MEET THE CREW
EJ Fernandez
Director / Writer
E.J. Fernandez is our talented Director and Writer, overseeing all the creative elements to bring the vision and story of our film to life. With a passion for highlighting the fun and inclusive nature of the paintball community, E.J. is excited to bring the sport into the media spotlight. Fun fact: E.J. is also the showrunner for the MetTV series Better To Have Loved! Having dreamt of making a paintball film since first year, E.J. loves how the sport is fun for literally everyone. We can't wait to see his vision unfold!
Katerina Chang
Producer
Katarina Chang is our Producer, responsible for creating the shooting and post-production schedules and ensuring the cast and crew have everything they need. She's excited to help craft an action-packed RTA film that blends heartache with thrilling adventure, aiming to take the audience on an emotional rollercoaster. Katarina’s favorite part of paintball? Not getting hit! Fun fact about Kat: her favorite movie is 500 Days of Summer.
Zackary Fehrman
Business / Logistics Manager
Zackary Fehrman is our Business/Logistics Manager, handling all the important legal tasks like talent release forms, filming permits, and liability waivers. He’s also in charge of the film's budget, keeping track of every expense to ensure smooth sailing during production. Zackary is excited to meet the whole crew in-person on set and experience the magic of filming firsthand. Fun fact: he runs a small gaming channel on YouTube and loves diving into Minecraft! Zackary also has a deep interest in astronomy, philosophy, and exploring the far corners of the internet. His favorite thing about paintball? The incredibly supportive and welcoming community.
Lia Liederman
Art Director / Assistant Director
Lia Liederman is our Art Director and Assistant Director, playing a dual role in bringing this production to life! As Art Director, Lia designs the sets and costumes to capture the director’s vision, while also running our social media and creating awesome graphics. As Assistant Director, she ensures everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. Lia is excited to tackle this action-packed project and share behind-the-scenes moments with our followers! Fun fact: she used to host a live show with her sister called Sibling Rivalry, and just completed a semester abroad in London! When it comes to paintball, Lia really enjoys the adrenaline rush of dodging paintballs and making quick moves—though one day, she hopes to actually get good at it!
George Gamas
Technical Producer / Lead Editor
George Gamas is our Technical Producer and Lead Editor, ensuring that all equipment is safe and secure on and off set, and leading the editing team to craft the final film. George is excited to work with our fantastic team on set and to bring everything together in the editing room. Fun fact: he loves making edits of his favorite movies and shows! His favorite thing about paintball? The teamwork involved. George is also a huge fan of Charlie Chaplin and has seen his entire filmography, with City Lights being his favorite film of all time.
Jimmy Rai
Director of Photography
Jimmy Rai is our Director of Photography and is in charge of developing the visual style of the film by leading the camera, lighting, and grip teams. He's most excited about capturing all the action! Fun fact: Jimmy's first ever single-camera project in the program was with E.J., and now they're making a movie together! His favorite thing about paintball? Winning, of course!
