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Anderson, Sharon and Gary
Vintage Reproductions, At Sutlery

110 Lakota Ave. S, PO Box 1273, Center, ND 58530-1273, Phone: 701-794-3628, Anderson e-mail

Design and sew reproductions of garments from 1700s to 1940s. Twenty years experience as historical reenactors of the fur trade and frontier military era. Gary is a Lewis and Clark Interpreter and Sharon has been portraying Libbie Custer for 15 years. Featured in North Dakota Tourism commercials, BBC and PBS TV specials and a Lewis and Clark film for national distribution to middle schools. Gary has consulted on special films on Lewis and Clark and Sharon is featured in several magazines and books. Gary and Sharon are available for style shows and historical programs for schools, civic groups and conventions.

Borden, William
Writer/Screenwriter

10514 Turtle River Lake Road NE, PO Box 284, Bemidji, MN 56601, Phone: 218-586-2765, Fax: 218-586-2765, Borden Web site, Borden e-mail

Two screenplays optioned, 200 play productions, winner of 20 writing contests. ... Award winner for educational script. ... His film version of the play The Last Prostitute was shown on Lifetime TV and in Europe.

Bryce Jarrett
Bowden Productions

4600 N 4th, Sioux Falls, SD, Phone: 605-338-8800 Bryce e-mail

Braniff, Brent
Director/Editor/Videographer/Graphic designer

P.O. Box 1611, Minot, North Dakota, 58702, (701) 852-2104 (work), (701) 839-7010 (home), Braniff Web site, Braniff e-mail

Over 22 years of experience in television. Most work has been in commercial production, but includes several documentaries and musicvideos. Experience in graphic design with projects ranging fromposters to T-shirts and CD packages.

Bullock, Mike
Production Rentals Gaffer/Soundman, Owner

221 21st St. N, Moorhead, MN 56560, Phone: 218-233-9473, Fax: 218-233-4170, Bullock Web site, Bullock e-mail

25 years of experience in film production. Features, documentaries, commercials, film and video. Owner of Production Rentals, a full service rentals include lighting, sound and recording, camera, HMI's and two-ton grip truck with tungsten package, dollies, etc.

Capouch, Kurt
Pro-Clips Video-Post, Owner/Operator

1301 E. Front Ave. Suite 2, Bismarck, ND 58504, Phone: 701-258-3604, Cell: 701-400-6262, Capouch e-mail

Full-service video production company. Both videography and post production editing available. Editing performed on Avid Non-Linear System. Electronic field production on Sony DVCam and Canon DV. Field microphones hard-wired and wireless, light kits available. Beta, 3/4", DVCPro can be used in editing process. Final production mastered to DV, DVCam, Betacam, 3/4", VHS and DVD. Audio mastered to CD, cassette and DAT.

Christoferson, Ric
Assistant Director/Production Manager/Director

 205 Fourth Ave. N, Fargo, ND 58102, Phone: 701-232-7652, Fax: 280-9092, Christoferson e-mail

Directing, multi-camera live, location video production, project coordination from start to finish. Local, with years of network experience.

Culman, Emanuel
Yonder Window Productions, LLC - BIJOU Show House


82 1st Street SE, P. O. Box 982, Beach, ND 58621-0982; 701-872-2444 

www.beach-movie.com

Location Scout and Extras Casting Agent for Movie and TV Production, with particular emphasis on the SW Region.

Deutz, Darrell
Darrell's Studio of Photography Still Photographer

1519 Hill Ave., Grafton, ND 58237, Phone: 701-352-0844 or 800-669-3235, Deutz e-mail

Professional Photographers of America. Several North Dakota Press Association awards. Specialize in action photography. Also experienced in portraiture, with portable studio setups.

d'Silva, Karen
Bismarck-Mandan Symphony Orchestra/Music Services

PO 2031, Bismarck, ND 58502, Phone: 701-258-8345, Fax: 701-258-8345, d'Silva Web site, d'Silva e-mail

Seventy-member community orchestra serving Bismarck-Mandan and the surrounding area. Full stage orchestral performances or chamber and ensemble groups. Performs classics to pops concerts. Performed with Manheim Steamroller, Pink Martini, Temptations, Antonio Pampa Baldi.

Geck, Dave
Digit Productions Videographer/Editor Beta SP/DVCam

5985 41st Ave., Glen Ullin, ND 58631, Phone: 701-348-3737, Fax: 701-348-9098, Geck e-mail

Twenty years experience in video. Need great footage? Need a script edited? I can help.

