About the Filmmakers
Brian Ronalds - Writer / Director / Producer
Brian Ronalds is an American actor turned writer/producer/director and is the other half of “The Ronalds Brothers." Brian’s recent credits include the horror-comedy, Netherbeast Incorporated, directed by his brother, Dean. The film stars Darrell Hammond, Judd Nelson, Dave Foley, Robert Wagner and Jason Mewes.
Brian has co-produced Dirty Little Trick starring Dean Cain and Michael Madsen, as well as the feature, Ashley, also directed by Dean Ronalds featuring America’s Next Top Model winner Nicole Fox, Two and a Half Men’s Jennifer Taylor, Tom Malloy, and Michael Madsen. Along with producing films, Brian wrote for Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns, and is a published writer.
Brian has recently written and directed his feature film directorial debut, THE MASS SHOOTING MONOLOGUES. The film is both poignant and important, dealing with mass murder at a high school that was motivated by bullying. The film stars Kee Chan (Revenge of the Sith), Tom Malloy (The Alphabet Killer/Love N’ Dancing), Brennan Murray (You’re the Worst/Video Game High School) and introduces Brian’s son, Leif Ronalds.
Brandon Scott - Writer / Co-Producer / Editor
Working and paying rent since the age of fourteen, Brandon heard the words, “If you don’t love what you’re doing, stop doing it”. From there he went back to college in his late twenties to pursue a dream telling stories.
Following college, he has worked steadily producing art events, editing feature films and NFL games, which has led to a very rewarding and demanding life with new and more stories to tell.
Collaborating with Forty Four Eleven Productions, he has had the opportunity to edit both narrative and documentary features for the company and looks forward to seeing what stories they choose to tell in the future.
Michelle Palermo - Producer
Michelle Palermo grew up in a small town in the Midwest. She had sights on city life and packed up her car, driving cross-country as a teenager to start her journey in the Southwest where she still resides today. Michelle found she had a passion for acting and modeling, and began pursuing that dream in 2008, starring in multiple short and feature films. She is an an award-winning actress with 2 Best Actress and Best Thespian awards so far during her acting career. She is also a writer and enjoys photography.
Michelle has been writing since she was a teenager, but became more passionate about the work after utilizing her experience on set. Besides being a published author of Seren: The Chronicles of Mischa 2016, she has co-written screenplays such as The Will (2017), Unwelcome (2021), and The Mass Shooting Monologues (2020). She is best known for her role in Scare Us (2021).
Nick Kriaris - Executive Producer
Nick Kriaris is a self-starter that realized his passion wasn't in roofing but in a potential to help people by taking a leap into the cannabis industry. With his extensive organizational, managerial, and technology background, Nick took that leap of faith to become one of the few original dispensary owners in Arizona when laws were passed in 2013 to allow the sale of marijuana for medicinal purposes.
Since then, Nick has developed an amazing list of unique cannabis products, even catching the attention of Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong.
Nick is also the owner of Green Thumb Guys. Their custom CBD recipes have been developed from his years of experience in the hemp industry and are some of the best, highest-grade cannabis products on the market. Green Thumb Guys facilities use only cutting-edge tools and equipment allowing Nick the ability to produce only the highest quality cannabis-derived products. Nick's years of experience gives his company the ability to develop custom recipes for CBD products that are purer and more potent than others available online.
Nick continues his venture by helping other states progress towards their goal of legally allowing beneficial medicinal products.
