JON KEEYES - DIRECTOR, WRITER
Making his directorial debut, Jon Keeyes brings a diversity of talents to the making of American Nightmare including an entertainment journalism background, theatrical experience, and a life-long love and study of filmmaking. As the screenwriter of American Nightmare, Jon has created a unique and terrifying story that slips between the cracks of modern pop culture and delves into the fears that haunt everyday America.

Utilizing the many contacts and friendships he has made during his time as an entertainment journalist, Jon is gathering some of the finest people in independent filmmaking to ensure the success and quality of American Nightmare.

Jon started his writing career in 1996 and since has published more than 150 movie related articles and interviews. He has also done entertainment journalism for such films as Robert Rodriguez's The Faculty, Jean-Claude Van Damme's Universal Soldier: The Return, and the Vietnam documentary Return with Honor from Academy Award winning directors Frieda Lee Mock and Terry Sander. Jon is also the author of the forthcoming book, The Essential Guide to B-Film Actresses.

BRAD WALKER - DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY

The talent and passion for cinematography that Brad Walker possesses has taken him in various directions. His cinematography experience includes several feature films, mediums in commercials, music videos, and recruitment videos. Brad has traveled around the world shooting both photography and film for American Airlines, Renaissance Cruises, and Bill Gates' affiliate, Corbis Images.

Brad's ability to capture true emotion on film has garnered him recognition on several projects. As Director of Photography, the feature film, Dreamcatcher has received decoration and recognition at various film festivals including the Cannes Film Festival and the New York Film Festival. He has also obtained both the Axiem and Telly awards for cinematography.

Having used his talent and love for movies for over eight years, Brad Walker holds a BA in Cinema from Southern Methodist University, and owns the production company Lighthouse Film and Video.

DAVID ROSENBLAD - SOUND DESIGN, POST AUDIO SUPERVISOR

Sound designer/music producer David Rosenblad has spent the last twenty years in almost every aspect of the sound and music industry, hence the slogan: "for anything that's heard". As owner of DRM Productions in Dallas, David runs a full service studio for sound and music production. Coming out of the Electronic Music Department of the University of North Texas, he embarked on a career as a recording engineer and producer as well as a sound designer for the theater earning the Kennedy Center/American College Theatre award for Sound Design in 1984 . He has also won numerous Telly Awards.

He formed the company DRM Productions in 1989 continuing to produce and mix for recording artists as well as providing sound design and production for film, television and video. His credits include "The US-Mexican War" (PBS, Emmy Award winner; sound design/mix), "Yanks For Stalin" (A&E; sound design/ edit/mix), "The Keyman" (feature film; post audio/sound design/mix), "Carnival of Wolves" (feature film; sound edit/mix) and ADR mixer for "Quantum Leap," "Northern Exposure," "Earth2," "The Mighty Ducks," "City Slickers," "Wyatt Earp," and "Walker-Texas Ranger." To visit David, click here.

BOB CASTALDO - EDITOR

Bob Castaldo brings over fifteen years of movie making experience to American Nightmare. "I'm a filmmaker," declares Bob. "I don't just edit films, I make films. I have done editing, directing, producing, sound - you name it and I've done it." Such a background will provide an even greater look to the editing process of American Nightmare where the story begins to take shape for the audience.

Bob's extensive experience includes editing films such as Positive ID (Universal) and the award-winning festival movie, Detention, for director Andy Anderson. Bob was also the director of the film Takedown.

BRAD HARPER - SOUND MIXER

Local Texas talent, Brad Harper has joined the crew of American Nightmare as the primary sound mixer and recordist for the project. With a background in music and film, Brad will be bringing a fine blend of genres to a movie packed with dialogue, music and audio suspense. Brad's background includes sound mixing on a variety of music videos, commercial projects, short films and feature films. His most recent projects have included "40" and the action-film, "Lesmures."

ERIC WHITNEY - ART DIRECTOR

Eric Whitney first learned his trade in live theater while attending the Pacific Conservatory for the Performing Arts in Santa Maria, California. Later, he moved to Los Angeles where he began making movies and commercials. He has worked for such people as Roger Corman and on "The Abyss" for James Cameron. Aside from his interest in filmmaking, Eric is also a working artist. Several of his paintings and sculptures may be seen in the "American Nightmare" coffee house sequences.

BROCK MILLER - MUSIC SUPERVISOR
With over twenty songs filling the soundtrack for American Nightmare, the choice in sounds and bands becomes a vital part of the movie experience. Musician Brock Miller joins the creative team of Highland Myst Films as the musical supervisor. Gathering the best of local Texas bands and recording artists, Brock will compile the perfect music to enhance each scene and add to the overall atmosphere and mood of the film.

Inspired by the success and feel of such musically-driven movies as George Lucas' American Grafitti, Robert Rodriguez's From Dusk till Dawn, and Quentin Tarantino's Pulp Fiction, Highland Myst Films is creating a unique soundtrack. Unlike many movies which seek "pop" or "trendy" songs that inevitably destroy the lasting nature of the film, it is Brock's intention to create a soundtrack driven by Texas Rythmn & Blues, Old Fashioned Rock-n-Roll, and Classical Gothic sounds that will remain popular and timeless.

Joining the production crew will be Richard Carey as producer and assistant director, Terri Carey as script supervisor, Veronica Hope as Production Coordinator, David Dean as Unit Publicist, Shelly Ziemer as Casting Supervisor, Lowen Shivers and Troy Belvin as set designers, Ned Foster as Optical Designs, Paul Armstrong as First Assistant Camera, and Andrew Arnold as Gaffer.