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A. Blaine Miller - Writer/Director
D.J. Barton - Casting Director
Keith Sweeney - Executive Producer
Kathryn A. Taylor - Executive Producer
decorated 20-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force where she
planned, coordinated, and scheduled operations for 300+
people carrying out maintenance actions on assets in excess
of $8.3 billion. In 2001, she began her transition to the film
industry when she worked as a production assistant on the
independent feature film, “The Last Confederate” (2005).
After demonstrating organizational and management skills
honed by years in the military, Kathryn was soon promoted to
locations manager. During this time, she met Director A.
Blaine Miller and Script Supervisor D.J. Barton, who she
would ultimately collaborate with on the short film “P.O.V.
(Point of View)” (2006), which she executive produced.
In keeping with Dalliance Films’ commitment to fostering
positive relationships with peer organizations, Kathryn acted
as the 1st Assistant Director for Image Impact Group’s “See
the Dead” (2008) and Carolina Filmworks’ “Abomination”
(2010) trailer. In 2010, she was asked a second time to moderate
a discussion panel of industry professionals at the Modern Film
Zine’s 2nd Annual Modern Film Fest held in Kannapolis, NC. She led the
discussion about independent filmmaking in the Charlotte region and surrounding areas.
Currently, Kathryn is an Executive Producer with Dalliance Films. In 2009, she was an executive producer for the
company’s “Back in the Saddle” (2009) created for the 1st Annual Charlotte Film Community 72-Hour Film
Challenge. The film was voted the winner of the competition by more than 300 Charlotte film industry professionals.
In 2010, Kathryn was an executive producer for Dalliance Films’ short film “Three for Dinner” and Michael Sharpe’s
“Monomaniacal”, both currently on the festival circuit. She was an executive producer for Dalliance Films’ feature-
length film “40 Fears”, currently in post-production. Now, she is working with fellow Executive Producer Keith
Sweeney to develop “Timing”, a family comedy inspired by a real events.
In addition, Kathryn has served as Story Editor with various projects. Some of these produced scripts include Brian
O’Connell’s “Coiled Soul” (2005), and A. Blaine Miller’s “P.O.V. (Point of View)” (2005) and “Three for Dinner”
(2010). She has worked closely with Blaine on many of his unproduced works including “Timing”, “40 Fears”, and
the award-winning “Bitter Root”. Kathryn continues to work with Blaine, D.J., and other independent screenwriters to
fine tune their screenwriting.
Kathryn is a graduate of the University of North Carolina in Charlotte with a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in
Communications and Public Relations. She is an active member of the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce, the
Charlotte Film Community, and the CFC’s Filmmakers’ Roundtable. She is a principal of Dalliance Films, a
production company based in Charlotte, NC.
in the entertainment industry at age 11 when he began doing
theater which he pursued through high school. After
graduation he worked with several independent theater
groups including a tour with the Theater for the Deaf.
After relocating to Charlotte, NC, D. J. took an active role in
the sketch comedy troupe “This, That, and the Other” in 2000.
It was there that he first met Director A. Blaine Miller. In 2001,
Blaine invited D. J. to join the production crew of the
independent film “The Last Confederate” as the script
supervisor and continuity. During filming, D .J. met Kathryn A.
Taylor who he – along with Blaine – would later collaborate
with on the film “P.O.V. (Point of View)” (2006) as script
supervisor and continuity. D. J. worked with Blaine and Keith
Sweeney as script supervisor and continuity for the
promotional trailer for “Timing”, a project currently in
development.
Since filming the promotional trailer, D. J. has stepped into the role
of Principal Casting Director within Dalliance Films. It was through his
concerted efforts that the company was able to garner interest for “Timing” from Colin Ferguson and Sean Maher. D.
J. continues his efforts to round out the principal cast with talent that complements the leads’ styles and looks while
bringing additional star power to the film.
D. J. discovered his love of writing after working as editor and contributing writer for the Virginia theater magazine
entitled, On Stage. Since then he has written the feature-length script “Sweet Amber” and he has collaborated with
Blaine on two others, “For Cole” and “Roster”.
D. J. was the Associate Producer on Dalliance Films’ “Back in the Saddle” (2009) created for the 1st Annual
Charlotte Film Community’s 72-Hour Film Challenge. He also worked as the Script and Continuity Supervisor on the
set. The film was voted the winner of the competition by more than 300 Charlotte film industry professionals.
He has served as Script and Continuity Supervisor on both Dalliance Films’ projects and with other independent film
productions. These productions include the short films “P.O.V. (Point of View)” (2005), Image Impact Group’s “See
the Dead” (2008), and Michael Sharpe’s “Monomaniacal” (2010), where he also served as Casting Director.
Currently, D. J. is the Casting Director and a Producer for Dalliance Films. D. J. cast and produced Dalliance Films’
short film “Three for Dinner”, currently in post-production. Most recently, D. J. was Casting Director and producer on
“40 Fears” (2010), the company’s first full length feature film, currently in post-production.
D. J. is currently an active member of the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce and the Charlotte Business Guild. He is
a principal in Dalliance Films, a Charlotte based production company.
year professional in the hospitality industry. He is recognized
for his strengths in sales, service, and operations of the field.
Working with industry leaders such as Hyatt and Hilton
Hotels, Keith has efficiently managed capital resources and
revenues. In doing so he produced profitable results through
the writing and resourceful, hands-on execution of annual
operations budgets.
Keith also founded Work Your Party, a private catering
company that helped him further expand his networking
opportunities and community involvement. Keith was a six-
year member on the Board of Directors for the grass roots
organization American Culinary Federation.
