Scott N. Carr has worked in film and theatre for over twenty years. He served as a director and designer for the Keller Theatre in Germany, the Cactus Theatre in New York City and The Broad Reach Theatre in Florence, South Carolina. His film work has included the script development and producing of a dozen feature films, which has taken him from Washington State to Florida, and New York to Los Angeles. Among his film projects are "Detour" with Gary Busey and Micheal Madsen, "Enemies Of Laughter" with David Paymer, Peter Falk and Bea Arthur, and "Laws of Deception" with C. Thomas Howell. He has a BFA in Theatre from Sam Houston State University, a MFA in Stage Direction from Brooklyn College, City University Of New York, and he has pursued doctoral studies in Dramatic theory (ABD) at Louisiana State University. Scott has taught at Wagner College, Louisiana State University, and lectured at Texas A&M University, Sam Houston State University and Goldsmith College of the University of London.

Scott N. Carr
8518 Meadville Street
Houston, Texas 77061
Phone:
Cell: 713-775-5166
Email:

Mark Clark's 25 years of production experience includes: children's television, medical, music, and documentary programming that has been seen around the world. His documentary "Mended Dreams" was produced for The Institute of Rehabilitation and Research and aired twice on PBS and earned two national awards.

As an executive producer Mark oversaw the 1.5 million dollar feature film "Billy Galvin" starring Karl Malden, Joyce Van Patten, Lenny Von Dohlen and Toni Kalem.

Mark owns and manages The Lighting Zone, a division of MC Lighting & Production Services, which has helped shape the look of national and international documentaries, television series, local and national commercials, feature films, as well as a host of other motion picture and video projects.

Clark's work has contributed to international television programming like BBC's "Short Circuit," "Horizons," and "The Weekend Show." His team currently has two television series to their credit: "Down At The Zoo," a 26 part children's series, which aired in Mexico, South America and the Far East; and "Wish*A*Roo Park," a preschool program, that was enjoyed in 35 million US homes weekly via PBS.

Additional broadcast credits include a 90 minute High Definition television special on the International Space Station, produced for The Discovery Channel. This program was translated into 27 languages for its 157country simulcast on November 6, 2000. "Weather X," another Discovery/Clark project followed the same release pattern the following year.

As a Lighting Director/Gaffer, his feature film experience includes 6 independent feature films, as well as a rigging gaffer position with the Charlie Sheen film "The Chase." His work has been seen internationally in the 2002, 3D IMAX release of "Space Station" and the 2003 release of the 24P feature "Face of the Serpent" which recently won a Silver Remi at WorldFest (Houston Independent Film Festival).

In the commercial arena, Mark Clark has gaffed a number of national, regional, and local commercials for corporations that include: Pennzoil, Citgo, Six Flags, Academy, Chevrolet, Arizona Sportswear and Foley's.

Mark's passion and understanding of the industry, has brought him full circle. He is the creator and Executive Producer of "It Comes In a Can."

Mark Clark
4309 Briarbend
Houston, Texas 77035
Phone: 713-723-1393
Cell Phone: 713-823-7809
Fax: 713-723-3167
Email: www.mclighting.com
Email mark@itcomesinacan.com

Kathy Elizondo has overseen MC Lighting & Production Services and The Lighting Zone, as office manager for the last six years. Her duties now include an Associate Producer position "It Comes In a Can". Her input, guidance and enthusiasm has helped shape and fuel the project. Please address administrative questions to her.

Kathy Elizondo
4309 Briarbend
Houston, Texas 77035
Phone: 713-723-1393
Cell Phone: 832-741-6155
Email mclighting2@aol.com

Joe Englert spent the first 20 years of his career as a design engineer in the oil field drilling and production industry. This led to a career in 3-D computer modeling, video production and eventually into the film and television industry. Today Joe owns and operates "Marjo Productions", a company that has over the past ten years played a major role in the digital video and graphics revolution. Producing video for promotion, training, or entertainment, Joe manages the production from concept to final output in all forms of digital media.
http://www.marjo.com

Joe Englert
3401 Houston Ave.
Houston, Texas 77009
Phone: 713-869-3862 Ext. 21
Fax: 713-868-7553
Email: joe@marjo.com

Mary Englert spent the first years of her career working in the Fine Art of Sculpture and Graphics, teaching at Loyola University, The Chicago Academy of Art, The Evanston Art Center, The Chicago Art Workshop and others. Building a reputation in the Chicago Area, her work is represented in many collections. Later achieving a degree in computer technology, Mary spent nine years working as a field engineer for Digital Computer Corp. Mary left Digital to become a partner at Marjo Productions, putting her artistic and technical skills to use, she has played a major role in production for nine years.

Mary Englert
3401 Houston Ave.
Houston, Texas 77009
Phone: 713-869-3862 Ext. 20
Fax: 713-868-7553
Email: mary@marjo.com

Gary M. Jones has over eight years of experience in designing and developing computer generated graphics and animation utilizing several graphics software packages. He has provided numerous interactive courseware and multimedia training projects to the military as well as commercial clients.

