Kevin Hicks - Writer/Director/Co-Executive Producer

Kevin is a writer/director/producer who has had over 10 years of experience in TV commercials, long-form industrials, program & training DVDs, music videos and feature films. In 2003, he directed the program-length documentary, Cayuga Lake Wine Country: Road Trip. In 2005, he wrote and directed his first feature, Waiting On Alphie. A feature article written by Kevin about the process of making 'Waiting On Alphie' appeared in the Reel Life section of IndieSlate Magazine issue #44.

In 2006, he directed the safety training video, Lifting It Right, hosted by Richard and Kyle Petty. It was in 2006 that he also created Chinimble Lore - a film production company that he co-owns with his wife, writer Vickie Hicks.

In 2007, Kevin produced a video for the National Frame Builders Association. Kevin wrote and directed his second feature, Dream House in 2008. In 2009, he directed promotional videos for the New York Jets training camp and finished the year writing and directing his third feature, Paranormal Proof.

Kevin currently lives in Lansing, NY, with his wife and their two children.

Vickie Hicks (WGA) - Writer/Co-Executive Producer
Vickie Hicks grew up in Dallas, Texas. At eighteen, she moved to New York City in order to pursue a career in acting. After six years of taking acting classes and appearing in several plays that were so off Broadway she wasn't sure she was in the state anymore, she decided to travel west.

She moved to Los Angeles, where she turned her attention to writing. After several attempts at getting her foot in the door, she landed a job with Chuck Barris Productions, writing for "The All New Dating Game" and "The New Newlywed Game."

Over the years, she dabbled in both novels and screenplays. She has several properties that are part of Chinimble Lore's development slate with even more scripts on the way.

Brian Balog - Producer/Chief of Business
Brian is a graduate of The Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelors of Science in Marketing. Brian brings a wealth of business experience and a professional attitude to the set. Brian’s recent industry experience includes working on several Lions Gate Productions and a DreamWorks production as well as SPIKE TV’s The Kill Point. Brian has also produced the New York Jets training camp commercials. Brian is a recurring presenter at the National Association of Broadcasters with his popular instructional video line up from Vasst. Brian’s experience on set as an assistant director only adds to his marketing skills and business savvy as a producer.