Noelle Helferich - Director  - Graduated from MPI in 2002. Has since worked on 22 projects including Movement 2002 (the Detroit Techno Festival), The Ugly One, Panic in Detroit, Love and Plutonium, Weenie Roast Massacre, Midnight of the Mind, Head, Finding the Rhythm, and her own short film, Scorched Earth. (Sometimes credited as Noelle LaPrise)

Cory Jacques - Director of Photography - Cory graduated from the Motion Picture Institute of Michigan in 2002. He wrote, produced and directed his own short film, "Refridgerator".  He has also been working on other projects, and is a welcome addition to the LaPriseByrnes projects.

Louis Kerman - Swing Crew - has been involved in film and video since 1998. He has worked both in front and behind the camera. His many credits include acting in an OptimEyes commercial, and the recent project "Tragedies; 21 carbs"  www.crewdocs.com/tragedies/ . He has also worked as a writer, a DP and an editor. A full member of the Detroit Filmmakers Coalition since 1996, he is currently deveolping several DV projects.

April Walker - Boom Operator - Graduated MPI 2004
Art Instructor Center Line High School. Wrote, produced, and directed a short film, The Devil's in Cancun and also wrote a feature, Mid-Town, not yet produced. Crew member for the following short films;
Therapy(Sound),Resurrection Witness (continuity, camera and boom), On the Other Side (continuity, sound), Salem (1st AC, sound), Charlie's Bad Day (1st AC, sound).

Mark A. France - Make-up Artist/Special Effects - Mark is a professional make up and special effects artist. He recently completed shooting of his own project that he wrote and directed, "Midnight of the Mind". www.ssfxproductions.com.  He has also performed in 'An Apology to the Dead' and 'Weenie Roast Massacre'. He also assisted with Make-up and special effects on 'Mosquito'. His resume includes such projects as 'Rachel's Attic', 'Killing Time', and 'Dark Tomorrow'.

MARTIN LAPRISE - Swing Crew - Martin LaPrise has performed in the theater from a young age. He recently has made the transfer from theater work to film work, by performing in the short film, "Scorched Earth". He currently plays keyboards in the band 'Crossfire' and is an accomplished Painter. He has sold original artwork www.martinlaprise.com , as well as done commissioned mural work www.martinlaprise.net for private homes as well as Centerline Schools.

JASON CATRON - Swing Crew - Jason graduated from MPI in 2002. He worked on several short films and is currently in preproduction of a collaborative project with Craig Miller called "Wages of Sin".

ANNETTE DEATON - Swing Crew - Annette is no stranger to the stage, having perfomed in Madrigal Concerts and many plays. She takes her talent to feature film in the production of these two upcoming movies.

JUDITH FERRARO - Swing Crew - Judith is currently taking some classes in theater and film. She also teaches English at a local College.

MARGARET HIU SZE TANG - Swing Crew - Margaret graduated from U of M with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications. in 2004. She is also currently involved in Campus video and media, shooting and editing programs. She also worked as an intern at Comcast Cable Newsmakers.

CONNIE YORK - Swing Crew - Connie is helping out on the swing crew. This is her first project, but has helped out in the Art Dept. and as 2nd assistant Camera.

HUGH HOLESOME - Boom Mic - Hugh has been running boom mic for the production "Dilemma Crunchers".