FILMMAKER BIOGRAPHIES

John Pirozzi - Director/Cinematographer/Producer

As Director/Cinematographer/ Producer, John just finished 'Sleepwalking Through The Mekong,' a one hour film about the LA band Dengue Fever's first trip to Cambodia playing 60's Cambodian Rock and Roll. John has directed numerous music videos for bands such as Queens of the Stone Age, Calexico and Vic Chesnutt. As Cinematographer he has shot many documentaries including 'Bling: A Planet Rock' About Hip Hop, diamonds and the diamond wars in West Africa 'Leonard Cohen - I'm Your Man','Z Channel' directed by Xan Cassavetes and 'Too Tough To Die: a Tribute to Johnny Ramone'. John's Cinematography credits also include 'Broken English' by Zoe Cassavetes , 2nd unit DP for Matt Dillon's 'City of Ghosts' and the distinctive time-lapse photography in Kim Pierce's 'Boy's Don't Cry'.

Andrew Pope (Producer)

Before returning to New York recently to set up Primitive Nerd Productions, Andrew Pope spent five years in Cambodia, where as part of Fit Media he made dozens of social issue documentary shorts for clients such as United Nations Development Project (UNDP), International Organization on Migration (IOM), The European Union (EU-AUSAC), World Rehabilitation Fund (WRF), and CARE. In addition to Don't Think I've Forgotten, Andrew is producing a feature film he co-wrote about about the American DIY indie/punk movement of the 1980's entitled "Losers Take All", which begins shooting in January 2009.

Bradley Bessire - Producer

Bradley Bessire has been traveling to and living in Cambodia for the past 10 years. He lived in Cambodia from 2001-2004 where he developed several successful human rights projects and produced a film about the Cambodian elections. He has secured the blessings and help of the King Father of Cambodia, His Royal Highness Norodom Sihanouk, an avid filmmaker (pictured above). His Royal Highness has given Bradley and the project permission to use any of His films; some can be seen in the trailer.

Jonathan Del Gatto - Editor/Executive Producer

Jonathan Del Gatto brings 18 years of international, award-winning editing experience, including the Sundance Short Filmmaking Award, a Cannes Golden Palm Nomination, seven London International Advertising Awards, The AICP Editing Award, and seven inclusions into MOMA's permanent film/TV collection. He has just finished producing and editing "Too Tough To Die," a documentary on The Ramones by director Mandy Stein. He has edited 1000's of commercials and a plethora of highly profiled music videos for artists such as Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson, Puff Daddy, and Badly Drawn boy.