Meet the Cast and Crew
Cliff Dunigan
Bill Cliff Dunigan is a Chicago-based actor who brings a range of experience and passions to his projects. He has been acting professionally for three years and previously studied acting at Columbia College. With a background in commercial, industrial and film projects, he is most happy exploring character descriptions and helping directors make their vision come to life.
Makeda Davies
ChelseaMakeda Davies (she/her) is recent graduate from the University of Illinois in acting and psychology. She has been seen in a number of productions at Ilinois Theater including, The Play that Goes Wrong, Winters Tale, Orlando and The Gangster Play: Circus Circus, a devised piece. She has also been seen in productions like Hurricane Diane, Fefu and her Friends, produced by La Estacion Gallery.
Timothy Knutsen
Ethan CaldwellTim is a screen and voice actor and Minnesota native living in the Chicago-land area for the past thirty years. He is known for roles in various feature films including as ‘Clem’ in the comedy “Zombie Repellent” from New Zealand Son Films, ‘Kyle Calhoun’ in “The Voice of the Comforter” from So Grateful Films, LLC and ‘Barnaby Dodsworth’ in “EnAbling Cain” from Milknose Films.
Edward Bond
ComposerEdward Bond is a musician with an expansive artistic vision that defies simple categorization. His work as a composer, performer, and producer includes numerous album projects of many styles, feature length and short films, documentaries, games of many varieties, and fashion shows with a range of ensembles from rock to jazz to orchestra and beyond, with extensive touring throughout the US, Canada, Europe, and more. His solo project, Starship Infinity, is a constantly evolving, multi-dimensional art project, blending elements of free-improvisation, post-punk, drum and bass, electronica, and cinematic music with a striking, retro-futuristic visual aesthetic
Sparkle Sapp
Visual Effects Lead & SupervisorSparkle Sapp is a visual effects artist and filmmaker driven by a passion for cinematic storytelling and imaginative world-building. Holding an MFA in Animation & Visual Effects from the Academy of Art University and bringing over nine years of production experience, she combines technical expertise with creative problem-solving to craft seamless visual effects that enhance narrative and atmosphere. Her specialties include live-action visual effects compositing, 3D design, animation, and digital environment creation.
As the Visual Effects Lead on this project, Sparkle designed and executed the film's visual effects while collaborating closely with the directors and creative team to bring key sequences and story-driven concepts to life. By blending technical precision with artistic vision, she creates compelling visual experiences that support and elevate the storytelling process. Sparkle continues to develop innovative work across independent film, animation, and emerging media projects.
Writer/DirectorMichael Kennedy
Michael Kennedy is a filmmaker from the Chicago area who specializes in creating unique films that defy genre expectations.
His latest short, ‘Jesters Message’, combines psychological tension, science fiction, and dark humor while exploring what can happen when delusion and reality meet.
James Kanelos
Editor & ColoristJames is a Freelance Cinematographer, Grip, and Editor based in Chicago. Focusing on narrative projects, event videography, and Commercial shoots,Grip, and Editor based in Chicago. Focusing on narrative projects, event videography, and Commercial shoots. He has experience with a variety of cameras, lights, and editing systems. He is looking to bring your ideas to a screen of any size!
