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Chris Hicks - Deseret News Feature Editor
Chris grew up obsessed with movies. He spent most of his growing years either in libraries learning about movies or in the theaters watching them. After spending three years in the Army, which included a year-long tour in Vietnam, Chris attended Weber State University where he studied journalism. Upon graduating he landed a job with Ogden’s Standard Examiner where he worked for two years before moving to the Deseret News. Chris served as Deseret News’ movie critic for 20 years. He also spent 13 years reviewing movies for KSL. Chris is currently the Feature Editor for the Deseret News in charge of all feature sections, as well as Arts and Entertainment.
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Rocco DeVilliers – Producer/Director
Rocco DeVilliers’ love of film began at an early age, and since then he has immersed himself in every facet of the filmmaking process. Rocco is best known for his editing ability and his incredible knack for directing action. At a young age Rocco was already winning numerous awards for his work. At 21 Rocco directed his first feature film, Pure Race. This action-packed drama not only won awards but also launched several careers. Pure Race was released in theaters overseas and has been seen on cable and Pay Per-View. It has also successfully run in the Blockbuster and Hollywood Video chains. Recently, Rocco produced and directed the high school drama Only Once starring Austin O’Brien from The Last Action Hero and Promised Land. Only Once was released on video internationally, and recently premiered on cable TV. Rocco owns a high-end post-production facility and is continually sought after for his services and expertise. He has edited and supervised the post-production of many feature films. Rocco is currently in production of his next feature film Fly Boys featuring Jesse James (As Good As It Gets, Pearl Harbor) & Reiley Mclendon (Pearl Harbor). Rocco is married and the father of two boys. Click here to read more about Rocco.
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Philippe Denham - Producer/Director
Philippe began his career as an actor in New York, studying with Herbert Berghof and Uta Hagen at the famed HB Studios. He was one of the only young actors to act and direct at their famous HB Playwrights Foundation Theatre. After continuing to act and direct at the most famed Off-Broadway theatres, Philippe moved West where he landed a Disney pilot "Justin Case" and the feature "Mickey and Maude". Philippe then worked with Fox Studios at their hit show: "America’s Most Wanted" where he produced and directed re-enactments for 7 years. After leaving the show, he wrote, produced, and directed short films that have been seen and sold domestically and internationally. GRB Entertainment then hired Philippe to make the award winning documentaries "War Dogs" (Discovery) and "Medal of Honor" (TNT). Philippe has kept active in the independent feature world, helping to produce (and Production Manager/ AD) the Sundance hit and Lion’s Gate released: "Urbania"., and recently "A Gentleman’s Game". He also produced the remake of the movie "Where the Red Fern Grows" which showcased the acting debut of Dave Matthews. Currently Philippe is working as 1st Assistant Director on the Rocco DeVilliers film "Fly Boys".
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Jennifer Buster - Casting Agent
Jennifer began her casting career at Liberman/Hirschfeld Casting in 1998. While at this office she worked on such projects as The Drew Carey Show, The Norm Show, It's Like You Know, various pilots, and Band of Brothers, the HBO mini-series on which she worked with Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks. Once on her own in mid- 2000 she began casting independent features, including God's Army, Brigham City, Out of Step and currently Fly Boys and The Prophet
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T.C. Christensen - Cinematographer
T.C.'s more than 30 film credits include films such as Kieth Merrill's "The Testaments: Of One Fold and One Shepherd" (2000), IMAX films such as "The Witness" (1999), "Olympic Glory" (1999), and "Ozarks: Legacy & Legend" (1995), and many direct-to-video feature films, including: The Penny Promise (2001); Horse Crazy (2001); No More Baths (1998); Split Infinity (1992); Rigoletto (1993); In Your Wildest Dreams (1991); etc. Was the 2nd Unit Director of Photography on Richard Dutcher's acclaimed feature film "Brigham City" (2001). Also cinematographer on Lee Groberg's Latter-day Saint-themed PBS documentaries "American Prophet: The Story of Joseph Smith" (2000), "Trail of Hope: The Story of the Mormon Trail" (1997) and "Enduring Legacy: The Story of Firearms" (1992). Credited with additional cinematography for Groberg's "Treasure House: The Utah Mining Story" (1995). In addition to his work as a cinematographer, Christensen has been the director of a number of direct-to-video film: "The Penny Promise" (2001; also the writer); "Bug Off!" (2001; also the screenwriter); "The Touch of the Master's Hand" (1998); "The Mouths of Babes" (1996; also the producer); "Seasons of the Heart" (1993); "The Pump" (1988).
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