Peggy Bilsten

Executive Producer

Jami Throne (Fiedler)

Producer
Ask Jami what one fact about her makes her unique from most and usually she’d respond by saying, “Well…I was born in Sierra Leone, West Africa, the poorest nation in the world by many standards.” Although it’s not flashy truth, it’s one that has molded her into the woman that she is today. Jami has a passion for other cultures, but more importantly, for serving people that are in desperate need of it. She never imagined that she’d have the opportunity to produce a documentary on an issue that is so close to her heart. However, it was an experience that she will never forget. Jami graduated from Houghton College in 2006, served with Food for the Hungry from 2006 to 2008, and is excited to be a part of StreetLight since June of 2010. She is married to an incredibly fun, gentle and amazing man named Eric, since 2009, and is excited to be back in the Valley of the Sun.

Chad DeMiguel

Director/Editor
For the past 5 years Chad DeMiguel has written, directed and produced film, theater and video projects in Phoenix, New York City, Europe, India and Africa. Chad is the founder rooftop studios a production company that creates films, documentaries and promotional related projects. He also has taught in the film and video program at Collins College in Tempe, AZ for the four past years. Currently, Chad serves as co-director of IAM Phoenix, a regional chapter of the International Arts Movement. Chad received his BFA from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts film program and participated in USC’s 2001 Summer Production Workshop.
www.rooftopstudios.org

Patrick McCalla

Associate Producer
Patrick is the City Initiative Senior Manager/Communicator for Food for the Hungry. Working in this capacity has enabled him to develop relationships and synergy between established, reputable organizations and the needy in the Phoenix area to provide both love and aid. His vision is that Phoenix would become an example to other cities of the enormous potential when churches, city leaders, faith based and non-profit organizations work together in meeting the physical and spiritual needs of others.

Michael Bostick

Visual Effects Supervisor
Michael’s career spans 15 years as a computer artist, working in the fields of video games, television and film.  For several years he worked as a 3D set designer and texture artist, making contributions to projects such as “Riven – the sequel to Myst”.  He has also worked extensively in motion graphics and post-production.  He worked in two Arizona based commercial studios as Director of Animation, where he was involved in upwards of a hundred regional and national commercial spots.  Michael has also produced and directed many short films and music video over the past five years.  Currently he is co-founder/Creative Director of Mediafarm Design Studio in Tempe, AZ.

Stuart Thurlkill

Photographer
World class photographer, Stuart Thurlkill has been recognized internationally for his work as a photojournalist and documentary photographer in the tradition of W. Eugene Smith. Stuart is the owner and principal photographer of Eyes 2 See Photography, a lifestyle photography studio, specializing in editorial, commercial, architecture and event photography. Stuart is based in Phoenix, Arizona and finds his greatest joy in photographing true moments of emotion and intimacy.
www.eyes2see.com

David Blakeman

Photographer
In recent years, David has become a freelance photographer specializing in various styles of portraiture including fashion, wedding and commercial photography. David is also involved with Highlands Church as a worship leader and intern and is currently pursuing his BFA in a photography at Arizona State University.
blakemanphoto.com

Patrick Andrew/Michael Andrew

Patrick Andrew / Michael Andrew : Canvas Burning is a Phoenix based production team. Patrick Andrew (from the Grammy-nominated, Dove award-winning band PFR) produces, Gerald Fercho engineers, Mike Andrew designs and markets, and all three are multi-instrumentalists, able to play on whatever project they are working on. Both Patrick and Gerald are worship leaders in the Phoenix area.

Sean Mortensen

Sean is an architect / graphic designer / pastor based in Scottsdale, Arizona. He is happily married to Sharon and father to their daughter Cosette. He is a design junky, an observer, a thinker, and is passionate about encouraging thought and creatively reframing people’s perspectives to see what they otherwise would not.
seanmortenson.com