INSUNG HWANG (Writer, Director)
Born in South Korea, Insung Hwang has received his Bachelor of Science degree in Graphic Design from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and an Master of Fine Arts in Film Production from Chapman University in Orange, California. While at Cal Poly, he had been nominated for the Outstanding Senior Award by the College of Liberal Arts and was also the Vice President of the student chapter of the National Computer Graphics Association. His computer animation "The Last Man on Earth" was runner-up for best story in the Amiga World's Animation compilation video. Insung's professional designs have garnered him the American Graphic Design Award in 1998 for a game package design for SegaSoft and two awards in 1997 for a Key Art for the movie "The Real Macaw" and a wedding invitation. His most recognized work includes the Disney DVD logo and various movie ads such as 8mm, Never Been Kissed, and American Beauty. While at Chapman, Insung's script "Regina" was granted the 2002 school-funded Location Filmmaking award. Insung's thesis film "Donnie's Tree" was awarded the Panavision New Filmmaker Program's 35mm camera package and additional sponsorship through Eastman Kodak Company. Insung's short films have been screened in various film festivals in Korea, Italy, Germany, Canada and the United States. He is currently polishing a feature-length script about love and bondage.

JOHN AMES (Cinematographer)
With over 15 years of production experience, John has worked on a variety of productions including features, documentaries, television series, commercials, industrials and music videos. His extensive location shooting experience has included such places as Guatemala, China, Canada, Hawaii and over 40 states in the continental U.S..  With credintials including a FBI background check and his reputation as a dependable cameraman, he has worked with a variety of law enforcement agencies such as the FBI and ATF at some of the most secure facilities in the world as well as being chosen by NASA to shoot he space shuttle landings at Edwards Airforce Base. John received recognition for his skills early on in his career, when his first commercial spots for the Hambright Calcagno and Downing Agency won both Addy and Telly awards.  After working on the East Coast for several years, he moved to Hollywood and expanded his client list to include The Discovery Channel, E! Entertainment, Universal Studios, FOX, and PAX and NASA. John's work has aired nationally and inernationally on popular shows such as the Discovery Channel's NEW DETECTIVES, THE PROSECUTERS and FBI FILES. Living in Los Angeles allows him to stay abreast of cutting edge trends and technology in the film and video industry. His knowlege of production and athestics has made him a valued instructor at institutions such as: California State University Northridge, The Los Angeles Film Studies Center, University of the Nations and guest lectured at Regent University's Advanced Cinematography Class. Over the years John has been trusted to shoot a varity of stars including: Charlton Heston, Walter Chronkite, Paulina Porizcova, Howard K Smith, Rip Torn, Eric Idle, Hunter Tyloe, Peter Marshal, Liv Tyler, Alan Thicke, Vivica Fox, Christopher Walken Anita Pointer and Lee Maryweather. John's genuine understanding of visual story telling through lighting and camerawork  has also made him a  part of a number of award winning productions which recieved such awards as: Telly Awards, Addy Awards, (NADA) National Automotive Dealership Award, (CAB) Cabletelevison Advertising Bureau Award, Houston Film Festival 4th place finish, INTERCOM Gold Plaque winner and The Videographer Awards Award of Excellence.

HENRY LIM (Music Composer)
A collaborator for many years, Henry has been composing for film since 1995. Credits include Things That Go Wrong, The Box, Good
Vibrations, Regina, Ave Maria, and Office Ninja.
Visit his website at www.henrylim.org

IAN SARSEN DRUID (Donnie)
(1936-2004)
A man of song and high spirits, Ian returned to acting after much absence. Bringing a lot of cheer and dedication to the set, he leaves us with his final performance as Donnie in Donnie’s Tree, a part that seems as though it was written especially for him. When asked about his other creative outlets, he said he was looking to write some one act plays: "black comedy, none of that Disneyland stuff."

ANGELA McEWAN (Carmen)
Angela was a Theater Arts major at Los Angeles City College and UCLA, but after living in Mexico and Nicaragua she became a Spanish-English translator. Now back to acting, she was seen earlier this year as La Strega in The Rose Tattoo at the Long Beach Playhouse. Donnie’s Tree is her most recent film, following a number of student films at Art Center, USC, Chapman University, Cal State
Long Beach, and The Los Angeles Film School. She is a member of The Actors Network, Women in Film and the Film Industry Network.

CAROL SOLDO (Gretchen)
A veteran of some 20 Graduate, Short and Independent Films, Carol just completed a dance duet as a Senior Couple in a music video. She has recently performed in a benefit production of Vagina Monologues in Ventura and loved doing Madame Pernelle in Tartuffe with the Pasadena Shakespeare Company. Carol studies at the Beverly Hills Playhouse with Gary Imhoff.