Germaine, Steve
Video Arts Studios Music services/Sound

1440 Fourth St. N, Fargo, ND 58102, Phone: 701-232-3393, Fax: 701-232-9439, Germaine Web site, Germaine e-mail

Director of audio services since 1985. Has produced original music, sound design and jingles for clients such as Microsoft Great Plains, McDonald's, Subway,Kubota and Discovery Channel.

Grinaker, Gary
Photo Express Still Photographer

614 Kirkwood Mall, Bismarck, ND 58504, Phone: 701-258-9225

Photo Express provides still film and digital processing services. Full service studio. Prints and enlargements up to 12x18-inch are available in one hour. Located inside door No. 6 at Kirkwood Mall.

Halgrimson, Marty
Video Arts Studio Grip/Music services/Sound

1440 Fourth Ave. N, Fargo, ND 58102, Phone: 701-232-3393, Fax: 701-232-9439, Halgrimson Web site, Halgrimson e-mail

Experience in on-location and in-studio sound recording. Dolly and grip for video and film shoots. Clients include Microsoft Great Plains, Bobcat Company, ABC News, Inside Edition and local and regional advertising agencies.

Hanson, Russ
Minot Video Productions Producer

121 10th St. NW, Minot, ND 58703, Phone: 701-293-1489, Fax: 701-237-4662, Hanson e-mail

Post-production video and audio. Remote audio recording. Industrial video production. DV video format. Digital audio.

Hanson, Russ
Hanson Photo Communications Still Photographer

3616 S. Rivershore Dr., Moorhead, MN 58560, Phone: 701-293-1489, Fax: 701-237-4662, Hanson e-mail

Commercial photography with over 30 years experience in documentaries, public relations and advertising. Full studio and lighting for in-house and location shoots, all formats. Film or digital.

Hareland, Colleen
SVP MULTIMEDIA, LLC, Editor, Edit facilities/ equipment, Producer (video), Videographer (DV and HDV)

1517 Scout Street, Bismarck, ND 58504 Phone: 701-258-6058, Fax: 701-223-3807, Toll Free: 1-888-693-8681  SVP Multimedia, LLC Web site; SVP Multimedia e-mail

Established in 1991, SVP Multimedia, LLC is an independent full service video production company offering both SD and HD (high definition) multi-camera Videography, and delivering in both DVD and blu-ray. Services include: Television Commercials, Instructional / Training Videos, Promotional / Sales and Marketing Videos, Conventions and Seminars, Cinematic and documentary style weddings, Family Legacy Videos & Heritage Videos, Event Videography: Sports, Dance and more.

Barnes, Tony
SVP MULTIMEDIA, LLC, Film, Videographer (HDV)

1517 Scout Street, Bismarck, ND 58504 Phone: 701-258-6058, Fax: 701-223-3807, Toll Free: 1-888-693-8681

SVP Multimedia, LLC Web site;  SVP Multimedia e-mail

Wholesale and Retail Film Transfer to DVD (16mm, Super8, Regular8 Films), Restoration and cleaning films, Restoration and Archival Photos/Slides to DVD, Video Transfer to DVD, 360 Virtual Tours.

Huettl, Shari
The Memory Preserve Producer/Videographer/Editor

PO Box 1872, Bismarck, ND 58502, Phone: 701-222-1019, Huettl Web site, Huettl e-mail

Provide video production services to families, organizations, and communities helping them preserve their history and stories through family heirloom video documentaries and historical documentaries. Facilitate life-writing workshops to help individuals get started writing the stories from their lives. Certified Legal Video Specialist providing video production services to the legal community.

Johnson, Peter
Grand Forks Master ChoraleMusic Services

PO Box 12272, Grand Forks, ND 58208-2272, Phone: 701-777-2731 or 701-777-4317, Fax: 701-777-3320, Johnson e-mail

Some of the region's premier vocal ensembles and comprised of 35 to 45 auditioned singers. In recent years, the Chorale has performed with the likes of the Winnipeg Symphony and as a featured choral ensemble for the Continental Harmony Project.

Johnson, Richard
Lund Writer/Screenwriter

408 Drake Ave., Argusville, ND 58005, Phone: 701-484-5526

 Graduate of Hollywood Scriptwriter's Institute. Completed three full-length feature scripts and have other in development. Trained in features, television and radio scripts.

Jonason, Marty
The Acting Studio Talent scout/Location scout

1021 10th Ave. S, Fargo, ND 58103, Phone: 701-238-7759 Twenty-five years experience training actors, location scouting and talent scouting.

