About Artist Launchpad NW
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Catch Us on Comcast Channel 77!
Cast and Crew

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Tony Larsen - Executive Producer / Primary Host
After a decade photographing talent in Los Angeles, Tony Larson began producing and hosting on TV in 2010. Shot in Brazil, 30 minute episodes of "Fala Gringo" ("What's up White-boy", in Portuguese) are broadcast three times a week on channel 8, Jovem TV, in Rio de Janeiro. Viewers learn English skills in preparation for the 2016 Olympics. Tony is currently working towards the Master of Fine Arts in Producing at the Seattle Film Institute.
Email: tony@cloud9photo.us
Web: www.cloud9photo.us |

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Emmett McLaulin - Director / Co-Producer
Emmett McLaulin's artistic background is in shooting still and motion pictures of professional / amateur athletes and developing their sponsorships. In 2010-11, Emmett began as COO of a social media company focused on professional sporting events. Emmett's passion for media based art is fueled by his love of architectural photography and directing.
Email: emmettmclaulin@me.com |

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Ian Shipp - Line Producer / Location and Story Scout
Having worked in several Hallmark, made-for-TV movies and the films "6 Pack" with Kenny Rogers, "Tank" with James Garner, and "Free Jack" with Mick Jagger / Emilio Estevez, Ian Shipp keeps us organized and motivated! This screen writing musician from Atlanta also partners with British actor Frankie Paul Oatway in the London Underground Film Group.
Email: ianmshipp@gmail.com |
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John Hickey - Photography
John Hickey has been involved in all aspects of theatrical productions for many years. He's performed on stage, directed performances, worked as a grip / swing gang member, and travelled as part of a film crew in Chicago. A current member of IATSE.local 15 stagehands union, John continues to work in theater and professional music acts while shooting studio and on-location scenes for broadcast on Comcast Channel 77.
Email:
johnanthonyhickey@gmail.com |
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Kodi Sershon - Art Director, Web, Graphics, and Animation
Native to Washington State, Kodi Sershon has found success in many- a-media. A true renaissance man who won't stop 'till he masters every art form, Kodi is nearing completion of his degree in Visual Communications.
Email:
kodisir@gmail.com
Video: vimeo.com/kodisir
Photography: 500px.com/kodisir |
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Gideon Mari - Editor
Gideon Mari began his foray into film editing and post production with UW TV, learning the technical and creative process which goes into producing exciting media content. Gideon has been editing and shooting short commercials for local businesses and productions since graduating from the UW.
Email: gideon.dmari@gmail.com. |
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Rachel Gerdeman - Editor
Rachel Gerdeman lives for cinematography, camerawork, writing, set design, and of course editing. She has worked on many artistic, locally based projects in the last few years since attending the Art Institute of Seattle for digital media production.
Email: rachel.gerdeman@gmail.com
Video: youtube.com/rachelpeary |
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Beehive - Music
Beehive consists of Vocalist/Producer Alethea 'Butterfly Beats' and Guitarist/Vocalist David Miller. This duo creates electronic rhythms and soundscapes combined with emotive vocals and commanding guitar tones. Beehive's placements include CW 's New 90210, CBS 's "Harper's Island", Oxygen 's "Bad Girls Club", MTV 's Real World, Road Rules, Extreme Challange, VH1' s "Old Skool", E Channel "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" and Klohe and Kourtney take Miami" with soundtrack placements on the feature film, "Loaded".
Email: info@beehivemusic.com
Web:
beehivemusic.com |
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