S. VOLLIE OSBORN (Writer/Director)
S. Vollie Osborn grew up in Worcester, Massachusetts. He attended St. John's High School in Shrewsbury and graduated in 2005. While at St. John’s he made several films with friends who he continues to collaborate with to this day. After St. John’s Sam attended the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University to study filmmaking. While at NYU he studied every aspect of film production but his main focus was writing and directing. In May of 2009 Sam graduated with a degree in film and television production. Currently Sam is writing and directing films in New York City.
MANDY MENAKER (Producer)
Currently in her last full year at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, Mandy is completing a BFA in Film/Television Production and a minor in Producing, she is expected to graduate in December 2009 with departmental honors. Mandy’s producing and directing background includes several digital, 16mm, 35mm, and High-Definition student film shoots, radio dramas, and high school promotional videos. She was a nominee of the Bay Area’s 2006 ROP Award for Excellence in Video Production. Other festival awards include recognition at the Campolindo High School Film Festival, Griffon International Film Festival, and PAH-Fest. Several of her films have been involved with the prestigious NYU First Run Film Festival, presented by the Kanbar Institute of Film and Television. In addition, she has most recently done promotional work for the off-Broadway production of Enter Laughing.
CAROLE MCCLINTOCK (Cinematographer)
Cinematographer Carole McClintock attended Baltimore's School for the Arts High School, where she received training in classical fine arts and photography. In 2002, the National Association recognized Carole’s photography for the Advancement of the Arts and she subsequently attended New York University's Tisch School of the Arts as a Film and Television major. Since graduating in 2006, Carole has been a working member of the film industry in New York City. Carole has worked on commercials, music videos, Independent shorts and feature films. Recently Carole won a cinematography award at the Fusion Film Festival.
MARYMICHAEL D’ONOFRIO (Assistant Director)
Marymichael Graduated from NYU's Tisch Film and TV program with a BFA in '07, Marymichael D'Onofrio has spent the past two years honing her craft as an Assistant Director. Some of her more notable projects include MTV music videos, NatGeo TV programs, and HGTV specials as well as dozens of student and independent shoots. In 2006 Marymichael spent six months abroad in Paris, France working on a documentary about cyclists and other "green" transportation. More recently she went to Johannesburg, South Africa to work on multiple projects including Landless, which focuses on the struggle of illegal forced evictions inflicted on shantytowns by the local Government. Marymichael has made a name for herself in NYC amongst her peers and is reinventing what it means to be an AD.
EMMELINE E WILKS-DUPOISE (Production Designer)
Emmeline, originally from Vermont, has been living in New York City for four years. Her passion for Production Design is enhanced by her love and knowledge of art and poetry. As a painter, she is attentive to color, texture and composition, immersing herself in her created screen worlds. She works closely with fellow filmmakers who push their themes instinctually, generating artistic collaboration and freedom. She finds inspiration venturing into new neighborhoods to unearth objects with expressive features and inner histories. Emmeline has worked on a variety of student and independent shorts, music videos, and feature length films as an Art Director and Assistant Art Director. She is currently in her senior year at New York University's, Tisch School of the Arts majoring in Film Production. Emmeline has been fortunate to work with Sam Osborn and his talented production team on Monsters Down the Hall, a personal film that demanded emotional honesty and a challenging journey into the fantastical dark side.
ROB MALONE (Editor)
Robert Malone realized at young age that he would be making films for the rest of his life. Enrolling in NYU's Film and Television program at the Tisch School of the Arts in 2005, he's spent the last four years working to maintain that goal. Robert has discovered that he has a passion for both acting and film editing, which has led him to work on such diverse projects as Tin Can Boys, a short subject documentary on child beggars in Senegal, For All Mankind, a senior thesis pastiche of Michael Bay action films and MJ-12, an experimental faux-documentary involving aliens and the assassination of JFK. Robert is currently working and editing in New York City.
ROBIN ARNOTT (Sound Designer)
Robin's career as a sound editor began in 2004 with the Tony Hawkins award for his design of A Poodle Called Alfonzo. Henceforth, Robin's growing disregard of narrative structure displayed itself with a growing exploration of sound. He has since collaborated on countless film productions as a Foley artist, sound editor and re-recording mixer, and invests his talents fully from pre-production through to the final mix.
