Production Team
Writer & Director
Ron Sonedecker
Ron is a Digital Media Productions student at Kent State University and a United States Air Force Veteran. Film is his passion. With over 17 film festival awards under his belt, Ron doesn’t hold back. While documentary-style filmmaking is where he wants to point his career, he also excels in deep, emotional dramas. Ron holds tight to the “show, don’t tell” method of story-telling, and it shows in his work.
Producer
Jen Kelly
Jen is currently a senior at Kent State University, majoring in Digital Media Production. She is best suited to writing, editing, and producing, and hopes to be able to pursue both writing and video editing professionally following graduation. Jen is a fan of the fantasy genre as a whole and a lover of stories rich in meaning and deep thought; she hopes to one day tell a story as rich and beloved as J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings.
Producer
Mya Johnson
Mya is an artist and creative, new to the world of film. She has always been a lover of aesthetics and fine arts, bringing a poetic flare to the table. Her skills range from fine arts, like sculpting and painting, to digital media, specifically editing and cinematography. She has done a fair share of freelance work in modeling and album artwork. She hopes to eventually gain more experience doing more experimental projects and music videos.
Cast
Chris
Michael E. King
Mike started acting after being behind the scenes with IATSE Local #48 for over 30 years, and has worked in TV commercials (KNR), several shorts, as a film extra (“Shooting Stars” & others) and is currently working on a feature WWII film “Quarter Given”. Mike is delighted to be part of the production of “Stolen Valor.”
Ellen
Michelle Stuper
Michelle is a seasoned, award winning actor with experience in film, television, industrials, voiceover, and stage. She has been privileged to work with names such as Julianne Moore and Bette Midler. Her latest film opened in theaters on October 10th of this year (2024).
Jim
Tom Dubyna
Tom has been an actor for the past 40 years, in both film, TV, and Commercial. He started doing fitness commercials in his early 20s, and slowly moved to Commercial work and Film. He retired from his job at age 51, and began traveling for work in Film in various states and in Cuba.
Jason
Andrew Baumeier
Andrew is a recent Kent State University graduate with a strong background in acting. He has honed his skills through rigorous training and learned from industry professionals such as Don Reo, Rick Fike, and Mayim Bialik. Passionate about storytelling and performance, Andrew aspires to a career in film and television.
Jeff (Voice)
Lester Young
Lester is a writer/editor and voiceover artist from central Florida. Although new to voiceover, he’s already been cast in a number of projects. He enjoys sharing his unique baritone voice and looks forward to growing in the industry.
Alex
Ron Sonedecker
Sometimes the Director has to take multiple roles!
Angela
Marley Fagin
Marley is a graduate from Kent State University who has experience with acting and enjoyed participating in theater in High School. After such a long break, Marley is excited for this opportunity to act again in “Stolen Valor.”
Dad (in Park)
Chris Zehnal
Chris is a graduate of Malone University and a United States Air Force Veteran. He is an avid reader and fitness enthusiast who enjoys the local outdoors, and he was thrilled to be asked to play a small part in the production of “Stolen Valor.”
Son (in Park)
Sam Lyons (minor)
Sam is Ron’s (the Director) step-son.
Crew
Director of Photography
Caleb Pritt
1st Assistant Camera
Geno Oradini
Gaffer
Thomas Ziol
Composer
Kevin Frias
Kevin Frias is a New York City-born music producer and audio engineer. His love for music and audio has led him to work in a wide variety of applications, from off-Broadway and corporate A/V to recording studios and on-location sound.
Key Grip
Tony Stock
2nd Assistant Camera
Amy Schon
1st Assistant Director
& Script Supervisor
Jen Kelly
Hey, sometimes the Producer has to take on multiple roles!
Sound Mixer & Recordist
Ron Sonedecker
Wow, don’t tell his wife that he can multitask like this…
Grip
Jermmya Ortega
Grip
Julia Moskowitz