TEAM
RHETT DUNLAP
Executive Producer + Creative Director
Rhett has worked in production and entertainment since 1998. He has experience in a wide range of industry realms, including narrative and commercial production, development, business affairs, legal, producer’s representation, intellectual property protection, directing, and screenwriting. He has been employed by three major studios (Warner Bros., Paramount, and Disney), a then mini-major (Summit Entertainment), and, most recently, a legendary mini-studio (The Jim Henson Company). He has also founded two separate production companies (Egomaniac Productions and SeaGlass). Rhett formerly was executive producer and a partner at French Press Films. His most recent stint outside of SeaGlass was as Head of Production at Wayfarer Entertainment. His clients include Google, Chevron, AT&T, P&G, Clorox, L'Oreal, Lexus, Quicken Loans, Bank of the West, SanDisk, and Gap. He holds degrees from UC Berkeley and Columbia University.
HAROLD VALDERAMA
CREATIVE DIRECTOR + DIRECTOR
An advertising art director and graphic designer, Harold began his ad career in San Francisco at the renowned "Got Milk" agency Goodby, Silverstein & Partners in 1994. There he worked on big brands like HP, Discover Card, E*Trade, Pac Bell, Isuzu, and Polaroid. In 2000, a move to Los Angeles found him shooting print ads and TV commercials all over the U.S. and the world for companies like Toyota, Honda, and Acura. Taking a hiatus, Harold bartended on a cruise ship for 6 months around the Hawaiian Islands. Most recently, he was instrumental in launching powerful brand spots for an emerging online auto shopping destination called TrueCar.
REY GODOY
PRODUCER + DIREctor of business development
Nothing gets by Rey. A plan for every contingency. Hits every single project milestone. The one time he was over budget, he wrote a resignation letter on the spot. The request was turned down, yet, still, as a reminder, he carries with him what he scribbled out while we talked him down. How then within his iron-fisted leadership domain does Rey also create space for artistry to thrive? We don’t know. But flourish it does, and the best talent loves collaborating with him—appreciates his steadiness, positivity, and confidence. Coming from project management in the fast-paced multi-billion dollar online auction industry, Rey has found a home in commercial production for his operational strengths and fifteen years of experience as an independent, award-winning narrative filmmaker. He gives back to his community by serving as a board member with Bay Area Digital Arts.
MICHAEL PHELPS
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY + EDITOR
Michael began pursing his love of film and media in Sydney. During his studies and internship there, he gained valuable experience by shadowing top Australian advertising industry veterans. He then launched his professional career in New York City. Michael hit the ground running at companies such as HBO, ESPN, and Warner Bros. Ultimately, he served in a staff position at a digital agency—Rise Media. Michael then grabbed a compelling opportunity back in his home state of California—to lead a startup video production company called Alexander Thomas Media Company. Since joining forces with SeaGlass Productions, Michael has collaborated on projects for clients such consumer- and professional product-giant Clorox, hardware startup Immotor, and the non-profit Center for Divorce Education.
Patrick Longstreth
Visual Effects Supervisor
Patrick and his post-production team make magic. He can turn metal into silver lava, make waves 100 feet tall, create paradigm-shattering 3D infographics, and bring realistic CG monsters to life. Patrick has served as Visual Effects Supervisor for a variety of commercial, film and TV projects including Adam Ruins Everything on truTV. Before receiving a masters degree in Visual Effects from the Savannah College of Art and Design, he worked as a motion graphics artist for the NBC Nightly News and Meet the Press. He enjoys art, history, film, virtual reality, frisbee, golf and frisbee golf. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and two dogs.
Alycia Lang
Graphic Designer
An illustrator, graphic designer, and all around creative, Alycia loves to make beautiful things in any medium. After graduating with honors in Communication Arts from the Claremont Colleges, Alycia immediately began creating beautiful images and online spaces as a freelance graphic designer and consultant in the Bay Area. She's worked creating graphic elements, photography, websites and hand-drawn illustrations for organizations ranging from environmental nonprofits to tech startups to the University of California.
OQ
STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
OQ aims, shoots, and strikes the emotional core of her subjects. Her lens serves as a microscope for peering into the atomic structure of the heart and soul. She approaches photography as a craft. She loves the physical mechanics of the camera and the underlying digital technology. As a hands-on director, she’s unabashed about getting her knees, elbows, and hands dirty to capture the right shot. Born and raised in Moscow, OQ received a public education centered around the classical arts, and, specifically, was trained as a concert cellist. She played bass guitar in an underground punk-rock band called The 32nd of December. She left Russia following crackdowns on student protests in 2009. In her corporate brand work, she focuses on authentically expressing a client’s brand voice and persona through its product photography.