Meet the Cast and Crew

Robert Fox

Writer, Director, Executive Producer, Composer, Editor, Sound Design, Johnny, etc.

Robert Fox is a writer, filmmaker, and musician. He earned an MFA in Film Production from Full Sail University in October 2024. Robert has been working in the creative arts since 2015. He's fronted two rock and metal bands, written and directed multiple short films as well as an independent feature, Grinning Man (2021), composed scores for both shorts and features, and has won national and state awards for his work as Production Manager at Gannon University's radio station (90.5 WERG) from 2019 to 2021.

Brandon J. Larry

Producer

Brandon J. Larry has a bachelor's from NYU focusing on the Business of Entertainment and Film Production and an MFA in Film Production from Full Sail University. As a producer, he has worked on a number of short films and short form content, including a short film that was subsequently expanded into a full length feature film.

Melody West

Heather

Melody West is a budding actress new to the art of filmmaking. However, in the two years since she's started, she's already starred in a plethora of projects from a number of different directors. On top of that, Melody is a game designer responsible for one of the most prolific ARG games in recent years, Andy's Apple Farm. While she remains hard at work on the long-awaited sequel, she plans to continue to explore her talents in the world of acting and filmmaking.

Jarod Gianoni

Fred Krueger

Jarod Gianoni is an actor and filmmaker who has been an active part of Erie's film community since he was just 15 years old. From a couple of dark-comedy web series to short fan films and eventually full-length features, Jarod isn't only the star of his projects, but often too the mastermind behind the entire vision - having written and directed many of the projects he's done thus far. Passionate and full of ideas, Jarod is always itching to bring his next project to life both in front of and behind the camera.

Tony See

Unit Production Manager, Sound Mixer, Boom Op, Associate Producer, etc.

Tony See has been making films for years via his community-oriented production company, Everything at Once Studios. He specializes in digital content creation for a bevy of platforms and mediums. He provides local entrepreneurs, private individuals, or artists professional videography, photography, graphic design, and other services. He produces his own content as well, from the Unplugged Tree House Concert Series, to his first feature film, Karanormal, to a brand new upcoming web series called 2064. Tony brings a creativity and authenticity to every project and has been a pillar of the Erie arts community for years.

Austin Soboleski

Director of Photography, Cam Op, SpFX Coordinator, Associate Producer, etc.

Austin Soboleski is a marketing strategist and media producer from Erie, Pennsylvania. Through his agency Emissary Delta, he helps small and medium businesses connect with their audiences and simplify their operations. He draws on a background in commercial videography, copywriting, SEO, email marketing, and data analytics. He also serves as Coordinator for Erie’s Motorcycle Safety Program where he teaches safety and performance riding techniques. In his free time, he builds with electronics, drones, radios, 3D printers and loves to spend time riding his bike at racetracks.

DeAngelo Dixon

Cam Op, 1st AC

DeAngelo Dixon has been working in Erie's film community for years in various roles. From his position at Erie's Community Access Media building providing curated equipment, services, and facilities to creatives in need, to crewing on various independent local projects and live events around the Erie area, to directing the cinematography for Scranton documentary Beyond Dunder Mifflin, DeAngelo always has his finger on the pulse of what's going on in local media. He will be there, he will be involved, and he will have a great attitude to add to any set or event's atmosphere.

Jacob Newman

1st AD, Strapping Young Lad, Production Assistant

Jacob Newman has been involved in the creative arts for over a decade - playing guitar in multiple bands, crewing on a plethora of film projects, and working on his own pieces of fiction be they books, movies, or something else entirely. An avid D&D player and an all-around family man, Jacob has curated a close-knit community around him and brings that supportive energy with him into every facet of his life. Every team on which Jacob is a member feel more familial just by virtue of his presence, and he wouldn't have it any other way. When he's not offering his services to friends who need help on a project, find him silently working on his own endeavors and accomplishing great things.

Hanna Rose Biebel

Production Designer

Hanna Biebel loves new life experiences. Find her traveling all across the country, exploring new horizons, and finding ways to get involved in creative endeavors everywhere she goes. She gives 100% of herself to everything she does and loves to be challenged in new and exciting ways with each new project she finds herself on.

Kristina Dabrowski

SpFX Makeup Artist, SpFX Coordinator, Costume Designer

Kristina Dabrowski has been a pillar of Erie's special effects makeup community for a number of years now. She's worked on a bevy of projects and attended a number of competitions. Most recently she placed 2nd in Crypticon Seattle's national makeup contest. Between projects she paints faces at King's Rook Club, teaches community youth how to hone their own creative makeup and set-building skills, and grows her own company, Peculiar Ideas, through networking and hard work.

Jesse James

Associate Producer

Jesse “James” Olszewski is a director, producer, and cinematographer based in Erie, PA. He has built his experience across a wide range of productions, from large-scale projects in major markets to no-budget indie microfilms, and everything in between. Most recently, he served as Series Producer for WQLN’s Chronicles, a docuseries exploring Erie’s rich history, before joining the station full-time as Digital Media Manager. Outside of filmmaking, Jesse enjoys rollerblading at Presque Isle. He was also glad to support Nightmare Reflection by providing equipment to help the production achieve its goals.

"Morbid" Rob Burke

Associate Producer, Johnny Wardrobe Consultant

"Morbid" Rob Burke is Erie's most reliable punk rocker. Whenever horror and punk collide, Rob is there to tell you every historical event that led to it. His record collection is beyond impressive and ever-growing. His personality is larger than life - certainly not for the faint of heart. That being said, Rob is always pulling for his local community, friends, and family and will be the first to offer a helping hand when needed. He will show up to your band's gig. He will donate to your local film's campaign. He will give you all the advice a veteran punk has to give. Find him tearing up the stage as the frontman of thrash punk outfit Maniacal Device, or tearing up a Hamm's beer at the local pub. Or both. He'll be there.

Jacob Naomi

Strapping Young Lad, Production Assistant, BTS Photographer

Jacob Naomi is fueled by their love of film and their desire to help others. If there is a film project going on in the greater Erie area, expect to see Jacob there with a smile on their face and ready to do anything and everything that could ever need done on set. Jacob brings up the overall morale on every set because of their passion, their kindness, and their appreciation for the creative process. Jacob is currently working on a script of their own with big plans for the future.

Erik Brown

Strapping Young Lad, Production Assistant

Erik Brown has been serving Erie's film community for well over a decade now. Whether he is writing and directing his own projects, running a one-man sound department, or offering an extra hand in another, Erik brings his all to every set he's on. Bringing years of experience back from Los Angeles's film scene, Erik is always a coveted get for filmmakers in his community.

Keyon Smith

Colorist

Keyon Smith is a sound designer, Foley artist, composer, cinematographer, editor, and colorist. With an MFA from Full Sail University in Film Production, Keyon continues to hone his skills in the workforce, chasing opportunities to grow and delivering high quality work to everyone who enlists his help. Though he lives in Georgia currently, he is involved in projects all across the East Coast and beyond.