CAST

Lawrence C. Gamell Jr.

Lawrence C. Gamell Jr. , has been acting since the age of 5, he has appeared in over 140 plays and productions, in a career spanning over 40 years. He has won 4 prestigious theater Acting Awards, including the NAACP and Los Angeles Weekly Award both in 1993 for Bet Supporting and Best Featured Performance, for the play, "Neva' Tale" directed by friend and mentor Ted Lange(Love Boat). He has appeared in various TV Shows and Commercials, films include the Oscar Winning, "Ray", and other films , "Failure To Launch", "Just My Luck", Hurricane Season", "I Love You Phillip Morris", "Atlantic Rim", "Ardennes Fury" and various others. Gamell also is a Adjunct

at the local state college where he teaches Individual Acting and also directs play as a Indedendent Contractor for the college. Lawrence has won awards as a director and cable community producer in Los Angeles and

New Orleans and is a freelance screenwriter.

Marianne del Gallego

Originally from Cebu, Philippines-Marianne started singing at the age of five and was in her first play by 10. In 1998, Marianne moved to Southern California and continued training and pursuing her love for musical theater. Spending sometime with the Goldenstate Theatre Group stationed at the La Mirada Center for the Performing Arts in Los Angeles, California. The transition into film started in 2009 at the urging of a good friend and colleague. She has starred in independent flicks like Lost Souls and Dragpires. Most notably, Marianne played the Eaton Hotel Maid in Season 6 of BET's: The Game and the lead in Discovery Channel's new series, Unraveled: Supermarket Slaughter. She is well versed in the Spolin Method of Acting as coached by Jeanmarie Collins. She is coached privately by Bob Luke of Bob Luke Studio, NYC.

Dawn Hamil

Dawn lives a busy life on Florida's Gulf Coast, with her husband and two daughters. Along with her modeling and acting, this socialite runs a business, produces films, helps support missionaries abroad, and participates in local humanitarian outreaches with her church. A love for the theater in high school drama cultivated a passion in her to pursue acting. To broaden her skill-set she trained under industry professionals along the east coast. Her acting career launched in 2013 with the help of manager, Ann Marie Crouch. Her main acting milestones include: Melany Rose (2016), N.C.I.S. New Orleans (2015), 3 Headed Shark Attack (2015). This fun-loving philanthropist is known to bring positive energy and professionalism to the set.

Steven Marlow

Steven was born in Corbin, Kentucky; however, his Father was in the Military and therefore he moved away from Corbin at a very young age. After spending his entire youth as a Military Dependent, he too entered into the Military at the age of eighteen, just after graduating from Central High School in San Angelo, Texas. Steven went on to serve almost eight years in the Air Force before he decided to leave the Military and relocate to Florida where he now resides with his family. A SAG Eligible actor, he has been in films like Rage with Nicholas Cage, The Perfect Weapon with Steven Seagal to name a few. We are excited to have him join the cast as Brad.

Eric C. Schmitz

Eric C. Schmitz was born in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA. He is a multi-talented actor and cinematographer, known for Rage (2014), Ardennes Fury (2014) and 3-Headed Shark Attack (2015). Eric was recently filming in Los Angeles, CA and earned his SAG-AFTRA eligibility. We are happy to have him on board and excited to announce that he is playing Detective John Harris.

Paul Sinor

A published author and veteran in the film industry, he has worked on major film projects such as "I am Legend" and "Transformers" to name a few.
Meet our Director/Producer: Paul Sinor

Colleen Sinor

Colleen Sinor is a producer and actress, known for Dragpires (2014), Doritos: Chips Not Tips (2013), Ardennes Fury (2014) and Minutes to Midnight (2016). She is also the writer, producer and co-director for Trepanation.

She joins the cast as Alice.

Bob Constance

Bob Constance was born as Ronald Constance. He is an actor and cinematographer, known for 3-Headed Shark Attack (2015), Lost Souls (2014) and Melany Rose (2016). He joins the Trepanation cast as Cole.

