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Paul Emami
Director/ Creative Director/ Partner
Paul Emami is an accomplished filmmaker with over 400 commercial and television credits. He is represented domestically and internationally as a Commercial Director. He has directed commercials for Fortune 500 companies such as McDonald's, Marriott, Coca-Cola, and Pepsi, just to name a few. Mr. Emami has been recognized by many prestigious directing awards including the Telly Awards, Golden Angle Awards, CAPA Awards, Aurora Excellence In Commercial Awards, and Monitor Directing Awards. Mr. Emami has also been recognized by The Association of Independent Commercial Producers (AICP), The New York Film Festival Advertising Awards, and most recently, The London International Advertising Awards for his work on the Nokia Mobile Phones campaign. Paul has directed three feature films, “Finding Mona” (1999), “To Life” (2002) starring Geoffrey Broderick, Jr. and most recently, Paul directed the feature film, "ESCAPE" (2010) shot completely on location in Thailand. "Escape" stars C. Thomas Howell (Outsiders, Southland) John Rhys Davies (Indiana Jones, Lord Of The Rings) and Anora Wolff (Nip/Tuck) and will be in theaters in May of 2011. In Addition, Paul served as Producer and Director of Photography on the feature film “LOST” (2005) starring Dean Cain (Superman,Out Of Time) and Danny Trejo (Machete, Grindhouse). Mr. Emami is a graduate of USC and has lectured at Chapman University, UCLA Extension, California State University Fullerton, and USC. Paul is a communicator in every sense of the word; communicating to cast, crew and most importantly to the audience. Paul is a director who not only has full command of the storytelling process, but completely understands actors and works freely with them.
Director/ Creative Director/ Partner
Paul Emami is an accomplished filmmaker with over 400 commercial and television credits. He is represented domestically and internationally as a Commercial Director. He has directed commercials for Fortune 500 companies such as McDonald's, Marriott, Coca-Cola, and Pepsi, just to name a few. Mr. Emami has been recognized by many prestigious directing awards including the Telly Awards, Golden Angle Awards, CAPA Awards, Aurora Excellence In Commercial Awards, and Monitor Directing Awards. Mr. Emami has also been recognized by The Association of Independent Commercial Producers (AICP), The New York Film Festival Advertising Awards, and most recently, The London International Advertising Awards for his work on the Nokia Mobile Phones campaign. Paul has directed three feature films, “Finding Mona” (1999), “To Life” (2002) starring Geoffrey Broderick, Jr. and most recently, Paul directed the feature film, "ESCAPE" (2010) shot completely on location in Thailand. "Escape" stars C. Thomas Howell (Outsiders, Southland) John Rhys Davies (Indiana Jones, Lord Of The Rings) and Anora Wolff (Nip/Tuck) and will be in theaters in May of 2011. In Addition, Paul served as Producer and Director of Photography on the feature film “LOST” (2005) starring Dean Cain (Superman,Out Of Time) and Danny Trejo (Machete, Grindhouse). Mr. Emami is a graduate of USC and has lectured at Chapman University, UCLA Extension, California State University Fullerton, and USC. Paul is a communicator in every sense of the word; communicating to cast, crew and most importantly to the audience. Paul is a director who not only has full command of the storytelling process, but completely understands actors and works freely with them.
Kevin Callahan
Writer
Kevin Callahan is a creative copywriter with over 15 years experience. He has served on-staff at advertising agencies including Ogilvy & Mather, Davis Ball Colombatto in Los Angeles and the Tombras Group in Knoxville, TN. He has conceived and written TV and radio spots for such major clients as Mattel Toys, Goody's Family Clothing, American Express, Avis, Blue Cross/Blue Shield and McDonald's. An expert in youth and extreme sports marketing, he has won numerous national, regional, and local creative awards. Kevin joined Storytellerz in 2005 as an art director/writer and has been instrumental on many of our campaigns.
Writer
Kevin Callahan is a creative copywriter with over 15 years experience. He has served on-staff at advertising agencies including Ogilvy & Mather, Davis Ball Colombatto in Los Angeles and the Tombras Group in Knoxville, TN. He has conceived and written TV and radio spots for such major clients as Mattel Toys, Goody's Family Clothing, American Express, Avis, Blue Cross/Blue Shield and McDonald's. An expert in youth and extreme sports marketing, he has won numerous national, regional, and local creative awards. Kevin joined Storytellerz in 2005 as an art director/writer and has been instrumental on many of our campaigns.
