Troy Campbell - Producer/Music Supervisor

Troy Campbell is an Austin based singer-songwriter and producer who has won numerous awards for his eight CDs and his recent film projects. His music has been on the top ten list of the New York Times and his co-writing work has gone gold and platinum. He has toured internationally since 1994 and he won “Producer of the Year” for his work with Jo Carol Pierce at the Austin Music Awards. His music has been featured on television soundtracks for NBC’s ‘Ed’ and WB’s “Dawson’s Creek.” Troy worked as music supervisor for the film “Levelland” and on the documentary “Antones: Home of the Blues.” With filmmaker Alan Berg he produced the short documentary ”A Place to Dance,” which won the Audience Award at the 2004 Austin Film Festival. The short is now represented by Anne Walker-McBay and John Sloss Law and is being shopped as a feature film. He met Dano Johnson at the 2004 Austin Film Festival and the rest is Collection Agency Films history. Long in the Sun, his acclaimed third solo album, is now in stores.

Also visit: www.troycampbell.com

Dano Johnson - Writer/Director/Animator

Dano Johnson began his multi-media career when he interned at Sesame Workshop in NYC during summer 2000, working in the creative development department to produce new children’s educational series. His work on educational videos such as “Captain Can Takes on Garbage” and “Zowzoo and Friends” can be found in Austin schools, libraries, and WIC centers across Texas. For three years he developed content at Ignite! Learning, creating educational multi-media for middle-schoolers. His short animated films with long-time collaborator Tate English have won the First Sundays Judge’s Award (December 2003) and both the 2003 and 2004 Austin Film Festival Trailer Competitions. Dano recently completed work on Flatland: The Movie, an animated adaptation of the classic science-fiction novel starring Martin Sheen, Kristen Bell, Michael York, and Tony Hale. The movie is available on DVD and make sure to read Dano's essay and screenplay in Princeton University Press' 'Flatland: The Movie Edition'.

Contact: danojohnson@hotmail.com

Jose Luis Gonzalez - Illustrator

Jose Luis Gonzalez graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2001 with a degree in Radio-TV-Film, and has continued to produce artwork and films since. His many projects include writing and producing the play “Luces de la Frontera,” producing the television programs “Sneak Peek 2000” for KVR-TV and “Liver City” for Austin Cable Access, shooting and editing a dozen music videos and shorts, DJing at a pirate radio station, and making illustrations for The Daily Texan and On the Links Magazine. He has directed, edited, photographed, and written over ten films, including two of feature length. His artwork has been seen in art shows and film festivals throughout Texas, California, Colorado, Massachusetts, and New York. After completing artwork for the pilot “Tall Tales and Other Big Lies” and "KinkyToons (TM)," he continues work on his first graphic novel, ‘The Escapist.’ He currently roams the streets of San Francisco in search of a place to get a cheap burger.

Also visit: www.ojoflojo.com
Contact: el_ojo_grande@ojoflojo.com

Cameron Petri - Illustrator

Cameron Petri has a fine arts degree from the University of Texas at Austin. He has worked for 6 years in illustration, design, and animation for Horseback Salad, the Austin Film Festival, and Collection Agency Films.

Also visit: essempe.com

Don Swaynos - Writer, Editor

Don Swaynos is a screenwriter and editor in Austin, TX who has worked on everything from narrative shorts, animated advertisements, and feature-length documentaries. His latest documentary, 'Year at Danger', is playing the film festival circuit and he is currently editing 'American Widow Project'. He is also a founding member of Jollyville Pictures, which makes humorous narrative short films.

Also visit: donswaynos.com

Eric Friend - Sound Mixer

Eric Friend provides Audio Post Production, Sound FX Creation, and Music Composition services for television, films, radio, and animation. He has recorded dialogue for "Beavis and Butthead" and "King of the Hill" and played music with the band "Spoon."

Also visit: www.friendoproductions.com