Quiet Testimonies - Gulemo

Fred Brehant, who served as Creative Consultant
on properties and locations, handcrafted
slave shackles and a sword that were
key to the film. Brehant, who grew a scruffy
beard for his role as a slavetrader, also made
his brain-tanned shirt.
Holly Rebello of Hidden Brook Stables in
Lebanon and Jim and Kathie Gregory of
Pride’s Farm in Amston provided horses for
the production’s most dramatic scenes. The
Gregory’s Dazzle was ridden by Brehant.
Rebello’s Tucker was ridden by T.J. McGuire,
Ozzie was ridden by Gregory, and Mistery
was ridden by Steven Goode. Rebello and
Kathie Gregory served as trainers for the
actors, working with them for several weeks
prior to production.
Local and area residents also volunteered
their enormous talent and skills to the production.
Lori Lee-Strobl (Hebron) worked
with casting, while Cheryl Hastings (Norwich) worked as a general
Production Assistant in almost every production department. Tina
Blinn (Hebron) served as Quality Management Production Assistant,
whether it was researching local assets needed for filming, creating
detailed maps used by the approximate 100 cast members, managing
the long lines for hair and makeup, or parking cars!
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Bulgarian-born Ivalyo Getov (left), now a Los Angeles
resident, served as Cinematographer for Testimonies.
Despite their years-long friendship, Getov
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Donna Raheb, author of the popular Henrietta
Ham children’s book series, used her
skills in sound production and served as
Boom Operator. Sarah Trobough (East
Hampton) used her sewing skills on a number
of occasions, but also filled in wherever
needed. Richard Fleming (Ashford) served
as Craft Services Manager. Jean Cyr, HHS
Treasurer, is especially credited for managing
the project budget.
Special thanks go to Jon Minard for providing
much of the lighting equipment. Marla
Miner hand-sewed the Betsy Ross flag which
will be displayed at Old Town Hall following
the production.
Hair and makeup services were provided by
Shattered Endz of Colchester; special thanks
to Debbie Rushford, Vicki Miorelli, Alyce
Pipton and Cindy Klaja for their patience
and flexibility.
Following the September 27 th premiere, the production principals plan
to distribute the film throughout the state school system and submit
to various film competitions.
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