Grillo Documentary Team
Dima Puchkarev Director/Producer
Dima Puchkarev is a filmmaker dedicated to telling raw, authentic stories of redemption and transformation. Drawing from personal experience, their work explores themes of resilience, recovery, and second chances. Their latest documentary, Grillo, highlights the power of change through an intimate and emotional lens. Passionate about using film as a tool for impact, they continue to create stories that inspire and connect audiences.
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Mark Lawson Shepard Producer
Mark Lawson Shepard [director/producer] specializes in capturing people through film and photography. He has photographed influential figures like Sir Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, and Sandra Bullock across 30+ countries. Known for his relaxed approach, he puts subjects at ease, allowing for authentic and unconventional portraits. As a syndicated photographer, his work has appeared in People, USA Today, Rolling Stone, Newsweek, Time, Vogue, and more. His award-winning short films include Dancing Eyes Closed, Words, and Mr. Santa Monica. [IMDb]
Andy Capper Producer
Andy Capper is a British-born, U.S.-based writer and filmmaker and one of the architects of Vice Media’s documentary division. He has shot films all over the world with artists like Kendrick Lamar, Snoop, Spike Jonze, Diplo, David Cho, and A$AP Rocky. He won an Emmy for his work on Vice Media’s HBO Show and other awards for films and shows on Netflix, A&E, and FX.
Collin Mastbrook Editor
Collin Mastbrook is a regional Emmy-winning producer and editor for his work on a NASCAR documentary series for DAYSTAR TV. A gifted filmmaker, Collin has worked on various documentary productions, including The Troubles with Brexit, Uncivil War, and most recently an Apple TV documentary series about basketball player Makur Maker.
Walter Kang Sound-Mix
Walter Kang is a film score composer and film score mixer. He has worked on various feature films, such as Dune: Part Two, Sonic 3, and many more. Walter has also branched out into many other elements of audio post-production. Most recently, he is working on SFX and sound mixing on 2 projects.
Jacob Nazarian Finishing-Editor/Colorist
Jacob Nazarian [Motion Graphic Artist/Video Editor] is known for his work in the film, automotive, and live entertainment industries. Jacob has worked as a motion graphic artist for companies such as Disney, Amazon, & Marvel, creating motion graphics content for Home Entertainment. Most recently, he’s produced trailers for Live Nation artists and festivals, created announcement videos for the Kia Forum, and made over 200 advertisements for The Sphere in Las Vegas. He has also worked on 7 Cirque du Soleil shows, creating promotional videos during their runs over the past 4 years. [LinkedIn] [Video Reel]
Jason Fordham Cinematographer
Jason Michael Fordham is a versatile actor and multimedia artist with a background in dance, having trained at the Alvin Ailey School and performed as a principal dancer with Gallim Dance. Since 2009, he has collaborated with Wayne Brady and Mandie Taketa, handling creative production behind the camera for various projects, including national commercials and music videos. In summer 2024, he will star in Wayne Brady: The Family Remix on Freeform and Hulu, which follows Brady’s blended family and is produced by A Wayne and Mandie Creative.
Nathan Maschler Graphic-Designer
Nathan Maschler is a "multimedialist" with 10 years experience executing both commercial and creative projects. Bringing vision from concept to reality in just the right way, captivating audiences, and increasing engagement. A good listener with a creative mind and expertise built on years of experience and education. In his free time, he enjoys watching films, playing board games, and spending time with his wife and parrot. He also loves to travel the world and experience new things, especially food. [Website] [Video Reel]
Eliot Charof Photographer/Graphic-Designer
Eliot Charof is an award-winning filmmaker from Boston, MA, who graduated from SUNY Purchase in 2010. He is known for Pale (2015), which won best short film at the London Film Awards, and The Times (2017), which was an IFP Screen Forward Lab recipient and an IFP No Borders feature screenplay.