OTTO GAISERWriter, Director, Executive ProducerI am a native of Kansas City, MO and it was there that I first gained my love for film. During my time in Nebraska I have had the rare opportunity to work as director and cinematographer on several narrative shoots.
I most look forward to the opportunity to direct a large and diverse cast of complex characters in this piece. Also, in keeping with our goal to maintain the "old school" style of filmmaking, it is not viable for us to fix any problems in post. Instead, we are working to solve all issues in pre-production and develop solid designs to eliminate problems during production. The most important design aspect is the development the practical Goatman suit, which is why I have been working closely with special effects artist Jack Hoppe. After college I pan to move out of Nebraska. While I have not yet decided on a location, I am considering Atlanta, New York, Toronto, London and Berlin. There, I will continue to develop my skills as a director and cinematographer while working in the professional industry. |
KENNA SMITHWriter, Casting Director, Editor, Executive ProducerOn The Goatman, I hope to create something that changes how film can use scares, monsters, and other horror tropes to tell stories with broader focus and impact. I aim to experiment with pacing in the editing process, utilizing quick cuts or long takes to help build tension or create confusion where applicable.
After graduation, I plan on moving to Chicago or New York to work in TV and Film casting. On the side, I'd like to continue writing poetry, short stories, and screenplays in addition to directing spec and independent music videos. |
ZACHARY TROUTWriter, Director of Photography, Locations, Executive ProducerThe Goatman is a movie that has modern ideas with traditional techniques. I plan on making The Goatman using some of the same techniques used in 1950’s and 60’s monster movies. I hope to reinvigorate the “old school” method of filmmaking where everything was actually made, instead of being fixed or created using CGI (Computer Generated Images) and green screen.
After graduation, I plan to move to Atlanta or New York to join the Film and TV world. I enjoy cinematography, photography, screenwriting, and art production. I would like to work on Independent films and high-end television series for a company, like Netflix or HBO. |
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