John Harris (Director & Writer) is from Trenton, New Jersey and has a passion for film that has been alive since high school. He received his B.F.A. from the Academy of Art University with an emphasis in Directing. He has produced, written, directed, and edited his own short films. As his talents have started to evolve, he has begun working with professionals in the film industry. He is now in the process of producing his first feature film with industry professionals and has hopes of having his own production company some day. He believes that film is a medium that can be used to make an impact on people. John is proud to be the director of Security.
Melissa De Leon (Producer) is a filmmaker whose passion for creativity started at an early age when she discovered that she loved writing. Soon that love opened a door to other venues of creativity, including photography, acting, and of course, filmmaking, which she studied for her Bachelor's at Temple University. Currently, Melissa is working on several projects, including a documentary called A Bird Without Wings , a web series called Junior Citizens, and is in development of a web series called Lies by Omission. She has also worked on an award-winning short, Therapy. In her spare time Melissa likes to read, write book reviews, exercise, and do community service, among other things.
Todd Rawiszer (Director of Photography) has been a Director of Photography for 8 years and currently freelances as a Director of Photography based out of Philadelphia. He got his start studying film/video at Drexel University while concentrating on camera work and lighting. He has completed 13 short films, 5 music videos, 3 commercials (including a national broadcast), and an episode of the television show Off Campus which aired on CW Philly and won an Emmy. Todd has also had some great hands on experience assisting camera on 7 films and 4 commercials. As well as camera operating on an additional 7 commercials. Performing the role of the visual elements of Security, Todd is happy to be a part of the team and eager to make this short the best it can be.