Bruce Hartzel
Writer
Bruce is an art director/producer/writer who has shaped many powerful marketing campaigns for a variety of commercial and non-profit clients, including Arthrocare, Electronic Recyclers, Global Green USA, Heritage Forests Campaign, LifeSource Group, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Inner-City Games Foundation, International Fund for Animal Welfare, Streamcast Networks, Tree Media, Union of Concerned Scientists, and the State of California. He is renowned for his ability to turn important moral issues into A-list celebrity causes that receive world-wide media attention.
Writer
Bruce is an art director/producer/writer who has shaped many powerful marketing campaigns for a variety of commercial and non-profit clients, including Arthrocare, Electronic Recyclers, Global Green USA, Heritage Forests Campaign, LifeSource Group, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Inner-City Games Foundation, International Fund for Animal Welfare, Streamcast Networks, Tree Media, Union of Concerned Scientists, and the State of California. He is renowned for his ability to turn important moral issues into A-list celebrity causes that receive world-wide media attention.
Jade Rose Diaz
Associate Producer
Jade Rose Diaz is a key member of the production team. From Casting to Editorial supervising Jade handles it all. Prior to joining Storytellerz, Jade co-wrote and produced a series of children’s dance fitness videos, which sold in major stores nationally and internationally and were featured on the Radio Disney tour, Discovery Kids Magazine, and Nickelodeon’s Club Noggin’ tour. The series went on to win numerous awards including the Videographer Award for Creativity and On-Camera Talent; the Aurora Awards for Best Children’s Video, Best Health/Fitness Video, and Best Music Video; and the Telly Awards for Children’s Audience and Health and Wellness. Jade continued in the industry as an intern and production assistant at major studios' feature film and television production offices. Jade is a graduate of DePaul University, with a Bachelor Of Arts in media communications and Spanish. She is a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars and the Golden Key.
Associate Producer
Jade Rose Diaz is a key member of the production team. From Casting to Editorial supervising Jade handles it all. Prior to joining Storytellerz, Jade co-wrote and produced a series of children’s dance fitness videos, which sold in major stores nationally and internationally and were featured on the Radio Disney tour, Discovery Kids Magazine, and Nickelodeon’s Club Noggin’ tour. The series went on to win numerous awards including the Videographer Award for Creativity and On-Camera Talent; the Aurora Awards for Best Children’s Video, Best Health/Fitness Video, and Best Music Video; and the Telly Awards for Children’s Audience and Health and Wellness. Jade continued in the industry as an intern and production assistant at major studios' feature film and television production offices. Jade is a graduate of DePaul University, with a Bachelor Of Arts in media communications and Spanish. She is a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars and the Golden Key.
Jennifer Quinn
Controller
Jennifer keeps us running smoothly, interacting with our vendors and clients on all financial matters. Jennifer has served as Controller, Finance Manager and Director of Finance for some of the largest firms in America. Jennifer holds an MBA from Pepperdine University and a BA from the University of San Francisco.
Controller
Jennifer keeps us running smoothly, interacting with our vendors and clients on all financial matters. Jennifer has served as Controller, Finance Manager and Director of Finance for some of the largest firms in America. Jennifer holds an MBA from Pepperdine University and a BA from the University of San Francisco.
Madison Mac
Associate Producer
Madison, being formally trained and educated in creative writing and finance, has always been great at wearing two hats. She handles creative writing, client relations and budget management. She is a multi-talented Producer who helps all of us stay on track. Madison is an avid lyricist and poet and is currently working on publishing a book of her works. Madison graduated from Cal State University, Fullerton with a Bachelor of Arts, and has served in key creative and management positions in advertising agencies and large retail chains.
Associate Producer
Madison, being formally trained and educated in creative writing and finance, has always been great at wearing two hats. She handles creative writing, client relations and budget management. She is a multi-talented Producer who helps all of us stay on track. Madison is an avid lyricist and poet and is currently working on publishing a book of her works. Madison graduated from Cal State University, Fullerton with a Bachelor of Arts, and has served in key creative and management positions in advertising agencies and large retail chains.