Core Operations Team
MARK & MICHELLE KNUDSEN as Executive Producers
Combining filming with flying, Executive Producer Mark Knudsen has worked in the airline industry for more than 25 years. Captain Knudsen currently works for Delta Airlines and flies an A330 aircraft. Venturing into the media business, Mark and Michelle launched Crystal Creek Media in 2005. The company started with several short films, some promotional media, and even a “how to” video on basic construction concepts.
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DANIEL KNUDSEN as Director
Daniel Knudsen is an American born director, actor, film producer, and artist. With stage acting beginning in elementary school, from a very young age Daniel knew he wanted to direct movies. No stranger to film production, Daniel has actively worked in the industry for more than a decade.
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KRISTINA KAYLEN as Producer
Kristina Kaylen is a photographer, actress, and musician. Kristina, has played several lead roles as an actress and has been working in media over the past ten years. Born and raised near Detroit Michigan, Kristina Kaylen is a true Northern girl, loving all of the beautiful snow and chilly weather.
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An Incredible Team
Over the years we have worked with an incredible group of people. A few who worked with us on multiple films are listed below:
TIM KAISERTim Kaiser is an experienced stage and film actor, he is well known for his role of Jim Tollman in Christmas Grace. He began his career as a Christian recording artist in the eighties. His backup vocalists included Steve Greene and Sandi Patty. In time Kaiser soon found himself on the main stage of Pat Robertson’s Detroit evangelistic rallies. With a growing family he refocused his energy on his school photography business Kaiser Studio. Later he transitioned to film acting and began working with Crystal Creek Media on the movie Christmas Grace. Since then he has been involved with a number of Crystal Creek Media projects.
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PENNY CARLISIPenny Carlisi retired as a Business Controller for a global company in 2001 and soon began studies in media production. She runs her own production company Reveal Film Group which has collaborated with Crystal Creek Media on her movies Unexpected Places, & A Horse Called Bear. She and Daniel Knudsen first met in film school. Years later they would work on three feature films together including Unexpected Places, A Horse Called Bear, & Rather to be Chosen. She also directed the critically acclaimed documentary Tim.
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GERRY WIATRGerry Wiatr has been a friend to Crystal Creek Media on multiple productions. She often shares her skills as an actress and script supervisor. While not doing movies she stays busy working at a crisis pregnancy center and doing theater productions.
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SAMUEL JOSHUASamuel Joshua has worked with Daniel Knudsen as the score composer for Creed of Gold, Unexpected Places, Christmas Grace, & A Horse Called Bear. At the age of nine Samuel began music study on violin. It was not until his second year of college that he considered music as a career. He switched his major from business to music, and decided to study piano at Eastern Michigan University with Steinway Artist, Dr. Gary Pedersen. He has since been the recipient of several music scholarships and awards. Samuel currently composes and records music for film and arranges music for church. He holds a BA in music and a master’s degree in piano pedagogy from Eastern Michigan University.
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STACIE GRABERPassionate about film, faith, and family, Creed of Gold – Production Designer Stacie Graber played an important role in this film as she ensured that each set had the proper look and feel for the scene. A native of Texas, Stacie has worked broadly both in film and stage drama. She leads her own production organization, ThornCrown Project, and has produced a number of film shorts. Her experience in this industry is invaluable as she brings many unique talents and ideas to the team. Along with her work in film, Stacie also serves at the Hope Pregnancy Center, which assists women in crisis. She has a Bachelor of Arts in History from Thomas Edison State College.
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