Gigi's Technical Resume

Every 15 Minutes (2005) SFX - for Rim of the World High School of Lake Arrowhead,. California.

Zombie Hunter (2005) SFX - Head Special Effects Department, Costume, Prop Master location shoot in Boron, CA
by Geoff Hambie.

Song of the Dead (2004) Makeup - Reggie Bannister location shoot in Kansas City, MO by Chris Gubera of Zombie
Musicals, LLC.

Ghastly Love of Johnny X (2004) Assistant to Reggie Bannister, Makeup location shoot at Ray-Art studios by Paul
Bunnell of Ottermole Productions.

Dead Things (2004) Makeup - Reggie Bannister on location in Crestline, California for director Dana Carney.

Cemetery Gates (2004) Assistant to Reggie Bannister for on location shoot at Bronson Caves and Falcon Ranch for
horror film directed by Roy Kynrim.

The Last Full Measure (2004) Crew Coordinator for set decoration on period film by Director Alex Kerry.

Crestline Haunted Village: 3D Phantasm Morningside Mausoleum (2003) Commercial. Director of 30 second
commercial for Halloween Carnival broadcast on Charter Communications.

Crestline Haunted Village: 3D Phantasm Morningside Mausoleum (2003) - Special Effects Makeup Coordinator,
Haunted House Producer for Halloween Carnival. Over 60 Actors and 20 staff/security under direction.

Every 15 Minutes (2003) Producer/Co-Director PSA for Oasis Counseling Centers of Barstow California. Includes
cover art designs and duplications.

Oasis Bonding Center (2003) Producer/Director PSA for parenting training center for Oasis Bonding Center of Barstow
California.

Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine - ("BIKES 90800" program) - Special Effects Makeup Artist for 2002 Halloween carnival. Approximately 20 "victims" of park personnel and members of public.

ComiCon International 2002 (Live Event) - Special Effects Makeup Artist for 2002 and 2001 worlds largest International comic book convention featuring"Eisner Award" masquerade. Range of stage and SFX makeup for approximately 30 characters ranging from Comic book to Horror and Fantasy.

Zeneca Pharmaceuticals - Federici Video (Beta SP - 30 min) Location Manager/Scout, and Producer's Assistant on industrial video. Shot on location in Hollywood, California.

The Miracle (Script) - Writer - WGA registered script on the Miracle of Christmas and the birth of a White Buffalo.

Bubba Ho-Tep - (35mm Feature Film - 90 min) Extras Casting/Wrangler (Credited) for large crowd scene in bazaar feature film based on short story by Joe R. Landsdale, and directed by Don Coscarelli of Silver Sphere Productions, starring Bruce Campbell and Ossie Davis and featuring Reggie Bannister. Also background extra in explosion scene as "trailer trash" (Credited.).

Land of The Free (DV Video - 10 mins) Writer, Producer, and Videographer for political music video featuring music performance by Reggie Bannister about the preservation of parks and parkland. On location shoots in Long Beach, Ca.

Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine - Haunted House Coordinator, Logistics Manager, Special Effects Makeup Artist for 2000 Halloween haunted house "Scherer Horror Night." Planning, design and logistics plus SFX makeup for approximately 20 "victims" of park personnel. Record setting attendance.

Up Against Amanda (35mm Feature Film - 90 min) Special Effects Makeup Artist (Uncredited) - Organic special effect gag on Reggie Bannister in feature thriller film starring Justin Priestly, David DeWitt II, Karen Grusso, and Daniel Roebuck.

Three Sixes (CD Album Cover) Special Effects/Straight Makeup Arist for bazaar music CD album cover and insert for 6 nude/semi-nude models. Inside art features "Carey" shot of blood work on nude. Assisted in Casting models including scream queens, Debbie Dutch, Brinke Stephens, Debbie Rochon and others.

Bleeding Hearts - (1999 Cover - Cult Magazine) Special Effects Makeup Artist - Cover photo of horror cult magazine to create gruesome scene with organic (vegetables) materials. Second inside photo as tribute to Alfred Hitchcock's "Psycho."

Phantasm IV: Oblivion: (35MM Feature Film - 90 min.) Special Effects Make-up Coordinator (Credited) for horror cult classic by StarWay International/Silver Sphere Corp under the direction of Don Coscarelli. Also performed other minor (uncredited) miracles: Assistant to Stunts, Make-up Assistant, Wardrobe Assistant, Temporary 1st AD, Craft Services, Continuity, Special Effects blood work, Extras Casting, Extras Wrangling, Location Manager, First Aid, Assistant to Mr. Bannister, Director's Assistant. Producer's Assistant.

