inglewood. Growing up, I always had a passion for sports and a great interest in all of the Los Angeles professional teams such as the Lakers, Dodgers, Kings, and Galaxy. It wasn’t until junior college that I decided to go into television production to pursue a career in sports television. I'm currently a production assistant at Time Warner Cable Deportes and enjoy all aspects of the job one of which is editing all video content that goes live on the air. Currently a senior and in my last semester at Cal State Northridge, I'm determined to finish strong and be the first member in my family to graduate from college. Working with my team on this senior thesis, I believe that every group member will benefit from the experiences that lies ahead, not only because we will learn from one another, but also the opportunity to work alongside great people will help everyone in the long run break into the television industry with great confidence.
BRIAN OLGUIN
Editor
CHRIS DUQUE
Writer/Director
