Filmmaker - Fine Art Photographer
Robert graduated UCLA- MFA Film School, as a graduate student, Robert was UCLA'S nominee for the Paramount Pictures Fellowship. MFA
Robert wrote and directed the award-winning short film, selected by numerous film festivals, including: Sundance, AFI, Berlin, Haifa Israel, Bombay (opening night "Premiere of Festival"), Porto Portugal, Cork Ireland, Eidenberg, CINE Golden
-Selected for Filmmaker's Writer and Director's Labs at Robert Redford's, Sundance Institute (One of Six chosen out of 3,000 applicants)"Seeing in the Dark", Feature Film‘After Image" 2001, film starring John Mellencamp, Louise Fletcher and Deaf Actress "Terrylene." Picked up by Miramax for domestic distribution and Intermedia for world-wide distribution streaming on Prime Video, Apple TV, and Amazon.
In addition, an eighteen part, Youtube series “ The Making of After Image entitled: How to Make an Independent Film: Cameras & Credit Cards: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7i0xFVfVXI
Mentor- 1992-2000 Inner-city Filmmakers
Noteworthy Mentions:
Lew Hunter's bestselling book "Screenwriting 434:" Robert's work: "is not Lawrence of Arabia in scope, but Tennessee Williams spectacular in depth." Among his numerous exhibits at home and abroad, He was selected to participate in a group show, "Pennsylvania Photographers" curated by Weston Naef,
Director - “We Were Here”, documentary, produced by Sundagger Media. The film is inspired by the catastrophic loss of his son Gio.
CO-FOUNDER, SUNDAGGER MEDIA PRODUCTIONS
Creative Producer & Writer "We Were Here"
New to the film industry but deeply rooted in strategic vision and storytelling, Deanna brings a unique and unconventional approach to production. With a background as an accomplished strategist, copywriter, and marketing pioneer, she possesses an innate ability to manage, guide, and elevate creative projects to their fullest potential. Her intuitive problem-solving skills and innovative mindset make her a natural leader in shaping narratives that resonate on profound levels.
Deanna thrives on creating opportunities and finding strategic solutions that propel projects forward, balancing artistry with precision. Her work on 'We Were Here' has been nothing short of transformational—what began as a documentary, became a journey that has illuminated the depth of human connection and the mysterious synchronicities that guide this creative endeavor.
"Working on this film has been a life-altering experience," Deanna reflects. " following the filmmaker as he captured vérité footage, while I quietly filmed him collecting footage to create 'The Making Of", every moment felt as if we were guided by an unseen forces. The people, places, and elements that emerged along the way felt as if they were divinely orchestrated, reinforcing the power of this story and its ability to transcend time and space."
We Were Here is a cinematic love letter—an immersive exploration of soma and the nurturing ethos that sustains the human spirit. The film weaves together landscapes, soundscapes, and the unspoken echoes of paternal mourning into a visceral tapestry of remembrance and love etched in time. With its visual and emotional depth, the film invites viewers to witness a profound meditation on grief, healing, and the enduring beauty of connection.
Deanna's forthcoming book, Let Me Grieve: The Way of Immeasurable Love, continues this exploration, offering an intimate reflection on love, parental loss, and the transformative power of honoring both.
Through her work as a creative producer and writer, Deanna is carving a new path in documentary STORY MOVEMENTS, , demonstrating how innovative storytelling and authentic connection can move people into action and redefine what it means to create art with purpose.
Niels was born and raised in Milwaukee Wisconsin, and attended Tufts University where he earned a BA. He subsequently attended film school at UCLA where he earned an MFA. His most notable work remains: The Assassination of Richard Nixon, starring Sean Penn, which he directed and co-wrote. Other writing projects include: Tadpole and 13 Go
Niels was born and raised in Milwaukee Wisconsin, and attended Tufts University where he earned a BA. He subsequently attended film school at UCLA where he earned an MFA. His most notable work remains: The Assassination of Richard Nixon, starring Sean Penn, which he directed and co-wrote. Other writing projects include: Tadpole and 13 Going on 30. He wrote The Defenders which was picked up by CBS. The series starred James Belushi. Niels is currently in post production on the film, Small Town Wisconsin which he produced and directed.
Jim is Senior Scholar-In-Residence at the Emerson College Los Angeles Center. A filmmaker since 1982, his documentaries include: Women of Prague, Background Action, I Am Not an Anthropologist, and East Meets West. Jim earned an AB from Harvard and a Phd from UCLA Film School. He authored the book, The Autobiographical Documentary in Amer
Jim is Senior Scholar-In-Residence at the Emerson College Los Angeles Center. A filmmaker since 1982, his documentaries include: Women of Prague, Background Action, I Am Not an Anthropologist, and East Meets West. Jim earned an AB from Harvard and a Phd from UCLA Film School. He authored the book, The Autobiographical Documentary in America which established him as one of the nations' foremost academics in the field of journal-diary films.
Don is an Equity Partner, Executive Vice President, Director of Technical Architecture, Engineering and Technology for Osborn Engineering. He has more than 25 years of experience in network television facilities, Olympic sports, entertainment, communication IT transition, motion picture, and new advanced technology "next gen" companies. H
Don is an Equity Partner, Executive Vice President, Director of Technical Architecture, Engineering and Technology for Osborn Engineering. He has more than 25 years of experience in network television facilities, Olympic sports, entertainment, communication IT transition, motion picture, and new advanced technology "next gen" companies. He designed and developed NBC systems of the 40 story 100 million NBC Tower in Chicago's miracle mile. He engineered the Rockefeller Center, NBC's World Headquarters. Don completed the 20 year, $308 million master Saturday Night Live 8H, David Letterman 6A, Nightly News 3A, Donahue and the redevelopment of the NBC Network Integration. Don also worked with the Architectural and Engineering design teams on George Lucas' "Big Rock Ranch" in San Rafael CA.
Dr. Sunder holds Diplomas from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and the American Board of Addiction Medicine. He is also a Diplomate of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists in London, He served his Psychiatry residency at the University of Bristol, England as well as the Western Psychiatric Institute and Cli
Dr. Sunder holds Diplomas from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and the American Board of Addiction Medicine. He is also a Diplomate of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists in London, He served his Psychiatry residency at the University of Bristol, England as well as the Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and a Visionary Board Member of the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine. He is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Riverside School of Medicine and an Adjunct Professor at Southern California University of Health Sciences. Dr. Sunder currently serves as Chief Medical Officer for: "Tune My Brain," an Integrative Brain Optimization Center in California and is the Founder of Doctor Sunder's Brain Tune, Gut-Brain Optimization program - which includes cutting-edge Nutraceutical Supplementation, Meditation and Neurofeedback. Inspired by his beloved mother who suffered from Depression and who embraced integrative approaches from both Eastern and Western traditions, Dr. Sunder has devoted his life to optimizing mental wellness.
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