About

 

 

The following individuals comprise Cohencidence Productions, LLC. We are all young experts in our respective crafts and continually challenge each other to become better.

 

 

Joshua A. Cohen (Producer / Screenwriter / Exec. Producer / Line Producer/ UPM / PC...) is a young professional who dedicates his life to filmmaking. Mr. Cohen is the chief creative and business force in the company and is ultimately responsible for its success. In the last decade, Mr. Cohen has written dozens of scripts, including features, shorts and serials. He has produced one feature film, a sketch comedy TV pilot, and more than 20 shorts and corporate videos. He has also optioned several projects to other production companies.

 

He recently volunteered as the co-chair of the Nevada Film Incentive Task Force, a grass-roots organization dedicated to bringing film incentives to Nevada. He is considered the premier producer in Las Vegas, and people are eager to line up behind him to make this a movie town.

 

 

Russell Feher (Director, Assoc. Producer) has more than 20 years experience in the industry, possessing a master grasp on how to translate the written word into motion picture.  A graduate of The Humber Theater of Performing Arts in Toronto, Russell excelled as an actor on both stage and screen. Stepping behind the camera, Russell balanced an acting career with directing, casting, art dept, editing and all areas of post.  Russell co-founded Backlot Productions in LA, a full service production studio servicing such clients as DreamWorks, VH1, EMI/Capitol, Warner Bros TV and CBS. After selling Backlot, Russell re-located to Las Vegas to become the Sr. Producer and Post-Prod Supervisor for Media Underground, where he Exec Produced the show “Living Additions” on The Oxygen Network. Russell most recently directed and co-starred in “Flock of Meese,” while serving as Editorial Consultant and 2nd Unit Director on “Red Herring.” He recently tied for Best First-Time director for the "Flock of Meese" pilot at the American International Film Festival.

 

 

Jay Cline (Camera Operator / Steadicam Operator / Aerial Photography) Jay is the Founder and President of DFI Media, one of Cohencidence’s partner companies. Jay has served in every position in the camera department, and he is capable of filling in for other departments that are short-handed, include sound and VFX. Jay also owns and operates two custom aerial photography rigs, allowing us to get shots that would otherwise prove impossible.

 

 

Kunitaro Ohi (Cinematographer) Kuni has worked behind the camera on dozens of features, shorts and commercials, and in every capacity. For Red Herring, he was selected from 35 prospects for his eye for light, content, texture, feel and experience with the Red One. He is a true artist.

 

 

Brandon Christensen (Director/Editor) Brandon has been directing and editing short films, commercials, and music videos for several years. He recently relocated from Canada to Las Vegas to work for the prestigious DAV Productions, then launched his own video production company. He has the best talent for directing actors and producing quality film that we have come across in years. He was also the runner-up to direct Red Herring, and is now working with us on multiple projects.

 

 

Neil Curschman (Location Sound Mixer, Sound Design, Post Production Audio Supervisor, Post Sound Mixer, ADR Recordist, Foley) With 7 years of production experience, and a Bachelor of Science in Audio Production, Neil heads our audio department from location sound mixing to the final post mix. Neil's experience includes reality TV, documentaries, commercials, infomercials, features, shorts, and corporate promos for clients such as ESPN, ABC Family, The E! Network, PBS, HBO, The Golf Channel, The History Channel, TLC, TruTV, Motorola, Grand Sierra Resort, Walker Furniture, and of course, our very own. Above all, Neil is a humongous sports fanatic. http://www.nc-sound.com/

 

 

Diana Eden (Costume Design, Assoc Producer) is a multi-award-winning designer with 25 years experience in Hollywood and three Emmy nominations. She has designed costumes for 14 prime time series, 16 pilots, and innumerable features and short films. Diana and her assistants (Marisa Miranda & Ariel Kutzin) direct all aspects of costumes and wardrobe, including design and continuity.

 


Karissa Barcelo (Script & Continuity Supervisor) Karissa just graduated from the film school at UNLV. She performed admirably as Script & Continuity Supervisor for Red Herring and several shorts. Since films are typically shot out-of-order, Karissa is responsible for making sure all dialogue, wardrobe, props, time, and story elements jive together in logical, chronological order.
 

 

Zack Shisslak (Production Designer) Zack has been in the film industry since the age of 10. After achieving a degree in Film & Video Production from Occidental College, he served in every function in art and props departments on films with budgets from $1,000 to more than $30,000,000. For Red Herring, he served as Production Designer, Set Decorator, Art Director & Prop Master.

 

 

Julie Goldman (Casting Director & Extras Coordinator) Goldman & Associates has been casting projects large and small since 1979. Some of their larger projects include “Ocean’s 13” and the “Alfred Hitchcock Presents” TV series.
 
 

Calliopie (Lead Artist, Asst. Costume Designer) Heather Hermann attended the Las Vegas Academy and graduated with a diploma in AP Visual Arts and Photography. She has received numerous awards throughout her short career and considered one of the best designers in the industry. For Red Herring, she created the killer's mask and assisted Diana with her costume & wardrobe duties. Heather is currently working as the lead artists on the Baldomero Brother's "Dear Mom" concept animation. She is also an actor and dancer, dancing professionally for nine years. 
 

 

Michael Damon (Composer) Michael is an accomplished indie composer with many feature films under his belt.
 

 

 
 

Additional crew includes:

  • Julie Mack, Production Coordinator / UPM

  • Forrest Olinger, Camera Op/AC/Fluffer

  • Scottie Scott, Acting & Vocal Coach

  • Joshua Brokaw, F/X Make-Up

  • Melissa Cline, Hair & Make-Up Artist

  • Michael Durski, Location Sound Mixer / Boom

  • Sam Zapiain, Boom

  • Kyle Collinsworth, Stunt Coordinator

  • TJ Quicksilver, Stunt Coordinator

  • Chuck Khoury, FX & Pyro Technician

  • Jay Savage, Storyboards

  • Jon Suhadolnik, Camera Asst.

  • Justin Warren, 2nd AC, Behind-the-Scenes Videographer

  • Jace Whitten, Key Grip / Key PA

  • Mikel "Steele" Garvin, Key PA

  • Shawnn Slaughter, Key PA

  • Debbie Bradford, PA

  • Cesar Lazcano, PA

  • Ivan Rodriguez, PA

  • Johnny Moscow, Web Developer

  • Stephen Stough, Business Consultant

  • Michael Stein, Esq., Legal Counsel

 

If you would like to be considered for crew, PA or intern work on future projects, please email your resume.