AlGe Film // Runner
Graduated from The Sammy Ofer School of Communications, Gelnik managed prime-time television productions including Come Dine With Me, Super Nanny, and The Voice. Gelnik has filmed and produced with Director / presenter Alexandra Leroux, host of the travel series Les Nouveaux Explorateurs - a Canal+ production.
Gelnik also founded StorySlam // Tel Aviv, an open stage for story tellers to share their personal experiences.
In 2013, Gelnik enrolled at the School of Visual Arts. He is receiving his masters in Live Action Short Film. He lives in Brooklyn with his plants.
Alon Gelnik // Writer & Director
Eric Halberstadt // Director of Photography
Having started at the age of 13 with a hand-me-down camera from his uncle, Eric's journey from stills photographer to director of photography has taken many interesting turns.
He’s gone from running around the streets of New York with that ancient Nikon F2, shooting old sneakers hanging from telephone lines to flying around the world and filming in the most amazing locations. Over the course of his career, Eric shot from all imaginable platforms (from helicopters and sailboats to skateboards and F-16’s) and visited 48 countries in the process. His main passion, photography, at times intertwines with his hobby, skydiving.
Whether it’s shooting that perfect sunrise or jumping from perfectly good airplanes, Eric gives every bit of energy and care to getting the shot.
Lena Kozlova // Producer
At 4 dreamed about being a soldier of the Red Army.
At 6 decided to become a ballet dancer.
At 10 joined Hare Krishna movement.
At 21 converted to film production.
Since then (early 2002), Lena has produced hundreds of commercials and music videos for the world's leading brands and musicians. She helped running Ukraine's oldest and largest commercial production house, Radioaktive Film, in the capacity of Head of Production and Executive Producer. She has worked with such directors as Tony Kaye, Jake Nava, Dougal Wilson, Charles Mehling, to name a few.
Lena currently lives in New York.
Ed Hellman // 1st Assistant Director
Ed Hellman hails from Baltimore, Maryland. He holds a BFA from Bard College and a MPS from the School of Visual Arts. Ed is an Apple-certified Final Cut Pro Editor and professional freelance Director and AD. He has been making films since the fourth grade, often investigating the themes of identity, gender, sight, and miscommunication. Ed won the Adolfas Mekas Award for Scriptwriting in 2006 for his 3rd feature film, “Elephant in Love” and his most recent short, “Retire for the Evening,” won Runner-Up Best Picture at its premiere festival, the SVA Film Fest 2013. It has screened in over 11 cities, including Los Angeles, Manhattan, and London. He is currently working as a freelance Director and 1st or 2nd Assistant Director, while in pre-production on a web-series with Carla Rhodes. Ed lives with his wife, Andrea, and their two hairless cats in New York.
Victoria Aguila // Production Designer
With a background in photography, performance art, and a MPS in Live Action Short Film from SVA, Victoria brings a unique and personal approach to designing worlds within films. Known for her attention to detail and symbolism, she takes pride on dressing the road for this authentic, yet universal “Runner.” Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Victoria currently lives and works as a Production Designer for various indie short films and music videos in New York City.