Abby Blackmore is the Producer and a third-year 3+1 student studying Film, Television, and Media Arts at Quinnipiac University. She’s from Bolton, Massachusetts. Outside of the capstone, Abby is the Vice President of Q30, Quinnipiac’s student-run television station. She has also worked for ESPN+, NESN+, and has been a Production Assistant is previous senior capstones. She has always been passionate about films and especially interested in all the aspects involved in creating them and working behind the scenes. She’s looking forward to bringing this great story to life.

Abby’s favorite film is The Big Short.

David Kloepfer is the Director and a third-year 3+1 student studying Film, Television, and Media Arts at Quinnipiac University. He is from Fanwood, New Jersey. David has always had a passion for creating and being a leader. He knew the second he was able to get behind a camera that he wanted to be a director. Outside of working on the capstone, David is the Production Manager for Q30, Quinnipiac’s student-run television station. He has also worked with Quinnipiac Athletics and NESN+. He is most excited to put his directing skills to the test; Between communicating his creative vision, collaborating with each member of the group, and working with actors to deliver their most authentic and emotional performance, David could not be more excited for the challenges ahead.

David’s favorite film is Inglourious Basterds.

First Assistant Director: Jamie Manley

Jamie Manley is the First Assistant Director and Co-Producer, and a third-year 3+1 student studying Film, Television, and Media Arts at Quinnipiac University. She is also enrolled in the Cinematic Production Management Masters program. She is from Franklin Lakes, New Jersey. Jamie has been looking forward to her senior capstone since she worked on her first-ever film set freshman year in college. She has had the opportunity to work as a Production Assistant for Amazon Prime, NBCUniversal, ESPN+, and on several short films. She also serves as the Executive Producer for Quinnipiac Tonight, an SNL style show, and is the Vice President of Quinnipiac Film Society, which all inspired her to become the 1st AD, as she has found such a passion working in production. She is excited and overwhelmed to share such an important story that connects to her life.

Jamie’s favorite film is Booksmart.

Ben Labadia is the Writer and Director of Photography, and a third-year 3+1 student studying Film, Television, and Media Arts, and Media Studies at Quinnipiac University. He is from Berlin, Connecticut. The story comes from many of Ben’s personal relationships and experiences and it means a lot to see his script being adapted into a film. Aside from working on the capstone, Ben is the President of the Quinnipiac Film Society and a Production Assistant for Quinnipiac’s Integrated Marketing and Communications Department. He has also worked on multiple productions as a Production Assistant, including a feature film and the 2020 Miss America Competition. Ben is most looking forward to developing his skills as a cinematographer by learning more about cameras, lenses, and the use of light in telling a story. 

Ben’s favorite film is Silver Linings Playbook.

Jack Gannon is the Production Designer and a third-year 3+1 student studying Film, Television, and Media Arts at Quinnipiac University. He is from Byram Township, New Jersey. Jack has always had a passion for visual arts, which is why he decided to become his capstone group’s production designer, handling props, wardrobes, and sets. Aside from the capstone project, Jack writes scripts in his spare time and has worked as a Production Assistant for Quinnipiac Film Society productions. Jack is most looking forward to the challenges that come with making a period film - making the props, wardrobes, and sets look accurate to the time period in which the story takes place. 

Jack’s favorite film is Whiplash.

Dominique DiRenzo is the Audio Technician and a senior Film, Television, and Media Arts student at Quinnipiac University. She is originally from Oyster Bay, New York. She has known that she would work in audio production in the film industry since she was a child. Dominique originally wanted to score films, but quickly learned that she was not musically inclined enough to do so. She worked as an audio technician on a capstone film in 2020, 7 Seconds, and instantly fell in love with the audio production process.

Dominique’s favorite movie is Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.

Zoey Metzner is the Editor and a senior Film, Television, and Media Arts student at Quinnipiac University. She is also planning on attending an additional year for her Masters. She is originally from Topsfield, Massachusetts. She got her start in editing back when she was 15, editing videos for her Youtube Channel and her school’s morning show. Organizing and compiling the clips was always satisfying to her and she loved to be the one to create the final product. When Zoey’s not working on this film, she is leading the Quinnipiac Women in Film Coalition, a club that she created when she saw the need for female collaboration. Zoey loves working in a documentary format as well as putting together more serious and emotional pieces. 

Zoey’s favorite movie is Pan’s Labyrinth.