Filmmakers
Tim Adkins – Director/Producer
Tim Adkins (o.k.a. delsbrothergeorge). First-time feature filmmaker. Wrote and directed wtf: a brief okaymentary in 2001. Published by Davey D’s Hip Hop Newsletter, The Urban Think Tank and In Pittsburgh. Worked on Dogma, The Temptations and Inspector Gadget. Writes and edits designBytes, studentBytes and Design Perspectives for Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA). Wears cooler t-shirts than you do. Can almost dunk a basketball again. Eats cereal twice a day.
Leslye James – Director/Editor
Leslye James (o.k.a. Phatal) is a filmmaker, multimedia artist, internet addict and all around technophile. Born in the Bronx and raised in Maryland, she is almost, but not quite, as old as hip-hop. She teaches computer art, digital video production and web site design, is a sporadic videoblogger, and started a multimedia production company, reflection:digital in 2003.
Dominic Del Bene – Co-Producer
Dominic Del Bene (o.k.a. Quidom) is a multi-talented artist with an understanding of different media formats, having worked in Radio, Television, and most recently, Music Label fields. His experience in and understanding of commercial media proves to be of benefit to the Numerous Cats team and its projects. As the owner and operating CEO of independent San Francisco-based record company, Loud Minority Music, he continues to utilize and develop his skills in many facets of arts and entertainment. Honing his craft behind the camera as well, Dominic was a the principal sound engineer for wtf: a brief okaymentary.
Chris Peoples – Co-Producer
Chris Peoples (o.k.a. chrisnotic) is a web developer and internet guru. Powered by his love for hip-hop culture and the okayplayer.com community, Chris jumped at the chance to help produce wtf: an okaymentary and break into documentary film making. On the “side”, he has still managed to complete his bachelor’s degree, launch an urban apparel line, watch every episode of Heroes, and start a family.
Lamont Peoples – Co-Producer
Lamont Peoples (o.k.a. LoopFactor) spends his days as part of a staff of four who manages and organizes one of the 50 largest trade shows in the nation. Throughout his career, Lamont has displayed a versatility that makes him an invaluable asset to the Numerous Cats Productions team. Upon conceiving the idea for wtf: an okaymentary, Lamont served as a camera operator for wtf: a brief okaymentary providing a solid foundation for himself as he dives into the world of documentary film. Lamont recently went through some personal growth and has finally admitted that ketchup isn’t as disgusting as he claimed it was.
