Roger
Nygard  Roger
Nygard has directed, produced, written, and edited for film
and television. Nygard's first feature was the comedy, HIGH
STRUNG, starring and written by comedian Steve Oedekerk.
His second feature was BACK TO BACK (aka,
AMERICAN YAKUZA 2), starring Michael Rooker.
BACK TO BACK premiered at film festivals
in Dallas and Seattle before having its commercial premiere
as an HBO Original Motion Picture. But the film may be best
known for having blown Bobcat Goldthwait to bits.
Nygard next directed and edited TREKKIES,
a documentary described as "affectionate, nonjudgmental" (Hollywood
Reporter & Daily Variety), or "terrifying, unsettling" (National
Post), depending on who you ask. The film was acquired by
Paramount Pictures and released theatrically in 1999. Nygard
followed that with a docu-comedy about UFO-enthusiasts, SIX
DAYS IN ROSWELL, which was released in 2000, and
unceremoniously called "...pants-peeing funny!" by Film Threat
Magazine. Nygard revisited Star Trek fans with the sequel,
TREKKIES 2, released by Paramount in 2004.
And he'll do it again if somebody doesn't stop him.
Jumping back to narratives, Nygard co-wrote,
edited, and directed, SUCKERS, a dramatic-comedy
about car salesman, starring Daniel Benzali, Louis Mandylor,
and Lori Loughlin. SUCKERS Premiered at the US Comedy Arts festival
in Aspen, was acquired by HBO in 2001, and also aired on the
IFC network--it's hard to find a car salesman who hasn't seen
it. Nygard also edited two features for writer/director Mike
Binder: THE SEARCH FOR JOHN GISSING and MAN
ABOUT TOWN.
In television, Nygard has directed and edited episodes of the
HBO series, THE MIND OF THE MARRIED MAN, as
well as directing episodes of the FOX series
THE BERNIE MAC SHOW and THE LOOP,
and the NBC series THE OFFICE.
Denise
Crosby
 Denise
Crosby created the role of Lt. Tasha Yar on one of the most
popular TV series ever, "STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION."
She later returned to play Tasha's daughter "Sela,"
a role she helped create.
She co-starred in Stephen King's classic film, "PET
SEMATARY." Some of her other films include "48 HOURS,"
"MIRACLE MILE," "DESERT HEARTS," "THE
MAN WHO LOVED WOMEN," and "SKIN DEEP." She
has also starred and co-starred in a number of independent
films.
Denise co-starred alongside Fisher Stevens and Jennifer Tilly
in Fox Network's "KEY WEST" as the town's mayor,
Chaucy Caldwell. Some of her other TV credits include a recurring
role on "LOIS AND CLARK: THE ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN,"
"SISTERS," "LA. LAW," "CIVIL WARS,"
"MANCUSO, FBI," "DIAGNOSIS: MURDER," "DR.
QUINN, MEDICINE WOMAN," and Showtime's "THE RED
SHOE DIARIES," directed by Zalman King.
She starred in the award-winning production of "LAST
SUMMER AT BLUEFISH COVE," earning numerous Best Actress
awards and nominations. Denise made her debut with the acclaimed
LA WOMENS' SHAKESPEARE CO. in RICHARD THE III, playing the
Duke of Clarence.
She has recently completed the films, "EXECUTIVE POWER,"
co-starring Craig Sheffer and Joanna Cassidy, and "DIVORCE:
A CONTEMPORARY WESTERN" co-starring Elias Koteas, Christopher
McDonald, Talia Shire and Beverly D'Angelo for release later
this year.
She most recently completed work in Quentin Tarentino's new
film, "JACKIE BROWN," and Mimi Leder's Dreamworks
production "DEEP IMPACT," co-starring Morgan Freeman,
Vanessa Redgrave, and Tea Leoni.
NEO MOTION PICTURES
 Michael
Leahy, W.K.
Border, & Joel
Soisson (left to right)
Joel Soisson formed NEO ART & LOGIC in 1990 with W.K.
Border and Michael Leahy. In the ensuing eleven years, NEO
has developed and produced dozens of features for theatrical
and television release.
In 1991 NEO created the AMERICAN YAKUZA series with Overseas
Filmgroup. The five HBO Premieres include such actors as Michael
Rooker, Viggo Mortenson, and Russell Crowe.
In 1995 NEO developed and produced the theological thriller
THE PROPHECY starring Christopher Walken. The film was acquired
by Miramax to launch its new theatrical division Dimension
Films. It was the largest grossing Miramax film of the year
and generated two sequels. Now as part of their overall deal
with Miramax, NEO has been responsible for creative development
and physical production on numerous Dimension franchises:
HIGHLANDER, HALLOWEEN, MIMIC, HELLRAISER and CHILDREN OF THE
CORN.
In 1998 NEO ventured into the world of independent film financing
with SWEET JANE* starring Samantha Mathis and Joseph Gordon-Levitt
and SUCKERS which was acquired by HBO. TREKKIES, a feature
documentary, was also produced and sold to Paramount Pictures.
Other theatrical releases under the NEO banner include INFINITY,
Matthew Broderick’s directorial debut with Patricia
Arquette, PHANTOMS, starring Ben Affleck and Peter O’Toole
and, most recently, DRACULA 2000, with Gerard Butler, Jonnie
Lee Miller, Omar Epps and Christopher Plummer.
NEO has developed a state-of-the-art DIGITAL EFFECTS division
and was recently recognized by VPA as a leader in high quality,
budget-conscious effects for the independent film community.
* Which has the dubious distinction of being the lowest grossing
theatrical film of the year 2000.
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