Andrew Cymek

Andrew Cymek
Born (1978-07-13) July 13, 1978
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Occupation Director, writer, editor, actor, cinematographer, visual effects technician
Years active 1999–present
Spouse(s) Brigitte Kingsley (2005–present)

Andrew Cymek (born July 13, 1978) is the owner and creative force behind Defiant Empire and the creator of the Dark Rising projects. His extensive knowledge in writing, directing, editing and graphics have made him a one-man operation in all creative aspects.

Education

Andrew started making films in high school with his best friends Rafael Ludwig, and Jimmy Martins, who still work together today. Andrew attended York University in Toronto where his friends attended as well. While attending York University, Andrew, Rafael and Jimmy and another partner opened a film and editing company in Yorkville called “Four Horsemen”. He was also a teacher at Toronto Film School, where he taught editing.

Defiant Empire

In 1999, while still in school Andrew met Brigitte Kingsley. In 2005, Andrew and Brigitte created a film company called “Defiant Empire”. Andrew and Brigitte ran the company together till the end of 2007, when Brigitte became president on Black Walk; the production company that helped create Dark Rising. The two companies have now produced three feature films and a television series together.

Career

Personal life

Andrew married actress/producer Brigitte Kingsley in 2002, whom he met at school in 1999 while working on a film project.

Filmography

Year Film Job
2005 The Pretender (Short Film) Director, Editor
2007 Dark Rising Director, Writer, Editor
2010 Medium Raw: Night of the Wolf Actor, Director, Writer
2011 Dark Rising: The Savage Tales of Summer Vale (TV series) Actor, Director, Writer, Editor, Cinematographer, Visual Effects
Dark Rising 2: Summer Strikes Back! Actor, Director, Writer, Editor, Cinematographer, Visual Effects

References

  1. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2428858/
  2. http://www.discdish.com/index.php/2011/05/27/new-release-medium-raw-night-of-the-wolf-dvd/
  3. http://www.rue-morgue.com/boards/showthread.php?t=26908
  4. http://www.dreadcentral.com/andrew-cymek
  5. http://thetfs.ca/tag/andrew-cymek/
  6. http://www.blackwalk.com/film/
  7. http://buyersguide.anchorbayentertainment.com/guide.asp?calMonth=5&calYear=2011&ProjectID=%7B85CBA1F7-ABEB-472D-ACAD-4FB0390E38A8%7D

External links

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