Biographies of JT3 Artist Award Panelists 2010
Mikael Awake was born in 1981 and grew up in Marietta, Georgia. He has worked in film as a production
assistant, actor, and screenwriter. He co-wrote the screenplay for the feature film, "The Athlete," which
was an official selection at the 2009 Edinburgh International Film Festival. He received a BA in English from Columbia University,
where he met JT3 and where they became close friends. Awake is currently in the MFA creative writing program at Syracuse University,
where he is working on a novel. His stories have appeared on Fader.com, McSweeney’s Internet Tendency, and Monkeybicycle.net. He is also working
on bringing JT3's feature length screenplay, "Ocean City," to the big screen.
Colin Cumberbatch, friend of Jesse, is a freelance production and post production supervisor who
frequently works for Spike Lee’s company 40 Acres and a Mule. His most recent credits include “Miracle at St. Anna,” “Illegal Tender,” and “Precious: Based o
n the Novel Push by Sapphire.”
Dan Deluca has an MBA and currently works as a full time writer, director, and producer.
He wrote, produced, and directed the feature film Two minute Heist for which he was awarded "Best New Director" in the
2009 New York International Film Festival.
Dan also wrote and produced the horror feature Crazy Eights released nationwide by Lions Gate.
Rick Derby enjoys 30 years of experience as a writer, producer, director, and editor in the film business.
An intuitive storyteller, his first documentary, Rocks With Wings, won the The HBO Feature Documentary Prize,
as well as airing on the PBS as a Prime Time Special, the prestigious BBC Storyville strand & currently airing on Canadian TV.
As Producer, Director, Writer, and Editor, Rocks with Wings represents an impressive 13-year commitment of his talent, time,
resources, and energy. Mr. Derby’s diverse career is best reflected by his work on the independent feature Diamond Men, where
he served as the co-producer, editor, and 1st Assistant director. The comedy received several awards, including the
Special Mention for Excellence in Filmmaking from the National Board of Review. Most recently Mr. Derby edited the feature
documentary, Rehearsal for a Sicilian Tragedy, which premiered at the 2009 Venice International Film Festival. Currently, Mr. Derby
is in year five of Producing and Directing Axis of Good, a story from 9/11, a feature documentary about a
New England family who builds a school for girls in Afghanistan as a memorial for their son, who was killed on 9/11.
While the film is not completed, a “work in progress” section will appear at the upcoming Film Columbia Film Festival on October 24th.
Alyson Evans is a freelance film and television Producer and Production Manager. Her recent credits include
USA’s “Royal Pains,” CW’s “Easy Money,” FX’s “Rescue Me,” and Warner Brothers’ “Michael Clayton.”
Kate Fasulo has been with Working Title Films since 2003. She has been based out of both their
Los Angeles and London offices, serving in various capacities including Development Executive and her current position as Production Coordinator.
Donald Thoms is a multi-award winning producer, director, journalist, and executive producer.
As President of the ThomsMediaGroup, he advises clients in the areas of television production and acquisition,
program development, on line content, talent development and casting. He is also President of CINE that
recognizes excellence in film and video making and serves on the Board of Trustees of Baltimore's Center Stage theater.
