FEATURE FILMS
SHORT STRAW (2017/18)
Drama, currently in post production.
Drama; Joe Pantoliano, Elaine Hendrix, Rockmond Dunbar, Sarah Clarke, Naomi Grossman, Rick Ravanello, Jonathan Tchaikovski
ELVIS LIVES! (2016)
Biopic Drama; Produced by The Asylum for Mark Cuban and AXS TV
Jonathan Nation, Kelsey Griswold
EL GANZO (2015)
Drama; Filmed in Mexico
Susan Traylor, Anslem Richardson
Winner Best Feature, Salento International Film Festival, Italy
HELL TOWN (2015)
Soap Opera Slasher
Winner Best Feature Crimson Screen Horror Awards
Winner Best Actress Crimson Screen Horror Awards
OCCUPYING ED (2014)
Romantic Comedy
Premiere Raindance Film Festival
Opening Film, Perlen Hannover Germany
THE FAR FLUNG STAR (2014)
Adventure Comedy; Filmed in Hong Kong
CULTURE SHOCK (2013)
Action Comedy; Filmed in London, England; Paris, France
• Right STUFF Award, South Texas Underground Film Festival
Independent Vision Awards:
• Best Original Score Rob Kleiner
• Best Editing Steve Balderson (nominated)
• Best Sound Design Sabi Tulok (nominated)
THE CASSEROLE CLUB (2011)
Period Drama
Kevin Richardson, Susan Traylor, Daniela Sea, Pleasant Gehman, Mark Booker, Garrett Swann, Jane Wiedlin, Jennifer Grace
• U.S. Library of Congress Permanent Collection
• Audience Choice Award, RXSM Film Expo
Independent Vision Awards:
• Best Actor Kevin Richardson
• Best Actress Susan Traylor
• Best Picture
• Best Director Steve Balderson
• Best Production Design Steve Balderson
• Abe Schrager Award for Cinematography Steve Balderson (nominated)
• Jack Nance Breakthrough Performance Jennifer Grace (nominated)
STUCK! (2010)
Drama
Karen Black, Mink Stole, Jane Wiedlin, Susan Traylor, Pleasant Gehman
• Lifetime Achievement Award Mink Stole, Boston Underground Film Festival
• Icon Magazine’s TOP 10 Films
• Best Original Score Rob Kleiner, Visionfest
WATCH OUT (2009)
Satire Horror
Matt Riddlehoover, Peter Stickles, Jillian Lauren
Sound Design by Paul N. J. Ottosson
• Best International Feature Raindance Film Festival (nominated)
FIRECRACKER (2005)
Surrealist Crime Drama
Karen Black, Mike Patton, Susan Traylor, Kathleen Wilhoite, George the Giant, The Enigma, Lobster Girl, Selene Luna; Sound Design by Paul N. J. Ottosson
• Roger Ebert’s Best Films of 2005
• Best Picture (various fests)
• Best Actress Karen Black (various fests)
• Best Cinematography (various fests)
• Best International Feature Fantasporto (nominated)
• Best International Feature Raindance Film Festival (nominated)
• Domani Vision Award Steve Balderson
PEP SQUAD (1998)
Black Comedy Satire
Brooke Balderson, Amy Kelly
Sound Design by Paul N. J. Ottosson
• Best Picture Great Plains Film Festival (nominated)
• Best International Feature Fantasporto (nominated)
• Best Supporting Actress Brooke Balderson (various fests)
• Best Screenplay Steve Balderson (various) 1998
FEATURE DOCUMENTARIES
UNDERBELLY (2008)
Year in the life of Princess Farhana
Pleasant Gehman, Margaret Cho
PHONE SEX (2009)
Stars answer the question, “What is Sexy?”
Margaret Cho, Ron Jeremy, Penn & Teller, Earl McGrath, Tura Satana, Pleasant Gehman, Karen Black, Edie McClurg, Josie Cotton, Chi Chi La Rue, and more
WAMEGO: TRILOGY (2004-2009)
How to be a Maverick Filmmaker
Karen Black, Mike Patton, Clark Balderson, Debbie Harry, and the casts/crews of Firecracker and Watch Out
• Best Film, KAN Film Festival
• Best Film, Fox Film Festival 2004- 2009
COMMERCIALS & INDUSTRIAL VIDEOS
ZOMBIE MARTINI // 502 Media Group, Producer // Steve Balderson, Director // 2013
* Silver American Advertising Award
TERADATA CORPORATION // CreepFactor for Eccolo Media // Steve Balderson, Animation Illustrator // 2013
AMERICAN AIRLINES // FlyMHK.com // Producing, directing and editing consultant // 2011
AMERICAN AIRLINES // Manhattan Regional Airport // Producing, directing and editing consultant // 2011
135 YEARS OF HISTORY // Dymax Rail // Producer, Director, Editor // 2011
BALLAST BLASTER // Dymax Rail // Producer, Director, Editor // 2011
RAIL RIDER // Dymax Rail // Producer, Director, Editor // 2011
Dymax Tree Shears // VARIOUS // 2009-2012
Emerald City Market // VARIOUS TV SPOTS // 2006-2011
Princess Farhana // VARIOUS INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS // ongoing
MUSIC VIDEOS
Jane Wiedlin + Pietro Straccia's Elettrodomestico // STOP, DROP & SWALLOW // 2018
Desi Valentine // ROCKED // 2018
Desi Valentine // ALTAR // 2018
Desi Valentine // O.D. // 2018
Mark Rudin // LOVE & A DREAM // 2014
EDITING & EDITORIAL CONSULTING
ANFIN // Dir. Elizabeth Spear // Short Film
THE TROUBLE WITH BARRY // Dir. Mike Justice & Stephen Kitaen // Feature Film
SCREENWRITING & SCRIPT CONSULTING
THE MUSEUM GUARD // Adaptation based on the novel by Howard Norman // PrairyNation Films
THE DEVIL & MRS. REYNOLDS // screenplay adaptation // Cerberus Films
ME // script repair // Dirs. Jefery Levy, Susan Traylor
SPECIAL HONORARY SCREENINGS
The American Cinematheque // Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood // THE CASSEROLE CLUB
The American Cinematheque // Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood // STUCK!
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GROUP EXHIBITIONS
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LACDA // Los Angeles // PHONE SEX video installation // July 2018
LACDA // Los Angeles // L.A. FLYBY III // August 2018
LACDA // Los Angeles // Featured video // September 2018
LACDA // Los Angeles // OPTICAL: LIFE THROUGH THE LENS // October 2018
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
Retropia Gallery // Los Angeles, CA // PHONE SEX video installation // 2009
INSTRUCTION
Maverick Filmmaking Intensive // Workshop at Raindance 2013 // London, England
Maverick Filmmaking Intensive // Workshop // Kansas City, MO
DIY Filmmaking seminar // Hong Kong University // Hong Kong, 2012
Maverick Filmmaking // Extended Curriculum // ongoing
EDUCATION & TRAINING
CalArts // California Institute of the Arts // Mentors: Eric Sherman, Hartmut Bitomsky
Core Transformation & Aligning Perceptual Positions // Tamara Andreas
The Wholeness Process // Connirae Andreas
Certified Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
SPECIAL SKILLS
Extensive experience in writing, directing, producing and editing
Highly organized and prepared
Extremely diplomatic and calm when handling high-maintenance actors
Creating a camaraderie amongst cast and crew through a careful screening process
Proficient editor with extensive experience in Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, both MAC and PC
Art Direction & Production Design
Valid passport & Global Entry