Wednesday, June 10, 2009

The Crew

Producers:
Nolan Nissle, Nick Bernal, Ty Wheeler

Scriptwriter:
Tagg Grant

Production Manager:
Kyle Hedin

Director:
Nick Bernal
Assistant - Shandi Pedone

Script Supervisor:
Renee Villanueva
Assistant - Emily Reynolds

Director of Photography:
Nolan Nissle
Camera - Mike Pyrz
Camera - Nick Quesada
Camera - Christa Bullock

Gaffer:
Ty Wheeler
Assistant Gaffer - Ed Anderson

Key Grip:
Jesse Aranda

Sound Engineer:
Ed Anderson
Boom Operator - Christian Grant

Behind the Scenes:
Director - Christa Bullock
Camera and Audio - Christa Bullock
Behind the Scenes Handheld - Danielle Larios

Photographer:
Steve Nissle

Hair and Makeup:
Marcy Nissle
Lisa Heirman

Wardrobe:
Ty Wheeler

Set Design:
Nolan Nissle, Nick Bernal, Ty Wheeler, Kyle Hedin

Editor:
Ty Wheeler
Assistant Editor - Nolan Nissle
Assistant Editor - Nick Bernal

Audio Mixer/Score:
Nick Quesada

Titles and Graphics:
Tracy Ahumada

Casting Directors:
Nick Bernal
Nolan Nissle

Special Effects:
Richard Kennedy

Food/Craft Services:
Dianne Nissle
Leslie Peterson
Marcy Nissle
Lisa Heirman
Miami, Arizona

The Construction Site

The Cemetery

Carl's Old House

The Liquor Store

Carl's Motel Room:

The Interior

The Locations...

Markland Industries:

The Exterior
The "Danger Room"
Wayne's Office

The Characters...

Wayne Warren: Played by James Moore
Co-owner of Markland Industries
Part multi-level marketer, part preacher, part redneck. Wayne has run Markland Industries for a few years and has made a few dollars, but only a few. Nevertheless, he’s certain he’s entitled to more. He’s also sure all he needs to do is “stay on guard and in charge,” remembering that real work is for suckers, hence insurance fraud. His preferred business look: Slicked hair, button-up denim shirt, and a sports coat with elbow patches. Boots are preferred, but high-tops will do.




Carl Maddicott: Played by Ace Masters
Co-owner of Markland Industries
Carl says all he wants a chance to do good, to help the underdog, to make a difference. Thus far, his life says otherwise. Excepting a failed attempt to enlist in the Marines and an unsuccessful effort to pay for a stripper’s education, it’s been a holding pattern: “Someday I’ll really help.” After the latest string of unsatisfying jobs (trucking, welding, and pet grooming), Carl found Wayne. Now he scrapes by, reminding himself that Markland really could make a difference, as he waits for the next racket. In the back of his head, he knows his story is about to wear out.




Daronda Combs: Played by Jennifer McCann
Secretary for Markland Industries
For too many years, Daronda has shopped at Wal-Mart knowing she was Dillards. While most men in Miami-Globe are below her, an ambitious one could be her ticket out. After she rebuffed Wayne one night at the Lazy-A Bar, Wayne offered her a job. Recognizing she had the upper hand (and that he had a business), she said yes. Now she keeps him at bay, but also close enough to keep him wanting. Some days, she actually does find Wayne charming.



Elwood Felix: Played by Desmond Baker
Client of Markland Industries
An unassuming, thank-God-for-the-food, and get-the-work-done kind of guy. He’s been pushed into a corner by impending layoffs.



Pancho: Played by Frank Jasso
Motel Manager/Maintenance Keeper
Pancho is gentle but appears but slow, perhaps even bordering on mentally handicapped. It seems that his enthusiasm will always outstretch his skill. Nevertheless, he has a talent for being in the right place at the right time to offer his help (and often annoy someone while doing it). Even if his assistance is rejected, Pancho always bounces back, ready to do a favor for someone who might need him.

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

The Story...

Carl and Wayne are two insurance scam-artists working for their firm, Markland Industries. Their business specialty is helping their clients in need of cash, stage potentially hazardous accidents. These accidents purposefully cause severe injury disabling individuals enough to cash in on their insurance; thus landing them a great sum of money! With a “Bible” full of proven accident methods, both Carl and Wayne help a client stage an accident at his construction site. When the accident becomes more lethal than Carl anticipated he questions his partnership with Wayne but agrees to remain in the business.

As they come up with new ideas for their “Bible”, Carl finds himself involved in an accident that leaves him a paraplegic. During his recovery time, he is surprised when a life insurance policy comes in the mail. This policy states that a huge sum of money be redeemed in the case of a partner dieing. Carl suddenly realizes that Wayne is setting him up! The drama of life begins as Carl and Wayne set out to do the other in, one or the other benefiting from what their business is all about, fraudulent use of Life Insurance Policies!