Some recently completed projects include classroom training material for the Navy's Computer Improved Instructor Training Aid (CIITA) program, Amphibious Assault Vehicle Engine and Transmission maintenance and repair, and the Army's UH60L Blackhawk helicopter. He has also provided graphic support for The Coral Reef, a documentary on the destruction of our coral reefs, and Prescription for Good Health, a series of PSA's airing on a college television station in Cocoa, FL, as well as a self-promotional piece for Popeye's Chicken in Orange City, FL.

Gary has a BA in Motion Picture Technology from the University of Central Florida with an emphasis on Computer Animation.

Gary M. Jones
270 Lewfield Circle
Winter Park, FL 32792
Phone: 407-673-3894
Cell:
Email: gary@itcomesinacan.com

Rod Mitchel is a literary and entertainment publicist, who has served some of the giants in the publishing industry, to include Harper Collins, Regan Books, Wiley and Marrow Publishing, Billboard Books and represented authors published by Simon & Schuster, Bantam Books, Del, Random House and Avon.

In the entertainment industry Rod has developed and produced reality programming to broadcast television, and in 1996 he also sold his television special, "American Biounty Hunter" to UPN. In 1998 he scripted and produced the marketing trailer for the [currently syndicated] children's series "So You Want To Be."

Because of his knowledge of and marketing ability in the film and television industry, and his long-standing relationships with major print and electronic media, Rod brings a beneficial element to our team.

Rod Mitchell
4927 Bridgeville Lane
Spring, Texas 77388
Phone: 281-350-5506
Cell: 281-851-5258
Email: mediarod@aol.com

Jack Morgan began his successful career over thirty years ago. At age eighteen he started with a local television station and was involved with every aspect of the news. Based on this success he moved into commercial production, first as a photographer, then as a production manager. In 1991 Jack left the station for a position with Smith/Taylor Productions, a commercial and corporate video production company based in Corpus Christi, Texas. In 1993 he opened Morgan Film & Video Productions, which he operated until the spring of 1999. During these years, his many broadcast successes included forty episodes of children's programming that have been broadcast around the world. Various music videos for Sony, Capitol/EMI Latin, Arista as well as a host of reality-based programs were part of the award winning work product his company produced. Building on this success late in 1999 he became a partner in Deadline Productions, located in Houston, Texas. Jack's many contributions to this company include his work as a producer, editor, postproduction supervisor, as well as his ongoing quest for excellence as a director of photography.

Jack Morgan
4900 Woodway Dr.
Suite 940
Houston, Texas 77056-1877
Phone: 713-960-0447
Cell Phone: 713-516-0971
Fax: 713-439-1499
Email: jmorgan1@ev1.net

Dale Sobolik
Address
Phone: 281-335-0891
Cell:
Email: dsobolik@hotmail.com

Barry Strickland began his film career with a scholarship in Dramatic Arts, from San Jacinto College. While continuing to perform he pursued theatrical lighting and Direction. With school behind him he worked for several years in lighting and video production for many of music's largest acts; including N'Sync, Tom Petty, Nine Inch Nails, and Bob Dylan. Most recently, he toured with the top US Christian Rock band- The Newsboys.

In 2000, Barry sharpened his camera skills with the action film "Face of the Serpent." The project utilized Sony's cutting edge 24p High Definition camera technology. Soon after the completion of this project, his work went global when he worked on IMAX's: "Space Station 3D," narrated by Tom Cruise. He also helped shape the Indian film "Where's the Party Yaar?" starring "National Lampoon: Van Wilder['s]", and Kal Penn. In 2003 Barry made his directorial debut with the Award Winning Short: "Story Cellar." His commercial work includes: Fiesta, Wal-Mart, Academy - Sports & Outdoors, Finger's Furniture, LACK's Furniture, Lawrence Marshal Chevrolet, Lone Star Chevrolet, Time Warner, Intel, Waste Management, and many others.

Barry Strickland
1110 Camino Village #1524
Houston, Texas 77058
Phone: 281-461-4636
Cell: 832-563-7075
Email: b_strickland2@netzero.com

Justin Seyb is a graduate of the Art Institute of Houston Culinary Arts program. Before leaving school he worked under the supervision of Master Chef Fritz Gitchner at the Houston Country Club. He then moved to the Live Oak Grill where he was awarded the title of Sous Chef. Upon leaving he increased his knowledge by working as tournant, as well as handling the food and beverage operations for Morton's of Chicago Steakhouse. Since his graduation he has worked as both Chef de Commit and Sous Chef at Abuso Catering. Justin has personally cooked for celebrities and heads of state including President George W. Bush, former President George Bush, ex secretary of state James Baker as well as many senators and foreign politicians including President Putin of Russia. Before studying The Culinary arts Justin was a student of Theatre. Recently He has made a jump to Film working both in front and behind the camera. Currently along with "It comes in a can", Justin is Acting, Writing, and Producing a series of short films which will be complete summer 2003.

Justin Seyb
502 Fairdale
Friendswood, Texas 77546
Phone:
Cell: (832) 651-3053
Email: jsseyb@hotmail.com

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