BRIAN
With an Associates Degree in Film form Full Sail University and through his more than ten years of freelance and full-time positions in the film and video industry prior to joining Star Wipe Films, Brian brings the creative vision to the team. His skills include all aspects of film/video production with an emphasis on directing,editing and visual effects. Brian is also an accomplished musician and has written and performed scores for many of the films in the Star Wipe collection (i.e. Capsule, Distilled, Godfather Death). When he’s not working, you’ll find him trail running or brewing his own beer.
KAREN
Karen coordinates all aspects of the Star Wipe film shoots; bringing together the talent and resources necessary for a successful project.With an Associates Degree in Film from Full Sail, and through her work in TV and film, Karen has proven skills in the technical and management aspects of a production. You’ll usually find her behind the camera as Assistant Director, Production Manager and sometimes Production Design. If she’s not on set, it’s because she’s cranking away in an editing suite.
When Karen is not working, you’ll find her doing anything outdoors or directing live production events at Collective Church.
JIM
What do you get when you combine a passion for film/video with over thirty years of experience in the information technology industry as a manager, business developer, and technician? You get Jim; leading highly skilled teams to ensure your project is completed on time, on budget and to your complete satisfaction. All this comes with the signature “Jim humor” that keeps each project as lively and fun as it is successful.
When he’s not working you may catch Jim watching a movie, going to the beach or flying a kite.
ROBIN
Since earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Film and Video at Stevenson University, Robin has worked nonstop as an editor, videographer, writer, and script supervisor. She worked for the School of Creative and Performing Arts (SOCAPA) for five consecutive summers, and produced her first independent short film, The Stranger, in 2010. Most recently, she self-published her first book, Resistance Rising: A Genre Wars Novel.
When she’s not working, you’ll find her writing, podcasting, or working on her next cosplay.
DAVE
Typically working in the background but always at the front of Star Wipe Films’ success, Dave leverages over twenty years of experience in the information technology industry and provides key technical skills required in the digital age. His focus is on the media development platforms and the optimization of deliverables for the desired distribution platform. With his background in people and operations management, he is also pivotal in the business aspects of Star Wipe Films (and DUO Media Productions), including marketing, business development and general operations.
When he’s not working, you can find Dave spending time with his family or planning an event to help others in Africa, Mexico and elsewhere.