Team
Stacy Dymalski (Director, Writer & Producer )
A stand-up comic and writer, Stacy founded the production company Saffire Systems & Development, Inc., under which she directed numerous industrial films and videos for clients such as IBM, Arthur Andersen, Make-A-Wish Foundation and Courseware. A member of the Writers Guild of America (WGA), she’s also written, directed and produced several commercials and short films, which have run in film festivals and internet theatres. In 1999 Stacy partnered with writer Zack Van Eyck and together they have written 6 screenplays (and she’s written several alone). As a team, Stacy and Zack have won more writing accolades than any other unproduced screenwriting team in Hollywood. Jupiter Landing is Stacy's feature directorial debut.
Zack Van Eyck (Writer)
A writer/editor for the Deseret Morning News in Salt Lake City, Zack’s long list of writing honors includes Associated Press Sports Editors national award (1993) and the Donald E. Keyhoe national award (1997). He’s written articles for a variety of publications including Creative ScreenwritingUFO Magazine and Moviebytes.com. As a filmmaker, Zack wrote, produced, and directed two award-winning community access television series. He’s also a member of the Writers Guild of America (WGA), has been screenwriting with Stacy Dymalski since 1999 and has won over 30 screenwriting awards. website
John Spung (Producer)
A stand-up comic, writer, improv actor, and Majestic Jester, Royal Ruler of Fun (for Mountain Town Stages), John is an all around funny guy, which is why he’s such a success in sales and marketing. Working in corporate sales for over 20 years, John brings his knowledge of the art of making (and budgeting) money to the Jupiter Landing team. His job is to find funds, watch costs and say “no” when necessary in order to keep the project on tract (all while keeping his sense of humor). With his extensive sales background he is a true asset at film festivals when it comes to landing distribution deals.
Billie Harsch (Producer)
No stranger to the entertainment world, Billie started performing at the age of 3, sang with the Young Americans while still in high school and has appeared in several musical productions across the country. An artist at heart, Billie has also navigated the business world, with jobs ranging from production control and sales management to contracts administration. Having spent 25 years working in scheduling and tracking she is a natural when it comes to organizing and maintaining production schedules as well as managing a production crew. She brings not only a creative spirit to the project, but also the ingenuity and tenacity to get things done. website
Jim Harsch (Co-Producer)
Jim has over 28 years of professional finance and international operations experience in both large and small firms focusing on high-tech, including wireless software development, CAD services, application software development, and computer hardware manufacturing. He has served as Chief Financial Officer/Vice President of Finance of five firms, two of which were listed on NASDAQ, and has held senior management positions in start-ups, restructure/turnarounds, as well as multi-national corporations. His experience includes IPOs, public and private debt placements, SEC reporting, merger & acquisitions, and corporate consolidations and restructuring. When he's not taking companies public and producing movies, Jim works as a Realtor (website) with RE/MAX Mountain Properties in Park City, Utah, and serves on the Board of Mountain Town Stages.
Kim Page (Co-Producer)
Kim grew up in Southern California in an "Endless Summer" family, surfing, playing volleyball and just enjoying the beach life. Starting her acting career at age four, Kim has acted in and/or produced community theater, film and TV for most of her life. Now a permanent resident of the Wasatch mountains, she has her own business consulting service and she’s a regular performer in Off the Top, a professional improv comedy troupe based in Park City, Utah. (Plus, she still acts in film and TV.) As a producer, her business strengths include sales and marketing, income tax consulting, payroll services and entertainment union liaison with the WGA, SAG, and the DGA. Kim is highly respected in both business and entertainment for her professionalism and sense of humor.
Eric Ristau (Director of Photography)
Bitten by the cinematography bug early on, Eric has been a filmmaker well over half his life. A successful director and cinematographer on the West Coast, Eric directed and shot music videos, films and commercials (including those for Boeing, Nike and many high tech computer companies of the Pacific Northwest). Two years ago he decided to take a well-earned break and signed on with KPCW radio as the host of Feedback. Now once again a full-time filmmaker, we’re lucky to have Eric as a part of the Jupiter Landing team. website
George Dymalksi (Editor)
A computer and AV geek before filmmaking went high-tech, George was in the forefront of editing the second it went digital. One of the few people whose brain straddles both right and left, George easily made the transition from editing film with scissors to cutting and pasting on a non-linear editing system. He’s worked in computer graphics and animation and has edited commercials, short films and videos. He’s also done video and editing for The Park City Film Series, The Eccles Center for the Performing Arts and the Egyptian Theatre Company. George also did a stint as a projectionist at the Sundance Resort.
Mary Beth Maziarz (Score & Original Music)
A popular singer/songwriter with five CDs to her credit, Mary Beth’s music has been featured on TV shows Everwood and Dawson’s Creek, as well as feature films (most notably The Broken Hearts Club by Sony Screen Gems and Coyote Summer by Leucadia Pictures). She performs concerts nationally, and her CDs are available on Amazon.com, CDbaby.com, and MaryBethMusic.com. website
Haley McMahon (Costume Designer)
A buyer of woman’s sportswear for 20 years, Haley started her own clothing line five years ago, and promptly called it Jack (after her youngest son). After designing everything from evening gowns to blouses, she’s now well known for her skirts and the way they flatter a woman’s figure. Rapidly growing in popularity her clothes can be found in fine stores across the country including Fred Segal in Santa Monica, The Mercantile in Portland, Oregon, and Togs in New Canaan, Connecticut.