FOUND : Behind the Scenes

—Producers—

(to writers)

Andy Quirin Executive Producer: Junior ('09), Finance, Marketing, Communication
Andy is the Independent Project Manager for TigerTV and is deeply involved with the film program on Trinity University's campus. Andy is the head and founder of Trinity University's Annual Student Film Festival (Spring 2007) which has inspired the creation of nearly 100 student made films. Through the film festival, he's raised thousands of dollars as prizes for filmmakers to inspire outstanding work. Last year, Andy brought Sundance Film Festival Grand Jury winner David Sullivan to Trinity to speak to up-and-coming filmmakers. While at Trinity, Andy has worked on the short film Beirut, and NSLS episodes including "DCS" and "The Laramie Project". When not working on productions at Trinity, Andy interns with Scott Howell and Company, Rudolph Giuliani's presidential marketing team. Note to potential employers: He makes a mean pot of coffee, see previous for references.
Laura Morgan Associate Producer, Costume Design: Junior ('09), Communication, English
Laura (a stunning brunette beauty) hails from the Principality of Wales. Imported from the United Kingdom because of her vast knowledge of togs, Laura has deigned to offer her services to the Found project and act as an advisor and supervisor of all costuming. Associated with the Welsh Clothing School of Thought, she has declared war on all ecdysiasts and plans to start a campaign this summer to raise awareness of the health risks of nudity. Oh, she also happens to be Executive Producer of the Not-So-Late Show since her freshman year, serves as TigerTV's own Programming Manager, and will be ASM for Trinity's fall production of Guys & Dolls November '07.
» Favorite show right now: Invader Zim
» Favorite show of all time: Angry Beavers
Jaime Mire Associate Producer, Casting Director: Sophomore ('10), Communication, Marketing, Drama
From TUPs to TUVAC, Sigma Theta Tau to the First-Time Offenders, KRTU to Broadway Revue - Jaime is all over the Trinity campus, serving as either a coordinator or member of many organizations. Before becoming the casting director for FOUND, Jaime has had widespread performance experience throughout her college career: She has acted in two mainstage theater productions (Madwoman of Chaillot, Romeo and Juliet), several lab shows, and some comedy troupe performances, as well as been in choir concerts, radio shows, NSLS sketches and more. This semester Jaime is making her behind-the-scenes debut, not only with the FOUND production team, but also as Assistant Stage Manager for Guys & Dolls - coming to (the only) theater near you November 9th! "The only" theater provided you live on Trinity's campus and have a fear of moving more than a quarter mile in a six-month period.
Chris Nixon Cinematographer, Editor: Sophomore ('10), Communication, Psychology
It was said that Chris Nixon came out of the womb with editing software, and, surprisingly, the medical reports back this story. Chris has done lots of work for his Church back in Dallas making videos for his massive congregation, they were so good that they would make grown men cry. Upon coming to Trinity University, Chris was blessed by the Gods to have benevolent legend, Brendan McNamara, as a suitemate, which ended up becoming the best thing to ever happen to him. Period. Together they made the Floor which ended up being a great success. Now Chris has turned his attention to Found. While he is not getting pounded by work, looking up the latest Mac Rumor, or taunting children, he is... actually those are really the only things he does.
J.D. Swerzenski Marketing, "Vince": Junior ('09), Communication
Excellence, Determination, Diligence. We've come to know J.D. Swerzenski by these virtues, but such was not always the case. Hailing from mysterious origins in the foothills of North Carolina, he spent his formative years hopping from town to town through all regions of the South. A troubled youth: J.D. was soon wrapped up in such malicious conduct as mall vandalism, taunting of the elderly, and golf cart theft. After an ill-fated attempt to rappel off the back of his house, J.D. under-went a life changing moment of clarity, one that would bring him on the current path to success he treads to this day. After achieving considerable status in high school through his position as Latin Club President and his secondary role in the winter production of A Christmas Carol, J.D. arrived at the metaphorical gates of Trinity University ready to take the campus by storm. Now in his junior year, J.D. is comfortably employed as newspaper editor (Trinitonian) and radio DJ (KRTU 91.7), along with featured roles on Tiger TV's Studio 21. A lover of 70's funk, plaid, and cheese parties, J.D. often likes to un-wind after a long day of being important by sipping mineral water in his alpaca hair-upholstered easy chair.
Nate Longfellow: Junior ('09), Communication, Spanish (minor)
This is his first Tiger TV project asode from a commercial he made for digital editing that debuted at 3 in the morning. In high school, Nate wrote, co-directed, and produced a gangster movie that won best film for his high school (considered on par with Oscars awarded to Titanic). Has made a cinematic contribution to the annual film festival called Loved One's Lost.
» Favorite television shows: The Office, NEXT (MTVs dating show)
Shane Knights: Senior (winter '07), Communication, Political Science (minor)
Shane hails from the northernmost regions of the United States, sometimes referred to as "Canada". He's a huge sports fan and is very excited to be part of a brand-new TigerTV project. Has contributed to KRTU (Trinity University's radio station) and is currently on the Newswave staff. Occasionally moonlights as a DJ for on-campus sporting events, and back in the day, he served as senior graphics designer for his high school yearbook.
» Favorite show right now: Robot Chicken
» Favorite show of all time: MST3K
Charles Tallent: Junior (09), Communication, Management, Film Studies (minor)
Charles has been involved in film productions at Trinity since his freshman year debut, Beirut (also in collaboration with Quirin). He has been involved in a variety of other short films like The Jacket and has worked briefly on Newswave in various roles. Over the summer of 2007, Charles joined the small crew of Harry Haines production class to produce the San Antonio documentaries The Aztec and The Healy Murphy Center.
» Favorite television shows: Planet Earth, It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia
Patrick Keating Ph.D. (Staff Advisor): Assistant Professor, Department of Communication
» Favorite show right now: 30 Rock
» Favorite show of all time: The West Wing (only the Aaron Sorkin years)