Kerr, Phil
Blue Sky Video Production ServicesComplete Production Services

3033 13th Ave. SW, Fargo, ND 58103, Phone: 701-730-3511, Fax: 701-235-6249, Kerr e-mail

20 years of experience in audio, video and film production. Set design and construction. Studio and location shooting/sound, non-linear editing, 3-D graphics, duplication. Camera/sound/lighting packages available.

Kincaid, Will
Will Kincaid Photography Still Photographer

112 E. Ave. B., Bismarck, ND 58501, Phone: 701-222-3185, Cell: 701-226-2663, Kincaid e-mail

Member National Press Photographer Association. Clients include Associated Press, New York Times, Chronicle of Higher Education, North Dakota Tourism, North Dakota Parks and Recreation, North Dakota Horizons Magazine, Bismarck Tribune. Digital transmission of photos available.

Kirschemann, Emil
West River Teamsters Reenactors

5401 Fernwood Dr., Bismarck, North Dakota, 58503, 701-255-1403

Group of 170-plus members, stunt riders and wagon owners. Horses, draft teams, mules, donkeys, buffalo, farm animals and antique equipment available. Can do wagon trains with over 300 people. Past events include Lewis & Clark Youth Rendezvous, Lewis & Clark Wagon Train and many others.

Kloubec, William H.
Heliostudio Location Scout/Still Photographer/Stock Photographer

Box 624, Fargo, ND 58102, Phone: 701-235-1417, Kloubec Web site

Still traditional and digital photographer experienced in scouting locations for films and commercials. Guide services, location coordination, communications. Worldwide experience, air/GPS/digital services. Documentary, locations, small studio, Photoshop, Premiere, digital services. Stock catalogue on CD.

Koeck, Dan
Still Photographer/Stock Photographer

1415 W Gateway Circle, No. 19, Fargo, ND 58103, Phone: 701-231-8334 or 701-799-1506, Fax: 701-231-8969 Location photography for national and local clients. Affiliated with Getty Images. Member National Press Photographers Association. Clients include IBM, Showtime, NCAA, USA Today, Minneapolis Foundation, Forbes, Smithsonian, AAA, AARP.

Kramer, Keith
Still Photographer/Stock Photography

3207 Begonia Ave., Bismarck, ND 58501, Phone: 701-258-4726 or 701-224-1324, Fax: 701-258-0196, Kramer e-mail

Stock photographs of birds, wildlife, flowers, plants, landscapes, Badlands, national scenic areas, people in rural and urban life, cultural sites, leisure/recreation. Location/assignment photographer.

Lentz, Stacey
The Academie Agencie

220 Broadway Ave. Suite B, Fargo, ND 58102, Phone: 701-235-8132, Lentz Web site, Lentz e-mail

Serving the region for 28 years. Representing models, actors, singers, dancers throughout North Dakota. Providing casting services and makeup artists. Web site listing for models and actors.

Lerfald, Mike
Video Arts Studios 1

440 Fourth St. N, Fargo, ND 58102, Phone: 701-232-3393, Lerfald Web site, Lerfald e-mail

Editor since 1984. Specializes in Softimage/DS Editing Suite. Clients include Microsoft Great Plains, Bobcat Company, McDonald's, Subway and local and regional businesses.

Lien, Dan
Video Arts Studios Director/Producer/Script writer

1440 Fourth Ave. N, Fargo, ND 58102, Phone: 701-232-3393, Lien Web site, Lien e-mail

Twenty-year veteran of scripting, directing and producing media and commercial productions specializing in industrial videos.

Lindsey, Jason
Perceptive Visions Photographer

1813 Scotsdale Dr., Champaigne, IL 61821 217-355-7617 or 800-898-7617, Lindsey Web site, Lindsey e-mail

Massey, Lee
Media Productions Executive Producers

3241 S University Dr., Fargo, ND 58103, Phone: 800-480-6863 or 701-237-6863, Fax: 701-280-1226, Massey Web site, Massey e-mail

Full-service audio, video, film, live event and multi-media production company. Sound stage with wrap around cyc, two video edit suites, recording studio. All tape and digital formats, mastering and duplication. Experienced crew of cinematographers, videographers, writers, producers, engineers, editors, production assistants, grips and gaffers. Clients range from minor broadcast networks and news organizations to international corporations, advertising agencies, independent producers and recording artists.

