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Rio Miller

Director, Co-writer

Rio Miller is a Vancouver-based non-binary filmmaker with a passion for queer stories, classic Hollywood, and Asian representation. Originating in the East Kootenay regions of BC, they were brought up on a healthy dose of both independent and studio films, which sparked both a passion for filmmaking and an understanding of the storytelling possibilities within the art form. They attended Capilano University's MOPA program for 2 years before moving on to develop their skills in independent filmmaking.

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Michaela Volpe

Co-writer, Producer

Michaela Volpe is the producer and co-writer of  Much Ado! Michaela’s many passions includes queer representation, musical theatre, and body positivity, and her lifelong artistic goal is to produce works that accurately portrays LGBTQ2+ stories. She believes that cinema can be a great tool for change and can help push against the stigmatization of queer folks around the world.

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Music/ Choreopgraphy Team

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Harper Sinclare

Composer

Harper Sinclaire is a Vancouver-based musician and cinephile whose contributions to the film’s soundtrack and score gave it its unique polyphonic identity. Her prior work includes the short films Isolation and Persist.

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Scott Jenkins

Songwriter

Scott Jenkins is an English-born musical theatre enthusiast currently living in Vancouver. His lyrics helped influence the story, leaning away from postmodernism and more into romanticism of the genre which made the film more sincere in style.

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Caitlin Hill

Choreographer

Caitlin Hill is a multidisciplinary artist. After graduating from UBC with a degree in Opera, she dove into the theater community, working as an actor, singer, choreographer, and producer. Her passion is queer storytelling.

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Production Team

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Associate Producer

J.M Bossy

Bossy is a Surrey-based Hip-Hop artist and aspiring filmmaker. He is involved in Much Ado's Post-Production/ Distribution phase.

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Associate Producer,

1st Assistant Director

Justin Bromley

Justin is a Vancouver-based filmmaker who assisted in Much Ado's prep and principal photography.

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Production Designer, 

Costume Designer,

 Art Director

Evelyn Stephens

Evelyn is an aspiring filmmaker and fan of independent cinema. 

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Cinematographer

Matteo Volpe

Matteo is a poet, comic, and videographer. 

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Stunt Coordinator

Lloyd Cunningham

Lloyd is an industry stunt coordinator. His prior credits include Deadpool 2, Robocop, and This Means War.

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Production Sound

Connor Brown

Connor is a professional sound mixer and independent producer.

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    Hair, Make-up artists

    Michelle Watson 

    Michelle is a Vancouver-based professional make-up artist.

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    Principal Intimacy Coordinator

    Karyn Mott

    A SAG-AFTRA recognized intimacy coordinator, Karyn is part of the teams

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    Principal Intimacy Coordinator

    Anastasia St. Amand

    Anastasia is an award-winning Fight Designer, apprentice Intimacy Coordinator, and Intimacy Director.

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    https://www.anastasiastamand.com/

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    Full Production Credits

    Directed by: Rio Miller
    Written by: Rio Miller, Michaela Volpe
    Produced by: Michala Volpe

    Associate Producer: JM Bossy

    Associate Producer: Justin Bromley

    Lighting/ Cameraman: Matteo Volpe

    Production Designer: Evelyn Stephens

    Editor: Rio Miller
    Music by: Harper Sinclare & Scott. Jenkins
    Choreography: Caitlin Hill
    Production Sound Recordist: Connor Brown

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    Executive Producers: Thomas Griffiths, Faith Deveaux, Tatiana Tuzzi, Abigail Cunningham, Calex Ritson

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    1st Assistant Director: Justin Bromley

    2nd Assistant Director: Michaela Volpe

    First Aid: Madi Cunningham
    Production Assistant: Abigail Cunningham

    Stunt coordinator: Lloyd Cunningham

    Intimacy Coordinators: Principal Intimacy Professionals

    Makeup and Hair Artists: Michelle Watson, Amber Lin

    Catering: Emelle’s Catering

    Insurance: Frontrow Insurance, Worksafe BC

    Graphic Designer: Ella Thorogood

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