SCOTT BECKLEY (Director of Photography) is a DP living and working in Los Angeles. When he’s off the set he has a constant attraction to motion pictures. He is almost always soaking up images and expanding his palette. Scott grew up in Long Beach, California. His interest in the film industry started when he created video presentations instead of writing essays in high school. At the same time, he was testing his acting and directing skills in the drama department. He was accepted to the USC Cinema production program in 1994. He got a taste for cinematography while shooting his student films. His first 16mm film, El Don De La Vista,received awards at festivals all over America. He concentrated on cinematography after that, studying under Earl Wrath, and Woody Omens. It wasn’t until after USC that he really learned cinematography. He started out as a PA on TV commercials taking mental notes on technique and style from many different DPs. He moved up as a camera assistant getting closer to those he had studied from the shadows. With over a thousand days on set, Scott had gained an understanding of the tools and techniques needed to create the images in his mind. Scott had always been eager to shoot, taking what ever was offered to him. He would say, “It’s the most expensive art to practice and I need the practice.” Now after many short films, a few features, numerous commercials and music videos, he’s a bit more selective when it comes to the films he shoots. His recent work includes an episode for the National Geographic series Expeditions to the Edge, a music video for the new star Kate Schutt, a short film intro for next summer’s feature Sex, Love and Z-Parts, and a very personal short, Sin and Lyle.

Although Julia is what some may call a “newbie” in the land of behind-the-scenes filmmaking, her passion, dedication and intelligence has shown through in the successful outcome of her first film. The making of “Sin & Lyle” was inspired by several years of playing stereotypical roles as an Asian-American actress in often one-dimensional stories (none of which are listed in her credits anyway). Simply put, she wanted that to change. Julia currently resides in New York City where she continues pursuing her artistic goals in both theatre and film. As a female, a minority, and just barely 21 years-old, she is very proud of this film and all the sweat that was drained in the making of it. She hopes to be an inspiration to others, not just through art, but through person and being as well.