Ron Basci, Executive Producer, Writer: Decades of experience as a writer, public affairs professional and producer have provided Ron with the expertise required to successfully complete the Freddy project. He wrote and produced the internationally acclaimed short film, The First Responder, and his “An Immigrant Remembers” documentary short was aired nationally. His company is Promenade Productions, LLC.
Christopher Robert Thompson, Executive Producer, Writer: Chris grew up in western New York and is a graduate of SUNY Fredonia State with a BA in Theatre Arts. He has been doing film work in New York ever since his arrival twenty years ago. He has had major roles in: The First Responder, Agency L&F, Lost in Russia. Dead Reckoning, Jefftown, and Please Don’t Take Me There. Freddy marks his producing debut.
Joe Perce, Creative Consultant: was voted “BEST Improvisational Comic of 1989”, by Backstage Magazine. Joe’s credits include 35 years of Improvisational Comedy with such groups as “The First Amendment”, Chicago City Limits”, and ”Comedy Mind Spill”. He has appeared in dozens of commercials garnering a CLEO award for Best Male performer in a Pontiac Firebird commercial. Joe’s teaching credits include, “Improvisation and Film”, at NYU Tisch; “Improvisation”, “The Actors Comedy Workshop” and “Film History & Genres” at The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, and “Beginning Improvisation” at Caroline’s Comedy Club.
Mauricio Soto, Director of Photography: Mauricio was born and raised in Bogota, Colombia. He studied film and television production at the University of Westminster, in London. After graduation Mauricio moved to NY where he freelanced in the film, tv, print and web industries in various production capacities. He has worked his way up to numerous gigs as a producer, editor and director of photography. Mauricio worked with Ron and Chris on The First Responder short film.
