The '24 Peaces' Project Team

The Artist 'GENE': Artist/Creator -  Southern California based artist GENE’s unique works are inspired by the simple and natural movement of the human form. Creating with energetic rhythm, and using mediums such as unused latex house paint, GENE's powerful images describe not only the motion of the body, but also the movement of the intangible:  energy and stillness, soul and spirit. Working intuitively, spontaneously, and at times in front of a live audience, GENE allows the painting to form itself as he seeks to portray the "human spirit at play." 

GENE graduated the University of Redlands in 1993 with a degree in Graphic and Fine Arts and is widely recognized in the graphic design industry. In the Fall of 2008, he was invited back to Redlands where he currently teaches art and design. He has shown in art galleries from California to New York, in both solo and select group shows. He resides in Orange County, California, with his family, where he was born and raised. His art is available online at www.studiogene.com.

Ron Judkins: Director - Ron Judkins is the writer/director of “The Hi-Line,” starring Rachael Leigh Cook and Margot Kidder, which premiered in the Dramatic Competition at the 1999 Sundance Film Festival. The motion picture was subsequently selected to screen at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in the Czech Republic, the Festival do Rio, in Rio de Janiero, the Norwegian International Film Festival, the Noosa Film Festival in Australia, and other festivals worldwide. It has won several "Best Feature" awards and was purchased by Showtime Television. Judkins has served as a producer for the motion pictures "True Love," (2007) directed by Henry Barrial, "Crashing" (2007) starring Campbell Scott, and "Callers" (2009).

He is the winner of two Academy Awards—one in 1994 for Best Sound for “Jurassic Park,” and another in 1999 for Best Sound for “Saving Private Ryan.” He was also twice nominated for Best Sound for his work on “Schindler’s List,” and "War Of The Worlds."

Anna Herbert: Executive Producer - Ms. Anna Herbert is the Executive Producer of the ’24 Peaces’ project film and art exhibition. She graduated from Missouri State University with a BS in Computer Information Systems and worked in the software industry for 15 years. She is currently working as manager for a life coaching company, focusing on personal development and community service, including organizations such as Orangewood Children's Foundation and Inspire Life Skills.

Berto Munoz: Director of Photography - “Berto” Munoz is originally from Southern California, and is a first generation Mexican-American with his parents being born in Mexico. He moved to Los Angeles from Palm Springs to pursue filmmaking. A graduate of Orange Coast College with a certificate in Film/Video Production, Berto produces videos for the private corporate world and has produced numerous student films at Orange Coast College and Los Angeles Community College. Berto’s vision for this project is to bring peace awareness to the masses in a way that most people have not seen or experienced on screen before.

Jennifer Young: Producer - Jennifer Young has worked in the motion picture industry since 1991. She loves to engage with people and to hear about what matters to them and what they are up to in the world.