producers
AARON
GOODMILLER, CEO -
As
company founder, Aaron's many responsibilities are CEO, Producer,
Director and Writer. After starting the company in 2001, he
assembled the current team and has overseen each project along the
way. With a lifelong passion for movies and moviemaking, Aaron takes
great pride in the success of 19w. Havings been involved as one of
the Producers on all of the films produced here he recently has been
diving head first into being Production Manager on their latest
films. He has also directed or co-directed 6 of their short films,
including the latest "Haunted Doll". Having written a couple of the
shorts, he is currently tackling two full length features. One
called "Kill Routine," which he has been working on for quite a
while.
ERIC ESPEJO, VP -
Eric has been involved with 19th
& Wilson since 2002 and has directed three short films. He has
attended the Hollywood Film Institute and there, under the tutelage
of Dov Simens, has acquired the valuable knowledge of the artistic
and business side of filmmaking. Dov Simens has taught many
well-known directors and actors such as Quentin Tarantino, Guy
Ritchie, and Will Smith, all at the beginning of their careers. Eric
oversees a number of creatives both within and outside of 19w, and
has been highly instrumental in guiding the company. An avid and
talented screenwriter, he is responsible for 19th & Wilson's first
full-length feature, the upcoming Left Clique.
RICHARD FRIEND -
A native Washingtonian, Art Director / Designer Richard Friend is a graduate of the Corcoran College of Art + Design, and has been active in the DC-metropolitan design community for the past decade. He has been responsible for the visual identity of each 19th & Wilson film, including all print and web promotions. As a producer, he is also a frequent collaborator on projects; and along with Eric Espejo, co-wrote the 19W internet hit, TechFellas..
DONNIE
CONTY -
Donnie has served as
Producer, Sound Designer, as well as Composer for 19th & Wilson. A
background in music and love for films make him a natural for the role, and
he brings a keen sense of detail to every task. A multi-talented
musician, Donnie also played rhythm guitar and was a vocalist for a
popular Northern Virginia college band.
EDWIN PONTANILLA -
One of
Writer-Producer Edwin Pontanilla’s many specialties is developing and
editing screenplays. When on the set, he also coaches dialogue and
supervises scripts. His start in film production actually began in front
of the lens, where he was featured in corporate training and orientation
videos. Edwin is the writer of 19th & Wilson’s geek comedy
short, I.T. Never Ends.
marketing
BEN ROA -
Ben serves as
Marketing Director for 19th & Wilson, and has overall responsibility for
all communications, collateral, advertising, and public relations
efforts for the company. He has nearly a decade of extensive marketing
and management experience in the identity theft/credit management,
telecommunications, and enterprise software markets. Ben comes from a
show business family—his mother is an accomplished actor in the
Philippines; his father a producer/director; and his sister has her own
variety shows!
NANCY YEE -
Nancy serves
as Marketing Specialist for 19th and Wilson. Prior to joining the team,
she volunteered her time in helping us with some of our earlier
projects. Her fascination with filmmaking has kept her mainly behind the
scenes, but you may catch a glimpse of her on camera (e.g. IT Never Ends
& Happy Hour). Since joining 19th & Wilson in 2008, she has been working
steadfastly on Ghosts Don't Exist, doing everything from coordinating
and arranging events to posting and sending out updates to members on
the 19th and Wilson group page on Facebook. Her dedication and support
to the group is limitless, from setting up casting auditions to cooking
jambalaya for 50 people on set.
finance
EARL ESPEJO -
Earl is the CFO of
19th & Wilson. A graduate of George Mason University majoring
in accounting, he has significant experience with tax accounting at
major engineering and telecommunications corporations. Earl shares a
musical background with 19w Producer Donnie Conty, having played lead
guitar and singing lead vocals in the same band! Their music was
featured in 19th & Wilson’s I.T. Never Ends.
general counsel
BETHEW "BERT" JENNINGS
III-
Bert serves as
General Counsel for 19th & Wilson, and has the overall responsibility
for directing all legal matters for the company. Born and raised in Moss
Point, Mississippi, Bert currently resides in Houston, Texas and is a
member of the State Bar of Texas and the DC Court of Appeals (DC Bar).
Bert is also a registered patent attorney, and is recognized as a
Certified Licensing Professional by the Licensing Executives Society.
Bert brings corporate, governmental and law firm experience to our
company. Along with the work he does for us, Bert also has an
intellectual property law practice, Jennings Law Group, and is an
Adjunct Law Professor of Intellectual Property Law and Licensing at
Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law."
friends of 19w
Aaron Bagby - Director of Photography
Adam Johnson - Architect of Sound - Sound Effects
& Music
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