ABOUT CIRCUIT FILMS

DIRECTOR OF CIRCUIT FILMS

Ollie was born and raised on Martha’s Vineyard, where he developed an interest in creative writing while a student at West Tisbury Elementary and MVRHS. When he graduated from Bard College in 2008, that interest had merged with filmmaking and he then spent 9 years in Los Angeles writing and producing unscripted series for the television networks CBS, History, and Discovery. Having produced over 200 hours of original content at all levels, from associate producer to showrunner, he's excited to bring his skill set back to the Vineyard and work for the MVFF to tell compelling stories about the people and places that make up this unique island community.

FILMMAKER AND CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Danielle Mulcahy is a multidisciplinary filmmaker and designer with an extensive documentary and creative catalogue. She graduated from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design, with a BFA, double major in film and illustration. An accomplished solo videographer and director, she has collaborated with a variety of artists and nonprofits, highlighting video animations, and video projection installations. Her works have been featured in a variety of events and venues, with recent works most notably featured at Mass MoCA and The Guggenheim. Danielle is an experienced editorial illustrator and graphic designer, and when she isn’t working for Circuit Arts she is busy with painting, designing textiles and curating work for her small business dedicated to preserving old art forms called, Archil Designs. Danielle is a full-time resident of Martha's Vineyard.

PRODUCER & CINEMATOGRAPHER OF CIRCUIT FILMS

Tim Persinko is a camera operator and director of photography with nearly two decades of experience in visual media. From capturing Olympic moments around the world to documenting Venezuelan migrants here on the Island, Tim has worked in productions ranging from live network broadcasts to advertising to independent film. Behind the camera now, he did start out as an NPR intern and has an enduring love for public radio. When not chasing the shot, he's trying to keep up with his two grade-school children. Tim attended Colby College and the CUNY School of Journalism.