Zeneca Pharmaceuticals - Federici Video (Beta SP - 30 min) Production Manager, Location Manager, Casting and 1st Assistant Director on industrial video featuring comedic host, Larry Miller. Shot on location in Long Beach, California.

Nightmarez Cafe™ (Cable Access TV - 30min.) Co-producer, Co-writer, Hostess of half-hour horror chat show series hosted by comedic character, Vampi the Vegetarian Vampire™, with interviews of celebrity guests of the independent horror and sci-fi film industry, remotes and behind-the-scene segments. Hailed as the "Tonight Show" of the horror/sci-fi market.

Love That's Gone (3/4" Video - 6 mins.) Co-writer, Co-producer, wardrobe, casting, production manager, location manager for political music video with Native American theme performed by Reggie Bannister; Native American dancers and drummers; cameo appearances by Vernon Wells, Will Sampson Family and Saginaw Grant.

Vampi the Vegetarian Vampire (Script) Adventures of a Native American vegetarian vampire who calls upon her animal spirits and fellow friends to battle an evil force.

Cinematic Horrors (Script) Filmography documenting films of the horror industry in three segments, Cinematic Vampires, Cinematic Monsters, and Cinematic Nightmares, representing the three classes of the genre.(Tales from the Crypt meets Masterpiece Theater.)

Color Me Red (WGA Registered Concept) Marketing and live event concept licensed to the American Red Cross designed to launch a new "image"campaign.

Come Sit By My Fire (WGA Registered Script) A Native American feature about teens lead from gang activities through the stories of a Shaman. (Kung Fu Native American Style.)

Creature Feature (3/4" Weekly TV Horror Film Show) 1986-87 Co-Hostess, Guest Assistant Director, Guest Writer (Uncredited) for late night horror show on TAFT/WDCACh. 20.

The Bedroom Window (35mm Dino De Laurentiis) 1986 Union Extra - Portrayed a female reporter.

Gardens of Stone (35mm Francis Coppolla Feature) 1986 Military consultant (uncredited) and union extra for docudrama on the Viet Nam war.

America's Future in Space (3/4" Video Documentary) 1986 Syndicated TV show for the development of space. Makeup Artist/stylist/wardrobe.

Liberty (35mm MGM/NBC made for TV Mini-series) 1985 Union Wardrobe Consultant for this nationally released period piece for the purpose of continuity and authenticity. Also union extra.

Lady B (35mm Made for TV Mini-series) 1985 Makeup Artist, Wardrobe consultant for this period series based upon Lady Bird Johnson's life in the Whitehouse.

Central Casting (1985-1987) Promotional model and union player for Washington DC and Baltimore, MD agency.

Texas State Highway Department (3/4" Video Industrial) 1982 Producer/Writer of this 90-minute government contracted industrial relating the hazards of drunk driving and driving under the influence of drugs.

Motorsports (3/4" Video made for Cable Sports Show) 1981-82 Video and cameraman for six shows, including hazardous camera angles for indoor short-track motorcycle racing. Filming included races featuring Paul Newman. Editor for commercial broadcasts of same.

Dining Out (35mm 15-minute Weekly TV Spot) 1976-77 Producer's Assistant and Hostess of popular local show highlighting Houston's hot dining spots. Also functioned as editor on a number of occasions.

Chasing Ghosts (16mm Classic Johnny Greco Horror Feature) 1976Initially contracted as Special Effects Makeup Artist. Through upgrades and extensions , advanced to Production Secretary, FX co-ordinator for16-week shoot.

Dale Blanc (1974-1976) Exclusive contract with top-shelf modeling casting agency in Houston, TX. Contracted clients included Charles Revson (formerly Loraine Leigh Cosmetics), Johnson & Johnson and others. Local promotional shows, print, TV, stage, etc.ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND TRAINING:

University of Houston (Dramatic Arts), Pyrotechnics, Native American Culture, Army Opposing Forces Field Trainer and Honor Guard Drill Team Instructor, Animal Training, Martial Arts, Historical Recreation Costumer and Researcher, Prosthetics Makeup, Baltimore Culinary Arts Institute, Public Relations Spokesperson.www.nightmarez.com/vampi.htm