David Pasquesi
David is a veteran of Chicago’s The Second City, Steppenwolf, and Goodman stages. He is known for the innovative long-form improvisation show, TJ & Dave, which he performed with TJ Jagodowski. Referencing their show, Stephen Colbert said, “One of these guys is the best improviser in the world. And the other one is better.” His television credits include writing for Comedy Central’s Exit 57, and Strangers with Candy, and co-producing/writing Spike’s comedy Factory, as well as Merkin Penal and the web series The Graveyard Show. David has appeared in dozens of films including Father of the Bride, Groundhog Day, and Angels & Demons. His many TV appearances include Curb Your Enthusiasm,Veep, Lodge 49, and At Home with Amy Sedaris.
Sandy Sternshein
Sandy has written films, television, documentaries, commercials, and apps for everyone from Mr. Universe to Chevy Motors. He wrote the feature film Pushing Forty for Producer Rick Rosenthal (Halloween, Bad Boys), and is currently directing the documentary Punkrock Packrat about a dentist with an unparalleled collection of early punk rock ephemera. His script Mouths of the Upright was featured on the Black List of Hollywood’s top list of unproduced screenplays. Sandy has worked in the development departments of Showtime and Fox Television. Prior to earning his MFA in Screenwriting from USC School of Cinematic Arts, Sandy worked as an Assistant Director on numerous independent features. He recently directed his first feature, Later Days.
Brad riddell
Brad Riddell has written four produced feature films for Hollywood studios including Paramount, MTV, and Universal. His first film, American Pie: Band Camp, remains one of the highest-grossing live-action DVD releases in history, and is now syndicated on TBS. His most recent film, Crooked Arrows, was released nationally in theaters in 2012, and is the first mainstream lacrosse movie ever produced. Brad’s other credits include films in the Road Trip and Slap Shot franchises. His award-winning web series Other People’s Children played at festivals around the world. Brad earned an MFA in Screenwriting from the University of Southern California, recently finished directing his first feature film, and is writing a comedy for skateboard legend Tony Hawk.
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