The D-Monster written & directed by Kinga Suto
The D-Monster written & directed by Kinga Suto
The D-Monster written & directed by Kinga Suto
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Kimberly Simpson/PRODUCER<br />
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Born and raised in SoCal's Inland Empire, Kimberly Simpson made a break for it first chance she got to<br />
attend NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. As a student of the prestigious Atlantic <strong>The</strong>ater Workshop, she<br />
collaborated with playwrights, filmmakers and became part of the New York independent film scene.<br />
Kimberly returned to LA and completed her studies at Cal State State University Los Angeles, while<br />
working various jobs in the film industry. Kimberly's one-act play “Gaining Loss” was produced as part of<br />
the John Lion New Plays Festival and selected <strong>by</strong> the Kennedy Center's American College <strong>The</strong>ater Festival<br />
to be workshopped in Logan, Utah under the mentorship of Playwright Laurel Ollstein. After graduation,<br />
Kimberly has had various industry jobs, Casting Coordinator for a reality television show, associate in<br />
talent management, and Event/Talent Coordinator for the DGA. Her current post, Business Affairs, at Yari<br />
Film Group.<br />
Amy McKenzie/PRODUCER & LINE PRODUCER<br />
Amy McKenzie is originally from Texas where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Geology from the<br />
University of Texas at Dallas. Upon moving to Los Angeles, she enrolled in improv classes at <strong>The</strong> Second City<br />
Training Center and is a Conservatory graduate. Amy has been involved in all facets of fimmaking: directing,<br />
producing, writing, acting, editing, and sound recording. A skilled web designer and photographer, her<br />
photos have been published in <strong>The</strong> New York Times and Archaelogy Magazine. Currently, Amy is studying<br />
improv at iOWest <strong>The</strong>ater.<br />
Summers McKay Bruno/PRODUCER<br />
Summers McKay Bruno brings over 10 years of industry experience to “<strong>The</strong> D-<strong>Monster</strong>.” She began her<br />
career as an intern at Entertainment Tonight alongside “<strong>The</strong> D-<strong>Monster</strong>” director <strong>Kinga</strong> <strong>Suto</strong>, spent 6 years<br />
at Paramount/CBS in International Sales and non linear programming, enjoyed a position in Corporate<br />
Management for three years at ROAR, and now happily holds the role of Director of Development for<br />
disrupt/ive studios. As a board member of AFI Associates, she dedicates her free time to developing<br />
opportunities for women in the industry and highlighting the legacy of the “fairy godmothers” who have<br />
paved all of our way.<br />
Summers holds a BA in Mass Communication from the University of California, Berkeley and has recently<br />
been accepted into UCLA’s Anderson School of Business, Executive MBA program and will be part of the<br />
class of 2012.<br />
Sarah Barton/PRODUCER<br />
Actor/comedienne Sarah Barton, hails from Palm Springs, California. Her sketch comedy group, <strong>The</strong><br />
Edgeucation, was recently nominated for a 2008 NAACP theater award for best ensemble. She has<br />
performed in numerous commercials, voiceover spots, and improv theater. Sarah is excited to<br />
announce the upcoming release of the film Abundant Sunshine, an indie physiological thriller, in which<br />
she plays a supporting role.<br />
Susan Deming/PRODUCER<br />
Susan Deming is an alumna of <strong>The</strong> Groundlings Sunday Company and a graduate of the Second City<br />
Conservatory. She performs frequently with <strong>The</strong> Groundlings in "<strong>The</strong> Crazy Uncle Joe Show," is a regular<br />
cast member and staff writer for the iO West Mainstage show “Top Story! Weekly” and a graduate of<br />
Northwestern University's School of Speech. She holds a certificate in Television Writing from UCLA and is a<br />
Professional Member of the Writer's Boot Camp. Susan has produced projects for television: "Jane's Sew &<br />
So," "Online Nation" and "Broadway and Beyond," home video: "Tamagotchi Tales," animation: "Bartok the<br />
Magnificent," "<strong>The</strong> Proud Family," and "Tom Sawyer" and interactive: PythOnline.com, Kidsworld.com and the<br />
Barney ActiMates software titles for Microsoft, among others.