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The core of The Sun burns at 27,000,000 degrees Fahrenheit. The core of The Zerosun burns much, much hotter.

James Joliat

Creative Director

After receiving a BA in Digital Media - he became a four-time Emmy Award winner for Fox Sports Detroit. He's passionate, creative and versatile - and as Tim says: "a detail maniac."

Project management, creative brainstorming/development and everything Post-Production are his main jobs at Zerosun. Helping direct Field Productions also get him moving and grooving too.

But it's all good. Nothing feeds him more than delivering a top-notch, exciting project to a client. To him, Zerosun is all about bringing that cinematic edge to everyday life.

When you come to Zerosun - you may not find him right away - because he's probably training to be an action star in the basement.

Timothy Leonard

Director of Development

Timothy Leonard is an Associate Producer for the film Freaky Deaky (2012), starring Christian Slater, Michael Jai White, Crispin Glover, and Directed by Charles Matthau. Leonard is the grandson of famed crime novelist Elmore Leonard. Tim has story telling and writing ability in his blood and has helped produce over two hundred promotional videos with Zerosun Pictures.

Tim heads up the Zerosun development team and is instrumental in sales and pre-production. He feels very fortunate to be working with some of the most talented minds in the universe.

Phil Stewart

Director of Production

A graduate of Western Michigan University - Phil is a creative mind and story building architect. He brings camera, sounds and lighting experience to Zerosun projects. He's also a whiz in the industrial side of things. He designs and fabricates production equipment to allow our creativity to come alive on screen.

The wide range of experiences that come with working in video production - like working with cool and innovative equipment - are what fuel his desire to work in video.

You'll usually find Phil coordinating our complex field productions and keeping Zerosun running smooth on a operational level. You'll also find him grooming our dogs in the basement - it's his favorite pastime.

Devon Walton

Director Of Photography/Editor

Mr. Devon "Dr. Divine" Walton is a versatile video editor, videographer and photographer with a background in music production and marketing. He often works with musicians and live music to capture fleeting moments of creative artistry.

He brings this energy and experience to Zerosun - continuing a pursuit of inventive camera work and poignant edits that push the envelope with every project.

He is often involved with every project that flows through the Zerosun system - whether it be with the camera, the computer or the creative.

You'll usually find Devon doing wheelies on his motor bike, revving his engine and then blowing through the front doors of the Zerosun Studios. That's how he usually starts most projects.

Andrew Morrisey

Digital Brander/Master Editor

Andrew has worked at networks and many other production companies in his career. He can produce, edit, write, design and animate. A man of many talents. A man with no name.

He's a simplicist. We at Zerosun feel he is an unstoppable machine that pumps out the most creative stuff you'll ever see. He's damn good at Final Cut Pro.

If you stop by Zerosun - either he's not here and working at home, or he's locked in the basement with a grey beard staring at his computer screen.

Kristin Batalucco

Assistant Producer/Sales

Kristin recently graduated from Michigan State University where she studied media arts. She joined the Zsun team as an Intern in November of 2011.

She quickly proved her valuable skills through a traditional jousting tournament and is now worthy of brotherhood. Although Phil was victorious - she still earned her golden medallion.

Fueling excitement into every project - she loves thinking and working with new ideas... bringing passion into every project. Kristin has a ton of energy and a great sense of humor - which clients cling too.

She enjoys meeting / learning about every new client, helping to discover their story and inspire their audience.

You'll usually find Kristin bulking up on protein shakes or cookies and ice cream.

Benjamin Harris

Assistant Project Manager / Production Assistant

Graduating from the Art Institute of Colorado in the summer of 2012 with a BA in Digital Filmmaking and Video Production - Ben is one of the newer additions to the Zerosun team. He is a do-it-all guy who does everything from editing, graphics, helping on shoots, collaborating with clients and everything in between.

With a wide range of experience in everything from crewing a feature film in the summer of 2011, or the exciting world of online commercial based content, Ben is in the business of blowing minds...and business is good.

Pushing the boundaries of creativity is where Ben's passion is. When you drop in to visit, you'll probably find Ben reading, researching, or dreaming up new and fun ways of creating awesome videos...or trying a good refreshing new beer.

Garrett Cypert

Head of Operations

Garrett was found wrapped in a Zerosun cape on the doorstep of a ranch house in rural West Texas as an infant. He quickly became obsessed with music and movies and spent much of his spare time as a child DJ-ing for his fictional radio station, KYSO (Your Heavy Metal Radio).

His recently-attained MBA degree in Marketing from Denver University provides the groundwork for his career progression. When Zerosun began experiencing growing pains, Garrett was eager to jump on board. He's using his superpowers and keen business acumen to continually take Zerosun to the next level.

Garrett can usually be found pouring over old maps of Middle Earth and Westeros, two-stepping with his beautiful wife, Whitney, or touching up his 2-in-1 homemade cure for cancer and carpal tunnel.

Mark Belden

Production Assistant

Mark originally got his start of shooting video when he was in 8th grade, filming skateboarding videos with his friends. He would come home from school and edit until his eyes burned.

This passion has never stopped. At Zerosun Mark is always ready to jump on any project, lending a hand wherever beneficial. Whether it’s helping out on a shoot by getting footage, running audio, chipping in on editing or thinking of new ways to improve the Zerosun website and social media presence.

Sir Marcus wakes up every morning thankful for a job that he loves.

The Rest of the Team

Zerosun deploys a tremendous group of animators, graphic designers, production assistants, camera operators, assistant project managers and more - they help the Core of Zerosun deliver the greatest and most creative product possible.

Every 4 or 5 months we take on a fantastic group of smart and skilled interns as well.

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