Crew/Talent
Actor/Model/Voice-Over
Andrew, Dane
Pebble Beach, CA
DANE ANDREW, Versatile Actor, TV Personality, Celebrity TV Interviewer. Owns Famous "RASCAL THE UGLIEST DOG" seen together on countless Films/Print/TV shows: Tonight Show, The View, Animal Planet, America's Got Talent. Historical Reenactor. SAG/AFTRA
Contact: Dane Andrew
408-666-8388 (C)
Bolen, Gary
Salinas, CA
Member of SAG/AFTRA, Actors Equity Association and a voting member of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. He has appeared in dozens of network and premium cable television shows and in over 40 regional and national commercials.
Contact: Gary Bolen
831-917-3313 (C)
Martina, Nina
Monterey , CA
Model/actor for local hire. Has worked in national commercials, TV, film and web content both in San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles. Represented by Johnson Talent.
Contact: Nina Martina
408-891-5872 (C)
Thorup, Cheryl
Pacific Grove, CA
Working Model/Actress since 1984. SAG/AFTRA since 1987. Over 150 National, Regional and Foreign Commercials. Film, Industrial, Featured Background Extensive. Have worked all over US and abroad. Represented by Stars in San Francisco.
Contact: Cheryl Thorup
209-232-0425 (C)
Tregenza, Helaine
Monterey, CA
Actor for local hire. Has worked in TV, film, theater and web content both in San Francisco Bay Area and New York. Represented by San Francisco Top Talent.
Contact: Helaine Tregenza
831-595-4570 (C)
Art Director
Assistant Director
Camera Operator
House of 8 Media
3NE of 6th on Lincoln Street, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923
A Monterey-native cinema camera operator/owner since 2014 with extensive experience as 2nd camera/BTS camera on docs, docu-reality, fashion, narrative films, or live events. Owner of camera systems generating digital film up to 6k 60fps or 2.5k up to 120fps. Drone pilot/cinematographer with 6 years experience. Expert SlingStudio user with Executive Vimeo & WebinarJam subscriptions for live streaming or remote/local video village solutions. Silverstack Offload Manager user for all your DIT needs.
Contact: Mike Buffo
831-204-8526 (O)
Director
Vital, Daniel
Carmel, CA
Daniel delivers creative strategy and filmmaking for a variety of purposes. He has worked with Fortune 50 and supported +$80MM fundraising campaigns. His work has been broadcasted on national TV, won festival awards, and received an EMMY nomination.
Contact: Daniel Vital
425-362-9934 (C)
Director of Photography
Editor
Layhe, Chris
Pebble Beach, CA
Hi, I'm Chris Layhe! I have 25+ years of experience as a creative Editor and (CSI) Colorist on feature films, documentaries, comedies, narratives, high end corporate and brand videos, commercials, and music media from our CLAi Pebble Beach studios.
Contact: Chris Layhe
831-419-7590 (C)
Grip/Lighting
Location Assistant
Location Scout/Manager
Christie Every Productions
San Francisco, CA
Creative award-winning Locations, Casting & Drone Productions. COLA Finalist (for Locations) & Cannes Lion Award recipient (for Casting). Creative, fast & current. Levi's, Stella Artois, Ferrari, Nike Golf, Adidas, Visa, Coke, Yahoo, Facebook.
Contact: Christie Every
415-902-0309 (O)
Mr. Location Scout
Salinas, CA
Mr. Location Scout provides the best film location services throughout California; Monterey, Big Sur, Carmel, Santa Cruz, and the San Francisco area. Over 25 years of experience, location managing & scouting for Commercials, TV, Film and Photography.
Contact: Jeff Clark
831-521-3710 (C)
Make-Up/Hair Styling
Char Petersen Hairdresser on Fire
Salinas, CA
40 years as a Independent Hairdresser 20 years experience in Film/TV/Video, Writing & Photography Certified Usui Reiki Master, Meditation teacher, Breathwork & Energy Healer Reliable, Intuitive, Flexible, Easy Going, Calm, fun & Positive Energy
Contact: Char Petersen
408-406-9581 (O)
Makeup & Wardrobe on Location
Benicia, CA
Since 1994. Reliable and skilled in Makeup, Wardrobe, Hair, Grooming. Spanish Speaker. Great with talent, kids and animals. Film, HD, Green screen, Docs, Print, Events IMDB credits in acting, makeup and costume. Former member CDG local 862.