In 1999, Keith met Director A. Blaine Miller through his long-
time friend D.J. Barton. Soon after their relationship was
formed, Keith began playing a part in Blaine’s film and theater
projects. In 2000, he executive produced the sketch comedy
troupe “This, That, and the Other” during its four month run in
NoDa, Charlotte’s renowned art district. His catering company acted
as craft services for the independent short films “P.O.V. (Point of View)” (2005) and Image Impact Group’s “See the
Dead” (2008). Keith executive produced the promotional trailer for “Timing” (2008), a project he and Kathryn Taylor
are currently working to develop.
Keith was an executive producer on Dalliance Films’ “Back in the Saddle” (2009) created for the 1st Annual Charlotte
Film Community (CFC) 72-Film Challenge. The film was voted the winner of the competition by more than 300
Charlotte film industry professionals. The next year, Keith was an executive producer on “Three for Dinner” (2010), a
thriller short film currently in submission to top tier film festivals. Most recently, Keith was an executive producer on
“40 Fears” (2010), the company’s first full length feature film, currently in post production.
Keith is also an active member of the Chamber of Commerce, the Charlotte Business Guild, the Creative Industries
Council Panel, and the CFC. In August 2009, he was invited to become a member of the CFC’s Filmmakers’
Roundtable. He is a principal of Dalliance Films, a production company based in Charlotte, NC.
WRITER/DIRECTOR A. BLAINE MILLER has enjoyed
a 20-year career in the entertainment industry during which
he has taken on a multitude of roles. He has worked as a
theater director, writer, and actor for several sketch comedy
troupes, and founded the iconic Perch Theater in 1996 in
Charlotte NC. While operating The Perch, he recognized and
encouraged several protégés, including now Emmy Award
Winning writer Jose Arroyo (for the “Dennis Miller Show” and
“the Conan O’Brian Show”) and MTV2’s “Talking Baby”
creator, Sean Keenan.
Blaine directed “The Last Confederate” (2005), a feature
length film that won numerous film festival awards and is
distributed by Think Film. During the course of the film, Blaine
directed Amy Redford and acting legends Mickey Rooney and
Tippi Hedrin. On the set of this film, Blaine met Kathryn Taylor
who he – along with Keith Sweeney and D.J. Barton – would
later collaborate with on the short film “P.O.V. (Point of View)”
(2006), which he wrote and directed.
In 2008, he directed a promotional trailer for “Timing”. This trailer
offers a peek at the feature-length script of the same name that Blaine wrote based on actual events from his life.
Blaine wrote and directed the short film “Back in the Saddle” (2009) created for the 1st Annual Charlotte Film
Community (CFC) 72-Hour Film Challenge. Written, filmed, and edited in just three days, "Back in the Saddle" was
voted the winner of the competition by more than 300 Charlotte film industry professionals. That same year Blaine’s
script “Bitter Root” won Best Screenplay – Horror in the 7th Annual iP Screenwriting Contest. The prize included
several face to face meetings with industry professionals in Hollywood and a chance to pitch the film to established
producers.
Blaine wrote and directed Dalliance Films’ short film “Three for Dinner” (2010). This film noir thriller is currently in
consideration at several top tier festivals.
Most recently he wrote and directed Dalliance Films' feature film "40 Fears". The dark comedy wrapped principle
photography in the fall of 2010 and is predicted to have a 2011 release date.
He graduated from the University of New Mexico with a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts degree in Acting and Directing. He is
an active member of the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce. Blaine is a principal in Dalliance Films, a Charlotte
based production company.
a 20-year career in the entertainment industry during which
he has taken on a multitude of roles. He has worked as a
theater director, writer, and actor for several sketch comedy
troupes, and founded the iconic Perch Theater in 1996 in
Charlotte NC. While operating The Perch, he recognized and
encouraged several protégés, including now Emmy Award
Winning writer Jose Arroyo (for the “Dennis Miller Show” and
“the Conan O’Brian Show”) and MTV2’s “Talking Baby”
creator, Sean Keenan.
Blaine directed “The Last Confederate” (2005), a feature
length film that won numerous film festival awards and is
distributed by Think Film. During the course of the film, Blaine
directed Amy Redford and acting legends Mickey Rooney and
Tippi Hedrin. On the set of this film, Blaine met Kathryn Taylor
who he – along with Keith Sweeney and D.J. Barton – would
later collaborate with on the short film “P.O.V. (Point of View)”
(2006), which he wrote and directed.
In 2008, he directed a promotional trailer for “Timing”. This trailer
offers a peek at the feature-length script of the same name that Blaine wrote based on actual events from his life.
Blaine wrote and directed the short film “Back in the Saddle” (2009) created for the 1st Annual Charlotte Film
Community (CFC) 72-Hour Film Challenge. Written, filmed, and edited in just three days, "Back in the Saddle" was
voted the winner of the competition by more than 300 Charlotte film industry professionals. That same year Blaine’s
script “Bitter Root” won Best Screenplay – Horror in the 7th Annual iP Screenwriting Contest. The prize included
several face to face meetings with industry professionals in Hollywood and a chance to pitch the film to established
producers.
Blaine wrote and directed Dalliance Films’ short film “Three for Dinner” (2010). This film noir thriller is currently in
consideration at several top tier festivals.
Most recently he wrote and directed Dalliance Films' feature film "40 Fears". The dark comedy wrapped principle
photography in the fall of 2010 and is predicted to have a 2011 release date.
He graduated from the University of New Mexico with a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts degree in Acting and Directing. He is
an active member of the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce. Blaine is a principal in Dalliance Films, a Charlotte
based production company.