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Meet our staff: directors, team, interns and associates. They are as follows ...

Board of Directors & Team Members:

Owner - CEO
Board of Directors
Director, Producer, Stunt Co-Ordinator, Stuntman, Special Fx Expert, Weapons Wrangler, etc.:
ALVIN JOHNSTON

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Alvin founded Wild Child Entertainment (WCE) in 1999. He has been a stunt coordinator, stunt man, and actor on several projects prior to developing WCE. He has been in such films as "Steele Town USA", "Pointe Blank", "Night Wing", "Muddy Flats", and a whole lot more!
Alvin graduated and instructed at Barbizon International. He modeled for Rough & Ready Sportswear, Adidas, Pepsi One, Nabisco, and a cover of a Sara Johnson novel. In addition to WCE, he teaches modeling at KAPA in Beaverton, Oregon.
Alvin's goal to bring a full movie production company to Oregon has grown tremendously. He is very excited to have so many talented people both working for WCE and training to be professionals in the industry. He knows WCE can make many dreams come true!

Contact Alvin

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Executive Director of Sales & Marketing:
 
KEN FOOTE

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Ken joined WCE November of 2003.  He too hails from Oregon ... Kaizer, Oregon!  Ken has been is sales for many years on various levels.  He has produced and marketed music CD's for his son's band SOLDIERS OF THE LORD, who are now based out of Nashville.
 
Ken spends part of his time traveling between his home in Oregon and his work in Las Vegas. 

Contact Ken

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Pyro Technican
Techincal Director:

DENNIS WILLIAMS

Dennis Williams

Dennis joined WCE as a co-owner and member of the board of directors in November 2000. He has over 20 years experience in automotive technology and special fx. He is an Oregon State licensed pyrotechnician.
Dennis has worked with all tyes and even helped design original special fx equipment. His experience in set construction and design dates back prior to 1991.
Dennis has worked with several production companies before becoming a co-owner and Technical Director for WCE.

Contact Dennis

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Special Fx / Swing Gang / Tedchnical Department:

Ryan Bellish

Dennis Williams

Ryan has been interested in Special Fx since he was 12 years old. He trained with Blackhorse Productions in Special Fx for a year and a half, and left because he felt he was going no where. He has done audio sound board for Christian Life Center for 8 monts. Ryan has taken classes at Tualatin Valley Cable Access. He studied studio lighting, audio and video. He has worked with propane mortars, flash pots, different types of foggers/chillers, lighting effects, and squibs. Ryan currently is working towards his pyro certification. He is very excited about his time with WCE, and proud to be part of the team, and part of the dream!

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Hair & Make Up Technician:

JESSICA EWING

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Jessica is a liscensed beautician in both Oregon and Nevada.  Her specialities include up-doos and color.  Jessica is from Oregon and currently resides in Las Vegas.

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Film Production Work:
ERIN DAVIDSON

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Erin is not a rookie to the theatre or film. He has a great love for both and has been involved in the entertainment industry for more than 23 years.
At the age of 10 he got his feet wet singing with the California Boy's Choir and later added musical credits to his list with THE SOUND OF MUSIC, CAROUSEL, WORKING, and played Louis Leonowens in THE KING AND I, George Berger in HAIR, Renfield in DRACULA, BABY!, and John in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR.
He has been seen with Actors in Action as Tom Sawyer, Pecos Bill, and Scrooge. He has played a villager in Gilbert & Sullivan's THE SORCERER with the Caberet Magnifique Dinner Theatre where he met his wife, Val-Jeanne'.
A native of Southern California and a member of the Screen Actors Guild, he has spent three years in film. His screen credits include: FATHERS DAY, THE BIRDCAGE, SPAWN, COACH, INDEPENDANCE DAY, BUDDY, JINGLE ALL THE WAY, and THAT THING THAT YOU DO. He also appeared as a stuntman in TITANIC.
Erin has been seen on television in WINGS, LIVING SINGLE, DAVES WORLD, AND ARLISS.
He and his wife lead the drama ministry and audio visual department at Highland United Church of Christ in Portland OR.
Erin was the Director of Photography for WCE's THE SPACE.

