EPISODE #1
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SHLUMPS is an independently produced internet series following two friends, Colin and Dave, as they struggle to create a short film to be submitted into the Cannes Film Festival. It is filmed in Chicago and created by David Huzieran, Joey Dankha, and Michael Zima.
Synopsis:
Dave and Colin met their freshman year of High School and became best friends and best enemies ever since. When it came time for graduation, they both decided to attend film school together.
Colin, in his second year at film school, developed an Internet Sitcom, “CHUMPSâ€, that became very popular in Taiwan. He dropped out of Film School and moved to Taipei, Taiwan.
Dave ended up staying for the entire four years and had his short film “Circadianâ€, a psychological thriller about a man who decides to travel to Mars, win best short film at the Chicago Film Festival.
After Colin’s Internet Sitcom was cancelled, he ended up moving back to Chicago. This is when Colin and Dave decided they would put their talents together to create a short film which they believe would be submitted into the Cannes Film Festival.
Cast And Crew:
David Huzieran
Director/Writer/Creator
David is a filmmaker born and raised in Chicago. Shlumps has been his passion project that he has wanted to get off the ground for the past two years. With things finally in motion, he can't wait to see what's to come next.
Michael Zima
Producer
Michael Zima is an entrepreneur. From a young age, he focused to make something his own. He is fascinated with green ideas for better living. His dream is to be independent and off the grid.
Ted Wacholz
Assistant Director
Ted Wachholz is a Chicago-based filmmaker known by and large on YouTube, and is now thrilled to be the Assistant Director for SHLUMPS. He has had original work featured on youtube.com, break.com, and enjoymymovie.com, and cannot wait to experience the upshot that SHLUMPS is going to give him! He is also single at this time and enjoys snuggling, cuddling, and nuzzling.
Dan Pellegrino
Cast Member - "Dave"
Daniel Pellegrino recently moved to Chicago to pursue improvisation. He is currently training with Second City and iO (formerly Improv Olympics). Born and raised in Northeast Ohio, he graduated from Kent State University with a degree in Journalism/Mass Communication, and specializing in Video Production. Credits include student films, stage work, modeling and commercials.
Kara Gilmartin
Cast Member - "Kirby Kendall"
Kara Gimartin, a native of Paxton, Massachusetts, has been acting for as long as she can remember. Now age 20, she currently attends Columbia College Chicago as an acting major. She hopes to one day move to L.A. and continue to pursue her dream of being an actor.
Jordan Greenberg
Cast Member - "Jordan Greenstein"
By day, Jordan Greenberg works as a banker for JPMorgan Chase Bank receiving national honors in 2007 as being among the top performers in his position across the country. Outside of work, he’s written film and concert critiques for LuminoMagazine.com, is a published author of short fiction, and is working on his goal of having is own travel television show. Before a minute of film has been shot, he already rates his time with Shlumps among his best acting experiences and looks forward to the continued success of the project.
Christopher Cosgrove
Cast Member - "Nigel"
Hey guys and gals! I play an intern who is looking for work in all the wrong and abusive places. I am a Second City alumni and have been in 2 major motion pictures. I have always loved improv and acting ever since I was a young kid. I am absolutely ecstatic to be here at SHLUMPS! I look forward to getting to know my fans and having you all get to know me too!
Scott Regan
Director Of Photography
Scott Regan is a budding commercial photographer based out of the Midwest. He acquired his interest in photography/cinematography at an early age filming his friends wakeboarding and snowboarding. Though his roots are in action sports photography, his horizons have evolved and broadened into areas such as automotive photography, music videos, creative editorial portraits, and this internet sitcom just to name a few! He is excited and grateful to work with such a great group of creative people! Check out his blog.
Matt Harting
Post Production Sound
Matt Harting started working in audio by recording original musical compositions. When he realized he had to get out of the basement and into college, he chose Columbia College Chicago to further his music recording aspirations. Throughout Matt's time at Columbia, he developed a broader knowledge of audio, venturing into post work for commercials and short films. Currently, Matt interns at Chicago Recording Company under Post Engineer, Michael Coyle and will graduate from Columbia this May.
