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Crew

Kelli Blincoe, 2nd AD Kelli Blincoe was born and raised in Reno, NV. For the past 20 years she has worked with the Washoe County School District in creating and supervising after-school programs and youth development. In 1999, Kelli and a group of teens were trained in television and Film production at Sierra Nevada Community Access Television (SNCAT). They worked with the Washoe County Library System to create Public Service Announcements (PSA) and videos to promote and encourage youth to check out their local libraries and all the libraries have to offer. Kelli furthered her career and continued to work on many other film and television projects for the Washoe County School District’s Safe and Drug Free Office. She wrote, directed, edited and produced prevention videos such as: Break Free Live Free from Meth, Don’t Drop out Drop In, No Weapons on Campus, GRIP (Gang Resistance Intervention Program) Video, Drugs and Current Trends, RX drugs and Dangers, and Safe Routes to School including PSAs for each prevention campaign that reached more than 30,000 local students. Kelli is currently producing a short film with local high school film and drama students about the dangers of social hosting, binge drinking, and drinking and driving. Kelli has written, directed, produced and executive produced for Northern Nevada Secret Witness (PSA), Sparks Fire Department (retirement video) and a pilot Keep Talkin’ (a kids news show). She worked on four TV pilots in the past 3 years as a PA, grip, script supervisor, Assistant Producer and Assistant Director. In 2004, Kelli became a board member for SNCAT and presently continues to serve on the SNCAT board.

Natalie Cusson, Hair and Makeup. Natalie was born and raised in a small town called Barnstead, New Hampshire. In 1998 at the age of 19, she moved to California to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. Her passion for art intertwined with her passion for skin care lead her to an obsession with the art of makeup. Ironically, in the year 2000 when she was traveling
from New Hampshire to California she encountered a conversation with a stranger on the airplane. Little did she know it was Adam Sandler's brother, Scott Sandler. By the end of the trip, Scott had convinced Natalie to follow her dreams and invited her to visit the set of a movie Adam was
filiming called The Animal. She met Ann Pala, Adam's personal makeup artist and spent the day learning the ins and outs of the film business.

It was at that moment she knew she was in the right place at the right time which inspired her to taking her dream to the next level.

In 2001, She enrolled in the Makeup Designory in Los Angeles, and was taught by experienced, professional artisans. Upon completion of the course Natalie received her Certificate
in Beauty Makeup Artistry the same year. In 2002, Natalie Enrolled in the Esthetics Institute in New Hampshire and completed the Esthetics and Spa Therapy Course.
She is currently a licensed Esthetician for both California and Nevada. Natalie is trained in film, print, television, bridal, and all other forms of makeup for entertainment. She thrives on stretching her creativity to the limit and is blessed to have landed where her passion lies.

Jane M. Fichtner has been a Make-Up Artist and Aesthetician for over 25 years. She has worked with local and national advertisers, film and television production. She is experienced in all filming formats. In addition to her makeup artistry skills and experience, she also has extensive experience in the insurance and health care industry. She has been the Manager, Aesthetician and Certified Laser Specialist for Dr. James S. Paschal's West Reno Dental and Facial Rejuvenation Center since 1996.

Stephen de Respino, Cinematographer. 2009 marks the beginning of Stephen's thirtieth year of involvement in entertainment production. From a $5.00/hr. stagehand (pretty good for 1980) at the local community college, to three feature film credits, the Olympics, a Super Bowl, hundreds of concerts and theatrical productions, and a Presidential citation. Not bad for a kid from Staten Island, NY who started out on stage as Tucker Patterson in the Grey Flannel Suit (8th grade Christmas play). After a few significant roles in high school, college and community theatre (Scarecrow - Wizard of Oz, Barber - Man of La Mancha, Riff - West Side Story), Stephen discovered he could put his degree to use (B.S. in Television and Theatre Production from St. John's Univiversity), and actually get paid to work backstage. He left NYC in 1989, and after fifteen years in Phoenix, AZ, Stephen has called the Reno/Tahoe area his home for the last six years. During his time in Phoenix, Stephen became a member of I.A.T.S.E, N.A.B.E.T & I.B.E.W. through his work in stage and sports television productions. Finally, Stephen thinks the 'Six Degrees of Separation' from Kevin Bacon is bunk. "It's too easy! I worked with Oliver Stone on 'U-Turn', Oli worked with Kevin on 'JFK'... DONE! If you really want a challenge, try the 'Six Degrees of Separation' from Stephen F. De Respino."