“The Best of Sedona,” (Arizona) was his first stint for a hotel show, and the beginning of his love for cowboy boots – as well as the impetus behind his short film “Pet Rocks and Ancient Faces,” and his production company Pet Rock Films. Moving back to New England Greg brought two souvenirs: the hotel show idea, and his partner of now 15 years, Patricia Fritz.
Greg is also a screenwriter and fiction author - his novel “Crew” was published in 2008 to rave reviews. His short film “Breaching,” was an official selection of the 2009 New London Film Project; “Samurai Douse,” was a popular You Tube video with over 27,500 hits; and look for “Stone Patriots,” Greg’s next film, currently in pre-production phase at Pet Rock Films.
Greg can be found most days in the studio, turning another phrase on the page, voicing over the successful Mauro Motors Auto show, or applying his editing magic to one of the dozens of mystvStudios’ video projects. Come summer Wednesdays and weekends, Greg is found pursuing his lifelong passion for sailboat racing.
Dean Rocha
Videographer/Editor
Dean started out in his hometown of Stonington CT, making home videos of him and his friends skateboarding. This led to video production classes at Stonington High, then New England Tech where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Telecommunications & Digital Media.
Since 2005, Dean has been shooting and editing here at mystvStudios, and working freelance. He has also worked with MTV, Deal Or No Deal (Sonalyst Studios), BoDog Music, and other independent films. (View his cameo in mystvStudios’ entry in the New London Film Festival “Breaching.” Dean currently works with Final Cut Pro, and the Panasonic HPX300.
Kristin Hartnett
Sales & Business Development
Kristin Gilmartin-Hartnett comes to Mystv from a career history in the tourism industry, with positions in Marketing & Theatre Arts Administration, (Florida Studio Theatre, Sarasota, FL/ Thalian Hall, Wilmington, NC) Restaurant & Retail Management, (Scrimshaw Handcrafts Provincetown, MA/ Whydah Pirate Museum, Provincetown, MA / Florida Studio Theatre Cabaret/ Filomena’s Restaurant, Waterford, CT) and most recently, Innkeeping. (Lumberjack Lodge & Restaurant, Wellston, MI)
Kristin attended University of Hartford & Hartford Community College with a major in Communications & Creative Writing. She is also the new membership sales representative for the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce When Mystv Studios is hurled into the future with the addition of HD capability and the Hotel Show’s expansion into Newport and Providence, Kristin hopes to be at the helm - if her father says it’s okay.
Jay McSorley
All small companies can only exist with industry partners who provide support with their specialized expertise. Jay McSorley is owner of McSorley Marketing in Mystic and has carved out a niche as a media buyer and marketing guru in Southeastern Connecticut.
Back in the day, Greg and Jay used to entertain the Hartford Ad Club with epic battles on the softball field. Jay was cutting his teeth in sales at WPOP Radio and WFSB-TV. Those epic battles now continue in the editing room cutting commercials for Jay’s list of local and regional clients.
No one understands the broadcast and cable environment in New England better than Jay and that is why he is our go to guy when clients inquire on how to reach their audience. He also doubles as a stunt driver.
Kathi Kear Rainville
A talented actress, singer, announcer and host, Kathi is as comfortable in front of the camera as she is teaching a class of third graders. That’s her day job while she pursues a life of stage and screen. She and her daughter Chantal are hosts of Mystic Coast Connection. We secretly think she wants to direct.
Steve Sattler Films
Another old friend and mentor from Hartford, Steve is a director and videographer with over 30 years in the business and a fresh outlook everyday. He is our live event director and second unit cameraman, when we can break him away from his busy schedule. And thank goodness he has finally come over to Apple!
CMB Creative Group
Courtney Moore is partners with Maura Blaney in the CMB Creative Group. They provide graphic and promotional inspiration for mystvStudios with a can do attitude and a relentless pursuit of excellence. And they seem to know everyone in town, so they are good people to have on your team!
Pat Fritz
Collaborator, cohort, curmudgeon and cook, Pat got us off the ground 12 years ago and keeps our eye on the prize.