DIRECTOR/PRODUCER - NILESH PATEL

Nilesh Patel began his film career in 2000 after successfully leaving his career in the biomedical sciences. Always wanting to be entertained and to entertain, Nilesh has produced and directed award winning documentary and dramatic films, coordinated Diversity initiatives, and is a Director with Projections, a not-for-profit film program for at-risk youth in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.

Currently, Nilesh is anticipating the broadcast of three different short films he has produced, along with the much-anticipated release of his controversial feature film, Brocket 99 - Rockin' the Country.

Director's Statement

Brocket 99 - Rockin' the Country is an expression of the many different ideas and attitudes that emerge when discussing the Brocket 99 tape. The film captures some of these diverse, conflicted, emotive, and at times unexpected attitudes that exist toward the controversial Brocket 99 tape. Through this dialogue, the film elucidates the complexity and reality of racist attitudes that still remain in Canada. The film aims to go through what has become "the unspeakable" in order to engage in a "tough" but achievable and necessary dialogue. Through the diversity of people and voices represented, the film hopes to expose the futility of both racist actions and attitudes, which affect us all, in order that we all may move beyond the manufactured limitations of racial, cultural, and social stereotypes.

PETER ELIUK - SOUND EDITOR

Sound has been a major part in Peter Eliuk's life since he discovered the guitar at the age of fifteen. He later fuelled this love of music by studying it formally at Grant MacEwan College where he earned a Music Diploma with a Major in Recording Arts.

Another of Peter's many interests includes Emergency Medicine which he also studied in Alberta. However, having a career in audio wouldn't escape is thoughts. So, after a short career as an Emergency Medical Technician on several Native Reserves in Alberta, Peter decided to switch gears and headed out to Vancouver, BC to indulge in his passion for sound and film.

After finishing film school, Peter worked on a number of short film projects as Location Sound Mixer and Sound Editor. Eventually, Peter teamed up with Director/Producer Nilesh Patel on his short film "7 to 11, Indian". It was during the completion of this film that Nilesh first mentioned his vision for the documentary "Brocket 99: Rockin the Country".

Peter was immediately intrigued with this concept as it combined both his knowledge of the famed cassettes, and that of the lives of a people he had grown to admire during his time as an EMT. Nilesh recruited Peter to the task of Sound Editor and Re-recording mixer for the show.

Peter currently works as a Re-recording Mixer, Sound Editor and Audio Technician at DBC Sound in Vancouver.

PETER STEWART - PRODUCTION COORDINATOR

After initial employment with CBC, Global and ShawTV, Peter is currently working for the Calgary Flames as a producer for Jumbotron and pay-per-view broadcasts where he is able to combine his technical skills with his expansive knowledge of hockey trivia. For Brocket 99 - RockinÕ the Country, Peter took on the role of Production Coordinator and helped out wherever and however needed.

NAOMI ANGEL - ASSOCIATE PRODUCER

Naomi has experience as a researcher, journalist and associate producer and has lived and worked in Japan, Australia, South Africa and Canada. She completed a Masters degree in Media Studies in 2004 with a focus on issues of race and representation in mainstream film. Currently, Naomi is working for the Independent Production Fund in Toronto.

JASON W. CLARKE - CINEMATOGRAPHER

Jason has been involved as a cinematographer in the Vancouver Independent film community for the past four years. He has worked on a variety of projects. Hi most recent projects are a feature length documentary, a mocumentary for City TV and a dramatic short for Zed. Jason is also a Cinematography Instructor at the Vancouver Film School. Jason hopes to further his career by involving himself in new and diverse projects with creative filmmakers.

ART MAUGHAN - EDITOR

Art Maughan, a native of Vancouver, graduated from Bishop's University with a BA in Theatre and Business. Soon afterwards he landed his first job as Assistant Director at The Piggery Theatre in North Hatley, Quebec under the guidance of veteran director Greg Tuck. The small theatre lent to Art's development as a director for the stage however, after moving to Toronto, Art decided to pursue a career in the Television and Film industry.

Mainly working in the Art Department as an Assistant Buyer and sometimes Art Director, Maughan began directing, producing, and editing short films and feature length independents. With five other like-minded individuals, Maughan formed a group called Truthhorse that produces short comedy sketches that went to air on CBC, Toronto One, Roger's Television, and, eventually, win a six-episode run on The Comedy Network.

Using the momentum gained in Toronto, Maughan moved operations to Vancouver and started up Boxtop Studios, a video production and post-production house. Maughan continues to work as an editor today while heading up operations at Boxtop.

CHRIS GUY & PATRICK STEWART
COMPOSERS

Chris and Patrick have been working on a variety of film and other musical projects together for a short but fruitful period of time, starting in the spring of 2003.

Chris is both a composer and engineer with a myriad of studio experience. He has worked with accomplished acts including the Be Good Tanya's and The Swollen Members. When he isn't working on music at home, he enjoys performing and listening to music. He is also a nationally ranked wake-boarder and enjoys B.C. wine.

Patrick left Toronto a short while ago hoping to expand his musical prospects. He works in a microbrewery, which may explain why he keeps getting asked to work on more film projects. He did location sound for Nilesh Patel on his soon to be completed documentary, Brocket 99 Rockin' the Country. His music project, CCCR will be ready for early next Summer.

Their collective music has complimented the work of some of Canada's finest young film talent. Since 2003, the two have assisted in productions featured in both the Vancouver and Calgary International film festivals, as well as countless other festivals in Canada, the United States and Europe.

Currently the two are working on the feature length Documentary, "Brocket 99: Rockin' The Country" with Director Nilesh Patel. Chris and Patrick also worked with Patel on his first major foray into film, "7 to 11 Indian" which offered commentary in his routinely humorous but topical fashion. This is their first feature length film and one they are proud to be associated with.

They are also working on a beautifully shot science fiction short "One by 1" with director Jason Clarke.