Meet Our Team
Virginia Quesada (Filmmaker) is an award-winning producer and editor, specializing in cultural programming and documentaries. In 1989 she founded Video Culture, Inc., a nonprofit tax-exempt arts organization, in order to facilitate making films about artists. Her credits include: music videos for Mary Chapin Carpenter (Passionate Kisses, In the Spotlight, Down at the Twist and Shout); music-oriented PBS specials (Tango, The Spirit of Argentina, Kansas City Jazz and Blues, Muddy Waters Tribute, Singing for the Union with Pete Seeger); documentaries for PBS, Discovery Channel, and National Geographic; and other feature documentaries about artists including Landfill Harmonic, which after a successful festival run received an international theatrical release.
Producer, engineer and musician.
As an award winning recording engineer and producer Mr. Eastridge has worked for hundreds of the worlds premiere artists including Sheryl Crowe, Emmylou Harris, Wynton Marsalis, Diana Krall, Richard Thompson, Vince Gill, Linda Ronstadt and many others.
His close collaboration with the late guitar legend Danny Gatton has been a source of material for several major releases and anthologies. He continues to work on recordings for Danny Gatton’s estate.
Entertainment Attorney, and a Music Industry Visionary & Executive
John Simson has been in the music industry since his signing in 1971 as a recording artist and songwriter. Simson’s career has included stints as a manager, handling the career of 5X Grammy winner, Mary-Chapin Carpenter, special advisor to Harry Belafonte for music and television projects, and a 30 year career as an entertainment lawyer advising clients on copyright and business issues in film, television, music and the visual arts. He most recently served as the Executive Director of SoundExchange from 2001-2010, an organization he helped launch in 2001. SoundExchange collects royalties from internet and satellite radio services on behalf of recording artists and record labels. The organization is now responsible for distributions greater than two bllion dollars since inception. Simson received an Emmy nomination for his music supervision of the PBS series, “American Roots Music” and was named the Outstanding Volunteer Lawyer by Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts on their 10th Anniversary celebration. Simson was at the forefront of the battle for artist’s rights and their ability to be paid for their work online and has been featured on NBC Nightly News, The New York Times, WSJ, Marketplace, CNN and others.
Director of Photography and Steadicam Operator
Sheila Smith is a Director of Photography who is well known for her beautiful cinematography and steadicam work which includes feature films and concert footage for the likes of Sting, Paul Simon, Kenny Chesney and Chuck Brown. Sheila works in commercials, documentaries, cultural programming and candid, with everyone from President Biden, Hillary Clinton, to Stephen Colbert. She is a mentor for young woman who want to become directors of photography.
Gaffer and Lighting Designer
As a freelance gaffer and lighting director, Louise Hernon’s work includes films, television shows, interviews for documentaries, commercials, PSAs and press conferences.
Jef Huey
For over 30 years, Jef Huey has been helping film-makers from around the world. He is a video editor providing both creative and finishing services. Refining images, solving problems and sweating the details. His clients have included National Geographic Television, The Discovery Channel, The Kennedy Center Honors, PBS and countless political ads. A love of music and passion projects brought him to “The Humbler”.
Joe Quesada
Sound Recording Engineer, Sound Mixer and Drummer
Andrea Hull
Andrea Hull is a filmmaker and writer, most recently for the Smithsonian Institution.
Andrea Hull has helped with “The Humbler – Danny Gatton” since its inception. She was on the Les Paul shoot at the Iridium Club, NYC in 1992 and at the shoot with Norma Gatton in Atlanta, Georgia in 1993. For decades Andrea has lent her expertise in writing and editing consulting.
John “Jack” Twesten
Jack Twesten is a Director of Photography, Director/Cameraman and Producer. He works in music oriented programs, documentaries, commercials and corporate videos. With over 30 years in the business, an impeccable reputation and many awards – Jack’s work has been seen all over the world. His clients include: National Geographic, ABC Sports, A&E History Channel, HBO sports, TLC, and many others.
Social Media – Her mission has been keeping Danny’s Legacy Alive
Deb Elliott heard Danny when she was 14 and her life was changed by his music and artistry. Wow! Her brother Dave Elliott was Danny’s drummer for over 18 years.
She started Danny’s Facebook Tribute Page in 2012 and now it has over 8,400 likes. Deb feels that Danny Gatton is truly a legend and his music should live on forever.
Motion Graphics, Art Direction, Print and Multimedia Design
Toni’s specialty is compositing and creating graphic elements for motion graphic design projects. Motion design allows her to use her background in post-production, design, film, and fine art to tell and sell stories that are dynamic and infinitely varied. She has experience in storyboarding, typography, logos, branding, publication, and illustration, and is always interested in pushing her skills and talents into new areas.
Independent Film Guru
Silver Spring-based director/producer Jeff Krulik has screened at the Museum of Modern Art, Lincoln Center, the American Film Institute and on PBS. His resume includes work for Errol Morris, Discovery Networks, and National Geographic Channel. His honors include guest filmmaker at the 48th Annual Robert Flaherty Film Seminar, participant in WGBH/PBS Producers Academy, and inaugural recipient of the Peter C. Rollins Award for Achievement in Documentary Film, given by the Popular Culture Association. Krulik is also co-producer of the cult documentary ‘Heavy Metal Parking Lot’ which was turned into a reality TV series for pop culture network TRIO called ‘Parking Lot’. Other documentaries include ‘Hitler’s Hat,’ ‘Ernest Borgnine on the Bus,’ and the recent ‘Led Zeppelin Played Here.’
Producing and Editing consultant
AC Warden has been an award-winning editor and producer of documentaries since the days of 35mm. Major credits include, “George Stevens: A Filmmaker’s Journey” and episodes of PBS series “Frontline, American Experience, and Avoiding Armageddon”. She is very excited to be involved with this production.
Many other supporters – thank you!
Production Stills with more to come 🙂
