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Makin’ Things with Jim McKenzie

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Jim McKenzie

About This Project

Join host Jim McKenzie and his trusty sidekick King Gordo in the latest in-depth tutorial series, “Makin’ Things”. This instructional art program takes viewers through the step-by-step process of creating stunning works of art.

Copyright Makin’ Things 1990 – 1991

 

Production Company:
Nathan Love

Written & Directed by:
Jim McKenzie

Executive Producer:
Joe Burrascano

Producers:
Jon O’Hara, Helen Argo, James Elio

Line Producer & Assistant Director:
Jesse Pliska

Production Assistant:
Chris Johnson, Sofia Contino

Set Construction:
Tom Taggart

Puppet Fabricator:
Daniel Cook

Editor & Animator:
Jim McKenzie

Assistant Editor:
Anderson Rolf

Cast:

King Gordo Voice:
Sergio Casal

Puppeteers:
Daniel Cook and Michael Latini

Man in Horse Suit:
Samuel David Gliner

Santa Claus:
MJXpressions

Butter:
Angelina Merando

Live Action Production Company:
Zoomari Films

Producer/President:
Marc Bloomgarden

Production Coordinator:
Rob Cooper

Director of Photography:
Robert McEnamy

B Camera Operator:
Ryan Tighe

C Camera Operator:
Devon Catucci

Assistant Camera:
Danny Dwyer

Grips:
Nick Lorden, Nate Smith

Production Sound Mixer:
Dave Scaringe

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