Our Crew
Heather Mingo
Heather Mingo is a Los Angeles based filmmaker who prides herself in bringing kindness, humor, and creativity to 1st ADing.
1st AD
Camille Dupin
Hair & Makeup Lead
Camille Dupin is a professional Makeup Artist based in Southern California, with a background in Fashion Design that provides a strong foundation in drawing and advanced color theory. Her expertise allows her to deliver high-level makeup application across beauty, editorial, theatrical, and special effects work.
A five-time award-winning Makeup Artist, including recognition at the Venice Film Festival, Camille is known for delivering polished, impactful looks tailored to each production’s creative vision.
Peter Swartz
Colorist
Peter began his career at Post Logic, one of the premiere Hollywood Commercial post houses. Under the tutelage of veteran Colorist Mike Eaves, he learned his craft hands-on from some of the top commercial colorists in the industry.
In 2011, Peter set up his own boutique studio Color Space Finishing. His body of work includes both the commercial world and special high-end projects. He also enjoys the Indie world and appreciates coloring content with a positive message, offering his unique brand of care and attention to detail.
Lisa Steadman
Writer/Director/Executive Producer
Lisa Steadman is a writer/producer who’s been examining the gray area of modern relationships ever since her mom made Lisa her marriage counselor when Lisa was 12. After graduating from USC film school with a BFA in Screenwriting in the ‘90s, Lisa became a corporate storyteller for Barbie before building her own successful brand as The Relationship Journalist™, writing 5 bestselling books about breakups, dating and relationships before returning to her love of screenwriting, including contest winning TV pilots, romcoms and vertical dramas.
John Tipton
John’s work in Cinematography has earned him 9 Emmy’s and an additional 10 nominations. He recently wrapped production on an HBO feature length documentary and lensed Amazon’s three-part docu-series “Good Rivals.” As a DP, Director, and Producer, John has contributed to numerous projects for HBO, Netflix, Amazon, CBS, NBC, Turner, Showtime, Disney, and ESPN.
Cinematographer/Producer
Sound Designer
Scot Peacock
Scot is an award-winning sound designer, editor and composer with credits on more than seventy movies. Previous to his life in film, Scot spent ten years in radio and TV as a producer with the BBC. His passion for aural storytelling, the sheer beauty of sound and the power of music, particularly orchestral, puts the dramatic narrative right at the heart of his work.
Director/Producer
Brian Thomas
With 20+ years of production experience and executive roles at publicly traded companies, Brian founded successful ventures serving clients like HBO, CBS, FX, and Universal Sports. As a director and producer, he spearheads world-renowned projects and impactful marketing campaigns.
Steven Nevius, ACE
Editor/Producer
Steven Nevius is a film editor with over three decades of experience spanning feature films, television, and animation. He began his career in Rob Reiner's cutting room, contributing to such classics as The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally, Misery, and A Few Good Men. He has since worked on editorial teams for acclaimed streaming series, including SyFy's The Magicians and FX's Justified. A member of American Cinema Editors, Steven is passionate about storytelling and mentorship, championing both efficient, modernized post-production workflows and the creative development of emerging talent.
Eddie Marquez
Production Sound Mixer
Eddie Marquez is a Los Angeles native and UC Berkeley graduate, working as a production sound mixer and audio supervisor with over 25 years of industry experience. His career includes numerous Emmy and award-winning television shows, commercials, and documentaries. Eddie is passionate about collaboration and dedicated to bringing creative ideas to life through exceptional sound.