THE CAST
Anais Noon
Avara
Hey, I’m Anais! I’ve been acting here and there for a few years, and I’ve loved every second of it. Getting to play an intriguing and complex character like Avara is incredibly exciting, and I hope you enjoy discovering her story as much as I’ve enjoyed bringing her to life. We’ve assembled an incredibly talented team, and your donations will help support not only our amazing cast and crew, but also the creative vision driving this film!
Jane McCafferrey
Selene
I’m Jane and I’m super excited to be playing Selene in In Your Skin! I’m a recent graduate of SOU with a BFA in theatre, and I’m very excited to have the opportunity to play a character like Selene! I feel very connected to the script and language and I think having lesbian characters in the horror/thriller genre is so important! It’s for that reason I think you should consider donating to this project, as well as the chance to support local up-and-coming artists!
THE CREW
In Your Skin is my directorial debut, and it has already impacted me greatly. I’m ecstatic to finally share a project that has been at the back of my mind for years, and to do it with such a stellar crew is such a gift. To be fresh out of film school and working with my past classmates on what we are passionate about has been a dream since I started at SOU and I am so excited to have this incredible crew and cast.
In Your Skin is such a turn in what I have traditionally done throughout my film career thus far, and I feel so lucky to have an opportunity to be so creative on a large scale. This project is close to me as a lesbian women. I feel that queer women are incorrectly represented in media, or not at all— especially in horror, and I have the honor of telling a lesbian horror story.
In Your Skin is provoking, horrifying, beautiful, gritty, and so much more. Not only is this an entertaining short film, but a work of intricate collaborative art, and a piece of my heart.that I can’t wait to share with you.
Donating to In Your Skin supports aspiring artists, filmmakers, students, and queer stories. Please consider donating today, and funding this amazing project.
Brandon Givens
Executive Producer
A longtime producer/director of commercials, informative shorts, promos, and television news and specials. I’ve been a consultant, an educator, and an executive. My most recent project is a documentary that will have its broadcast premiere on WLIW in the fall, and then on other PBS stations around the country. I’m now pivoting to develop new narrative shorts and features, and I’m excited to be a part of “In Your Skin”. This project reconnects me with a team of some of my most talented former film students.
Kiera Purvis
Producer & 1st Assistant Director
Hi I’m Kiera and I’m 1st ADing for Into Your Skin. Not only am I super excited to work on an independent horror film with so many creative opportunities but I am also looking forward to bringing my best friends vision to life and working with so many great people that I met during my time at SOU again!
Genna Taylor
Producer & Editor
My name is Genna. I’m a recent college graduate with a passion for film-making and video editing, and I’m thrilled to be part of the In Your Skin project in support of my good friend Bebe.
We’ve been given the creative freedom to bring this unique story to life. If you love indie films, you won’t want to miss this. Supporting this project means supporting the next generation of filmmakers.
Nick Borden
Unit Production Manager & Script Supervisor
Hello, I’m Nick Borden, the UPM and Script Supervisor for In Your Skin. I’ve been making short films since I could pick up a camera. I’ve worked on commercial and film sets all over the west coast, taking on many roles along the way. When my good friend Bebe Daniel reached out to me about this project, I couldn’t pass it up. I know you all will love this project as much as I do, and I can’t wait to share it with you all!
Jack Hannan
Cinematographer
My name is Jack Hannan, and I’m the Director of Photography for In Your Skin. I studied film production at Southern Oregon University, with a specialization in cinematography and editing. My goals for this project are to elevate the production quality through refined camerawork and lighting, while working closely with the director to bring their vision to life. I’m thrilled to be
collaborating with this talented group of filmmakers again and look forward to seeing the final piece come together.
Alex Ashmore
Camera Operator
I’m Alex, working in the camera department for this film. I’m bound to get into shenanigans and will be assisting the master, Jack Hannan, learning as much as I can.
When reading the script, I could easily visualize it in my mind, making me want to see it actually come to life. I think it’ll be a lot of fun and a great thing to be a part of.
Riley Carter
Gaffer
Riley is a recent graduate of Southern Oregon University with a Bachelor of Science in Sustainability and a minor in Digital Cinema. She has been a lighting designer for both stage and film for eight years now and can’t wait to see where the industry takes her!
Tanner Smith
Key Grip
Hello my name is Tanner Smith and I am the key grip for the short film In Your Skin. Visual storytelling is my passion, and I am excited to help bring this story to life with so many of my talented peers!
Mason Rubino
Art Director
Hello! I'm Mason and I'm the Art Director for In Your Skin. I'm very excited to be a part of a gruesome noir project and to have fun working with so many fellow SOU graduates! Im looking forward to the creative freedom of exploring the director's themes and sharing the end product with you all!
Maddy Peterson
Head SFX/Makeup & Hair/Wardrobe
My name is Maddy, I’m a student at SOU pursuing my passion for film. I wanted to be on this project because it gives me a chance to expand my sfx makeup abilities and I’m also a huge fan of horror so this project is right up my alley.
Kade Linvelle
Sound Mixer
Kade Linville is a young filmmaker/artist residing in Central Oregon. Since receiving his Bachelors of Science in Digital Cinema and Certification in Sound Design from Southern Oregon University in 2023. His most recent work has shown at the Hillsboro Film Festival and Midwest WeirdFest. Kade works as the producer of KTVZ at Sunrise in Bend Oregon while pursuing several independent projects.
Karyssa Badilla
Graphics Designer
Hi!! My name is Karyssa, I’m an EMDA major at SOU focusing on Graphic Design. I’ve helped out with another short film in the past, and as an avid lover of movies, helping out with the process is such a dream to me. In Your Skin in particular, is so exciting for me, because I first learned about it while hanging out with some friends, and a few drinks later, I was passionately spilling out my ideas for the project. I’m so happy to see it finalized and absolutely honored to be apart of it.
Maggie Adrian
Key Production Assistant
Hey I’m Maggie! I use they/them pronouns. I’m a junior in PSU’s film program and I’ve been doing films on the side since 7th grade, my specialities include camera work, editing, and G&E. I am key PA on this film and also helping out here and there with things that need to get done for this amazing project. We’re a small group of really talented individuals, but due to how small of a group we are your donations are really going to help bring this film to life!