OUR TEAM
Our team of directors, writers, producers, and editors is redefining what it means to tell stories in vertical. From bold concepts to seamless execution, these are the minds driving Aphotic’s cinematic vision.
Anthony Fanelli
Producer - Director
Anthony is the founder, producer and director, and Aphotic Productions, specializing in vertical films and serialized short-form storytelling. Known for blending cinematic craft with social-media strategy, he’s produced viral micro-dramas, sports-driven content, and branded storytelling for digital audiences. Anthony’s work bridges Hollywood storytelling with modern audience behavior — where film meets scroll.
Paul Gordon
Lead Editor
Paul is an award winning editor, writer, and producer. With credits featuring Netflix Original Series “The Guardians of Justice”, Peacock Original film “Josie”, and Hulu Original Film “Trap Jazz”, Paul’s work can be seen on the largest platforms in media. Showcasing a portfolio that spans both narrative and documentary filmmaking, Paul’s versatility is key in the ever changing climate of entertainment.
Leanne Allen
Producer - Writer
Leanne has worked in every genre of media – from print to radio to tv to online – in every capacity. Recently, she acted as the Canadian liaison and head of development for Next Entertainment (“The Bachelor”), consulting on over 150 feature scripts. She has written and produced hundreds of hours of television and branded content, with two Hallmark features currently in development.
Jay Ruggieri
Director of Photography
Bio coming soon
CJ Stussi
Writer - Producer
Bio coming soon.
Alan Jeffrey
DIT - Editor
Bio coming soon.
Tess Dinerstein
Actress - Writer
Tess has appeared in national commercials and award winning films, ultimately finding her way into the budding Vertical industry. Tess has starred in over 15 verticals, including the ReelShort hit show How To Tame A Silver Fox (350 million views). With a knack for storytelling, Tess has also used her writing training to write multiple vertical drama scripts that have sold to top platforms.
Roku Long
Director - Producer
Bio coming soon
Kathleen Kreiser
Writer - Development
Kathleen is an experienced writer with a demonstrated history of working in interactive novels and narrative story games available on smartphone apps. Skilled in scriptwriting, game writing, ghostwriting, and storytelling
Katie Wadsworth
Writer - Development
Katie Wadsworth is a writer based in Los Angeles. She is a second-generation Mexican-American and native Texan. Most recently she was a staff writer on HBOMAX's Velma. She was also a freelance writer on Hulu's Anamaniacs and a writers' assistant on Netflix's Never Have I Ever, and Peacock's A.P. Bio
Eric Guilmette
Actor - Writer - Producer
Bio coming soon.
Ashli Shields
Writer - Development
Bio coming soon.