Steven Helgoth
Director
Steven began his career in show business as an actor, studying with legendary actress/ teachers Uta Hagen, Geraldine Page, and Sandy Dennis. As the artistic director for several NYC theater companies including The Sanford Meisner Theater and The Vortex Theater Company, Steven has directed over 150 NY off-Broadway plays. Steven then formed Helgoth and Associates Casting in 1998 and quickly went to work casting several projects. West Bank Story premiered at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival and was screened at numerous additional film festivals across the world, garnering several awards, culminating with the ultimate prize- the Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film at the 79th Academy Awards in 2007. Since forming Cinekat Filmworks with Frayne Rosanoff, he has branched into what he’s most passionate about- film directing. His recent credits include the award-winning feature films Hesperia, Say Goodbye to Hollywood, Game of Truth, and the short films Not a Match and Let’s Shoot This. Steve is also the creative mind and writer of Portals, Alien Vacation, and Shadow Watchers. He is currently a judge in the Melrose Hill Short Film Festival.
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Frayne Rosanoff
Producer/ Executive Producer
Frayne Rosanoff is a producer and co-founder of Cinekat Filmworks. Brought up in Pittsburgh, he studied acting and moved to New York City after finishing school, performing off-Broadway in productions such as True West, When U Coming Back Red Rider? and Raft Of The Medusa, while also appearing in daytime soaps and independent features. He soon branched into producing, developing stage shows across New York and Los Angeles with his long-time creative partner Steven Helgoth. Their work often took them on the road; Rosanoff oversaw shoots from Red Rock, Arizona and South Carolina to Key Largo, gaining a reputation for organizing productions in challenging locations. Rosanoff’s producing career has grown steadily through Cinekat Filmworks. He served as Producer on the feature Game of Truth, with director Steve Helgoth, and was the producer of the crime thriller Hesperia (2019) as well as the fantasy drama Say Goodbye to Hollywood. He is currently wrapping up producing the family-friendly feature Alien Vacation, starring Raymond Cruz, Julie Brown and Tracy Scoggins. And should be available earlier this year 2026. His latest producing project is a thriller Shadow Watchers, starring Billy Lush and Leslie Ann Warren. Rosanoff’s ability to guide projects from development through post-production, has established him as a versatile creative force at Cinekat Filmworks and an advocate for independent storytelling.
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Michael Collins
Co-Producer
Michael began his journey from Metro Detroit by way of Michigan State University with a specialization in Digital Media, Arts and Technology. After working as a sports reporter at an ABC affiliate in Mid- Michigan, he then moved on to Chicago where he studied improv at The Second City and gained numerous acting credits, including NBC’s The Playboy Club and MTV’s Underemployed. Since moving to Los Angeles to follow his dream of filmmaking, Michael has studied character development and scene study at the Underground Theater in Hollywood where he met Steven Helgoth and Frayne Rosanoff and booked roles on ABC’s Wicked City, the feature film Blood Pageant, and the Netflix original On the Verge. After first coming onboard to assistant direct Cinekat’s feature film Hesperia, Michael has since been involved with all aspects of production within the company, from storyboarding and concept art to writing and cinematography.
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Jacob Bunton
Composer
Jacob is a versatile, Emmy Award-winning composer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist hailing from Birmingham, Alabama. With a diverse portfolio, his work spans collaborations with some of music’s biggest names, including Mariah Carey, Steven Tyler, Smokey Robinson, Akon, Pop Evil, The Doors, and Billy Idol, among many others. Jacob has also served as the composer for multiple Cinekat projects, showcasing his range in film and media scoring. In addition to his studio and film work, he is the lead vocalist for Adler, the rock band led by former Guns N’ Roses drummer Steven Adler, and Mick Mars’ solo project, the iconic guitarist from Mötley Crüe.
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