The Gamers: Dorkness Rising

The Filmmakers

Writer/Director – Matthew R. Vancil

Matt Vancil is the writer and director of The Gamers: Dorkness Rising. His debut as a writer-director resulted in the wildly successful fantasy cult film, “The Gamers”, which won first place in the 2003 Gen Con Indy Film Festival, and has screened worldwide. Mr. Vancil is a founding member of Dead Gentlemen Productions and has served as head writer for the company since its inception in 2002. A graduate of Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington, Mr. Vancil has taught filmmaking at both the high school and college levels. He lives with his wife, Camille, in Los Angeles where he is currently studying screenwriting at the prestigious American Film Institute.

Director of Photography – Christopher Mosio

Christopher hails from two world-renowned film schools: the USC School of Cinema/Television Production, and the Roger Corman School of Doing it Cheaply. He has worked professionally as a cinematographer for the past 18 years, and also holds a Webmaster’s Certificate from the University of California Santa Barbara. In addition to commercials and documentaries, he has worked on nearly two dozen feature films. His range of experience covers both the micro-budgeted independent film (see Roger Corman, above), and the Hollywood studio production, where he has worked with such talents as Will Smith, Lilly Tomlin, Eddie Murphy, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Rhea Pearlman, and Nick Cassavetes. Christopher has filmed countless live concerts and music videos, including Celine Dion, Reba McEntire, Dwight Yoakam, and K.D. Lang. His work has appeared theatrically, and on every major network and cable channel. He is versed in 35 and 16mm film, HDTV, and both analog and digital video systems.

Producer– Don Early

Don Early is the manager of Gamers Productions LLC and the Executive Producer for The Gamers: Dorkness Rising. In 2000, he directed and co-produced his first feature film Dead Camper Lake, which was nominated for “Best B-Movie of the Year” for 2004 at the B-Movie Festival in Syracuse, New York. Additionally Mr. Early directed and produced Revamping Doyle in 2001. He is a founding member of Dead Gentlemen Productions.

Executive Producer – Ben Dobyns

Ben Dobyns is the director of development for Dead Gentlemen Productions (DGP). He has been creating low-budget independent feature films since 1997, most notably directing Demon Hunters and Unreality, co-producing Dead Camper Lake, and editing “The Gamers”. Additionally, Mr. Dobyns has studied and worked in almost every film production role, from production assistant to sound engineer to editor to composer, giving him a comprehensive understanding of the complete production process. A graduate of Pacific Lutheran University with degrees in Film and English, Mr. Dobyns teaches filmmaking at the Tacoma School of the Arts and is a founding member of Dead Gentlemen Productions.

Producer – Leticia Y. Lopez

Tish Lopez is the executive producer and producer of The Gamers: Dorkness Rising. Before moving to Seattle, Tish worked in development for the SciFi Channel and assisted production on three shows at Weller & Grossman Productions in Los Angeles. Currently a project coordinator for the Seattle-based film organization, TheWarrenReport, Ms. Lopez has produced two short films and is currently developing a documentary on Pro Swooping with filmmaker Jason Willey. A graduate of TheFilmSchool, Tish Lopez also teaches cinema at the University of Washington in Seattle.

Producer – Jeff Madsen

Directed by

Matt Vancil

Written by

Matt Vancil

Produced by

Executive producer	Ben Dobyns
Executive producer	Cindi Rice
Executive producer	John Frank Rosenblum
Producer	Don Early
Producer	Tish Lopez
Producer	Jeff Madsen
Associate producer	Ken Bolding
Co-producer	Michael S. Bottorff

Original music by

The Wolbrecht Brothers

Cinematography by

Christopher Mosio

Editing by

Editor	Daniel Capuzzi
Assistant editor	Ben Dobyns

Casting by

Casting director	Noreen Hobson
Casting assistant	Nathan Rice
Additional casting	Cornelia D. Moore