Co-Owner - Business Manager
Board of Directors
1st Assistant Director, Producer, Choreographer:

KARLA KOCH

Karla Koch - link to KAPA web site

Karla has been with Wild Child Entertainment (WCE) since it was founded in 1999. She truly believes in what WCE stands for. "The working atmosphere is both highly professional and full of fun!" said Karla.
Karla is the owner of KAPA Productions in Beaverton, Oregon. She graduated from Academy One Modeling. She attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Padadena CA, and Portland State University in Portland OR.
Karla has modeled professionally for The Coat Rack, Petite Expressions, and Betsy Johnson to name a few. She was Miss Oregon 20th Century 1985 and placed in the top 8 at nationals in Anaheim CA. She won both the talent and interview portions at nationals.
She has written, directed and produced several productions here in Oregon. She has done work with Portland Cable Access, KPTV Channel 12, KOIN Channel 6, various community theaters, and local school productions.

Contact Karla

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Stunt Department :

GARY LANDIS

Gary Landis

Gary was introduced to acting at a young age. He has worked with Theater in the Grove in Forest Grove OR. He as performed in "The Music Man", "A Variety Show", and worked back set on "The Pirates of Penzance". He has done Oregon Lottery Commercials.
Gary has worked with KPTV Ch 12, KATU Ch 2, and KOIN Ch 6, and Portland Cable Access, all in Portland OR doing various stunt work including high falls.
The Summer of 2000, Gary starred as Slade in 'SPIRIT OF THE WEST', a live action stunt show at Oaks Amusement Park. He has portrayed Bettle Juice, The Mummy, and the Wolfman in various live action stunt shows.
Gary joind WCE in November 2000 as a co-owner. He is our assistant stunt coordinator. Gary co-stars in WCE's first comedy/action short "The Space". Recently Gary was a dirver & stuntman for a stunt sequence on "The Hunted" for Paramount Pictures filmed in Portland OR.
Gary likes to challenge himself and his team members to be their very best. He is full of energy and loves to take risks!!

Contact Gary

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Stunt Department
Martial Arts Expert:

TOMMY EMERSON WILBORN

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Tommy has studied Martial Arts since age 12. He is trained in Tae Kwon Do, Koga Ryu Ninjitsu, Wu Shu Gung Fu, Muay Tai, Kali, and Jeet Kune Do.
In addition to joining WCE in 2001, Tommy stunt team memberships have included: Fire of the Dragon Stunt Team, Dacoscos Stunt Team, Tiger Shark Stunt Team, Black Horse Stunt Team, and the Falling Star Stunt Team. He is trained in sword fighting as well as several other forms of weapontry.
Tommy has always been interested in acting and got into the stunt industry by finding out that his Jeet Kune Do instructor was a stuntman from Los Angeles.
Tommy move to Portland from Sacramento CA to work on the television show "Under Suspiction". He has also taught Gilipino weapons classes at Al Dacoscos school for 3 years.

Contact Tommy

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VAL-JEANNE' DAVIDSON

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A native Californian, Val-Jeanne has a strong musical and theatre background. Most of her family in some way is involved in the entertainment industry, and was very instrumental in getting Val-Jeanne' involved in theatrical arts as well as dance. Some of her favorite shows that she has appeared in include: Rose in STEPPIN OUT, Chorus Ensemble in THE SORCERER, Chorus Ensemble in MY FAIR LADY, Emma in FUNNY GIRL, the Boat & Wild Rabbit in THE VELVETEEN RABIT, Mrs. Beaver in NARNIA, Kit Kat Girl and Two Ladies in CABARET.
Val-Jeanne' also choreographed and performed in such shows as THE BEST OF BROADWAY VARIETY SHOW, and THE CHRISTMAS MUSICAL PAGEANT at the Morgan Wixon Teater in Santa Monica CA.
Val-Jeanne' worked as a camera operator, boom operator, and assistant director for WCE's THE SPACE.

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Rachel Bennett

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Rachel joined WCE 's Oregon division 2003.  She has worked on the Sista Social television series that airs on PCA.  Rachel has written screen plays and is the works to have one produced.
 
Rachel is currently the producer for WCE's project for NOT VERY GOOD's virst music video!

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VOHS, KITRINA: Storyboard Artist / Set Designer

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Katrina has been an animal lover and artist since birth. She began showing horses at age 6. As an artist she has won numerous awards including the National AQHA Art Award. She has worked in the Porp department for Mt Hood Community College in Portland OR. Kitrina enjoys exploring new areas of the world of art. She enjoys role playing and writing fantasy story lines. she has even designed and written her own comic book characters.

Meet the rest of our "WILD CREW" in alphabetical order begining with our interns ...

WILD CHILD ENTERTAINMENT INTERNS:

BROWN, THOMAS - Special Fx Intern

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Thomas loves the rumble of a fast car. He enjoys auto racing and is building a new race car. Tom loves the thrill of building model railroads and life like miniatures as well as real buildings! His work with miniatures began in 1986. He is working on miniatures for our WCE movies. His talents in this area are endless.
His time in the Army taught him discipline and demolition. Tomas is currently enrolled at the Western Culinary Institute and would love to work in a nice little Italian Restaurant as a pastry chef, while continuing racing and his work with WCE. He began working with WCE in October 2001.

