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Jodi Nelson – Producer
A multi-artist with experience in film, music, theatre, radio and television has given Nelson the opportunity to perform in many mediums throughout her life. She recently received her MFA in Acting from California Institute of the Arts (Rated in the Top Five Graduate Theatre Programs in the Nation). She also earned her BA in Public Relations from the University of Oklahoma.
In the past nine months she has starred in two feature films “Far West” and her production company’s first feature “Chasing Life,” in which she wrote, produced and starred. It will be released this Fall. Details can be found on the film’s website at www.chasinglifethemovie.com.
While studying full-time in graduate school, she also amassed a good body of work in the Los Angeles area including; starring roles in four films, two Spec Pilots, nine plays and was featured in various Network TV shows. She has directed and produced two music videos and a Documentary, wrote the play “I, Candy,” a film short, “Jane Bond,” three feature length screenplays, “Chasing Life,” “Forever A Maiden,” and a book adaptation of “The Messiah Stones,” as well as over several hundred songs and poems, some which have been published.
In addition to her acting work, she’s a prolific singer/songwriter. Recognized as an emerging talent in music, she has been published in various local, regional and national newspapers and received radio airplay both nationally and internationally for her debut CD “Maybe, I Will...” Nelson’s music television debut occurred on Austin, Texas’ Music Network’s “Breakin’ In,” which continues to rotate her live performance taping, as well as the music video she produced. One of the first recipients of the Jim Beam Brands Grant Program (B.E.A.M. Grant Program - Benefiting Emerging Artists and Musicians), her award aided in the recording costs of the CD, currently being sold on www.cdbaby.com.
*The Victoria Advocate describes her debut; “Her voice is simply mesmerizing. I can't remember the last time I heard this much pure pop talent captured on one CD!”
*Pat DiNizio of the popular 80s band The Smithereens; “I'm extremely impressed with Jodi's talent and dedication to her music.”
*Dallasmusic.com; “The most outstanding quality of the debut CD is Jodi's vocal style. Her smooth, seductive voice deserves the passionate attention listeners will give her.
”She was also a Top 20 finalist in the “Lilith Fair” Musician Competition, in both the Austin and Dallas, TX competitions. Currently, she is co-writing the Soundtrack to the feature film “Chasing Life” with musician/composer Tiaraju Aronovich.
Her production company, Hip Chik Productions, formed in 1999, produced the CD “Maybe, I Will…,” the Documentary “It’s A Hard Rock Life” and the Music Video “Strange Attraction” for its first projects. She is currently in post-production on the company’s first feature “Chasing Life” and the Music Video to the film’s single “I Want it All.” Co-producing with a company out of Brazil, Cinematik; both companies will seek distribution in the US and South America when the film is released this Fall. Nelson is also currently solidifying a three-picture development deal. She designed the websites, www.jodinelson.com, which markets her CD, video and acting talents and the production company’s site Hip Chik Prodctions.
Tiaraju Aronovich – Producer/Music Compser
Tiaraju Aronovich has been working professionally as a multi-artist since the early age of 8, when he got his first role as an actor for a TV show in Brazil (RaTimBum Castle, TV Cultura).By the time he was 18, he had not only acted, but also written soundtracks for TV programs and enjoyed a reputable career as a musician. Aronovich organized prestigious Music Festivals in Sao Paulo (Brazil's largest city) and became a prize winner in virtually every music competition in which he participated, including the world's most important classical guitar competition, the Guitar Foundation of America Competition in 2000, when his performance in the final round was described by the "San Antonio Express News" as "…exciting, agile, go-for-broke…".
At age 19, Tiaraju Aronovich was awarded full scholarships from seven North American universities to pursue his undergraduate studies in the arts (including Stetson University, University of Southern California - USC, Arizona State University and the California Institute of the Arts)
In 2003/2004, Aronovich wrote and produced with incredible results his first feature length film, “Far West”, currently under post production. Together with Brazilian executive Mariana Garcia, Tiaraju Aronovich is also the founder of Cinematik Productions, which is currently working on two feature films while establishing international partnerships for future projects.
After performing in the US, South America and Europe (including a performance at the newly built "RedCat" theatre in Downtown LA, when Aronovich premiered a piece for Solo Guitar and Orchestra) and after writing soundtracks and acting for countless independent films, Aronovich is currently concluding his studies at the California Institute of the Arts - where he also serves as a Teaching Assistant both in the music and the film departments, while still managing Cinematik Productions in the US and Brazil.
