branded
Eradicating child sex slavery & prostitution
About the film
branded is a feature length documentary that explores the dehumanizing realities of prostitution and the devastating effects it is having on the lives, neighborhoods, and communities of Phoenix, AZ. The film also highlights the courageous work being done by the Phoenix Police Department, the Phoenix Police Department VICE Unit, the Sex Crimes Bureau, Dignity House, various non-profits, and members of the government to combat this social injustice. branded exists to inform and motivate individuals to tangible, purposeful social action against the sex slave trade of children and to honor the victims of those caught up in the terrible wake of this living nightmare.
Credits and Acknowledgments
Peggy Bilsten
Executive Producer
Jami Fiedler
Producer
A missionary kid from Sierra Leone West Africa, Jami Fiedler knew from an early age that she wanted to be an instrument of healing and compassion to the brokenhearted worldwide. Her heart for different cultures and the poor lead her to pursue an Intercultural Studies degree at Houghton College in NY. From 2006-2008, she has worked for the relief and development organization Food for the Hungry. Jami has had the blessing of hearing the stories of countless women and children that have had their lives changed by the evils of abuse and sexual exploitation. Her desire is for this injustice to be ended, not only in our city, but worldwide, and her prayer is that she would be a part of bringing that end about.
Chad DeMiguel
Director/Editor
For the past 5 years Chad DeMiguel has written, directed and produced film, theater and video projects in Phoenix, New York City, Europe, India and Africa. Chad is the founder rooftop studios a production company that creates films, documentaries and promotional related projects. He also has taught in the film and video program at Collins College in Tempe, AZ for the four past years. Currently, Chad serves as co-director of IAM Phoenix, a regional chapter of the International Arts Movement. Chad received his BFA from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts film program and participated in USC’s 2001 Summer Production Workshop.
www.rooftopstudios.org
Patrick McCalla
Associate Producer
Patrick is the City Initiative Senior Manager/Communicator for Food for the Hungry. Working in this capacity has enabled him to develop relationships and synergy between established, reputable organizations and the needy in the Phoenix area to provide both love and aid. His vision is that Phoenix would become an example to other cities of the enormous potential when churches, city leaders, faith based and non-profit organizations work together in meeting the physical and spiritual needs of others.
Michael Bostick
Visual Effects Supervisor
Michael’s career spans 15 years as a computer artist, working in the fields of video games, television and film. For several years he worked as a 3D set designer and texture artist, making contributions to projects such as “Riven – the sequel to Myst”. He has also worked extensively in motion graphics and post-production. He worked in two Arizona based commercial studios as Director of Animation, where he was involved in upwards of a hundred regional and national commercial spots. Michael has also produced and directed many short films and music video over the past five years. Currently he is co-founder/Creative Director of Mediafarm Design Studio in Tempe, AZ.
Stuart Thurlkill
Photographer
World class photographer, Stuart Thurlkill has been recognized internationally for his work as a photojournalist and documentary photographer in the tradition of W. Eugene Smith. Stuart is the owner and principal photographer of Eyes 2 See Photography, a lifestyle photography studio, specializing in editorial, commercial, architecture and event photography. Stuart is based in Phoenix, Arizona and finds his greatest joy in photographing true moments of emotion and intimacy.
www.eyes2see.com
David Blakeman
Photographer
In recent years, David has become a freelance photographer specializing in various styles of portraiture including fashion, wedding and commercial photography. David is also involved with Highlands Church as a worship leader and intern and is currently pursuing his BFA in a photography at Arizona State University.
blakemanphoto.com
Patrick Andrew/Michael Andrew
Patrick Andrew / Michael Andrew : Canvas Burning is a Phoenix based production team. Patrick Andrew (from the Grammy-nominated, Dove award-winning band PFR) produces, Gerald Fercho engineers, Mike Andrew designs and markets, and all three are multi-instrumentalists, able to play on whatever project they are working on. Both Patrick and Gerald are worship leaders in the Phoenix area.
Sean Mortensen
Sean is an architect / graphic designer / pastor based in Scottsdale, Arizona. He is happily married to Sharon and father to their daughter Cosette. He is a design junky, an observer, a thinker, and is passionate about encouraging thought and creatively reframing people's perspectives to see what they otherwise would not. (seanmortenson.com/design) << coming soon.
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