Meet the Team
Who among us helped Imogen?

Writer & Director
BrAyden palmer
Brayden Palmer is originally from Orlando, FL, and has subsequently worked on short films, commercials, web series, Universal Studios productions, and as a PA on the feature film THE PLUS ONE. His next film, IMOGEN, has a strong cast and an ambitious plot that he hopes will shock and inspire viewers with a never-before-seen tale.

Co-Producer & 1st Assistant Director
AvA MarR
Ava Marr is co-producer and first assistant director on Imogen. She has worked on various sets and commercials and had the opportunity to appear in an HBO Max series, "Dusters." Ava saw great potential in the story and characters, so she wanted to take part in this spine-chilling plot!

Second Assistant Director
Marcus Bratton
Marcus Bratton is an assistant director on Imogen. Originally from Issaquah, WA, Marcus came to Albuquerque to attend the University of New Mexico. He is an artist, musician, and screenwriter, and enjoys nature and travel. He is super cool and everybody loves him and thinks he is the best guy around.

Director of Photography
Jose-CArlo Martinez
Coming from Fort Worth Texas, Carlo is a 9 year experienced Cinematographer and director who is owner of his own production company “CDtv Productions” His work on Imogen allowed him to explore his cinematography style further more, making amazing connections and gaining experience with new creatives. His work collaboration shows true passion and love for the art of film.

Gaffer
jOseph Pacheco
Joseph Pacheco is from Albuquerque, New Mexico. He has worked a lot with lighting and anything that has to do with a C-stand. He is very high on my feet and devoted to what he does. He is also a writer, a nerd, and a high advocate for being against A.I., but hey, we live in a society, and there's nothing we can't do about it. Yeah, that's me, just your friendly neighborhood Joseph. P.S. DC is better than Marvel.

Head Wardrobe/Hair/Makeup
Mary Lamas Valdez
Born and raised in Huejuquilla el Alto Jalisco, Mexico, Mary likes anything that allows her creativity to shine, and she loves to take on positions that are related to art in any way. To her, working in IMOGEN became a highlight of her year due to the amazing environment everyone created.

Sound Mixer/Boom Operater
Ryan BeAne
Ryan Beane is the Sound Mixer on Imogen. Ryan grew up in Gardner, Kansas and first became addicted to storytelling when he started writing feature-length screenplays at the age of14. He came to the University of New Mexico to pursue his burning passion for film, which had never been given the proper attention it deserved back in Kansas. Ryan has had a great time working on Imogen and intends to continue his filmmaking career. He will graduate from the University of New Mexico in 2025 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Film and Digital Arts.

Sound Assistant/Editor & Foley Artist
KArA Mcgee-Russell
Kara McGee-Russell is a senior undergrad in UNM's Film program with an A.A.S. in Digital Music from Hostos Community College. They are a passionate singer-songwriter and music producer, sound designer, and stop motion animators, and they're proud to have worked on the sound for Imogen both during and post-production.

Music Composer
Thomas ROpp
Thomas Ropp is an award-winning composer, arranger, musician, and director based in Albuquerque, where he is in his senior year pursuing degrees in music theory/composition and music performance at the University of New Mexico. His soundtracks, compositions, and arrangements have been premiered internationally and throughout the United States at locations such as the University of Pavia, and the University of Montréal, and at film festivals such as Sundance, the Santa Fe International Film Festival, and the Albuquerque Film and Music Experience.