John Webster
Executive Producer / Show Creator
Executive Producer and show creator, John Webster is a lifelong boater and U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Master.
After 25 years as a successful CEO, Webster has turned his knowledge of boating and business— as well as his creative energies— to television. Making Waves, his new endeavor, emphasizes high production values, unique camera angles, big openings, and a few stunts. Blended with good food, great locations and plenty of water sports, Webster hopes his new show will not only entertain, but inspire viewers to get out, explore and discover.
Born in Miami, Webster moved north and grew up sailing the Chesapeake Bay. Later turning to powerboats, he cruised thousands of miles of U.S. waters and the Virgin Islands. He has served as a member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary for over 10 years, both as an Instructor and a Vessel Examiner. Webster’s passion for the sea extends below the surface. He is a Master diver with experience throughout the U.S., Caribbean and Central America.
After 25 years as a successful CEO, Webster has turned his knowledge of boating and business— as well as his creative energies— to television. Making Waves, his new endeavor, emphasizes high production values, unique camera angles, big openings, and a few stunts. Blended with good food, great locations and plenty of water sports, Webster hopes his new show will not only entertain, but inspire viewers to get out, explore and discover.
Born in Miami, Webster moved north and grew up sailing the Chesapeake Bay. Later turning to powerboats, he cruised thousands of miles of U.S. waters and the Virgin Islands. He has served as a member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary for over 10 years, both as an Instructor and a Vessel Examiner. Webster’s passion for the sea extends below the surface. He is a Master diver with experience throughout the U.S., Caribbean and Central America.
Jack Gorton
Director / Director of Photography
Making Waves director Jack Gorton is a Hollywood veteran who is known for creating compelling imagery and helming projects that feature realism and heart.
Gorton was the original Director of Photography for (then) Discovery Network's American Chopper as well as nearly a dozen CIA Specials for Discovery. His projects have included feature films, TV shows, pilots, promos and commercials, as well as documentaries and concert specials.
His work on the Making Waves pilot has already been recognized with a Telly Award for cinematography, adding to recognition Gorton previously received for commercials and docummentaries from the New York Art Director's Club, Adweek, Madison Avenue, the CBS Morning News, the Clio Awards and the Addy Awards.
Gorton was the original Director of Photography for (then) Discovery Network's American Chopper as well as nearly a dozen CIA Specials for Discovery. His projects have included feature films, TV shows, pilots, promos and commercials, as well as documentaries and concert specials.
His work on the Making Waves pilot has already been recognized with a Telly Award for cinematography, adding to recognition Gorton previously received for commercials and docummentaries from the New York Art Director's Club, Adweek, Madison Avenue, the CBS Morning News, the Clio Awards and the Addy Awards.
Eileen Kennedy
Casting Director
Making Waves casting director Eileen Kennedy is the former Manager of Casting at UPN where she oversaw the creation of many pilots, series and movies of the week. Her work on recent TV shows and pilots includes Our Show, What About Brian, and Lipstick Jungle, as well as many television movies, including The Disney Channel's High School Musical 2 & 4.
As for recent feature film projects, Kennedy cast Paper Heart, a 2009 Sundance award winner starring Michael Cera and Charlyne Yi. She also worked as an associate on Love Ranch, directed by Taylor Hackford, starring Helen Mirren and Joe Pesci.
Eileen Kennedy began her casting career in New York, in daytime television at ABC's One Life to Live .
As for recent feature film projects, Kennedy cast Paper Heart, a 2009 Sundance award winner starring Michael Cera and Charlyne Yi. She also worked as an associate on Love Ranch, directed by Taylor Hackford, starring Helen Mirren and Joe Pesci.
Eileen Kennedy began her casting career in New York, in daytime television at ABC's One Life to Live .
Miranda Kwok
Producer
Making Waves line producer Miranda Kwok has worked as a Producer, Line Producer and Unit Production Manager on a variety of projects including television, music videos, and feature films.
Hailing from Toronto, Kwok is also an accomplished actress with a number of starring roles in martial arts and action movies.
And, as if that’s not enough to keep her busy, this truly multi-talented lady is also one of the writers of Spartacus:Blood and Sand, Starz new hit television series.
Kwok made her television debut at the age of thirteen and since then has acquired over forty credits in film, television and theatre.
Hailing from Toronto, Kwok is also an accomplished actress with a number of starring roles in martial arts and action movies.
And, as if that’s not enough to keep her busy, this truly multi-talented lady is also one of the writers of Spartacus:Blood and Sand, Starz new hit television series.
Kwok made her television debut at the age of thirteen and since then has acquired over forty credits in film, television and theatre.
Paul Barth
Helicopter Pilot / Aerials Coordinator
Steve Cassidy
Aerials Director of Photography
To get rock-solid, dramatic aerial cinematography, Making Waves got the team of Paul Barth and Steve Cassidy. Paul Barth has top-gun like skills you’ll find him flying (barefoot!), backwards at 40 knots and 10 feet off the water. He’ll do whatever it takes to get the shot.
Steve Cassidy is the aerial Director of Photography and camera operator. Ironically, Cassidy hates flying commercial, so he drives to each location. Together they have shot many feature films and television series, including Get Smart (starring Steve Carrell and Anne Hathaway), The Amazing Race, C.S.I. Miami and Discovery Project Earth.
Barth flies several helicopters based strategically throughout the U.S., and transported to shooting locations in a 53-foot custom transport / production trailer, pulled by a Kenworth T-2000 tractor. The custom rig serves as a self-contained mobile base of operations once on-site.
The trailer features a custom designed dolly and ramp system at the rear, to accommodate loading and unloading of the helicopter, a full machine shop, complete kitchen, restroom and shower, and lounge/viewing area. The truck also features an auxiliary JET-A fuel tank for extended on-site helicopter operations.
Incorporated in the viewing area is state-of-the-art playback gear, including a 20-inch Sony component broadcast monitor, a Sony 42-inch Plasma HD monitor and Microwave video downlink.
Steve Cassidy is the aerial Director of Photography and camera operator. Ironically, Cassidy hates flying commercial, so he drives to each location. Together they have shot many feature films and television series, including Get Smart (starring Steve Carrell and Anne Hathaway), The Amazing Race, C.S.I. Miami and Discovery Project Earth.
Barth flies several helicopters based strategically throughout the U.S., and transported to shooting locations in a 53-foot custom transport / production trailer, pulled by a Kenworth T-2000 tractor. The custom rig serves as a self-contained mobile base of operations once on-site.
The trailer features a custom designed dolly and ramp system at the rear, to accommodate loading and unloading of the helicopter, a full machine shop, complete kitchen, restroom and shower, and lounge/viewing area. The truck also features an auxiliary JET-A fuel tank for extended on-site helicopter operations.
Incorporated in the viewing area is state-of-the-art playback gear, including a 20-inch Sony component broadcast monitor, a Sony 42-inch Plasma HD monitor and Microwave video downlink.
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