Production Personnel

1st Assistant Directors

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Taz Entertainment

www.tazentertainment.net
Justin Kreinbrink
210 W. 5th St., Ste. 1
Tucson, AZ 85705
520-465-3532 Business
520-437-0151 Fax

I have 17 years of experience as a Non-Union 1st AD in features, industrial, and commercial productions. Proficient in MM Budgeting/Scheduling and other software. Have a track record of coming in on schedule and running multiple units at once. Clients include Discovery Channel, Disney, Caterpillar, Cox Media, PBS, Dove, Fox, and many others.

Features / Episodic Commercials

Rob Gerstner

Rob Gerstner
1249 W. Cove Dr.
Gilbert, AZ 85233
602-291-9776 Business

DGA with National and Local Commercials and Industrial experience. Wilson, Verizon, New Balance, BMW, PGA Store, MLB. Give me a call, we'll talk!

Features / Episodic Commercials

Van Cummerford

Van Cummerford
4950 E. Van Buren St.
Phoenix, AZ 85008
602-531-2643 Business

Non-Union 1st AD. USC Film School graduate and LA trained, working full time in Arizona on Features ~ Commercials ~ Industrial ~ Print. Valid passport, very comfortable and experienced traveling for shoots. References and resume upon enquiry! No set is too big or small--give me a call!

Features / Episodic Commercials Sports Print / Stills Corporate / Live

Chris Kubek

Chris Kubek
1205 E. Moreland St.
Phoenix, AZ 85006
847-436-5086 Business
847-436-5086 Cell

Non-Union Commercial & Structured Documentary TV 1st AD. Organizing productions for 15+ years around the world. Credits in 25+ countries. References and resume upon request.

Features / Episodic Commercials

Farris Reels, LLC

Benson Farris
8405 E. Pampa Ave.
Mesa, AZ 85212
480-688-2526 Business

Non-union 1st/2nd AD since 2014. Experienced in a range of productions including commercials, features, corporate videos, and shorts throughout the state. I am dedicated to making every production a success. Knowledgeable, diligent, organized, professional, and always positive. "There is nowhere that I would rather be than on set."

Features / Episodic Commercials Print / Stills Theater Sports Corporate / Live

Terry D. Cornwell, AD

www.terrydcornwell.com
Terry Cornwell
4143 E. Bluefield Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85032
602-421-8013 Business

Non-Union 1st & 2nd A.D. for Commercial|Industrial|Print|Short Film|Music Video. OSHA Dual Certs. U.S. Army Veteran, Experienced leader, calm demeanor in high pressure situations, current passport. Ref. and resume upon request. Passport is up to date, will travel anywhere. AZ Production Association Board Member & Committee Chair. Let's go to work!

Features / Episodic Commercials Print / Stills Corporate / Live

Jared Scott Mercier

jaredscottmercier.com
Jared Mercier
208 W. Alice Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85021
213-422-0235 Business
213-422-0235 Cell

DGA Qualified 1st Assistant Director with over 15 years of experience as a 2nd AD on major hollywood films, TV, and commercials. Local to Phoenix & LA, I specialize in scheduling, talent management, set management, and union-compliant production operations. Proficient in both large-scale and indie projects, I’m looking to expand my work in Arizona.

Features / Episodic Commercials

Primo Pictures LLC

Jeff Tavani
845-367-1587 Business

Jeff Tavani is an Assistant Director and Producer from New York / New Jersey. His professional career began shortly after graduating from Towson University with a degree in Film and Media. He joined DGA in 2015. For the last 10 years he has primarily worked and been based out of L.A. He is now a resident of Scottsdale and works locally, as well as in L.A.

Features / Episodic Commercials Print / Stills Sports Corporate / Live

Stephen Russell

Stephen Russell
Phoenix, AZ
602-419-6166 Business

1st & 2nd Assistant Director. Available for local & distant hire. Experienced working in film & digital mediums, including narrative features, commercials, television episodic, music videos, & print. Knowledgeable in SAG & union agreements. Professional & realistic while being positive & approachable. Resume & references available upon request.

Features / Episodic Commercials Print / Stills Corporate / Live

Sean Hobin

Sean Hobin
310-663-4446 Business
310-663-4446 Cell

DGA 1st AD. Highest quality production work. Arizona and distant locations. Commercials/Features/Television/Digital/VR. Current Safety Passport certification.

Features / Episodic Commercials

Margaret Knight

Margaret Knight
210 Arrowhead Dr.
Sedona, AZ 86351
602-999-4560 Cell

DGA 1ST / 2ND AD. Commercials/Features. 15+ yrs in LA. Also work as PM. Local & Remote location pro. Clients - MJZ, Hungryman, Believe Media, Hub Strategy, Disney, Boeing, Honest Films, Native.

Features / Episodic Commercials Print / Stills

Inquire.

inquirefilms.com
Andrew Benson
2021 N. 8th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85006
602-332-1934 Business

Non-union 1st + 2nd with decades of experience supporting creatives to reach shared objectives—as efficiently, safely, and enjoyably as possible. Skilled in running dynamic commercial, broadcast, print, and hybrid projects with casts and crews of all sizes.

Features / Episodic Commercials Print / Stills Corporate / Live

Brianna Frisbey

www.flagstaffinternationalfilmfestival.com
Brianna Frisbey
1185 W. University Ave., Unit 218
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
310-903-2195 Business
310-903-2195 Cell

My passion and admiration for the craft of filmmaking led my career through various departments. Working in production I help to oversee the logistics, and ensure that under my leadership a project finishes on-time and within budget.

Features / Episodic Commercials