Scott Alan Warner

Scott Alan Warner is an actor and director, known for Money Back Guarantee (2016), Full Moon Inc. (2016), Without You (2015) and 3-Headed Shark Attack (2015). Trained in the Spolin Improvisational Method of Acting, he joins the cast as MH

James Poule

An accomplished and award winning stage actor and veteran of numerous area stages, James is currently stretching his talents and expanding his acting horizons in the film industry. Along with over 30 stage plays, James now has added seven titles to his list of film projects. Among those films are the made-for-TV films “Ardennes Fury” and most recently “Three-Headed Shark Attack”. A native of Pensacola, James went away to
school (University of Florida) and away to work. He lived in both Biloxi, Mississippi and Shreveport Louisiana during the 1980’s. While in Shreveport, he found his way into Radio and was an on-air personality for KROK, KWKH and KEEL radio stations. While at KWKH, he hosted the live classic radio show ‘The Louisiana Hayride Roadshow’ which was broadcast around the world on the Armed Forces Radio Network. James joins the cast as PI, Mike Howard.

Sharon Posey

Sharon began her adventure in acting just a few short years ago as a background actor. She has since moved into speaking roles in short films in her area.
Sharon is a super fan of Doctor Who and loves 80's classic movies. She also loves to crochet and makes lots of handmade items such as toys, scarves, hats, boot cuffs, and sweaters.

Elesia Marie

As a little girl, Elesia used to write plays for her and her cousins to perform for their families. She got her start in the film industry in England doing background work in shows such as Casualty, Doctors, The Sarah Jane Adventures, and Bonekickers. However, her breakthrough came when she was cast in the feature film A Bunch of Amateurs starring Burt Reynolds.She later moved back to the states where she is currently filming web series Grimm Reflections: Season 3, a fairie tale mashup of Cinderella and Little Red Riding Hood .She hopes to be a positive role model for girls, to teach them to have confidence and believe in themselves no matter what, and to show them how special they all are and never to settle for less than they deserve. Elesia joins the cast as Evelyn. Please welcome Elesia Marie.

Paulie Coleman

Paul "Paulie" Coleman started his film career while in college in New Mexico. He had worked in a few small films and plays, but making a zombie movie with some friends of his in October '08 is what made him decide to really pursue film. After taking a few classes the next semester, he decided to pursue acting as a career. Paulie has trained both in front of and behind the camera while in college, and moved to Florida in order to take his career goals to the next step. After finding a dedicated group of filmmakers in the Pensacola area, Paulie has worked on 2 films for Asylum and many other small projects with locals. His current goal is to save up enough money to move to Atlanta, GA to pursue filmmaking as a full-time career. Paulie joins the cast as JW.

Shannon Williams

Shannon Williams was born and raised in Greenwood, Florida. Served 20 years in the United States Navy and retired as a Chief Hospital Corpsman. Served in Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom. Attended the University of West Florida Theatre program (Acting) and graduated in 2013.He was a featured extra in Deja Vu and the Green Lantern. Has performed theatre as well as numerous commercials and short films. Featured actor in Attack from Beneath (Atlantic Rim). Most recently was the stand-in for Ed Harris in the film Geostorm (2017). He joins the cast as Dr Hart.

Gene M. Valentino

Gene M. Valentino SAG-AFTRA
Marcellus Washburn (Buddy Hackett) in "Music Man" was Gene's first step into acting in 1971 in Watertown High School, Watertown, Connecticut. That summer and for two years thereafter Gene was introduced to the William Schuller Television Talent Agency, in New York City. While preparing for college Gene starred in several TV commercials; StriDex Medicated Pad, Dentine Dynamints, Pro-Keds Sneakers, Bayer Aspirin, amongst others. Gene also was an Extra in a few movies including the feature movie, "Johnny We. Hardly Knew You", a tribute to President John F. Kennedy. Gene attended the Gene Frankel School of Acting in New York City. In 2005 Gene starred in the musical 'Chicago' playing the lead role of Billy Flynn, preformed at the Pensacola Little Theater. Gene and his wife Maureen return to a career in motion picture production and acting after several successful years in business together. Please welcome to the cast Gene M Valentino as Sgt Waller.

