Writer/Director/Producer/Composer/Editor

John Skipp is a NY Times bestselling novelist-turned-filmmaker whose books have sold millions of copies in a dozen languages worldwide. He is the recipient of the 2021 Splatterpunk Lifetime Achievement Award, which encapsulates a long, colorful career as a Saturn award-winning filmmaker (Tales of Halloween), Stoker Award-winning anthologist (Demons, Mondo Zombie), and New York Times bestselling author (The Light at the End, The Scream.) IMDB

Producer/Actor

Sarah spent many years as a program and operations manager in the tech industry before pursuing her passion for acting, which led to film production. She has trained with Scott Rogers, Ted Rooney, Kristina Haddad, and the Groundlings in LA and has worked in commercials and indie films. Sarah is an avid dog lover, equestrian, and longtime violinist with the Beaverton Symphony Orchestra.

Producer/Actor/Set Designer

Marjorie loves the community and collaborative atmosphere found on set. As an actor she has worked on stage, in commercials and in short films. Wearing her producer/designer hat requires her to pull from her past life as an Interior Architect. She has an MFA and years of experience in project management and design. Her true joy is found when the planning is done and the artistic expression begins.

Director of Photography

Andrew is a cinematographer with experience in narrative, documentary, commercial, and music video production. Andrew loves film, and loves telling stories. His strengths lie in finding the visual language that will bring a story to life, and capturing or creating the powerful and iconic moments that will define it.

Gaffer

Haley developed her skills as a gaffer in various shorts and features. She has always enjoyed all aspects of filmmaking and helping people bring their creative visions to life. Haley’s passion for storytelling through lighting helps push the narrative to look and be the best it can be while giving the audience a memorable experience.

Sound Mixer

Nicholas is a sound recordist and drummer. His audio talents include sound design, producion sound mixing, boom operation, post mixing, studio recording, and music production. Nicholas is a Portland native and a friend of cats.

First AD/Scripty

John enjoys producing and scoring films with his production company Crescent Skull Cinema and is very grateful for the opportunity to contribute to The Great Divide! He’s had the fortune of working on set for features produced by Lionsgate and many indie companies.

Production Assistant

Riley is a Portland-based videographer with experience on set as a production assistant, in the camera department, and as a gaffer and grip. Recently he has worked with local artists on music videos as a Production Intern at Fortem Films, and helped companies and nonprofits craft their visual identities as a videographer throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Production Assistant

Claire holds a Bachelor's degree in Film from Portland State University and has a strong background in set design. Claire has contributed her talents as a PA on various local sets, bringing her creative vision and attention to detail to each project. In addition to her work in film, Claire is a passionate musician who loves writing music. When she's not on set, Claire can be found enjoying quality time with her loved ones and her dog.

HMU

Originally from Dayton, OH, Grayson moved to Dallas, TX and began working in theatrical/SPX makeup in 2017, eventually releasing the “Divine Madness” collaboration with Ben Nye in 2020. Continuing with her career in commercial cosmetics through to present day, ‘The Great Divide’ will mark her debut in film.

Acting Coach

Kristina is an acting coach, actor and writer with over 30 years of experience in film, television, voiceover and theater.

Some stuff she’s worked on includes Adam Sandler's "You Don't Mess with the Zohan”, sketch performing on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien”, appearances in TV and film projects including “Valley of the Dolls,” "Tracktown,” “Trinkets,” “In the Vault” and a long list of award-winning independent films (Sundance, AFI). She’s performed in dozens of plays and in political theater in Los Angeles, including the acclaimed “AmerWrecka” (Edinburgh Fringe Festival) and recently performed with the Profile Theater and Shaking the Tree in Portland.

Her voiceover work spans video games, radio, television and film. She’s honored to have been one of the acting coaches chosen to work with Cast Iron Studios on their Talent Diversity Initiative for 3 years running.

In addition, her passions run deep for hearty fits of laughter, rescue chihuahuas, animals, nature, every kind of music, figure skating, eclectic weather and learning the bass guitar.

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Production Consultant

Tierney is a creative and logistical producer as well as a line producer. In 2020 and 2021, Tierney received the p.g.a. mark for two films, Kris Roselli’s HIDEOUT and Nicola Rose’s GOODBYE, PETRUSHKA then executive produced THE WILD MAN and the comedy pilot GETTING HER. As part of CuffLink Productions, notable projects in development FLEETWOOD & DEVILLE with George Gallo set to direct and THE GREAT KILL by writer/director Bobby Moresco (CRASH). Other projects include family comedy MAGNETOSPHERE, now in post, ghost story THE SLEEPING HOUSE set for spring 2024, and THE BODY by David Brame Jr. She is also beginning packaging on NY Times bestselling writer F. Paul Wilson’s adaption of his novella, WARDENCLYFFE, a high concept sci-fi/action/horror.