—Writers—

(to producers)

Brendan McNamara (blog): Sophomore ('10), Communication, History (minor)
Brendan's television debut branched from his love of NBC's "The Office". He created, wrote, and directed several minisodes of his hilarious parody series about a freshman dorm, "The Floor", to later be aired as part of the Not-So-Late Show (Spring '07). He's also a writer for the First Time Offenders comedy troupe, and has acted in both NSLS and FTO sketches. Is a three time Academy Award almost-watcher, but has received as many nominations from his parents to not miss bedtime.
» Favorite show right now: The Office
» Favorite show of all time: Firefly
Michael Elder Webmaster (blog): Senior ('08), Communication, Computer Science
A regular package writer/director for the NSLS, including "Snakes on a Campus" and "Five Minutes with David Berry". Michael has acted in many TigerTV productions, including the Capstone project "Broken Record", and on the stage of the Stieren in The Madwoman of Chaillot. In addition to his writing contributions to FOUND, he also serves as TigerTV's Web Manager and the vice-president of Trinity's Student Film Society. Crafted this website with his bare hands.
» Favorite show right now: House M.D.
» Favorite show of all time: Firefly
Nick Nobel (blog): Senior ('08), Communication, English (minor)
If you've been a freshman at Trinity since 2006, you've already been introduced to Nick's old-fashioned vision of computer and internet safety in "You, Your Computer, & You". He is (along with co-writer Michael Elder) a veteran of the Film Scriptwriting class, where his comedy, Dragon Journey, about the addictive power of the MMORPG was selected for submission to a national scriptwriting contest. Nick has also acted in many NSLS packages, and in the mainstage productions Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead and Much Ado About Nothing. Serves as the president of Bad Movie Club, which you should go to every Thursday at 8:30 in the SLH.
» Favorite show right now: Dexter
» Favorite show of all time: The Simpsons

The FOUND Team

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