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Instructor - Directing Films and Commercials - Chanse Chanthalansy
Instructor - Cinematography - Erik Curtis
Erik Curtis has been a Director of Photography for local films such as; Hallows Point, Pawn’d, and the TV show Inked. Erik has also worked as a Camera Operator and 1st AC on films such as; Miami Vice, Into the Blue, Transporter 2, The Amityville Horror, Carnival Knowledge, Who’s Your Caddy, Ace Ventura 3, and H20 Extreme.
Instructor - Cinematography - Curtis Graham
Curtis Graham is owner of Greyhouse Films, an experienced cinematographer, and instructor at the University of Tampa.
Instructor - Lighting for Film - Rick Kalivoda - Owner - First Unit Production Services
First Unit is a full service grip and electric company for commercial and film productions in the Tampa Bay area. They will be providing some of the top gear used by professional filmmakers.
Instructor - Producing for Films - Pete Guzzo
Pete’s has directed and produced recently distributed ‘99’ (winner of 3 awards in film festivals), ‘Ghosts of Ybor: The End is Blossoming’ (winner of 3 awards, nominated for 5 awards, and Official Selection for 14 film festivals around the World) and is currently finishing ‘Charlie Wall: The Documentary.’ He currently works as a Producer/Director at Tampa Digital Studios.
Instructor - Screenwriting - Joe Davison
Joe is a successful actor, writer, and producer in the Tampa Bay Area. His recent success as a Producer and Writer is for the infamous ‘100 Tears’ that has recently obtained distribution in Europe and for producing a music video for the band ‘Solidium’ for the hit movie ‘Saw 4’
Instructor - Production Sound - Mike Barnitt
Mike Barnitt is a seasoned production sound professional that has worked on many films and commercials.
Instructor - Editing - Rebecca Croft
Rebecca is an experienced editor on feature films and commercials.
Instructor - Acting Coach - Trish Dempsey
Working character actor with over 30 years of experience. AFTRA member,
SAG eligible. Performed in over 30 films, 50 commercials and over 20 TV
shows. Director of Snazzyact Productions Theatre Company. Personal
acting coach for beginners and intermediate actors, and class teacher
for beginners breaking into the business.
Founder - Daniel Brienza
Daniel is the founder of Weekend Film Crew productions, The PSA
Project, Tampa Weekend Film School, and runs the Tampa Film Network. He
is a director/DP/editor for short films, music videos and public
service announcements. He spent ten years behind the camera as a sports
videographer, and is also Vice-President of the Tri-Fitness Challenge,
a national fitness organization.
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