CORINNE JAYAWEERA

Director/Executive Producer

Corinne Jayaweera has enjoyed her career in various academic roles and settings. At the DruckerSchool of Business, she lead the Mentor Program and Kravis Concept business plan competition. Corinne left CGU to focus on her fledgling film and event planning company. She has grown from producing her first documentary in 2008 to directing and producing documentaries and narratives. Corinne is active in the PSA program at Women In Film and has produced and has been on the producing team of multiple PSA’s. Outside of her own projects she has worked as a unit production manager, as well as a wardrobe manager. She is extremely proud of her, loving and supportive family. In Corinne’s spare time she enjoys country line dancing, white water rafting and taking walks in the woods.

CHRIS BURGARD

Producer

In 2007, award-winning filmmaker Chris Burgard created the groundbreaking film “BORDER” that defined this generation’s border and immigration reality. As creative and strategic media director for Herman Cain, he was dubbed the most dangerous media man on the planet and was credited with developing the new Avant-garde genre of political messaging.

KAREN MCMILLEN

Consulting Producer

Karen McMillen (Consulting Producer) has been producing, directing and writing award-winning educational video for over 20 years for organizations including The Smithsonian Institution, The National Archives, The Getty Museum, Claremont Graduate University, Harvard University, Children’s Hospital Boston, The Louisiana State Museum, and a host of others

KEVIN LYONS

Camera Operator

Kevin Lyons has more than 15 years of experience in the video and film industry. His professional history includes positions as a Video Producer, Editor, Graphic Designer, Audio Visual Engineer and Web Developer. He truly is a multimedia professional. Since 2006 he has developed and operates his own video production business. He has won such awards as the CINE Golden Eagle Award and the Telly Award for Cinematography and Video Editing

ANTHONY JACKSON

Production Assistant

Anthony Jackson started acting for television and motion pictures at the age of seventeen. Over the years he has found himself behind the camera producing commercial and independent projects.  He has worked as an assistant director, screenwriter and producer.

PHOEBE KRUEGER

Camera Operator

Phoebe Krueger is a documentary cinematographer and camera operator who graduated NYU’s TISCH program in 2004. She moved to the LA area and works on feature film, TV, documentary and live theater projects.

PAIGE OUELLETTE

Paige Ouellette is a 5th grader who enjoys dance, acting and being on stage. She is a dedicated Girl Scout and loves reading a good book.

XANDER LOVE

Post Production

Xander Love is a Post-Production Editor who has worked with Little Bonanza Productions since 2010. In that time, he has been one of the creative minds behind some of the most influence political videos of the decade. His videos and editing style have helped pave the way for many other filmmakers who have produced some of the most shocking videos of the last few years.

KAYLEE-ANNA JAYAWEERA

Photographer/Production Assistant

Special Thanks to Iris Cummings Critchell for sharing her time and wonderful shared experiences

CORINNE JAYAWEERA

(CJ Raef)

Executive Produced/Edited

Corinne Jayaweera has enjoyed her career in various academic roles and settings. At the DruckerSchool of Business, she lead the Mentor Program and Kravis Concept business plan competition. Corinne left CGU to focus on her fledgling film and event planning company. She has grown from producing her first documentary in 2008 to directing and producing documentaries and narratives. Corinne is active in the PSA program at Women In Film and has produced and has been on the producing team of multiple PSA’s. Outside of her own projects she has worked as a unit production manager, as well as a wardrobe manager. She is extremely proud of her, loving and supportive family. In Corinne’s spare time she enjoys country line dancing, white water rafting and taking walks in the woods.

DABLING HARWARD

Executive Produced/Filmed/Edited

When Dabling was eight years old, he filmed his first home movie with an 8mm camera.  It was a fun little spur of the moment project involving a magician making his friend disappear.  The results were better than anyone could’ve ever imagined.  Ever since then, he was hooked.  He knew he was going to pursue a career in the entertainment industry.  Dabling has worn many hats pertaining to all aspect of filmmaking as well as the music industry.  He is the “Grip” as well as the “DP”, the “Editor” as well as the “Gaffer”.  Presently, he formed his own production company, Spinflight Studios which is a full-fledged production company.  Spinflight Studios handleseverything from digital acquisition to final product for distribution. Dabling  has a Grammy nomination for his recording work with Justin Timberlake and has worked on hundreds of projects over the years from Jennifer Hudson in “Dreamgirls”to Jack Black in “Kung Fu Panda”.  Whether he’s shooting music videos or shooting commercials, Dabling has found a path to be able to walk which applies his love of creating something from nothing to share with the world.  He is presently working on a couple of documentaries, one of which is entitled “Love Unplugged”.

ALAN SMITHEE

Executive Produced/Directed/Edited

After working on several independent film crews for “fun”, on a DARE, Angelina decided to commit one year to creative endeavors.  Her decision to become a filmmaker was affirmed when she received two James Bridges cash awards – “Best Writing” and “Best Directing”; for her short “Type Me Up, Type Me Down” (1999). Since then, Angelina continued creating films, featured in festivals and showcases around the world.  Often producing short films for $150 or less, she became known as a guerilla filmmaker; and is frequently invited to speak on filmmaking and finance panels.  Angelina is currently completing a feature length project entitled “Love:UNPLUGGED”