Production Management

Unit production manager	M.C. Schuler
Production Supervisor	Don Early

Production design by

Matt deMille

Art direction by

Matt deMille

Costume design by

Teri Hudman
Jen Page

Makeup department

Key makeup artist	Vanessa Philipp
Makeup artist	Sarah Fletcher
Makeup artist	Dana Morgan
Makeup effects supervisor	Kit Palin
Makeup assistant	Dale Ahvakana
Makeup assistant	Carleen Cook
Makeup assistant	Rachel Moffat
Special makeup effects	Sarah Fletcher
Special makeup effects	Malena Palin
Special makeup effects	Shawn Shelton
Puppeteering	Shawn Shelton

Assistant Director or Second Unit

First assistant director	Dirk Kahler
Second assistant director	Derek Eastham
Second 2nd assistant director	Christopher Lamb
Second 2nd assistant AD	Elizabeth Ridge
Second 2nd assistant camera	Rian Bosak

Art department

Property master	Matt deMille
Property assistant	Elizabeth Ridge
Set designer	Matt deMille
Storyboard artist	Savina Machovsky
Storyboard artist	Mike Ricca
Wardrobe supervisor	Bronwyn Thomas
Costumes	Bronwyn Thomas
Costumes	Dee Dee deMille
Costumes	Matt deMille
Costumes	Peggy Stewart
Costumes	Justine Wright
Additional props	Jessica Bamburg
Additional Props	Kevin Inouye
Additional props	Randy Person
Set dresser	Matt deMille
Set dressing assistant	Jeff L. Thomas
Set dressing assistant	Elizabeth Ridge
Miniatures painting	John Rossman
Fifth wheel #1	Billy Bob
Fifth wheel #2	Rumblefish

Sound department

Sound mixer	Charles VanWinkle
Second sound mixer	Scott Waters
Boom operator	Scott Waters
Boom operator	Russell Joyce
Boom operator	Henry McDaniel
Boom operator	Chris Purkiss
Boom operator	Marc Studer
Post Production Sound Supervisor	Phil Price

Stunts

Fight choreographer	Kevin Inouye
Assistant fight choreographer	Scot McIntosh
The Purple Ninja’s Stunt Double	Geoff Gibbs

Other crew

Second unit director of photography	Dave Wilson
Script supervisor	Derek Eastham
2nd assistant camera	Kelly Barnes
1st assistant camera (real world)	James Heck
3rd assistant camera	Jaden Pan
Steadicam Operator.	T.J. Williams Jr.
Key slate insultor	Kelly Barnes
Additional slate insults	Everybody
Continuity photography	Derek Eastham
Acting coach	Cornelia D. Moore
Gaffer	Corey Lopardi
Gaffer	Dave Wilson
Best boy	Kevin Philbin
Key grip	Tony Konichek
Key grip	Shaun Martin
Key grip	Kevin Philbin
Key grip	T.J. Williams Jr.
Grip	Tim Christiansen
Grip	Ian Conners
Grip	Nicholas DeCelles
Grip	Ty Huffer
Grip	Tom Kenney
Grip	Theresa Majeres
Grip	Jaden Pan
Grip	David Pickar
Grip	Art Reynolds
Grip	Jorge Suarez
Grip	Timeko Williams
Grip electric	Niall James
Grip electric	Kiff Kilpatrick
Grip electric	Dean Saunders
Key set production assistant	Esther Daniels
Costume assistant	Esther Daniels
Costume assistant	Craig Ferguson
Costume assistant	Tracy Ivory
Additional costumes	Molly Boone
Additional costumes	Jonnalyhn Hall
Additional costumes	Captain Ron Paul Laffitte
Construction foreman	James deMille
Locations manager	Dave Drummond
Additional locations	James deMille
Set medic	Reynaud LeBoeuf
Set medic	Jean Carmona
Unit publicist	Paige Barnett
Videographer	Zaine Beatty
Still photography	Evan Shimono
Still photography	J. Nichole Smith
Still photography	Marc Studer
Intern	Andrew Duncan
Teaser poster photography	Marc Studer
Catering	Steve Lamborn
Catering	Robert Kennedy
Catering	Dee Dee deMille
Catering	Joe Belfiore
Production Accountant	Theresa Cadondon
Jen Page donated by	David Page
Cat wrangler	Christian Doyle
Moose handler	Matt deMille
Flanking Consultants	Liar and Riverbend
Woodland Security	Grenden Willowshire
NC Fundraising Consultant	Jodie Thies Black
Silent Jim’s Dialog Coach	Clint Black
Stunt Munchkins	Trinity & Bethany Black
Gravy Consultants	Dabo & Zug-Zug

