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A great TEAM to work side by side with you:Matt Starr
Senior Partner, Technical Director, Corporate Producer – Senior Partner and creative talent whose skill with direction and production will catapult your story to a new level. His background in psychology, writing, leadership in community organizations, and management add perspective to your special projects. Matt oversees Kokosing River Productions corporate video productions and is a film producer as well. Additionally, Matt is an actor for stage, film, and television, and is represented by CAM Talent in Columbus, Ohio. Matt has been featured in regional commercials, films, and network series programs. He has won numerous awards for acting, community service, video productions, and short films. His short film, winning two awards, ‘Neitzsche’ Ate Here was featured in five (5) Film Festivals, including stops to Montreal World Film Festival and Cincinnati Film Festival. Matt is a member of the Mid Ohio Filmmaker’s Association and his film Recoil with co-producer, Robert Bates and John Newkirk, won multiple awards in 2014-2015. “Our role as artists is an enormous responsibility ensuring a deep sense of purpose for each associate in your business and in the community in general.” TELLY AWARD - Left Photo |
The rest of the CREW:
Dan Parsons - Director of Photography >
Dan's career as a cinematographer began in the independent film-friendly city of Austin, Texas. After working in Texas for almost eight years, Dan relocated to Los Angeles where he continued to work in the film industry while further enhancing his visual storytelling skills under the mentorship of ASC cinematographer and esteemed educator Bill Dill. Dan served as teaching assistant for Dill while earning an MFA in film production from Chapman University. With more than 150 shooting credits on feature films, commercials, television pilots, documentaries, music videos, and short films, Dan has worked with formats ranging from 35mm and 16mm to 4K and HD. Growing up without a television has served as more than poetic irony for Parsons. He cites listening to radio dramas as his earliest experiences in visual storytelling. Music also played a critical role in his introduction to filmmaking. In 1998, while composing music for a feature film, Dan discovered cinematography. Overcome by the magic of the camera, Dan realized that cinematography was his means of actualizing the lighting, movement, and visual character development he had imagined as a child while listening to stories on the radio. To this day, Dan credits these auditory connections to filmmaking among his greatest assets as a visual storyteller. (top photo right) Anne Marie Orr - Development Director > Anne Marie Orr is the content marketing professional for Kokosing River Productions, working with business and organizations to tell your story. An educator of 17+ years and Master Teacher as designated by the Ohio Department of Education, Anne is an experienced Information Technology/Digital Media professional with a broad range of experience. With a M.A. in Education and Technology from The Ohio State University, Anne serves as a faculty member for Western Governors University, Central Ohio Technical College, and Columbus State Community College. Areas of collegiate instruction include Digital Media Design, Technical Writing, Computer Programming, and Video Production. With a passion for the writing process, Anne is also an Instructional Designer for Professional Standards Institute. Publications include a higher education Java textbook and design and facilitation of online courses for Instructional Design Theory and Practice. Anne provides transcription services for Kokosing River Productions on a variety of projects, while also serving in the role of Digital Imaging Technician, Assistant Producer and Sales. Working with Anne, we will create a vision for your marketing campaign and make it come to life with top of line quality and professionalism. Justin Aikman - Photographer / Videographer > An award winning veteran of productions from all across the United States, Justin started shooting pictures at the age of five years old. Turning to videography in 2004, he discovered a new passion, and has been involved in some sort of production ever since. He says, "I pride myself on knowing my equipment, my angles, and above all loving what I do." Justin has an artistic eye that draws him to the most interesting and unique points of view. Fully absorbed by every project, he works hard to assure your production will be the best you can imagine and more! In addition to video work across the US, he's been involved in numerous local TV commercials, safety training videos, music videos, cooking shows, interviews, choir and dance concerts, giving him the experience he needs to relate to your viewers. (second photo right) Jarrod Dowalter - Videographer > Jarrod Dowalter is a senior in Ohio University's prestigious Video Production program and contractor for I-Conn Video Production. In March of 2012, his team placed first with their entry in Athens' Annual 48 Hour Shoot-Out and participates with student run organizations such as MTV Woodie nominated, ACRN (All Campus Radio Network) and Athens Video Works. He is a native of the Knox county area and resides in Fredericktown, Ohio. Terrie Lewis - Associate Producer and Costume Designer > As one of our newest crew members, Terrie Lewis comes from a varied career background. She has worked in business for 20 years in customer service and fundraising. She graduated from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio with a B.A. in English and received her certificate to teach secondary education. After a number of years of teaching, she switched gears and opened a ladies clothing boutique, The Secret Closet, in Mount Vernon, Ohio, where she honed her skills in wardrobe and costuming. She has also organized and produced several fashion shows and was involved in helping the historic downtown Mount Vernon Central Business District with various events. It was then that she met Matt Starr and worked with him on several fundraising events. Her sense of humor and bubbly personality make any film set fun and relaxed. Terrie is an Associate Producer and Costume Designer for an upcoming independent film coming in the summer of 2016. (third photo right) Jacob Newton - Editor and Data Information Transfer > Jacob Newton is a student in Central Ohio Technical College's Digital Media program. He is a Knox County native and has been involved in video production since middle school, where he would write, act in, and edit comedy shorts with his friends. More recently he has started his own Internet video gaming show which is broadcast live via the web. Now he has taken that passion for film to I-CONN Video Production to be a part of fully realized projects. Jacob assists clients on getting the creativity captured and into a final message that tells their story. (fourth photo right) |