Contact: Diana Tenes
925-437-3347 (C)
Makeup On Location
1215 Harrison Street, Monterey, CA 93940
Experienced Makeup and Hair Stylist for 35 years. Specializes in Special Effects.I love people and being a caretaker. Member of the Hollywood Union Local 706 and San Francisco Regional.I am clean and sanitary and follow all protocols for COVID-19.
Contact: Leslie Olguin Estrada
408-896-5551 (O)
Music Composer/Scoring
Photographer-Still, Aerial, and Underwater
Monterey Image
55 Sierra Vista Drive, Monterey, CA 93940
Photographer of more than 38 years, love Videography, written 4 screenplays, looking for an agent to distribute, easy-going, you can contact me 7 days a week till 10:00 pm. I have the equipment, editing capability, love events and weddings.
Contact: Bijan Zahedi
703-973-8328 (O)
Seeking Venture Photo
Salinas, CA
Nature & adventure photographers who help couples create their dream elopements & portrait sessions on the California coast & worldwide. Assistance in planning out the day based upon your unique vision + story. | Envision Yourself & Plan Incredible |
Contact: Heather Lang
201-562-2685 (C)
Producer
Olson, Tanya
Marina, CA
I am a Producing graduate of the American Film Institute and female combat veteran. As an experienced Line Producer, UPM and Location Manager, I built strong ties in Los Angeles with vendors, city departments, post production houses and SAG-AFTRA.
Contact: Tanya Olson
725-333-6722 (C)
Production Assistant
Production Company
Honest Engine Films
535 Foam Street, Monterey, CA 93940
Honest Engine Films is a film development and production company specializing in independent narrative features and documentaries. We seek to turn the literary into the visual, the word into deed, and the idea into reality. Recent films include And With Him Came the West, which premiered at the MoMA Doc Fortnight 2019 at The Museum of Modern Art in New York City, as well as Dirt McComber: Last of the Mohicans, which opened the 2019 Winnipeg Aboriginal Film Festival.
Contact: Joanne Storkan
831-655-3236 (O)
Access Media Productions
465 Tyler Street, Monterey, CA 93940
Access Media Productions, or AMP, is a production company powered by passion, dedication, and creativity. AMP wants to be your production partner, here on the Monterey Peninsula, to help share your mission, need, and impact in the community.
Contact: Noa Daniels
831-333-1267 (O)
Wolfhead Industries
Pacific Grove, CA
Wolfhead Industries is your one-stop shop for everything Production in the greater Monterey and Big Sur region! We have available Camera Packages, G&E, Drone, Crew, and much more. Reach out to us today and let us help make your project a success!
Contact: Travis Geske
831-206-3795 (C)
Production Coordinator
Christie Every Productions
San Francisco, CA
Creative award-winning Locations, Casting & Drone Productions. COLA Finalist (for Locations) & Cannes Lion Award recipient (for Casting). Creative, fast & current. Levi's, Stella Artois, Ferrari, Nike Golf, Adidas, Visa, Coke, Yahoo, Facebook.
Contact: Christie Every
415-902-0309 (O)
Production Manager
Olson, Tanya
Marina, CA
I am a Producing graduate of the American Film Institute and female combat veteran. As an experienced Line Producer, UPM and Location Manager, I built strong ties in Los Angeles with vendors, city departments, post production houses and SAG-AFTRA.
Contact: Tanya Olson
725-333-6722 (C)
Screenwriter
Set Decorator
Kiss Me in Carmel Vintage Rentals
Carmel, CA
As a prop house & vintage event rental company located in California's Central Coast, we believe it is "all in the details!" View 1000+ items: a carefully curated collection of vintage antiques & on-trend modern, bohemian & eclectic inventory.
Contact: Amy Bendigkeit
630-649-8998 (C)
Sound Designer/Technician
Union/Guilds
I.A.T.S.E. Local 611
Post Office Box 7571, Santa Cruz, CA 95061
I.A.T.S.E. Local 611 provides leads & crews for every aspect of film and TV production, including the art department, camera, electrics, sound, wardrobe and more. Productions our crews have worked on include HBO's Big Little Lies and FX's Devs.
Contact: Andrew Hurchalla
831-458-0338 (O)
Videographer
Southpaw Studios
Salinas, CA
Southpaw Studios is a videography, photography, drone, and video editing service based in Salinas, CA. We cater to people, companies, and public agencies wanting to create engaging social media videos and content, and real estate services.
Contact: Bo Leland
831-902-9270 (C)
Wardrobe/Costume Design
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