After years with Firehouse Productions, Director / Cameraman Steve Bruni decided to add his name and talent to the Sedna Films Roster. He has previously shot campaigns for Molsen, Pillsbury and Kraft. His strong visual sense, command of visual effects and ability to light any product in a beautiful and natural way make Bruni one of the rising talents in the tabletop field.

Director Jb Carlin began his career at age twelve with the help of a super 8mm camera, filming the festivities at neighborhood parties. He continued his passion through high school and Columbia College, ultimately ending up back in his native Detroit where he developed a reputation for having a unique style that combines stunning imagery, subtle concepts and an innate ability to capture the human condition. Today Jb is one of the most promising directors working in both commercials and music videos having recently completed spots for the U.S. Navy, Buick, Jeep, Cingular Wireless and Partnership for a Drug-Free America.

Upon graduating from the media arts department at the University of South Carolina in 1984 with honors, Mark decided to learn various jobs inside of the advertising/production business. After several years Mark used his experience and began directing at Boulevard Films in Charlotte, N.C. and then for Fireside Productions in Atlanta, GA.

Mark joined Highway 61 in March of 2001 directing commercials for clients such as New York State Tourism, Pfizer, Nature's Own and the United Way. Mark's "I love NY" campaign was the first filming permitted in NYC after 9-11. The spots have gone on to garner much praise and recognition for their honest and heartfelt approach.

Mark has recently completed his first full length screenplay and is in production on his first feature documentary "American Mujahideen."

After receiving his BA in Photography from Savannah College of Art & Design, Jon Hill's ambitions took him on a short path to directing. He exploded on the scene directing and shooting the short film "White Bitch Down." Sweeping the Atlanta 48Hour Film Project Awards (including Best Film and Best Director) as well as garnering the Best Film in the Nation award, White Bitch Down became a film festival favorite across the country and then spent some time in rotation on the Independent Film Channel (IFC.)

Recently, Jon was named Creative Loafing Magazine's Best Local Filmmaker. As a creative collaborator, he joined forces with his wife and partner Leigh Hill, forming Jon Hill Pictures to produce and direct photography, commercials and films that spin stories in an incredibly fulfilling way that ultimately reinvents the "thinking cap."

Jon's commercials have received numerous Addy awards and been recognized by the Association of Independent Commercial Producers (AICP) and the London International Advertising Awards.

Attending Art Center College in Pasadena while rotoscoping "garbage mattes" on a series of films began Garry Waller's career. That soon led him to Industrial Light and Magic in Marin County. After working in the special effects department on several motion pictures, Garry returned to Southern California to collaborate with Boss Film. An Academy Award Oscar nomination for his photographic work on "Poltergeist II" ensued as well as MTV's Best Cinematography award for the Rolling Stones music video, "Love is Strong." He has come to specialize in highly technical visual effects and striking lighting scenarios. His longtime association with Dirk Detweiler has brought him onboard with Sedna Films as a Director/Cameraman.

Director/Cameraman Allen Weiss began his career as a commercial photographer after studying under Arnold Gassan at Ohio University. He quickly transitioned to moving images, directing TV spots for The United Way, Funds for Families and Belladonna Hat Company (which was accepted for the New Directors Showcase at the Cannes Film Festival.) His style of evocative storytelling eventually attracted such clients as Saatchi & Saatchi, Leo Burnett, D’Arcy, Euro RSCG Tatham and Fallon McElliot among others. Weiss recently completed projects for 1st NBC Bank, One A Day Vitamins, NStar Energy, Wavesport, Bank of Belgium and Virginia Beach Tourism. He recently chose to bring his talent and expertise as a director to Sedna Films.

After working as a production designer and second unit director for many years, Damon Fortier recently moved to directing. With his strong visual style and ability to work quickly, he started directing promos for several networks, including TNT, tbs, TV Guide and HGTV. He is known for creating a variety of glamorous looks for the stars of the shows. Damon has directed Holly Hunter on promos for her show “Saving Grace,” Kyra Sedgwick on her show “The Closer,” Treat Williams, and many other actors, as well as network hosts and reality show cast members.

Drew Watkins began his directing career at Turner’s Creative Services Sports Unit where he has been a writer/producer for the past 12 years. Drew is a six-time National Emmy award winner including the 2007 Original Music Composition award and the 2009 prestigious Dick Schaap Emmy award for Outstanding Writing. Drew also has four Emmys on his shelf celebrating his skills as a Creative Producer for TNT’s Inside the NBA studio show. Drew's passion for creative writing, producing and directing can be seen in his numerous campaigns featuring talented celebrities and athletes such as Jeremy Piven, Rainn Wilson, Terrence Howard, Fred Thompson, Charles Barkley, Tony Stewart, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Dwight Howard and Steve Nash.