In The Quad-Cities Area

Phillip W Dingeldein Dingeldein, Phillip W Director, Producer, Camera Work, Lighting, Sound, Other Crew And Behind-The-Scenes

Ben Gougeon Ben is a veteran of stages and screens of all sizes. He has performed on stages all over the US, and has been seen and heard around the world in film, television, commercials and voice-overs. Originally from northern Michigan, Ben began acting at the age of 9 and continued his training at Western Michigan University (BA) and Western Illinois University (MFA). After graduating, Ben moved to NYC to continue his career, where he steadily worked on camera and mics, Off & Off-Off Broadway, on tour, and regionally. In 2019, he relocated to the Quad Cities to start a family, and continues to work both on screen and stage, specializing in immersive experiences with his company, Rock Island Tunnel Co. His Midwest charm makes him an ideal suburban dad, and, with his easy manner and ability to handle difficult text, a sought after spokesperson. Gougeon, Ben Actor

Nathan Deitz I’m an emerging actor and camera enthusiast exploring both sides of storytelling — performance and production. My background includes hands-on experience in warehousing, IT, and the military, which built a strong sense of focus, teamwork, and discipline that I bring to every set or stage. I’m currently pursuing opportunities in local theatre and independent film across the Quad Cities to learn acting from the ground up while developing technical skills behind the camera. I’m particularly interested in dramatic and character-driven projects that challenge emotion and realism. Reliable, quick to adapt, and motivated to keep learning, I’m open to assisting in camera operations, lighting setup, or on-screen roles. My goal is to grow within the Quad Cities creative scene and contribute to professional-quality productions that represent local talent. Deitz, Nathan Actor, Camera Work

Shane Simmons Shane Simmons is a producer and actor working in Chicago and Iowa. He recently produced episodic "Bettendorf Talks" (SXSW '24), as well as Kendall Goldberg’s debut feature WHEN JEFF TRIED TO SAVE THE WORLD, Michael Glover Smith's MERCURY IN RETROGRADE, and Stephen Cone’s HENRY GAMBLE’S BIRTHDAY PARTY. He runs Elevated Films Chicago as its executive director, where they create unique independent film events and develop resources and hands-on opportunities for youth filmmakers. Shane has a passion to champion films that dig deeper into human connection and offer a new perspective of our world and what it might become. Simmons, Shane Actor, Producer

LIZ TOAL Liz has specialized in the camera and lighting departments for over 15 years with a BA in Film from Full Sail University. Liz has worked on feature films, short films, TV shows, promos, commercials, and more. Her nostalgic love for film and storytelling shines through her aesthetic style within today's modern digital medium. Throughout her growing career she has worked with: Walt Disney World, John Deere, LEGO, AppleTV+, FORD, The History Channel (American Pickers), CBS (Survivor Promo), NBC (Major League Soccer, IndyCar Promos), Fox (The X Factor) and many more. TOAL, LIZ Camera Work, Lighting

Tristan Tapscott Tristan Layne Tapscott has been dubbed the “Quad Cities’ P.T. Barnum” and although the person who initially said it meant it as an insult, he happily accepts the title. Tristan was born and raised in the Illinois/Iowa Quad Cities, a fantastic area on the banks of the Mississsippi River. He was born and raised into "show business" with his father being a successful musician through the 80's and 90's. Tristan decided against the live music route and went into theatre and film. Credits include work as an actor/director/musician in regional theatres; several SAG/Indie films; and countless radio/TV commercials. A producer with over 60 stage productions and a dozen films to his name, Tristan was a proud member of the People of Godspell, one of the producing partners behind the 1st Broadway Revival of GODSPELL in 2011. Currently, Tristan can be found on stage at Circa ‘21 Dinner Playhouse, on screen as the producer and host of Living Local (airing on the local CBS, FOX and CW affiliates) and on podcast platforms as the host of the Disney centric podcast - Of Mice and Main Street Men. You can check out his work here: TristanTapscott.com. Tapscott, Tristan Actor, Director, Producer

Kelly & Tammy Rundle Kelly Rundle & Tammy Rundle of Fourth Wall Films have been producing, writing, directing and editing documentaries and other media projects for over 25 years. They are the recipients of 5 Mid-America Emmy® Awards for Resurrecting Forest Grove, Jean Seberg: Actress Activist Icon (with Garry McGee), Remembering Forest Grove, Over and Under: Wildlife Crossings; 14 Emmy® nominated historical documentaries: Places to Be Wild, An Infantryman from Hero Street, Good Earth: Awakening the Silent City, Becoming Harriet Beecher Stowe, Sons & Daughters of Thunder, River to River: Iowa's Forgotten Highway 6, Letters Home to Hero Street (with WQPT), and Country School: One Room – One Nation. Other award winning films: The Amish Incident, The Barn Raisers, Lost Nation: The Ioway and Villisca: Living with a Mystery. They are in production on Peshtigo: American Firestorm. Rundle, Kelly & Tammy Director, Producer