Chris Tyrrell
director/co-writer/co-producer
"The Joneses" is Chris Tyrrell's second feature film. His first, "Naughty or Nice" was also co-written and co-produced by his wife Stacey Cruwys, without whom no good things would happen. Chris is originally from Gaitherburg, MD and went to NYU where he learned how to avoid pretentious films. He is fully indebted to his talented wife, his caring friends and family, and all of those who have supported and been a part of the Bjort family for years. He is amazingly proud of "The Joneses" and hopes you love it.
Stacey Cruwys
co-writer/co-producer
Stacey Cruwys is one-half of the creative team responsible for "The Joneses." She and her husband Chris have taken this film, a labor of love, through every step of the process from beginning to end. Everything you see and hear on screen is because of their input and passion for this film, and Stacey is the visionary in their partnership. Stacey hopes you love "The Joneses" as much as she does, and if you don't then that's probably because of Chris' half. (bio ghostwritten by C. Tyrrell)
Rajah Samaroo
Director of Photography
Rajah comes to "The Joneses" as an accomplished filmmaker, having directed and shot a number of films including "West Run," "The Happy Machine," and "Nuclear Ride." He studied filmmaking at Mass Art, and has a background in graphic design. His films have been in a number of festivals around the country. He brought his passion for cinematic storytelling and to "The Joneses," and has loved being a creative partner in the project. You can see his work at www.edgeinfinity.com.
Louis Ottaviani III
Production Manager
Lou was sold to Bjort Productions by his parents when he was 22 years old. For the last few years, he has labored (i.e. napped) on the set of both Bjort features including "Naughty or Nice" and "The Joneses." Lou is a crucial member of the Bjort team, having been heavily involved in all phases of pre-production, production, and post-production. He also loves crazy monkey Australian football.
David Gonzalez
Composer
www.dgonzalezmusic.com
David Gonzalez is a graduate of the Film Scoring Program at Berklee College of Music. He is currently working on several projects, including a feature length film (currently untitled) from a local film student and "The Joneses" David also has written several string arrangements for the Radio Knights, a Boston band has been commissioned to write string arrangements for the band Fly Upright Kite, and for Casey Pukl.
mark disanzo
associate producer/
script supervisor
Mark has been script supervisor on a number of films, but none as close to his heart as "The Joneses." He has been a key member of "The Joneses" team since the beginning and is not a curmudgeon, despite what his business card says.
maura butler
associate producer
Massachusetts native and Associate-Producer Maura Butler also served as a set designer, film's still photographer and helped anywhere else necessary. She worked behind the scenes on Bjort production's first film, "Naughty or Nice" and hopes for very big things to come for the entire Bjort team. Maura spends much of her free-time pursuing her passion for photography and is currently at work on a couple of photo-essay projects. She is addicted to pull-n-peel twizzlers and giant chewy nerds.
michael culp
sound
mike ricci
frank tarara
production assistant
max bowen
kevin tocci
adam lopez
justin situ
kimmie johnson
