Crew
Matthew Ridgewell
Writer/Director
Matthew Ridgewell is the director and writer of Wasteland. His main specialty is screenwriting, though enjoys directing as a secondary option. After this film is complete, Matthew would like to expand Wasteland into a full-length feature, like he has now done with his previous short film, The Killdeer. Matthew is very proud and happy with how this film is coming along due to the talented and cohesive crew.
Rose-Marie Daniels
Producer/Production Manager
Location Manager
Rose-Marie Daniels is an aspiring producer and editor, always ready to push the boundaries and aspiring to improve her craft. Having worked with many on this crew previously, she was more than happy to join and kick the production into high gear. Rose-Marie looks forward to bringing this project into fruition and bringing Matthew Ridgewell's vision of the film to light.
Richard Ferguson
Producer/Assistant Location Manager
Richard Ferguson is an aspiring producer who has admired all parts of the filmmaking process. He has worked closely with each department to ensure that the film would come as closely to the intended vision of Mr. Ridgewell as possible. Richard's lust for filmmaking has always been a driving force for his workflow and he's excited to bring a film to the big screen that people will enjoy.
Declan Rolph
Director of Photography/Camera Operator
Declan Rolph is a cinematographer who loves to craft images, using framing and light as a tool to tell a story. He is passionate about the projects he works on and is excited about making stories come to life on screen. Declan has worked mostly on documentary projects, learning more about the world and telling other people’s stories. He is excited by the creative freedom that working on narrative projects has and the ability to craft more intricate images with depth and purpose.
Tyler Fernandes
Sound Recordist/Sound Editor
Tyler Fernandes is a final year student of Sheridan College’s Honours Bachelor of Film and Television, studying in the area of focus in sound. He is the supervising sound editor of Wasteland as well as having been the location sound mixer during production. Tyler strives to bring his technical and creative expertise to films that are creative, fun and entertaining - as has always been his dream from the beginning.
Jacob Currie
Picture Editor/VFX/Drone Operator
Jacob Currie specializes in editing, photography and drone cinematography. Jacob is always on the hunt for a new editing challenge, a drive which brought him to this production. He looks foreword to audiences' reactions to the film, and strives to bring them into the world of the wasteland through both the picture/effects editing and his sweeping drone shots.
Gillian MacLeod
Assistant Director/Prop Master
Gillian is an aspiring writer and assistant director. She is very passionate about her job and enjoys every aspect of it immensely, even the last minute problem solving! Her love of the peace and quiet of the countryside will likely bring her to North Bay in the hopes of furthering her career and education in the visual arts.
Mark Terrett
Transmedia Producer/Script Supervisor/Behind The Scenes
Mark specializes in writing and directing. With filmmaking being a hobby of his since a young age, he began to peruse it professionally as an adult. His main goal in his work to produce content that will bring people entertainment and joy. With this production, he hopes that the audience will enjoy the labours of the cast and crew.