about us: who we are
| Chris Petiprin |
| Chris Petiprin is a film and television producer, author, and consultant. He built the largest production studio in San Diego and has worked on feature movies like Final Hour, Wolverine, and Mr. Jones. After having served eight years as a Navy Seal, Chris immersed himself in all facets of production. Currently he is producing Sovereign Nations, a movie about Indian Gaming, and you can see him in Air Force One smashing heads with the world’s terrorists. Chris heads up prin pictures, a production company specializing in corporate and commercial video and television productions. He has produced hundreds of television commercials, documentaries, videos, and political ads on behalf of clients. He has over 20 years of experience in film and video. |
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| Derek Snyder |
Derek is an accomplished writer, director and editor whose imaginative narrative style and unique creativity has played an essential role in the growth and success of Prin Pictures. From visualizing the first frame in pre-production to polishing the last frame in the edit, Derek understands the importance of keeping the viewer emotionally linked to a concept.
After earning his BA in Speech Communication from Fresno State University, Derek worked as a teacher, a news reporter and a radio personality, before seamlessly transitioning into the world of filmmaking. Since then, Derek's work has won numerous awards, including the 2005 AGA award for top international gaming commercial. Currently, Derek is the Creative Director for the television series, Bluff.
Whether a high budget television production seen across the nation or a non-profit documentary viewed by a select few, Derek treats every project with responsibility and enthusiasm, while incorporating his own distinct vision. |
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| Kevin Funaki |
| Kevin Funaki is a man of many talents. Prior to coming to Prin, Kevin shot and edited a number of documentaries. In the two years since, he has worked as an editor and cinematographer for not only Prin but also MTV and a number of commercial projects for production companies across Southern California. |
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| Vinnie Curran |
| Vinny Curran brings not only his extraordinary track record of success in both writing and producing groundbreaking television, but also a multitude of contacts and relationships with many of the most talented creators in the industry. He presently serves as a Creative Producer, Director for Prin. Mr. Curran received a Shpiegle award for writing and a nomination for acting for his work on the widely acclaimed animated short, "Paper Steve." He conceived the entire challenge roster for the reality show "Bluff" and co-stars, as himself, in the TV show "Soup of the Dave." He is a graduate of San Francisco State University Theater and Film. |
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