Co-Producer/Director
Ian graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Architecture and a minor focus in Urban Planning from the University of Cincinnati. While in school, Ian interned at Create Architecture, Planning and Design and Karlsberger Architecture in New York City, and at Anshen and Allen in San Francisco. Since graduating Ian has worked at Hart Howerton, Design Community and Environment, and GLS Landscape/Architecture in the San Francisco Bay Area. Throughout this extensive professional experience he has been exposed to a full array of the built environment in architecture, landscape architecture, urban design and urban planning. He also has completed film classes through Empty Kingdom Media and feverishly working towards the production of
Architorture.
Co-Producer/DirectorDavid graduated with a Professional Degree in Landscape Architecture and an emphasis in Planning. Before graduating David had worked for CLR Design in Philadelphia, PA, Dargan Landscape Architects in Pendleton, SC, and started his own firm DAK designs. After graduating he relocated to San Francisco to work as a land planner at a multi-disciplinary design office and it was here where he met the co-director, Ian Harris. David has since completed film classes through Empty Kingdom Media and is now fully dedicated to the production of
Architorture.
Web Designer/Publisher
Doug graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Interactive Multimedia with a specialization in Computer Science from Ohio University in 2004. While in college he interned at Clear Channel Radio and the Office of Environmental Health and Safety on OU's campus focusing on design and site managing. Since college Doug has been working at the Cincinnati, Ohio based software/design/publishing firm Hobsons. Doug designs and develops interactive marketing campaigns for colleges and universities world wide. He transferred from Cincinnati to the company’s satellite office in Oakland California where he met Ian Harris and David Krantz and became a part of Architorture.
Sponsorship Coordinator
Emily Goligoski works as an interactive planner for a San Francisco advertising agency. She is a freelance writer for Bay Area website DivineCaroline and is a columnist for Girls are Champions, an athletic site for girls 10 to 18. Emily got her degree in journalism from Northwestern and worked for the "Cape Times" South Africa reporting on HIV and AIDS. She previously worked on the video documentary "Ties That Bind" about interfaith dialogue and women's religious leadership in Chicago.
Production Consultant
Henry has been filmmaking since age fifteen and since has made hundreds of shorts, docs and feature length films. Primarily a self taught filmmaker, he has grown to create and own a production company
Empty Kingdom Media . They've produced everything from commercials, live events, music videos, PSAs, to web and graphic design services. He currently teaches filmmaking to highschool students and private individuals between shoots, and provides media consultanting for several non-profit organizations around the Bay Area. Henry entered the project of
Architorture by sharing his depth of experiences with the film's producers through one on one classes and on site filming. Through these sessions the film's producers cinematography has grown.
Writer
Eric is a writer and Marketing Specialist based in Greenville, South Carolina. Working for a Fortune 500 company, Eric has written over $250 million worth of successful proposals. He develops advertisements, communication strategies and other marketing collateral for this global corporation. Eric also writes feature-length screenplays and provides professional writing consultation. He received his Masters of Arts in Professional Communication from Clemson University, where he wrote, filmed and produced a promotional video for a non-profit organization in South Carolina. He studied English, film and communications at Clemson during his undergraduate career. Eric's talents lie in both professional and creative writing, and his writing expertise encompasses everything from proposals and resumes to essays and scripts.
Writer
Jacob graduated from the University of Michigan in the Spring of 2003. During his four years there and up to the present he's become a jack of all trades working various jobs such as freelance music writer, taxidermist, landscaper, webpage manager, bartender, research assistant, weight room manager, rodent trapper, independent contractor, barista, frog dissector, media consultant, concert reviewer, and Jewish youth group dance chaperone to name a few. He is also the co-founder and vice-president of
Tour for Equality, a non-profit organization spreading awareness on women's rights by means of bicycle touring. In his free time he also studies Japanese, writes short stories, and pretends to be Batman. For
Architorture Jacob has been involved in the pre-production phase by editing and acting as a consultant to the grant and proposal writing process. This is his first time working for a documentary film. He currently lives in San Francisco, CA.
Online Coordinator
Lisa graduated with a Bachelors in Architecture from the California College of the Arts, formerly known as the California College of Arts and Crafts. In between her studies at CCA Lisa studied for one year at the University of Hawaii, Manoa and interned at T.Suzuki Architects of Waikiki. Upon her return to CCA Lisa worked for CJK Architects of San Francisco and EFA Architects of Oakland. Since graduating Lisa now works at MBH Architects of Newport Beach and Alameda. While pursuing her career in Architecture, Lisa has formed a passion for art and media. This obsession lead her to
Architorture, a project where she can combine both Architecture and Art and dedicate her time to the great team.
Grant Advisor
Linda is a Marketing Consultant based in Arlington, Virginia. She specializes in developing, managing and executing marketing campaigns for events, products, and services. She has done promotional work in the entertainment industry managing anti-censorship campaigns for People for the American Way and raising breast cancer awareness through the music industry for the nonprofit Rock For A Cure. In her spare time, Linda is involved with promoting progressive causes and political campaigns. She is a graduate of Georgetown University. Linda is involved in the grant proposal process for Architorture and is also contributing promotional input as well.
Legal Advisor
Leslie Chard is an attorney and business consultant in San Francisco, specializing in technology and content development and licensing. Mr. Chard’s clients include industry leaders such as Faith West (ringtones and mobile content), Real Networks (Rhapsody music on demand), Leadis (mobile semiconductors) and the HDMI consortium (creators of the next-generation High Definition Multimedia Interface standard). Previously, he was an attorney with Fenwick & West in San Francisco and the Silicon Valley, and with Keck, Mahin & Cate in Chicago, where he counseled clients on electronic commerce, intellectual property, technology development, and licensing issues. His clients included technology and content “providers” ranging from Sammy Hagar and Jerry Garcia to eBay, Electronic Arts, Liquid Audio and Macromedia.
Before receiving his law degree, Mr. Chard was a computer consultant with Anderson Consulting (now “Accenture”) where he specialized in implementing distribution and electronic commerce systems. Mr. Chard received a BA in Mathematics/Computer Science from Wesleyan University (CT) and a J.D. from the University of Cincinnati.
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