PRODUCER/WRITER - NATE OHL - Adventurer of ‘What is Cinema?’ Nathaniel Isaac Allerton Ohl has jumped many hurdles in his life, having battled dyslexia, epilepsy, and thyroid dysfunction.  Writing was and still is Nate’s revolt to life’s many dilemmas.  After graduating with a writing concentration from Ramapo College of New Jersey, Nate worked at DISNEY ABC Radio for two and a half years, then chose to continue his studies and received a Master of Fine Arts degree in script & screenwriting.  With the belief that a good writer listens well, Nate’s affinity for wisdom has led him to the guidance of several talented individuals.  He has studied under art & media professionals such as: Bridget Bedard (Screenwriter on the TV series Mad Men & Men of a Certain Age), James Hoch (Poetry writer of A Parade of Arms), Anne Paas (MTV & indie director), Curtis Sliwa (Founder of the Guardian Angels & radio host), David Michaels and Kent Harper (Producer & Writer of Jeniffer Lynch’s sophomore film Surveillance).  These individuals assisted Nate in polishing his artistry, but there are so many who have simply shared a memorable story with him that deserve equal accreditation.  

In 2010, Nate Associate Produced and Art Directed the short film Chinatown, which premiered at CANNES FILM FESTIVAL.  Soon after, he founded Flex-o-Lite Productions, LLC as Writer and Producer of Tea, in Pittsburg, official selection of the 2011 PALM BAY FILM FESTIVAL, BUFFALO NIAGARA FILM FESTIVAL, and HONOLULU FILM FESTIVAL AWARD WINNER.  As a writer, Nate’s focus is not to replicate reality or add to reality, but to write stories that reveal reality. 

DP - ANDREW "TANK" RIVARA - Cinematographer and lighting designer Andrew “Tank” Rivara is a Northern New Jersey lifer. While attending Fairleigh Dickinson University, Tank crafted his ability to frame the camera and light the scene accordingly.  Now, a lighting professional, Tank has worked on fifteen feature films, three of which he was the Director of Photography, and ten of which he was the Gaffer.  Most recently, Tank was the Gaffer on the feature film Prairie Love, 2011 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL OFFICIAL SELECTION and ATLANTA FILM FESTIVAL GRAND JURY PRIZE WINNER for BEST FEATURE. As gaffer of Prairie Love, Tank learned the acclaimed lighting style of established cinematographer Lawrence Schweich.  Tank loves filmmaking, loves to strike light.  He owns a cargo van filled with equipment, and travels all over the TRI-STATE area lighting TV and Film productions with his gear.  To Tank, there is nothing like creating alluring atmosphere, whatever the project, whatever the gig, he is all about lighting the scene gorgeous.