Anas Khalaf, Executive Producer

Taking a huge leap from the petroleum industry, Anas Khalaf deftly delved into the world of film, first working with Frederic Golchan of Frederic Golchan Productions. He then went on to co-produce PROSPECT, an independent feature film. Following his success, he was able to garner more on-set technique serving as first assistant director for the independent feature, THE ADVENTURES OF FRANK DERN. Currently with BintFilm, Anas is in pre-production and financing for SLEEPING ON STONES, a dramatic feature film surrounding a story within the Palestinian-Israeli conflict through the relationships of three boys: one Jewish, one Muslim, and one Christian set during the first Intifada, to be shot in the Middle East in 2006. Born in Damascus, Syria and raised in Paris, France, Anas received his Master of Arts in International Trade, Economics, Marketing and Business Law from the Normandy Business School in France, 1996

Nicole Ballivian, Writer/Director

Nicole currently serves as Vice President of Production and Distribution at Cinema Libre Studio in Los Angeles. Nicole has also adapted for stage and is in pre-production to direct THE PESSOPTIMIST, a novel by the renowned Palestinian refugee Emile Habiby, for a US theatrical tour in 2005. SLEEPING ON STONES, a Cinema Libre Studio/BintFilm feature film co-production, surrounding a narrative story of Palestinian life under Israeli occupation, was written by Nicole and is currently in pre-production to shoot in Jordan and the Palestinian territories next year.

Nicole Ballivian has completed projects with Warner Bros. and Universal Studios in Los Angeles, in production for both commercial feature film and television.  Last year, Nicole produced a science-fiction film entitled Alliance for Mumin Pictures, currently in post-production. Throughout her 13-year career, Nicole has produced and assistant directed for many independent film and television entities including National Geographic, Greenpeace USA, Quixotic Films, Mumin Pictures, Greenlight Productions, Cerebellum Corporation and Univision. Alongside her production background, Nicole has worked for the largest literary agencies in Hollywood, which allowed her to delve into the creative realm of screenplay acquisition and development.

Nicole carries a BA in Film from American University in Washington DC and also has an Islamic social science background which was solidified through a Master of Arts program from the Graduate School of Islamic and Social Sciences in Virginia.

Chris Cory, Co-Producer/Unit Production Manager

Chris Cory started his career as a performer. Although he still loves it, he discovered a few years back he had an aptitude for producing.  His first project "Diamond and Sphinx" was written, directed, produced by and starring Chris.  Since then, he has produced his own as well as others' projects ranging from documentary to feature film in all formats including 35mm, 16mm and the newest digital technologies.  In 2005 alone, he has already produced 5 projects back-to-back and is currently on his 6th. "Driving to Zigzigland" was a wonderful and challenging experience for Chris.  He is very proud of this film and the dedication and ambition of writer/director Nicole Ballivian.  You may learn more about his film and music projects at www.diamondandsphinx.com, www.divadogthemovie.com and www.chriscory.com.

Tarin Anderson, Cinematographer

For more information on Tarin Anderson and her work, please vist her website at www.tarinanderson.com

 

 

Jeremy Horn, Sound

Jeremy Horn is a Sound Engineer and Composer hailing from San Francisco, CA. With a passion for music and sound, his transition into audio for film has been a seamless one.   Jeremy served as Sound Mixer on Driving to Zigzigland and felt blessed to work with such a great cast and crew. Learn more at www.beatslinger.com