McGuire, Trish
Gypsy Films Production coordinator/Location manager

2200 S. 29th St., Grand Forks, ND 58201, Phone: 701-772-1043, McGuire e-mail

Feature film documentary experience. Credits include feature films: Desert Hearts, Steaming Milk; televison: Northern Exposure; documentaries: Gift to the Salmon, Come Back Home; and more.

Watson, Mike
KAT Communications

1100 Industrial Drive, Bismarck, ND 58501, Phone: 701-224-9208, Web siteE-mail

Full-service production company specializing in training, educational, industrial, documentary and corporate image productions and television commercials.

Nelson, Jeanne
Casting/Location scout/Wardrobe/Makeup

Phone: 701-222-8721 or 701-223-9134, Nelson e-mail

Casting for commercial film and still photography, location scouting, wardrobe, props and makeup.

Phillips, Art
Video Arts Studio Director/Producer

1440 Fourth St. N, Fargo, ND 58102, Phone: 701-232-3393, Fax: 701-232-9439, Phillips Web site, Phillips e-mail

A full service teleproduction facility including audio, video and film services, since 1982. Producer and director since 1976 for such clients as Microsoft, McDonald's, Subway, Discovery Channel, E! Entertainment, Nickelodeon/MTV, and local and regional businesses and advertising agencies.

Roos, Kirk
Roos Media Group Owners/Producers

3120 25th St. SW, Fargo, ND 58104, Phone: 701-730-5500, Roos Web site, Roos e-mail

MEDIA, MARKETING, MANAGEMENT. Film and TV production from conception to broadcast. Fully equipped and able packages including HD-CAM, SONY-DV CAM, AVID editing, final cut and premier, live switching, basic grip package. Focus on long-form projects, shooting, editing, animation, special events and documentaries. Plus, a wealth of experience in PR projects, marketing and event management. Recent projects and clients: "Babe Winkelman Outdoors", "Shattered Lives or After-Meth", with RCJC program at Minot State University with U.S. Senator Byron Dorgan, "Rediscover the Corps" a Lewis and Clark Docu-series with Clay Jenkinson (PBS), "American Hero" (PBS), History Channel's "Heavy Metal", "White Cloud: Albino Buffalo", conventions, live events, concerts and training videos.

Also: Northern Lights Films, 1707 Gold Ave., Fargo, ND, 58103, 701-730-5500

 

ST Digital Productions

205 Fourth Ave. N, Fargo, ND 58102, Phone: 701-232-7652, ST Digital website

Commercial productions. Non-linear edit suite, Final Cut Pro, Mini DV.

Stein, Cheryl
Frontier Army of the Dakotas

2900 139th St. NE, Surrey, ND 58785, Phone: 701-728-6740 or 701-721-0631, Stein e-mail












  • 1990: Dances With Wolves; Far and Away
  • 1993: Geronimo; Son of the Morning Star
  • 1993: Gettysburg
  • 1993: Return to Lonesome Dove
  • 1994: Lakota Woman
  • 1995: Buffalo Girls
  • 1997: Buffalo Soldiers
  • 1997: The Postman
  • 1998: Ride With the Devil
  • 2006: Custer's Plan
National umbrella group for mid- to late-19th century military and frontier reenactors. Core members are from the Dakotas, Montana and Minnesota. In addition to uniforms and accouterments, individual organizations possess equipment such as horses, teams, wagons, cannons and tents, gatling gun, and artillery.

Stein, Cheryl
7th Cavalry "M" Company

2900 139th St. NE, Surrey, ND 58785, Phone: 701-728-6740 or 701-721-0631, Stein e-mail

  • 1990: Dances With Wolves; Far and Away
  • 1993: Geronimo; Son of the Morning Star
  • 1993: Gettysburg
  • 1993: Return to Lonesome Dove
  • 1994: Lakota Woman
  • 1995: Buffalo Girls
  • 1997: Buffalo Soldiers
  • 1997: The Postman
  • 1998: Ride With the Devil
  • 2006: Custer's Plan
Frontier military reenactment group of soldiers, ladies (side saddle riding option) and children with horses, authentic uniforms, accouterments, clothing and equipment of the Civil War and Indian Wars era. The group also owns guidons, tentage, two escort wagons, a horse-drawn Army ambulance and a working firable 1863 Napoleon cannon and limber. Individual members possess horses, sleighs, buggies and other horse-drawn vehicles.