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EWING, SAMUEL - Stuntman Intern

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Sam's dream started when he was about ten years old.  He was jumping off his shop roof onto a trampoline, doing flips and swan dives.  His mother said "you should be a stunt man!"  And it was a dream of his every since.  He grew up with a very active lifestyle, playing baseball, basketball, football, snowboarding, three wheeling, and cliff jumping.  He had no real training until June of 2001 when he attended a stunt workshop in Washington.  He currently works at a fulltime cabinet shop and attends school at Clackamas Community College at nights where he studies Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)  Sam has a great desire to work in the stunt industry and looks forward to getting real life experience with WCE.  Sam's first day with WCE was on set filming our Project No More PSA's

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FORDHAM, BRENDA - General Intern

Brenda Fordham

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FORDHAM, RICHARD - Stunt / Acting Departments Intern

Richard Fordham

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GAUDE', GORDON - General Intern

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Gordon Gaude'  Aka 'Gadget'  believes in living and enjoying life at its
fullest.  He has worked in the LA Rave scene in the 90's doing
lighting/special effects.  He also designed his own lighting equip for it.
He has done set Design, Lighting, Set building, Acting, Directing, Stunts, and Creating gadgets for haunted houses in Oregon (Haunted Graveyard1997-1999, And Nightmares 2001).  Gordon also raced a rally car in 3 states (Oregon, Washington, California) for an entire SCCA ProRally Season.
Gordon is always working on some kind of gizmo or device.  He also has
worked at Intel for 6+ years.

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MARKEL, KRISTINA - Production Assistant Intern - Technical Department Intern - Stunt / Acting Departments Intern

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Kristina signed with WCE in November 2001. She hopes to eventually work the technical side of film work - such as camera operator, editing, CGI, etc.
Kristina is attending Mt Hood Community College for their Human Services Program and wants to become an addiction counselor. She has had various jobs including being a RPS for a male adolescent group home. She worked in the production department for East Valley Newspapers, and aboard the American-Hawaii Cruise Line as a waitress while traveling the islands. Kristina was the editor of her high school newspaper. She ran the sound for her school's productions and enjoys church activities and dancing on her free time.

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RANDALL, MANDY - General Intern

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Mandy joined WCE in February 2002.  She was a combat medic in the army for 8 years and has worked at Intel for 8 years as a Material Specialist.
Mandy's hobbies include dancing, photography, and spending time with her 2 beautiful girls.
Mandy Joined WCE to learn all aspects of the film and live action industry.  She is currently working on our partnership with PROJECT NO MORE.

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REARDON, PATRICK - Stunt Department Intern - Driving & Under Water

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Patrick has technical training in Fire Fighting, Scuba Diving, and High Diving. He has extensive driving experience with all types of cars, mototcycles, trucks, busses and is currently studying for a private pilot license.
Patrick has been in movies and productions from Jacksonville FL to Los Angeles CA.
He was a police officer and stunt driver in "Bad Boys" - Columbia Pictures, Los Angeles CA
He was Ken Wahl's stand in and Bill Pullman's stunt double in the USA Network's "The Favor"
Patrick can also be seen in "The Rock Hudson Story", "Falcon Crest", "Equal Justice", and "Take No Prisoners". He was a precision driver in a Les Schwab tire commercial. We at WCE are very proud and honored to have Patrick as part of our team.

WILD CHILD ENTERTAINMENT ASSOCIATES:

AFFAIRS TO REMEMBER CATERING, ETC.: Catering & Craft Services

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Affairs To Remember Catering, Etc has provided meals and Craft Services for many WCE projects such as THE SPACE, and NIGHTMARES 2001. They have also provided services for many of our weekly meetings and training sessions.

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WILLIAMS, TIFFINI: Dancer / Actress / Stunt Performer

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Tiffini is a model and dancer with KAPA Productions. She has done several television, live action, and musical theater productions. She performed at the Nike World Masters Games, Oaks Amusement Park, and numerous competitions throughout the northwest.
Tiffini is a member of the Woodburn High School Dance Team, the Hi-Liners. She enjoys playing her flute and keyboards as well as dancing and modeling. She is a trained stunt performer. Tiffini became part of WCE in November 2000. She can be seen in WCE's THE SPACE. She held several different roles in WCE's NIGHTMARES 2001.

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