CARMELA OSBORN- UPM
Carmela graduated from American University in 2006 with a degree in political science and justice. Currently she works for Axiant LLC as a client manager. She was an assistant producer for her brother’s color sync The Good, The Bad and The Confused.
MELISSA KYLE- Assistant producer
Melissa Kyle is currently a sophomore at New York University where she is majoring in Film & TV Production and minoring in Producing for Film. She loves all aspects of film production, and has truly enjoyed the experience of working with the amazing crew of "Monsters."
BERNARD HUNT (Gaffter)
Bernard Hunt is a New York based gaffer/cinematographer. After studying cinematography at New York University, Tisch School of the Arts, Bernard went on to work on several narrative, music video, and commercial projects. Bernard also worked as an electrician on several large Hollywood productions, resulting in excellent proficiency as a gaffer. Bernard has substantial experience with cameras and their various formats; alongside an expansive knowledge of lighting, in the practical application of what is technologically available. Bernard also has the ability to artistically render a scene. He also is the proud owner/operator of a Red One camera package. Currently, Bernard is working full time as a gaffer, director or photography, and Red One owner operator.
JESSE SKOGH- Grip
Jess is 22 years of age and from Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota. Current Jesse is attending the Cinematography program at the School of Visual Arts.
BRENT LEHNE (Grip)
DAVID ELLIS (Steadicam)
David George Ellis was born from the residual essence of a ghost. His heroes include Toshiro Mifune, Old Dirty Bastard and Benny Hill. He was then reborn through the fantasy of cinema and blood. Never ending in his quest for the perfect death and pint of ale, David acquiesces to the cries of the dying Seraphim drowning in his heart. You can see David's Steadicam reel, resume and contact information at www.thecitizenblack.com. You can also see his list of credited works on www.imdb.com under the name David George Ellis.
OWEN BYRNE- Boom Operator
Owen is currently attending Millersville University majoring in communication broadcasting. He was an assistant camera operator for the www.asthedustsettles.com. Owen currently resides in Lancaster PA and plans on going to graduate school for either screenwriting or video production.
ANDREW S WILLIS-
Andrew is a recent B.F.A. in Film/Television Production at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. Although initially on the director path, Andrew has since discovered his passion for cinematography and camera work, pursuing his interests while working with various mediums including 16mm, Super 16mm, 35mm, and HD. In the Fall of 2008 Andrew became certified as a Steadicam operator and has been embracing this new direction with great enthusiasm.
JENNIFER NOBLE- 2nd AC
Jennifer Noble is a photographer and AC from San Francisco. She attended New York University and currently lives in and operates an art space in Brooklyn, NY.
MICHELLE CROUCHELLI (Head SPFX Makeup)
MIchelle Crouchelli is from Palisades Park NJ and from a young age feel in love of horror films and special effects. As an adult she attended the Savini School for Special Make-Up Effects. Since her graduation ,she has worked on several indie and short films as a special effects make-up Artist.
ZAC AMICO- SPFX Makeup Artist
Zac is the writer/director of the Schizoid Sluts saga, a duo of short films that are world renowned for breaking rules in the film community. He is currently about to change the way people look at independent horror with his first feature, Mickey Maniac. He and his life partner, Michelle, are a very special effects team and they have a cat named Fred.
KRISTEN JORDAN- Assistant SPFX Makeup Artist
Kristy Jordan is in the Tisch School at NYU and is planning to major in Film. Kristy plans to graduate from NYU in 2011.
FIONA TYSON - Makeup Artist
Fiona graduate from Emerson College in 2007. She then attended the Joe Biasco makeup school for film and television. She loves makeup artistry for the ability to transform the actor into their role. Her resume includes a History Channel production, as well as independent and student films. Fiona was born and raised in New York.
MEGAN BUTLER- Costumer
Megan is a senior at Framingham State College, graduating in May 2009. She is earning a degree in Apparel Design with a minor in Business. She has participated in several fashion shows in the area, was co founder of the first senior portfolio fashion show and was one of four winners in a design competition. In the summer of 2008 she assisted in the costume department for an independent film that took place in Worcester, MA during the 1980s about the first boy band.
ROBBY BENSON - Executive Producer
Special thanks to the Worcester Housing Authority, Worcester State College, Angel Rodriguez and my parents Dennis Osborn and Elaine Bafaro without their help and cooperation none of this would have been possible.

NYU TSOA Maurice Kanbar Institute of Film Advanced Production Workshop Robby Benson 2008-2009