Host / Producer / Actress
Jaki Valensi-Lauper |
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New Haven's "IT" girl! This dynamic, talented and versatile actress and host has graced both stage and screen in productions spanning both coasts. Jaki has been seen in some amazing theater productions, worked as an Emcee locally and been acting in several movies and commercials shot right here in New England as well as in LA. In fact Jaki has been dubbed CT Scream Queen for the amount of horror films she's acted in. One of Jaki's real passions is highlighting all the cool talent and unique local businesses on Jaki's Buzz!
Email Jaki: jaki@jakisbuzz.com
Visit Jaki's website: jaki.lauper.name |
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Director
Mike Lauper |
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Mike Lauper created the show and continues directing and editing the majority of the episodes.
Email Mike: mike@jakisbuzz.com
Visit Mike's website: mike.lauper.name |
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Producer / Assistant Director
Lisa Durkee |
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LISA "GABBY" DURKEE- Producer/Assistant Director
A graduate of Connecticut School of Broadcasting school in 2007, Lisa started carving out her second career in media as the producer for "The Lisa Wexler Radio Show". Moving into more entertainment based media, she quickly gained experience in casting and directing numerous commercials, shorts and feature films through out Connecticut. It was on the set of a local feature film that Lisa met Jaki and started collaborating on JAKI’S BUZZ. In 2010, she attended the Film Industry Training Program at Quinnipiac University, graduating in Production Office Coordination. Lisa continues to work on independent media projects as her JAKI’S BUZZ schedule allows, providing her with continuous resources to further the popular entertainment talk show.
Email Lisa: lisa@jakisbuzz.com
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Sound Engineer / Camera Man
Bob Adams |
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Bob Adams is a camera operator and sound engineer known locally as "Connecticut Bob". In addition to being with "Jaki's Buzz" since the original pilot, he recently worked as boom operator on the feature movie "Isn't It Delicious?" (2012) starring Keir Dullea, Kathleen Chalfant and 2009 Tony award winner Alice Ripley ("Next To Normal"). Bob shot video and is also featured in the Sundance Channel/BBC documentary "Blog Wars" (2006).
Bob also created and writes for a progressive political blog, "ConnecticutBob.Com". Bob has over 350 original videos on Youtube ("CTBob"), and a Facebook page ("Connecticut Bob"). He attended the Connecticut Film Industry Training Programs in 2010 and 2011.
Email Bob: bob@jakisbuzz.com
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Camera Man / Director
Brendan (BT) O'Neill |
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A 2007 Graduate of Syracuse University, BT is currently focusing on Freelance VIdeography and Editing. He works with MSG Varsity, a High School Sports Network, as a Camera One Content Producer, and with New Haven based GeoMatrix Productions as a Legal Deposition Videographer. His work on Jaki's Buzz includes Editing and Directing Skits and Promotional Material on several episodes. He's also a darn good "Stand-In Sound Engineer" when a production requires.
Email Brendan (BT) : bt@jakisbuzz.com
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Musician
Pete Russell |
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Pete Russell is a San Francisco-based music composer, songwriter, Musical Director, performer, producer and arranger, and is delighted to be involved with Jaki's Buzz! Pete's specialties include original music for film, video, multimedia, electronic gaming, studio tracks, choral groups and stage bands. Music samples and lots more are available at www.peterussellmusic.com. Pete is honored to sing every Sunday morning with the internationally-acclaimed Glide Ensemble.
Email Pete: pete@jakisbuzz.com
Visit Pete's website: www.peterussellmusic.com |
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