Lillybeth Gonzalez -
Writer, Producer, Actor, Director
Lillybeth Gonzalez is the founder of Pure Drive 75 Productions and is also a New York City based freelance Makeup Artist/Hair Stylist. She found a way to combine her passion for storytelling, art, psychology and photography and became a filmmaker. She has been working in the entertainment industry
since 2005 and got her first big break as a Makeup Artist on the Award
Winning Film,
Inside A Change, directed by Rik Cordero, in 2008. Since then she has worked on a variety of projects from Short Films such as the Award Winning "Smell the Coffee", and "How to Ride a Train" to Award Winning Web Series such as "12 Steps to Recovery" as well as Features, Music Videos, and Print. Lillybeth has also worked as an Actress, SFX Makeup Artist, Assistant Director, and Producer. She is currently a Freelance Makeup Artist for IMAN Cosmetics.
Lillybeth was recently the Head of the Makeup Department for the feature film, "Doctor Bello", starring Isaiah Washington, Jimmy Jean-Louis, and Vivica A. Fox.
"Blindly Bound" is a story that is very close to her heart and she hopes that it's message of having the courage to end the cycle of violence will begin discussions and have a positive affect on people and help them heal. She will also be working with Sidnei Beal on his short film project, "THE LAST TIME", which is also about domestic violence.
Inside A Change, directed by Rik Cordero, in 2008. Since then she has worked on a variety of projects from Short Films such as the Award Winning "Smell the Coffee", and "How to Ride a Train" to Award Winning Web Series such as "12 Steps to Recovery" as well as Features, Music Videos, and Print. Lillybeth has also worked as an Actress, SFX Makeup Artist, Assistant Director, and Producer. She is currently a Freelance Makeup Artist for IMAN Cosmetics.
Lillybeth was recently the Head of the Makeup Department for the feature film, "Doctor Bello", starring Isaiah Washington, Jimmy Jean-Louis, and Vivica A. Fox.
"Blindly Bound" is a story that is very close to her heart and she hopes that it's message of having the courage to end the cycle of violence will begin discussions and have a positive affect on people and help them heal. She will also be working with Sidnei Beal on his short film project, "THE LAST TIME", which is also about domestic violence.
Sidnei beal - cinematographer, producer
Sidnei Beal III moved to New York after living most of his life in Dallas, Texas. He graduated from the Center for Media Arts with a degree in Graphic Arts and then went on to get a degree in Psychology and also Culinary Arts.
He started his career in front of the camera as a Dancer, Singer, Model and Actor, but after getting some bad headshots and complaining about them, the photographer who took them said, "If you think you can do better then by all means do". Well that pep talk inspired Sidnei to purchase his first camera and began shooting.
Fashion was the first love for this young photographer who shot for some of the best agencies in Dallas [The Campbell Agency, Susan Horne, Fuse, Dumont Models and JaM Model Talent] then shooting for magazines such as Beyond|Beyond, Dallas Social and D Magazine he began making a name for himself and his style which was very contemporary with a laid back attitude.
Beyond his professional achievements Sidnei has also achieved national recognition as a dancer with Mahogany Dance Theater. As a fashion model through the late 80's and early 90's, Sidnei appeared in such magazines as Dallas Social, D Magazine and This Week In Texas as well as appearing on the national television prime time soaps Dallas and Dangerous Curves. Sidnei has also designed and shot CD Covers for J-Chill, Brazina, Noa Tylo, Browne Bag Productions and RJ Helton. In addition to photography Sidnei is a filmmaker and an accomplished author as well, completing a book of short stories, poetry several books, Babylons Child, Clouded Judgment and his first novel called Breaking Bonds. Currently Sidnei is developing his passion for writing and photography and planning a movie of his book Breaking Bonds.
His latest project is a web series that he helped to develop with a friend. The series name is In Between Men. Sidnei is also working on his summer project THE LAST TIME a short story about domestic violence.
Sidnei Beal III
Clique Photography
646-705-2645
He started his career in front of the camera as a Dancer, Singer, Model and Actor, but after getting some bad headshots and complaining about them, the photographer who took them said, "If you think you can do better then by all means do". Well that pep talk inspired Sidnei to purchase his first camera and began shooting.
