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MDI's business and application developer, director, editor, and project planner is a model of precision. With a broad background in business (MBA) and computing, Johnny synthesizes the raw creative talent in MDI to bring your message to the public. A visionary consultant to many local businesses, he works with clients to clarify objectives, identify needs, and deliver solutions. And with a lifelong training in the martial arts, it has opened his eyes to the value of prepearedness and mental acuity, and a new prospect quickly brings his pen to paper. From the earliest stages of a project, Johnny serves as liaison to MDI's powerful production team, the perfect director and team leader. Recipient of 2 26th Telly Awards and 1 Bronze Telly in 2007, Johnny has produced films and also events with the participation of celebrities such as Alicia Keyes, Wil Smith, Kevin Bacon, Steven Segal, Pamela Anderson, Kid Rock and others. Johnny is also the administrator/founder of Cleveland IndieClub. Contact Wu for a complete credential list.
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President
and Creative Director of Sampson/Carnegie Company, a premier brand strategy
firm located in Cleveland, Ohio. With a Bachelor degree in Advertising and Marketing from Purdue University ‘82, Peter Sampson was recruited to manage the advertising department for the Americas Divison of RE Instruments Corporation, a high technology electronics test and measurement company. RE Instruments Corporation is a United States subsidiary of parent company Radiometer Electronics A/S headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. At that time, Mr. Sampson’s advertising management responsibilities included programs for the United States, Canadian and South American markets. After two years working in Cleveland, Mr. Sampson accepted promotion to the corporate headquarters in Copenhagen. Living in Copenhagen under contract for three years, and traveling extensively as director of international advertising, Mr. Sampson developed an in-house agency to manage the marketing efforts of the corporation’s subsidiaries in Germany, France, Japan, China, Great Britain and North and South America producing materials in five languages across 32 major markets from Asia to Europe to the Americas. In 1987, Mr. Sampson returned to Cleveland and formed an advertising agency with two partners, the firm was named; Strickland/Sampson/Sullivan, Inc. For more than four years Mr. Sampson built the agency into a consumer based firm with over $2 Million in gross billings. In 1992, Mr. Sampson sold his partnership share and founded Sampson/Carnegie, Company, Incorporated with five other professionals. Mr. Sampson is chief account strategist, planner and creative specialist. He has won two MCAN awards for effective media management. Mr. Sampson is at the base of responsibility for the success of the programs, marketing solutions and creativity from Sampson/Carnegie. In 2001, the Sampson/Carnegie Company branched into film and video production, taking responsibility to fully produce content for television spots, CD Roms, DVDs and web applications. Mr. Sampson has been awarded three Telly awards for cinematography on client projects, music videos, short films and, most recently for work as Director of Photography on the Johnny Wu feature length film: The Rapture, which was released in 2007. Mr. Sampson and the team at Sampson/Carnegie Company are proud to provide brand strategie services as well as production crew gear and related services to MDI projects. |
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the early age of ten, Jeff Yanik knew that he would someday make movies.
After working in cable television and acting on stage during his high
school years in his hometown of Solon, Ohio, Jeff went on to attend Ohio
University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Video Production
and a minor in film. He then received a Master of Fine Arts degree from
the University of Miami’s Graduate Motion Picture Production Program
in Coral Gables, Florida.
