BA in Digital Media Arts – SUNY at Fredonia (2005)

Don joined Full Circle Studios in 2007. Previously, he has worked as a freelancer and as a news photographer and editor in Western NY.

He now focuses on perfecting his skills in photography, editing, graphic design, sound design, DVD authoring, and documentary filmmaking. By combining these skills, he has successfully completed an array of corporate, medical, educational, environmental, entertainment and cultural works that have left a lasting impression.

Don immerses himself into every task that is given to him in order to achieve the highest yielding outcome. Whether its shooting from a helicopter above Niagara Falls or filming an orthopaedic surgery, he does whatever it takes to capture the moment.

To see some of Don's work, please visit: http://vimeo.com/donburns

BA in Communications (Media Mangement/Media Production Specializations) – SUNY at Fredonia (1996)

Jeremy joined Full Circle Studios in 2009 to become Director of the TruCertified Online Learning division. He has extensive experience in authoring online education courses and web development in a variety of industries including manufacturing, healthcare, corporate and banking. He is also an expert in designing customized Learning Management Systems (LMS) to administer education programs.

Before Full Circle Studios, Jeremy was Director of Operations for a media company and a regional sports network Producer, Videographer and Editor while traveling nationwide with the Buffalo Sabres, Buffalo Bills and Syracuse Orangemen.

 

 

BA in Communication Studies – Canisius College (1994)  
Dave is an award-winning producer, videographer, editor and graphic designer, and a founding member of Full Circle Studios. He created Nickel City Scene, a regional music show broadcast for three seasons on CBS affiliate WIVB and later on Fox affiliate WUTV. He produced two Christmas specials broadcast on PBS affiliate WNED and has worked as a freelance videographer and editor for WNED, WKBW and Empire Sports Network. Dave is a graduate of Canisius College with a degree in English and Communication Studies, where he graduated with honors. He also worked at the Canisius Media Center as a media technician and teaching assistant.

AWARDS

Producer - "Nickel City Scene"
Communicator Award for Excellence in Regional Television

Producer - "X-Day"
Best Film, Buffalo 48 Hour Film Project 2007

Producer - "One Small Step"
Audience Favorite, Buffalo 48 Hour Film Project 2011

BA in Communication Studies – Canisius College (1995)
Jerry joined the Full Circle team in 2000, and has been a filmmaker for over 16 years. HIs production skills include scriptwriting, cinematography, editing, graphics and animation design, sound design, and DVD authoring.

Besides working behind the camera, Jerry performs as a narrator and voice actor for many projects both in and outside Full Circle. His clients include Nike, Motorola, Comcast and Showtime. You can hear him currently in a radio ad campaign for Enoteca Mozza, an Italian restaurant in Montreal.

Outside of Full Circle, Jerry co-founded an indie film company, Littleflick Pictures, with his wife in 2005. The company produces short fictional comedies and short subject documentaries. In 2007 he wrote and directed Release The Funny, a feature-length collection of ten short comedies. FIlms from the collection have been named official selections of 14 film festivals around the country.

You can visit jerrymackay.com to view more of Jerry's work and go behind the scenes on some of his projects.

AWARDS

"Hold The Onions"
Nominated for Best Children's Film
2008 Foursite Film Festival (Ogden, UT)
Jerry MacKay - writer/director

"X-Day"
Winner, Best Cinematography
2007 48 Hour Film Project (Buffalo, NY)
Jerry MacKay - cinematographer

"Kid Council"
Gold Ring Award for DVD Authoring
2001 Los Angeles DVD Show
Jerry MacKay - producer, DVD author

BA in Media Studies – University at Buffalo (2006)
Sarah graduated magna cum laude from the University at Buffalo with a joint degree in Media Studies and English.  Shortly after, Sarah became a producer at Full Circle Studios in early 2007.  Her production skills include producing, directing, camera operating, lighting, script supervising, editing, animating, graphic design and file mastering.  Visit vimeo.com/four to see a collection of projects Sarah had been heavily involved in with Full Circle Studios' productions.

AWARDS

"Boxed Out"
Winner, Best Comedy, First Annual FilmClick Online Film Festival 2009
Official Selection, Dragon*Con Independent Film Festival 2008 (Atlanta, GA)
Official Selection, DC Shorts Film Festival 2008 (Washington D.C.)
Official Seleciton, Buffalo Infringement Festival 2008

"X-Day"
Winner, Best Graphics
48 Hour Film Festival 2007 (Buffalo, NY)