Fashion was the first love for this young photographer who shot for some of the best agencies in Dallas [The Campbell Agency, Susan Horne, Fuse, Dumont Models and JaM Model Talent] then shooting for magazines such as Beyond|Beyond, Dallas Social and D Magazine he began making a name for himself and his style which was very contemporary with a laid back attitude.
Beyond his professional achievements Sidnei has also achieved national recognition as a dancer with Mahogany Dance Theater. As a fashion model through the late 80's and early 90's, Sidnei appeared in such magazines as Dallas Social, D Magazine and This Week In Texas as well as appearing on the national television prime time soaps Dallas and Dangerous Curves. Sidnei has also designed and shot CD Covers for J-Chill, Brazina, Noa Tylo, Browne Bag Productions and RJ Helton. In addition to photography Sidnei is a filmmaker and an accomplished author as well, completing a book of short stories, poetry several books, Babylons Child, Clouded Judgment and his first novel called Breaking Bonds. Currently Sidnei is developing his passion for writing and photography and planning a movie of his book Breaking Bonds.
His latest project is a web series that he helped to develop with a friend. The series name is In Between Men. Sidnei is also working on his summer project THE LAST TIME a short story about domestic violence.
Sidnei Beal III
Clique Photography
646-705-2645
bRIAn K. MILLARD - ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, SCRIPT SUPERVISOR
PRODUCER
Brian K. Millard is a New Jersey based writer/director/producer and possibly actor… time will tell. As founder of Shooting Duck Productions, he strives to make films that entertain in many ways; films that make you laugh, make you think, make you feel, even make the tiny hairs on the back of your neck stand up and tingle as you tremble in your seat! Sometimes all of the above… Brian is excited and honored to be working with Lillybeth Gonzalez and the entire wealth of talent in the "Blindly Bound" cast and crew, to help create this important and powerful drama.
Brian has directed two short comedies, including "Writer's Block 2D" (which he also wrote) which was nominated for Best TV Pilot at the 2012 Hoboken International Film Festival, as well as "A Cup of Sugar," written by Brian W. Smith, which most recently screened in front of a packed house at the Big Apple Film Festival in November 2012. Also in 2012, Brian co-produced CJ Cullen's short film "Cherchez la Femme," most recently screened at the Golden Door Film Festival of Jersey City. Brian's feature length rom-com script has also been named a finalist in three screenplay competitions, including winning Runner Up at the AOF Film Festival in California.
Shooting Duck is gearing up for a huge and exciting 2013! Their production slate includes Brian's third directing effort with the short un-romantic comedy "Happy People," their first web series "Midlifers" and more to come! Brian has also worked with director Larry Rosen on two films scheduled to be released in 2013; Rosen's short film "It Happened Last Night," on which Brian is also credited as a co-writer, and a segment of the upcoming 70's Grindhouse style anthology feature film "Midnight Show" from the creators of the YouTube channel and web series "Underbelly."
Brian has directed two short comedies, including "Writer's Block 2D" (which he also wrote) which was nominated for Best TV Pilot at the 2012 Hoboken International Film Festival, as well as "A Cup of Sugar," written by Brian W. Smith, which most recently screened in front of a packed house at the Big Apple Film Festival in November 2012. Also in 2012, Brian co-produced CJ Cullen's short film "Cherchez la Femme," most recently screened at the Golden Door Film Festival of Jersey City. Brian's feature length rom-com script has also been named a finalist in three screenplay competitions, including winning Runner Up at the AOF Film Festival in California.
Shooting Duck is gearing up for a huge and exciting 2013! Their production slate includes Brian's third directing effort with the short un-romantic comedy "Happy People," their first web series "Midlifers" and more to come! Brian has also worked with director Larry Rosen on two films scheduled to be released in 2013; Rosen's short film "It Happened Last Night," on which Brian is also credited as a co-writer, and a segment of the upcoming 70's Grindhouse style anthology feature film "Midnight Show" from the creators of the YouTube channel and web series "Underbelly."
javier alejandro mosquera- editor, Producer,
SOund mixer
Javier Alejandro Mosquera is a native New Yorker who moved to the west coast to continue to pursue his career as a filmmaker. He has worked as a Director, a Cinematographer and is currently the Senior Editor/Cinematographer for the Las Vegas based Production Company, The REEL LAB. He has an extreme passion for the arts and demands perfection in any project that he pursues.