Teague Cowley – Co-Producer/Editor
Daniel Glasser – DP/Director
Daniel's first movie was a plea for more allowance made with his family's handicam. Since then, he's produced and directed numerous shorts, many of which have screened at festivals across the country. "Chasing Life" is Daniel's first feature, and he's thrilled to be
working with such an energetic cast and crew. When not directing, Daniel works as a freelance editor, and can often be found relaxing at the beach or watching TV from his couch. To find out more about this up-and-coming hollywood player visit www.thirdwheelfilms.com.
Stuart Ortiz – Gaffer
Stuart Ortiz has been making films since the early age of 5 years old, when he first discovered his parent's VHS camcorder. He seemed to have a natural talent for the craft, and by the time he was in middle school had already pounded out hundreds of short films, most shot in his room with action figures. Although these early pieces were crude at best, they sharpened his visual skills and taught him how to shoot and edit.
High school brought on the second wave of Stuart’s ability, where he acquired more advanced equipment and began working on a computer based editing station. In those 4 years, he completed over a dozen high quality DV shorts, most notably "Focused Intensity", "C.E.O.", "Where the Dark Ends", "Posing the Question", and "Ida’s New World" which each featured impressive cinematography and effects work. It was in those later years of highschool that Stuart also began developing his writing skills, hoping to eventually become a writer/director in the industry.
The fall of 2003 brought Stuart to the elite California Institute of the Arts where he now studies as a film/video student. It was here that he met Tiaraju Aronovich and collaborated to shoot/direct/edit "Far West", his first feature film. Stuart is currently writing a feature length horror script and is in search of a literary agent. He can be contacted at stuart_ortiz@yahoo.com.
Marisa Pardo – Line Producer
Marisa Pardo is excited to be serving as the Line Producer for "Chasing Life". This is her third film working behind the scenes. Marisa is also a screenwriter and currently finishing up her 4th script, "Who The Moon Loves." She graduated from George Washington University (B.A. Communications/Economics/Latin American Studies) in 1998. In 2001, she graduated from University of Dayton School of Law (J.D.) Marisa is 28, grew up in Ohio, and is interested in Animal Rights, Politics, and, of course, Independent Film!
Mondo Vila – Sound Mixer/Boom Operator
Mondo Vila is a sound mixer and boom operator and has worked on several independent films including Bad Day by Woody Adams, Beyond the Horizon by Christian Pichler, and Broken by Kim Pettit and David Kiung, which recently screened at the 2004 168-Hour Christian Film Festival. His love for cinema and music has drawn him away from the corporate world to pursue his dream of working with talented and creative artists in both the movie and music industry. He has a background in music production and songwriting, attended the Trebas Institute of the Recording Arts, and has been a member of several Los Angeles based rock bands including The Nocturnals and Puncture. He also enjoys writing and is currently working on several screenplays including a Mexican ghost story called El Lago De Lagrimas (The Lake of Tears).
Joe Diaz – Boom Operator/Set Costumer/Redneck #1
Joe Diaz is a seasoned set costumer who has worked in both cinema and television. He has worked aside some of today’s biggest artists including Whoopie Goldberg, Drew Barrymore, Matthew McConaughy, Elijah Wood, Kurt Russell, and Michael Keaton. He has worked with some of the industry’s most creative visionaries such as Tim Burton and John Carpenter. His resume includes several feature length motion pictures including Star Trek First Contact, Batman Returns, Snow Falling On Cedars, Boys on the Side, North, The Temptations, and John Carpenter’s Escape From L.A. and Vampires, and several television shows including 7 Days, A.T.F., Home Front, Pros and Cons, and The Sinbad Show. He has worked at Warner Bros. Studios, Universal Studios, Walt Disney Pictures, Sony Pictures, Paramount Pictures, CBS, and walked the aisles of the world famous and haunted Western Costume Company formerly located in Hollywood. He moonlights as a microphone boom operator when he’s not dressing “the stars!”
Liz Breseno – Makeup Artist
I'm a resident of Lancaster, California. I have had my make-up training at Joe Blasco's Make-up Center in Hollywood, I'm a recent grad (December 2003). I've been gaining experience working on student films and small production companies. So far it's been great and every job has been a learning experience even if there is not much make up to do there is always something to learn.
Betsy Mercer – Location Scout
Santa Cruz beach girl displaced in Los Angeles. Legal professional by day, creative genius by night. When not creating her own little bit of paradise at home, she scours the countryside and cityscape for ultimate, urbane and unusual locales. If you can envision it, she can find it.
John Bergeron – Sound Designer
Born in New Orleans, John Bergeron has always been fascinated with audio production. Since his high school years, John has been in several bands (drummer) and is currently working on his album. In terms of leisure, he enjoys mixing records, producing electronica, and jamming out.