Production assistants

Glenn Allyn
Jessica Bamburg
Christopher Brown
Bob Connally
David Dabling
James deMille
Aarde Effertz
Craig Ferguson
Heath Filbert
Anni Fischer
John Harris
Angelica Hesse
Shaline Howe
David Hrdlicka
Tracy Ivory
Mathew Johnson
Russell Joyce
Reynaud LeBoeuf
Kyle Lierman
Stephanie Madsen
Daniel Miller
Bryan Mills
Rachel Mills
Adria M. Moskowitz
Paul Munoz
Jeff Nix
David Page
Jaden Pan
Andrew Pickard
Elizabeth Ridge
John Rossman
Cindy Sedustine
Jeff L. Thomas
Zach Umthun
Jeff Walker
Christopher Wood

Extra Donations

Clinton Black
Jonathan Moore
Keri Reynolds
Amanda Cook
Clay D. Fleischer
Goodman Games
John Mangrum
Niall James
Waldemar Haas
James Martin

Additional Music

Performed by The Bardic Philharmonic
Conducted by David and Steve Wolbrecht

Supplemental Music Performed by

The Pacific Lutheran University Choral Union
Conductor Richard Nance
Soloist Anthony Webb

Pacific Lutheran University Choral Union

Angelia Alexander
Deborah Anderson
Dave Bales
Jordan T. Brookshire Esq.
Mike Byrd
Sue Byrd
Marisa Castello
Levin Conway
Charlie Crawford
Debbie Dion
Caryl D. Dowd
Dennis Drewes
Eric Faris
Jennifer Garrett
Laura Giddings
Amy Grinsteiner
Dwight M. Griswold
Vic Hansen
John Harstad
Joan Harstad
Tom Henderson
Marilyn Henderson
Mary Hilstad
Gordon Hilstad
Helen A. Hovis
Christian Jaeger
Gary Krause
Keith Krause
Jamie Allison Krause
Cindy Luebke
Kaye Lysen
Ken Lysen
Rase McCray
Ronald McGrew
Justin McLeod
Doyle Nelson
Shirley Nelson
Nancy Nole
Pat Nordgren
Jill Nyegaard
Lynn Ostenson
Laurie Rockett
Katherine Schubert
Elizabeth Scott
Paul Scott
Dick Stowers
Sarah G. Strong
Sean Tormey
Anne Urlie
Leslie Watts
Anthony Webb
Nathaniel Whitley
Joel J. Wippich
Marie Wutzke

The Filmmakers Offer Special Thanks for the Following Assistance

Locations

Jack Harding and New Tacoma Cemetery
Denning Castle at Kapowsin Highlands
University of Washington Tacoma
The Knights of Pythias
Ranger Mike Zimmerman, Ranger Connie Boyce, and everyone at Fort Flagler State Park
Chris Ewick and The Game Matrix

Special Props

Dragon Skull	Kim Graham Studios
Goblin Totem Pole	Ed Weber, Artist and Architect
Grimoire and Luster’s Spellbook	Victor Moray
“The Mask of Death” Module	Goodman Games
Mudhollow Inn Floor Map	Darkfuries Publishing
Dorkness Rising Miniatures	Magnificent Egos
Lost Worlds Combat Picture Book	Flying Buffalo
Latex LARP Weapons	Edhellen Armory

The Filmmakers Also Offer Special Thanks For the Use of the Following Gaming Products

And Special Thanks to
Aaron Williams
for the use of Nodwick

Final bits

No dice were lost during the making of this movie
No pizza delivery men were injured during the making of this movie
Only three undead turkeys were killed during production of this movie
This movie is rated DG-13