Maureen B. Valentino

Making her film acting debut, Maureen has spent some time on stage and behind the scenes for the local community theater. She is a three time medalist performing in a chorus for the Sweet Adelines International Competition. Trained in voice, dance and accents, Maureen is a community advocate with a can do attitude. We are pleased to have her in the cast as Ginny. Please welcome Maureen B. Valentino

Stephanie Marie

Stephanie Marie is a model/actress, known for Asteroid (1997), Summoning (2001) and The Actor Factor (2014) She joins the Trepanation cast as Cheyenne.

Kayla Campbell

Kayla Campbell is a model/actress, known for 3-Headed Shark Attack (2015), Lost Souls (2014) and Trepanation (2016).

Bianca Lenick

Bianca is a British actress who moved to the states in 2007. After getting her cosmetology degree, she decided to further her career, going on to open several successful businesses including an organic skincare company. After selling the last business, she realized it was time to pursue her true passion of acting. Bianca has worked on screen both in the UK and America and continues her education with coaches from L.A. and locally. In her spare time, she enjoys listening to classic and modern rock music and catching up on the latest episodes of The Walking Dead and Game of Thrones. She joins the cast as Jessica

Evan Johns

Born and raised in Pensacola, Evan dabbled in school stage productions growing up. He spends his spare time enjoying a good book, movie or going to the beach/park with his son. Evan makes his film acting debut as Ken in Trepanation. Please welcome to the cast, Evan Johns.

Bragg Stone Hammac

Bragg is no stranger to the acting world, a Laban/Stanislavsky trained actor, he has performed onstage as King Duncan/King Siward Macbeth and King Claudius in Hamlet to name a few. His film credits include Blackwater (2014) and Definitive Manual on How to Evade a Psychopath Copy Cat Murdered (2015). He joins the Trepanation cast as Ben.

Savannah Sinor

Savannah Sinor is an actress, known for Atlantic Rim (2013), Trepanation (2016) and Lost Souls (2014). She joins the cast as Scout

Gabrielle June

Gabrielle June made her acting debut as Trouble in Pensacola Opera’s production of Madama Butterfly. She was only four years old when she was bitten by the acting bug. She has been in a few plays including Jillian Jigs at the Pensacola Little Theatre Summer Workshop Series. Her foray into film included a featured role in “The Host” and a principal role in “Lost Souls” to name a few. Gabby, as she is known to her friends loves to Crossfit, play soccer and basketball. Please welcome to the cast Gabrielle June as Emma.

Rina Champlin

Rina Champlin, 13, has been singing and acting on stages in the Pensacola area since she was 7 years old. She takes private voice lessons, and enjoys participating with Pensacola Little Theatre's Acting Academy. She most recently enjoyed being Cindy Lou Who for Pensacola's Winterfest. When she isn't on stage, you can find her curled up with a good book or scoping out the latest anime. In her film acting debut, she joins the cast as Alex.

Felix Schmitz

Felix caused much drama right from the get go by coming into this world 3 months early. Studied acting at PLT And Pensacola state kids college under Lawrence Gamell. Has a great sense of humor like his dad and is a big fan of Star Wars. He has been taking classes at the Naval flight academy and is about to become a Boy Scout. Making his film acting debut as Charlie

Brian Falacienski

Brian Falacienski makes his acting debut with Trepanation as CSI Falacienski. A veteran of the Marine Corps, Brian’s film credits are behind the scenes doing additional photography for the short film “Dragpires”. He currently owns and operates Sea Breeze Imagery and is official photographer for the film.

Shane Willis

Shane Willis was born in southwest Georgia and raised in Pensacola, Florida. Served 5 years in the United States Army. Attended the University of West Florida communications program and graduated in 2003. Went on to get an MBA in marketing. Currently owns multiple real estate ventures and is a broker at RE/MAX. Shane joins the cast as Phin.

Karl Nessamar

Karl Nessamar hails from Johannesburg, South Africa and grew up in Cocoa Beach, Florida. He is a proud father and grandfather with three daughters and three grandchildren. Karl has a degree from the University of South Florida launched a career in broadcasting as a television staff meteorologist in Tampa, Florida. Broadcasting through Florida, Virginia, and Mississippi included radio, cable and tv. A well rounded career included being a deputy sheriff and working in the RV industry for 15 years. Life continues in Pensacola with the Mardi Gras Krewe of Lafitte and Hadji Shriners Misfits unit. He makes his film acting debut as Steve.