Angela Andersen Producer, Environmental Consultant As the Sustainability Coordinator for Long Beach Township in Ocean County, NJ Angela was named as Sustainability Hero February 2015 by Sustainable Jersey as well as the 2015 US Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Champion. She has a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies and a Masters of Arts in Environment and Community. Angela serves on the board of directors for the Association of NJ Recyclers, the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences and is the Chairperson for the Barnegat Bay Partnerships Communication and Education Committee. She is a Certified Recycling Professional in New Jersey and nationally certified Sustainable Resource Management Professional. She has worked nearly three decades in the environmental field in NJ for both state and county government as well as with regional NGO’s. Angela is a word weaver and storyteller, with articles published in local and national publications. She is the Mother of two wonderful children and has made it her ministry to spread the seeds of her ideas out into the world, encouraging growth and promoting sustainability. She brings a lifetime of passion for the Bay and the environment as well as the many friendships she’s made along the way to this production. + Read More
Corinne G. Ruff Director, Creator Corinne has flown as a Corporate and International Commercial Airline Pilot for the past 25 years. She has authored two books and serves her community as a volunteer event planner. She is the proud Mother of two children. She created, wrote and produced Landfall, The Eyes of Sandy a Film for Relief, following the devastation of Superstorm Sandy in 2012, which won: - 2013 Video of the Year, Eastern Surf Magazine - 2014 Montclair Film Festival Official Selection - 2014 Lighthouse International Official Selection - 2014 Macon Film Festival Official Selection - 2014 Trenton Film Festival Best Documentary Feature - 2014 Global In-flight Documentary Selection, Delta Air Lines, Force for Global Good As a Pilot Ambassador for Delta Airlines, she has appeared in print ads, commercials and videos on the other side of the camera. Other film industry affiliations include memberships with the Independent Filmmaker Project, International Documentary Association, Women in Film and has served as a Film Festival Juror. The Oyster Farmers marks her debut as a feature film Director. Her mantra: “Find your voice, be brave, and share your story with the world.” + Read More
Brendan Walsh Production Partner/Editor (Partner, Oak Leaf Media) Directing for over ten years, Brendan found his niche in documentary editing while producing short films for orphanages in several third world countries. He has edited television shows and commercials for HGTV, Cooking Channel, Travel Channel, and the web for companies such as Microsoft, International Delights, Dr. Scholls, Samsonite, and many more. Brendan has written numerous feature and television scripts, created sizzle reels that have sold to television, and reimagined what corporate and nonprofit film can achieve.
Dave Niziolek Director of Photography (Partner, Oak Leaf Media) With an extensive background in audio production, Dave transitioned his aesthetic to the visual medium six years ago. He has shot commercials for Dr. Scholls, Samsonite, Shark, Abbott, Chevy, America’s Best, and more. A born storyteller, Dave is currently penning his second feature film script and co-writing four others.
Kyle Griffin Aerial Photographer, Audio, Grip (Partner, Oak Leaf Media) As the Digital Media Manager of The Mütter Museum in Philadelphia, Kyle increased visitors with targeted marketing and content strategies while gaining a unique insight into advertising analytics. Kyle steps back from the story and organizes the larger pieces to create cohesion. He is a skilled drone photographer and captures expansive and breathtaking images for Oak Leaf Media.
Kyle Gronostajski Underwater Photographer Kyle Gronostajski is a life long surfer, fisherman, and lover of all things ocean. He is a full time resident of Surf City after graduating from Philadelphia University in 2011 with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sustainability. Kyle has been a surf and lifestyle photographer for the past 10 years earning spots on the Eastern Surf Magazine Cover, the Sandpaper, and various online outlets. For the past 3 years Kyle has served as the Executive Director of Alliance for a Living Ocean on Long Beach Island. The organization, which has been in existence for nearly 30 years, has worked to protect the environment surrounding LBI.
