OUR CORE 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.
PRODUCING & DIRECTING TEAM
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.
Chris Kasick
Producer
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Jill Maxcy
Producer - Director
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Roku Long
Director
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Jeremy Pion-Berlin
Director
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Erik Bloomquist
Director
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Terry Cunningham
Director
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Jay Ruggieri
Director of Photography
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WRITING TEAM
Kathleen Kreiser
Writer
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
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
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.
Micah Goldman
Writer
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Jessica Ashley
Writer
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POST PRODUCTION TEAM
Alan Jeffrey
Head of Post
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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.
Danny Pytell
Senior Editor
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