BIOGRAPHIES
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LOUIS PAPPAS
Writer, Director

Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1963, Louis Pappas began his career, on stage, with the Drexel Hill Players in 1973. Also an accomplished pianist, he studied classical piano at Settlement Music School. In 1979 he moved to South Florida where he attended Broward Community College furthering his music education and taking creative writing.
In 2004 he started Angry Pig Productions with the idea of using the camera to bring about social change. His first film, Off Ramps, a documentary dealing with the issue of the criminalization of the homeless, has had a successful run being selected in five festivals out of only seven submissions. The Halls Of Jacob is his second turn behind the camera. Louis is currently in pre-production for his first feature, entitled The Wound.
 

REED KALISHER
Writer, Producer

Reed Kalisher has been involved in the 'biz' for 42 years. Starting at 16, he served his first 'tour of duty' as a Stage Manager for the Lake George (NY) Summer Stock Theater. Since then, he has gone on to study the arts at Queens College, the New School. He studied acting at HB Studios in NYC and (more recently) with Michael Shurtleff.
This is Reed's first turn as a Producer. When asked how he managed to get 'so much for so little' he replied, "I just never had it in my head that anyone would or could say no." He has been busy interviewing doctors and child advocates for additional information that will go on the website and on the DVD.
"The job is done, but I am not." says Reed. As long as there are children being abused, the job is never done.
In his spare time, Reed is in pre-production for the next Angry Pig Production, a feature entitled The Wound.
 

Justin Marx, 29.. Born and raised in New York City, Justin began his career in the motion picture industry at the age of 7. A 20 pound VHS camera, a slew of LEGO's, and his cat PUFFY, served as his set, cast and crew. Ten years later he was hired by a production company and began his rise through the ranks doing nearly every job on a film set. He has worked on over a dozen feature films including the blockbuster Analyze This, over 300 Television commercials, and around 50 music videos. He is currently in post production on a Feature Film; Nemesis 305.

NICHOLAS ALEXANDER
"Jacob"

At only 12 years old, Nicholas Alexander is already an accomplished actor. He has appeared in over 11 south Florida professional plays and musicals. This summer he took on the very difficult role of Mamillius in Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale at the Prestigious New Theatre with rave reviews. His film works include: The Halls of Jacob, Captain Incredible, Canvas, Take Four, My Baby's Daddies, Dreams Come True, About Matthew and My Struggle. You can also see Nicholas in a national commercial for Ovaltine.
In his spare time, you will either find Nicholas taking care of his animals which include: 3 dogs, 7 cats, 5 birds and 4 tarantulas, or playing on his Xbox 360. Nicholas became the youngest black belt in Tae Kwon Do at the age of 5 attaining the 2nd degree by age 7.
 

CAITLYN JOHNSON
"The Little Girl"

At only 11 years old, Caitlyn Johnston (Caty) has displayed an immense natural talent for acting. She began her career at the ripe old age of 8. Since that time, she has been quite busy studying theater at school, filming numerous commercials as well as voiceover work. Though The Halls of Jacob is her first film, given her outstanding performance in it, she will certainly have many opportunities in the future. Caty's other interests include tennis, dance and surfing.