Sundsbak, Wade
Perfect Production Locations

8020 County Road 15 W., Minot, ND 58701, Phone: 701-833-6414, Fax: 701-852-4696, Sundsbak e-mail

Back-of-the-hand knowledge of Western North Dakota. Vast production information on small towns, wildlife, prairie, abandoned schools, churches and farmsteads, and much more. Breathtaking sunsets in all seasons. Always a perfect location for any request.

Swenson, David, Lisa Dowhaniuk
Makoche Recording Company Production (audio)/Recording Studio

208 N Fourth St., Bismarck, ND 58501, Phone: 701-223-7316 or 800-637-6863, Swenson Web site, Swenson e-mail

"Experienced hands working with a blend of new technology and vintage gear." Makoche is a full-service audio, video, film, live event and multi-media production company. The company offers production assistance from conception through duplication. Services include writing/scripting, directing, sound design, sound restoration, consulting, project coordination, post production/editing, and mastering. The studio features a 3,000-square-foot multi-track recording studio with large "live" main room and three isolation booths including a large drum booth. Makoche is known for their national reputation for jazz, rock, American Indian, and historical recordings in addition to educational and historical documentaries, music videos and commercials. Clients include international corporations, advertising agencies, and independent producers and recording artists.

vom Saal, Jeff
Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Music Services

Phone: 218-233-8397, Fax: 218-236-1845, vom Saal Web site, vom Saal e-mail

The symphony has performed with many pop favorites, including the Moody Blues, Kenny Rogers and Ray Charles.

Walker, Dwayne
Duane Walker Photography Camera operator: EFP, Camera operator: Film, Editor/Producer (film-16mm, 35mm), Editor/Producer (video), Editing facilities, equipment, Sound man, equipment, Still photographer, Digital still and video, Videographer (3/4", 1", Betacam sp), Location scout

1847 Harding Place, Bismarck, ND 58501, Phone: 701-255-8186 or 701-258-2507 or 701-220-7468, Walker e-mail Experienced still and television news photographer with over 39 years of experience in still and motion photography. Numerous TV news awards and hundreds of private and commercial video and still projects. Produced a number of half-hour video programs, plus news clips for TV news. Aerial experience. Experience in Final cut editing and production, 2nd. camera unit for "Trading Spaces" consisting of sound person, 2 Grips and camera man. Camera, sound and lighting for "That's Clever" on the home network. Industrial video for Lurgi Industry, Northern Boarder Pipeline, ROD Co. and Westinghouse. Willing to travel out of state or country.

Walker, Renee
Casting talent, Editor (Video- 3/4", 1", betacam SP), Writer/Screenwriter/Voiceovers

1847 Harding Place, Bismarck, ND 58501, Phone: 701-355-3091 or 701-258-2507, Fax: 701-355-3088 Former television news reporter has voiced and edited thousands of news stories and mini-documentaries. Currently doing public relations work, writing and editing and voice work for radio. Have done some casting work. 26 years experience.

Wang, Gregory
Grip, dolly grip/Equipment operator/Lighting director/Set building, carpentry

1108 16th St. N, Moorhead, MN 56560, Phone: 218-287-2127, Fax: 218-233-4170, Wang e-mail

Thirty years in live production lighting. Fourteen years in film production. Set building and carpentry experience. Thirty years equipment operating experience. Worked with all the top ad agencies in North Dakota in the past fourteen years.

Wendt, Bruce
Landscape Photography (35 mm film, medium format), videography (digistal video)

4045 Judson Ave., New Salem, ND 58563, Phone: 701-843-7465 Work in multi-image, super 8 film and digital video.

Wiesz, Curtis
Wrangler

4755 Eighth St. NE, Heaton, ND 58418, Phone: 701-547-3848 Retired professional jockey. Two-time winner North Dakota Thoroughbred Derby. Raises registered horses. Have done modeling for commercials, etc. for The Academie Agency, and Christianson Models and Talent.

Wilson, Rod
Results Unlimited

Phone: 701-837-4949, Wilson Web site, Wilson e-mail

Results Unlimited was the first agency in North Dakota to implement a complete in-house video production studio. Longer length videos, television and radio commercials, interactive DVD's and CD's, character and logo animations...when it comes to electronic production, we can do it all! To round out our creative services, we have a full service graphics department that will tackle and creatively win you over with any print project you request. When it comes to creative advertising that will get you noticed, Results Unlimited will make it happen for you. RU Ready for Results?

Wolt, Clayton
Location Scout

2050 Highway 83 NE, Sterling, ND 58572, Phone: 701-387-4344 Location scout experience for film.

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