About Us

Through the Flowers
Key Cast and Crew Bios

Producer/Writer/Actress

Amber Mikesell

Amber is an LA based Actress/Producer and owner of Mikesell Productions, LLC.  Amber started her career in Ohio where she produced commercials and short films in the local Independent Film scene.  As a her career progressed she began to branch into series and feature film production across the world, including serving as producer for the West African feature film Blood and Water. Amber’s short film work while in Ohio included the award winning documentary Irontown: The Ironton Mission and the award winning short film Solitude of Love.

An actress since her parents can remember, Amber was always drawn to the screen and stage, acting in multiple commercials and school productions as early as elementary school. Amber’s most recent projects have include a supporting role working with Robert Prescott in the feature film God Don’t Make The Laws, a recurring role in the new Sci-Fi series for the Syzygy Network Who Am I, and a co-starring role in the comedy series Two Doors Down.

During her time in Ohio, Amber worked to grow the local film community. She was the founder and president of a local film organization that remains one of the largest and most rapidly growing in the state, the Mid Ohio Filmmakers Association. She also served on the founding team of the Annual Arnold Schwarzenegger Film Festival.

 

Director/Co-Producer
Tobias Roediger

Tobias is a Director and owner of RAVE, LTD. a visual effects and post production company. His extensive experience includes work on the feature film 25 Hill and award winning features Deforce and Eroded. Tobias’ portfolio also includes short films and series such as The Interview, Two Doors Down, and Aidan 5.

As director, Tobias helmed the US unit of the Nollywood feature Blood and Water and multiple award winning short films such as The Watchers, Spiral Bound, The Last Piece, and Letters to Eva.

 

Director of Photography
TJ Hellmuth

TJ is an LA based Director of Photography and a member of Ohio Local 600 Camera Operator. He owns RedRents, a camera rental company.  TJ began working in New York City in camera and lighting departments.  As a crew member he has worked on Oscar nominated films such as Man on Wire, and The Visitor, television shows such as Sesame Street, Law and Order, Seemore’s Playhouse, and Windy Acres, and music videos for artists such as Chris Cornel, 50 Cent, and Lil Kim.

As Director of Photography TJ has shot award winning features, commercials, shorts, music videos, and documentaries.  TJ’s most recent credits as Director of Photography include  25 Hill, a family drama about the All-American Soap Box Derby, Deforce, a feature documentary about civil and social struggles in Detroit, and The Human War a narrative feature set in Youngstown, Ohio during the hours leading up to the dramatic commencement of the Iraq War.

 

Editor
Bradley R. Golowin

Brad is a Film Editor and Co-Owner of Thunder Down Country Productions. At Thunder Down Country he has Co-Directed/Produced/Written/Edited over 30 music videos for both independent labels and major label groups such as Warner Music Group, and Universal Music Group. His videos have received millions of views online and have been shown on MTV, MTV2, VH1, and FUSE. He also Co-Edited 25 Hill, a feature film starring Corbin Bernsen and Nathan Gamble about the All-American Soap Box Derby.

 

 

 

Composer
Rohan De Livera

Rohan is an award winning composer and sound designer based in the United Kingdom. Classically trained, His music is known for its craft and the richness it brings to visual media.

His Recent credits include the NBC TODAY Show, Live coverage of the Royal Wedding, with Matt Lauer and Meredith Vieira.

Rohan has a Masters Degree in Composition from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor where he was a student of Pulitzer laureate William Bolcom. He was also a student of the British film composer Wilfred Josephs.

 

Actor
Chris Tucci

Currently a Professor/Director of Theatre at Heidelberg University in Tiffin, OH, Chris is no stranger to stage and screen. His credits include Lead and Supporting roles in feature film and theatrical productions including Company Retreat, Camp Hope and Contemplating Annie. Chris was introduced to Director Tobias Roediger and Producer Amber Mikesell when he was cast in a supporting role in the feature film by the working title The Journey of Kane (finished title Blood and Water). Both Tobias and Amber were so impressed with his performance that they contacted Chris about the audition opportunity for Through the Flowers. Though the competition for the role was fierce, Chris’ performance stood out and ultimately won him the role.

 

Writer/Associate Producer
Paul Moon

Actor/Writer Paul Moon is the creator of the original concept behind “Through the Flowers.” His creative mind is always on the go. Constantly switching between film and theatre, writing and acting, Paul has a drive for expressing a story. Recently graduated from The Ohio State University, Paul plans to move to Chicago, IL where he will pursue his passion for theatre.