PEOPLE OF THE PROJECT
People are the most essential part of filmmaking. A script is a set of ideas, which are the foundation for the final work. The task of making a film is for many people collaborate and give everything to delivering those ideas in reality, honoring the merit of the script.
We have assembled an incredible group of diverse, serious, artful, and intentional people to do that. They put craft above everything else. Meet the people you are enabling to create art.
Christian Miller, Co-Writer & Director
Christian is from Northwestern Michigan. After earning a degree in History, he began directing short films and recently completed his second, Waiting Below. From the age of six, he wrote stories in spiral notebooks. After discovering the appendices for The Lord of the Rings film trilogy, he was drawn to filmmaking, recognizing it as a way to bring other worlds and the past to life in a tangible way. Later, he fell in love with literature—stories like Crime and Punishment—and the complex, idea-driven films of Christopher Nolan. Today, he seeks to combine all these elements: complex ideas and fictional or historical realities brought to life with visceral tactility through the film medium.
Reagan Cotton, Co-Writer & Director
Reagan Cotton is from Northwestern Michigan. After receiving a degree in Economics, he began directing short films, and recently completed his second, Waiting Below. Reagan began writing stories from a young age and found a passion for films and characters by constantly watching them. Immersing deeper and deeper in the world of stories.
Anna Shakour, Producer
“I’m Anna, the Producer of Crimes of the Outman. I have always had a passion for film, literature, history and art. Going to a film school allowed me to combine all of my passions together and learn how to create in balance.
I am an aspiring Writer-Producer with a wide range of producing experience within different forms of filmmaking, such as music videos, documentaries, shorts and features. When I first came across Crimes of the Outman, I was absolutely blown away by the script and the level of detail the Directors have presented me with. Growing up watching true crime and reading detective stories, I can’t wait to live through one while making it happen.”
Aaron Jordan Liebowitz, Producer
Aaron Jordan Liebowitz is an American filmmaker based out of New York. Currently he serves as the lead producer for the Film Production Initiative at Viola Media, along with leading the marketing strategy of Mes Films en Couleur. He continues to work independently, producing, directing and casting short and feature films in both the United States and United Kingdom. Aaron is also a booking agent currently holding the position of Assistant Booking Agent/Media & Operations Manager at Marian Liebowitz Artist Management (MLAM). At MLAM, he ensures their curated roster of artists tours across the globe, and he works to continue their commitment to musical outreach. Aaron received a B.F.A. in Filmmaking and a B.A. in Classics from Hofstra University.
Larry Tang, Director of Photography
Larry Tang is an Asian American cinematographer based in Southern California. His approach focuses on stylized naturalism with an emphasis on story-driven cinematography. His understanding of lighting and camera was informed by both his early career as a set lighting technician working under highly regarded cinematographers like Quyen Tran ASC, combined with a decade of experience as a stills photographer.
Beyond his countless narrative projects behind the camera, he is widely known for his collaborations in the creator space. From producing and shooting viral sensations such as When You Carry Your Teammates (2021) with Nathan Doan, to his most recent work on narrative driven, short-form content with Tristan Tales, he’s helped bring heightened visual storytelling into new mediums.
In the commercial space, Larry’s past clients include brands like Adobe, LinkedIn, Food Network, Taco Bell, Logitech, Faze Clan, and Team SoloMid, among many others. Outside of cinematography, Larry’s passion for a multitude of sports, technology, and still life photography fuel his everyday curiosity.
Elizabet Blazhyievska, Production Designer
“Hi, I’m Elizabet, a 20-year old Production Designer on Crimes of the Outman. I am very creative and passionate about film. I always saw myself in art and all the aspects that art can cover. I had my own exhibitions, I worked with verity materials: oil, watercolours, acrylics, clay, metal, paper, textile also used many different techniques. It was a very easy choice what career to choose when I understood it’s possible to mix two of my favourite fields film and art. Now, I am looking forward to working on this film and making it as artistically engaging as possible.
I am happy to be a part of this project and make the Directors’ ideas come alive, especially with one of my favourite genres “crime with a plot twist”! I am excited and fully ready to use colours, locations, costumes and the symbolical aesthetics to make film even more engaging!”
Analia Lentini, Music Composer
Analia Lentini is an Argentine composer and guitarist with extensive experience in composing music for film and audiovisual projects. She primarily works with audiovisual production companies in Europe and the United States. She has received multiple international awards for her soundtracks at European festivals, including Scorpiusfest, Golden Short Film Festival, and MegaFlix Film Awards, among others. Currently, she is building a stable and professional career in composing original music across various genres and styles for film, theater, and advertising. She has been the exclusive composer for Reagan and Christian and developed an excellent chemistry and working relationship.
Tom Koch, Producer & Lead Actor
Tom Koch is an actor, writer and director. He studied drama in New York. His credits include Science, Port Chicago 50, and Richard III with SoHo Shakespeare.
Tom also studied directing at Yale. Last year, he wrote, directed, and acted in his film, Orange, which was shown at the Palm Springs Shortfest and earned him an honorable mention at Hollywood New Directors 2024.
Zen Nguyen, First Assistant Director
Zen Nguyen is a London-based filmmaker with a strong foundation in producing and directing. She was the line producer for the feature film The Girl from The Past (2022), which received acclaim for its outstanding cinematography and visual effects. Zen also directed and produced short films, including Scarlet Silence that won Best Thriller at the London Global Film Awards and was selected for festivals such as the Budapest Movie Awards, Stockholm Short Festival, and Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival, a Canadian Screen Award Qualifying Festival.
Her diverse experience in managing film sets and overseeing production logistics has sharpened her skills in coordination, problem-solving, and team leadership—key strengths she brings to her role as an Assistant Director. Zen is dedicated to ensuring smooth, efficient shoots while supporting the creative vision of each project.
Beyond filmmaking, Zen loves running and cycling, having completed two 500km biking fundraisers for Médecins du Monde. She also captures life's essence through photography.
Mo Malek, Sound Editor
Mo is an Egyptian sound designer with a bachelor’s degree from the Cairo Higher Institute of Cinema and 9+ years of experience in audio post-production, sound design, composing, editing, and mixing. From the age of 11, he experimented with creating music and sound, even adding foley effects to his tracks at 12. This early curiosity evolved into a passion for applying music to filmmaking, shaping his career in professional sound design. A Pro Tools expert, he specializes in recording, mixing, post-mastering, and composition, delivering high-quality, polished sound for every project. This will be his second project with Reagan and Christian.
Jack Broderick, Second Assistant Director
“My name’s Jack, 2nd AD on Crimes of The Outman! I’ve been aspiring since an early teen to see my written ideas translate to the largest screens conceivable. After some years of prose writing as a hobby; discovering screenwriting and its exclusive cinematic element propelled me down the path to study filmmaking - and to pursue writing and directing. Now I continue to chase experience whichever way it comes & make films at every opportunity presented; toward my goal of authoring large-scale features.”
Sophie Sukhun, Marketing & Media Consultant
“I’m a passionate filmmaker student with a focus on storytelling through visual media. I’m currently exploring the art of filmmaking, experimenting with different techniques, and developing a unique voice.”