Production Team



Kevin Hicks - Writer / Driector / Executive Producer
Kevin is owner of Hark Productions, an award-winning commercial video-audio production company and co-owner of Chinimble Lore, a film development and production company he shares with his wife - writer, Vickie Hicks. Kevin has established himself as a director and producer of many commercials and industrials, including the Auto Lift Institute's safety training video, 'Lifting It Right,' hosted by Richard and Kyle Petty. In 2003, he directed the program-length DVD, 'Cayuga Lake Wine Trail,' and in 2005, he wrote and directed 'Waiting On Alphie.' A feature article written by Kevin about the process of making 'Waiting On Alphie' appeared in the Reel Life section of IndieSlate Magazine issue #44.


Juan Reinoso - Producer
Juan Reinoso began his career at a young age as a stage actor. He later attended Fordham University at Lincoln Center in New York City on a performance scholarship. His career has found him on both sides of the camera as he continues to establish himself as both an actor and producer. Film credits include: The Last Tomorrow (executive producer); My Little Trainwreck (producer); Out of Brooklyn (associate producer); the documentary feature Made in Japan with Elijah Wood narrating (producer); Finding Graceland (producer). Films in development include Among the Shadows with Janeane Garofalo, Loren Dean, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Frances Sternhagen, Georgina Cates, and Randall Duk Kim (producer).


Dan Griffin - Producer
Dan Griffin has had success as a writer, musician, athlete, and actor. He penned the book series “The Adventures of Merlin the Mouse” and has his feature, Dark Star Hollow, gaining strong momentum in Hollywood. He has acted in the series Central Park West, and USMA: West Point, as well as Gattaca, and Twists of Fate. All have led to his voice as a producer and executive producer. So far, his efforts have included Associate on: Raspberry and Lavender: Diaries of a Lavender Girl, Executive Producer on The Last Tomorrow, and Co-Executive Producer on the TV series Grudge Match. Future and current projects include: Producer on Dark Star Hollow, Survive the Night, Love U Forever, Dream House, Raising Cole, and the TV series Ghost Kids.


Vickie Hicks - Executive Producer
Vickie is a WGA member who turned her attention to writing soon after moving to Los Angeles in the mid-80s. After several attempts at getting her foot in the door, she landed a job with Chuck Barris Productions, writing for 'The All New Dating Game' and 'The New Newlywed Game.' She is an established writer, whose screenplay, 'Among The Shadows,' is currently in pre-production. She also co-owns the film development and production company, Chinimble Lore, which is developing several of her other screenplays, including 'The Whiskey River Café' and 'The Jericho Letters.'


Brian Balog - Co-Producer
Brian is a graduate of The Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelors of Science in Marketing. Brian brings a wealth of business experience and a professional attitude to the set. Brian’s recent industry experience includes working on several Lions Gate Productions and a DreamWorks production as well as SPIKE TV’s The Kill Point. Brian has also produced the New York Jets training camp commercials. Brian is a recurring presenter at the National Association of Broadcasters with his popular instructional video line up from Vasst. Brian’s experience on set as an assistant director only adds to his marketing skills and business savvy as a producer.


Wayne Gerard - Composer
Wayne is a contemporary composer, sound artist, and performer who studied jazz orchestration in college and was awarded the prestigious Liberace Award for composition. He's created incidental music for 'From Lust To Love', an urban short film, and the award-winning international film 'Eastern Tide' before landing his first solo composing project, scoring the acclaimed independent film, 'Waiting On Alphie,' for director Kevin Hicks. His music has been featured on the MTV shows 'Punked','Run's House' and 'Pimp My Ride' and he's currently one of the main composers supplying music beds for the new VH1 show 'Can't Get a Date' and The Weather Channel.


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