We want to share these touching and sometimes crazy stories with all of you!  It’s the frantic medical world of “Scrubs” meets the compassion for patient needs of “New Amsterdam” with a touch of the zany craziness of “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” (without Nurse Ratched) and the grouchiness of “Grumpy Old Men” thrown in. 

Maureen Van Trease, Principal, D.Parker Productions LLC – Executive Producer, Writer, Lead Actress – An award-winning actress, playwright and producer, she holds a triple major BA in Theater, English and Education and a Post-grad in musical theater from Mountview Conservatoire for the Performing Arts in London. Theater – In the Tampa area – awarded Best Actress as Agnes in Agnes of God, Roxanne in Cyrano de Bergerac and Sonya in Uncle Vanya. In NYC – Planet Connections – Best Supporting Actress for “Hell Is Where the Heart Is” and Best Actress nomination for “The Closet”. Playwright - Best Adaptation nomination – “Those Whistling Lads: The Poetry and Short Stories of Dorothy Parker” also playing the lead role of Dorothy. Films – Leitmotif screened at Tblisi Film Festival; 8:46, a film about 9/11 screened at the Cannes Marché du Filme and was shown on Netflix; Wired City – TV Pilot, Howard Reichman, Director; The Spy Who Scratched Me, (co-producer and lead) which screened in festivals worldwide, and shared in the Festival International Cannes Award at the French Independent Film Festival, Best Cast in My Dinner With Schwartzey.

Susan Lamkins – Executive Producer – Creator of Welcome to Belle View – In Boston, MA, she served in the capacity of Marketing Director in the Annuity & Mutual Fund sector for MFS Fund Distributors. After she and her husband moved to Amesbury, MA, Susan had a son and became a stay at home mom. Once her son joined elementary school she joined the Health Care Industry as the Director of Marketing and Admissions in a Skilled Nursing Facility. Susan’s career in the Skilled Nursing Industry spans over 20 years and includes positions as Admissions Coordinator, Admissions Director and Director of Marketing. She currently serves as a Clinical Liaison and Director of Marketing for some of the Bear Mountain Healthcare Nursing Homes. Her stories surrounding this work are what led to the creation of Welcome to Belle View.

Debra Markowitz, President, Intention Films and Media – Director – Debra is an award-winning director who has had several of her short films (as well as scripts) in academy-award qualifying film festivals. Her first feature film, The Only Woman in the World, is currently on Prime Video, Tubi and Momentu. She is currently in development on her second feature, Yule Tidings, has the fourth episode of her series, Couple of Guys, in post-production, and has several projects on the festival circuit as she continues to write other scripts in progress. Ms. Markowitz serves as President of the Long Island Film-TV Foundation, Long Island’s most established and largest not-for-profit agency dedicated to the support and promotion of independent filmmaking. Under her directorship, the Foundation spawned the Long Island International Film Expo (LIIFE). Heading into its 27th year, LIIFE enjoys enormous popularity, attracting short and feature-length independent films from around the world, spotlighting films made on Long Island and concluding with a star-studded award celebration. You can find out more about Debra at www.IntentionFilmsandMedia.com

Toru Nishikubo – Owner, Plan-sequence, NY – Director of Photography/Cinematographer – Toru is a highly accomplished Japanese-born cinematographer. With a foundation in documentary filmmaking, he has honed his craft over the years and now seeks to exert greater artistic control and create a profound psychological impact on viewers through the medium of cinema.

Nishikubo firmly believes in cinema as a collaborative endeavor, emphasizing that it’s when the entire team is in sync that true cinematic miracles can occur. His artistic vision and unwavering work ethic shine through in a diverse body of work, including numerous narrative films and commercials that have garnered widespread acclaim and recognition. Nishikubo’s commitment to his craft and dedication to storytelling make him a notable and respected figure in the world of cinematography.

John Marean – Co-owner of Intention Films and Media – Sound Department Head – John graduated with his MFA in Technical Design and Production from the Yale School of Drama. He started his career as the Technical Director of the Hudson Guild Theater, then became Production Manager of Playwrights’ Horizons/Scenic Central and built sets for Nickelodeon, as well as many other Broadway, off-Broadway, television and feature film productions. In 2006, John became the Technical Director of the Long Island Film-TV Foundation and began video editing shortly thereafter. He turned over his post of TD to the LIIFE in 2022. John has been working as a Director of Photography, Assistant Camera, Grip, Gaffer, on set Sound Recordist, Production Manager, Assistant Director and as a Covid-19 Compliance Officer. He is an adjunct Professor at Five Towns College. John is also a writer and will be directing a couple of segments of an up-coming horror anthology.

Kory Diskin – Production Designer (for Massapequa and Levittown locations)- Throughout her multi-faceted career, Kory has gained an unparalleled understanding of the creative, production and postproduction processes. From developing content properties to designing sets, Ms. Diskin describes her passion and enthusiasm for working in the industry as, ’if it’s creative, count me in.’  Production Designer – Select titles include, My Cross to Bear, (Peter Bongiorno, Director/Glenn Allen, Executive Producer); A Cry From Within, Confidence Game, (Deborah Twiss, Director); Tammy, (Ante Novakovic, Director); These Things We Hold, Mired, (Tony Glazer, Director) Immunity, (Alyn Darnell, Director); Jersey Bred, (Greg Russo, Director); Adieu Lacan, V13, (Richard C. Ledes, Director.) Scenic Artist for the films Vulture Club, (Susan Sarandon, Matt Bomer; Maryam Keshavarz, Director); Standing Up, Falling Down (Billy Crystal, Ben Schwartz; Matt Rattner, Director); Rare Objects (Katie Holmes, Alan Cumming; Katie Holmes, Director.) Kory serves as an advisor to the Long Island Film/TV Foundation and is an active participant in the Long Island International Film Expo (LIIFE).

Suzy Klann – Production Designer (for Adelphi University location) – Suzy Klann is a New York-based Production Designer who loves collaborating and bringing an imaginative approach to storytelling. With roots in post-production and marketing, she brings a fresh perspective to the art department—merging strategic thinking with creative flair to craft visually compelling worlds. When she’s not on set or deep in prep, Suzy is likely refreshing her space with new decor or hunting down a concert to catch in Brooklyn. Selected Credits: Evil Lives Here – Investigation Discovery; Before They Kill Again – Investigation Discovery; Type 1 – Directed by Anthony Rapp; Remnants of Nova – Directed by James Barker

Millie Micheals – HMU Department Head – Ms. Micheals is a licensed cosmetologist in both California and New York, having worked in the industry for over 40 years. Recent film work includes HMU Department Head and Assistant Director positions for the short films Addiction, The Graveyard Medium, and Every Good Piece. She has also served as HMU Department Head for the short films Midlife Conversations and Over Tea.

Rob Graydon – Editor/Colorist/First Assistant Director – Rob is an award winning filmmaker whose work ranges from documentaries to puppet films to horror.  Rob directed the Clive Barker documentary “Abarat – The Artist’s Passion” for Fangoria.  He’s worked with such artists as Rob Zombie, KNB Studios and the late Stan Winston for Fangoria as well.  His vampire horror short Harmony is currently streaming on TubiTV.  Recently he has directed several segments for Sesame Street which has been a life long dream.  He is also Co-Host of the horror podcast “Stabby Road”.