While at Ohio University, Jeff directed the short sci-fi comedy Variable Skies. During his time at the University of Miami, Jeff produced and directed the award winning suspense thriller Murder at Midnight and the politically based character drama Broken Oath. In addition to his main interests of directing and producing, Jeff has also served in a number of different crew positions on various projects. He served as an assistant director and art director on two award winning short films at the University of Miami. He also served as an instructor for undergraduate film and video production classes at the university. A frequent collaborator of Jeff’s is composer Jonathon Cox. Jonathon has composed the original score for all three of the short films directed by Jeff Yanik. In the summer of 2006, Jeff produced and served as 1st assistant director on the feature sci-fi action film, The Rapture, which was directed by award winning filmmaker Johnny Wu and shot in Cleveland and Port Clinton, Ohio. The Rapture is currently scheduled to be released in the spring of 2008. Jeff is currently
working with Johnny Wu and MDI on developing two new short films as
well as the feature film, Trail of Bodies. Trail of Bodies is based
on the novel by Kreig W. Vens. Jeff will be producing the film as well
as serving as second unit director. Trial of Bodies will be directed
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Shawn, with a Master degree in Communication at Cleveland State University, brings his abilities and enthusiasm to every project. Through his experience in print and visual media along with his computer skills, Shawn provides production and finishing solutions with a sharp eye for cohesiveness and quality. Shawn is currently pursuing interests in animation (watch his recently release short The Drinking Games), and has proved valuable in the creation of Flash and Director presentations. His leadership skills have greatly enhanced MDI's team functioning, and Shawn continues to benefit MDI through his skill and dedication. | |
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| Mark started off his illustrious on-camera career as field reporter and weatherman in college. He was made famous for predicting near frigid temperatures from December 1996 to early March 1997. Mark's done many things since college, but the one he is most proud of is the time he did 16 pull-ups at last years Medic Grand Prix for which he was awarded a Marines embroidered lanyard. Now Mark works as a web editor by day and tries not to get drinks thrown at him while performing at local comedy clubs/bars with AV equipment at night. Amazingly he still finds time to perform and write with a sketch-comedy troupe called "The Human Zoo" and keep his toenails trimmed. As a key grip and production crew member, he has helped keep productions moving smoothly and has finished The Drinking Games, a short he co-produced with Shawn Wickens. | Scott is currently pursuing his law degree at the University of Akron School of Law. He has over 6 years experience in PC Hardware, Networking Hardware, and Windows NT Administration. Scott received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the Ohio State University, is A+ Certified, HP Certified, Toshiba Certified, Compaq Certified, IBM Certified, and Dell Certified. Scott has a very strong background in customer service, marketing, and public relations contract work. He has worked for various firms and organizations, including Sarcom, Inc. in Columbus, Ohio, and the Michael Coleman Mayoral campaign in Columbus, Ohio. Scott's genuine interest in the human experience, and his dedication to helping others achieve their goals makes him an inestimable addition to the MDI team. | |
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With Bachelors of Architecture and Bachelor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Studies degrees form Miami University, Brandon has always been fond of expressing his creativity through arts and design. As a professional photographer, he has expressed much interest in working in motion pictures. He has spent tine thoroughly engaged in all aspect of photography production at the Cleveland Clinic Foundations photographic department. Brandon has received awards and grants for his efforts in creating and curating his own photographic competitions and exhibitions for Cleveland Architectural Interns. His exhibits have shown in a variety of galleries including Massillon Museum of Art and many on line art exhibitions. In 2000, Brandon began working under the wings of Robert Banks, international recognized experimental film maker. Brandon is one of the instrumental camera assistants and key grips for many of Banks shorts and films. In 2001, he joined Independent Pictures, a non profit film arts organization whose main event is the Ohio Independent Film Festival and Market, as a board member and helped create many programs dedicate the freedom of expression through media art. Brandon involvement with Independent Pictures goes beyond a creating programs and setting policy for this organization. He has also played key role in film and video productions by Independent Pictures that have screened in a number of Cleveland museums and universities including, the Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland Institute of Art, Cleveland State University, Cleveland Museum of Natural History and others. Brandon started participating with MDI at the first annual Director of Photography Workshop presented by Media Design Imaging held 3 years ago. Brandon has worked with Wu MDI's creator, on numerous video productions. Together they co-chaired the first fund raising event Summer Crush, on July 30, 2002 with over 400 participants and media coverage. Brandon is one of the two main MDI team members that Producers Wu and Moser strongly rely on. Brandon was the key grip and Assistant Director for the 2nd unit team during Warped Boxes shoot and is currently the director of photography for Wu's John Doe's One Time, the John Doe 3rd installment and The Chase. Brandon's background in architecture and design has given him the skills to lead MDI's graphics department. As Art Director he has created and steered successful champagnes for MDI's clients. He talents as a 3D modeler, graphic artist, photographer, and cinematographer make Brandon a team member who always looks for a challenge an continues to lead the way with creative solutions | |
| Over the years of study, practice and experience bring to the set a persona which will undoubtedly be recognized by the film industry as sheer genius. His beginnings were hashed out with many other independent film makers yet, he seems to be singled out for the respect, courtesy and knowledge of film production which make him the best all around choice for this series. Marc has a real working knowledge of all aspects related to bringing about the best from any script. He has worked in front of and behind the camera as an actor and cinematographer. Also his input has been an asset to several up and coming directors and producers of future award winning independent productions. | ||
