Y.A.F.I.:People

Cole McDonald
Andrew Rose
Martin Doyle
James McConnell
Liana Livingstone
David Justin
Jake Fandel
Ben Andrews
Martin Dirks
Amanda Jaeger
David Plantenbeg, jr.

Cole "Knightly" McDonald

Producer / Director / Cinematographer / Editor

Biography

Cole McDonald began filmmaking on a whim. Since then, he has aggressively pursued filmmaking as a serious hobby with the intention of working it into a career. Having spent the last several years reading anything and everything he could find on the art and craft of filmmaking, he has taken the stance that knowledge gained for free needs to be given back to starting filmmakers.

Having written thousands of posts and articles on internet message boards and this site, his excitement about filmmaking at any level has prompted many open dialogs about the technique and theory of filmmaking. This need to share with others led the 1000 dollar film online magazine to invite Cole to be a regular columnist on DIY filmmaking. Cole is an active community member on the online message boards IndieTalk, Stick To What You Know and DVInfo. He is currently an administrator of STWYK and a moderator on Indietalk.

Starting with a feature film and continuing with several short films for competition, Cole has gathered a group of dedicated filmmakers under the Y.A.F.I.:Underground name to work toward becoming a full blown production entity. With learning and professionalism as the focus on the sets, the feedback of new members has been beyond positive. He continues to invite new filmmakers to come and participate in the joy and hardships of filmmaking.

Filmography

Mind Over Mayo 48 minute film challenge	2009	Director Editor
Blaze of Glory 48 Hour Film Challenge	2009	Director Editor Special Effects Compositor
The Ressurection of Billy J. Carter SCSU Thesis Film	2009	Producer Set Construction
Civil Lore SCSU Thesis Film	2009	Producer
If that's what gets you off SCSU Thesis Film	2009	Director of Photography Associate Producer Digital Effects Compositing
The Show So Gay - Music Video	2009	Director of Photography
NAHL Showcase Tournament	2008	Camera Operator For the Wenatchee Wild via "Digital Direct to You", Wenatchee, WA
Extra Credit 48 Hour Film Challenge	2008	Director Editor
The Story of Cin YAFI Short Feature	2008 - Still in development	Director
Papa Don't Preach SCSU Cinescope Student Film	2008	Cinematographer/Editor
Sharks SCSU Student Film	2008	Producer Director Editor Actor
UTVS "Back to the Movies"	2008 TV	Camera Operator
Heinz "Top This" Commercial	2007	Producer Director Cinematographer Editor
Scare Tactics Indietalk Script to Screen Competition	2007	Producer Director Cinematographer Editor
The Stream, The Cave, Jim and Dave Indietalk Script to Screen Competition	2007	Producer Director Cinematographer Editor
French Onion Indietalk Script to Screen Competition	2007**	Producer Director Cinematographer Editor
9th Life 48 Hour Film Challenge	2007	Producer Director Cinematographer
Death Bed UK Film Club's Halloween Challenge	2006	Director Cinematographer
Curtain Call 48 Hour Film Challenge	2006	Cinematographer
Average Joe YAFI Feature Film	2005**	Producer Director Cinematographer Editor
Joe Enforcer	2002	Producer Director Cinematographer Editor
Hassegeschichte	1997	Producer Director Cinematographer Editor

*- Currently in Production
**- Currently in Post production

Awards & Recognition

Scare Tactics - Best Comedy Drama - 2007 Indietalk Script to Screen Challenge - New York, NY
Death Bed - Official Selection - 2006 Halloween Horror 13 Day Challenge - London, England
Death Bed - Official Selection - 2007 Trader Wally's Horror Show - San Jose, CA

David "Mav" Plantenberg, Jr.

James McConnell

Andrew "Roo" Rose

Jake "Goose" Fandel

Martin Doyle

Manna Jaeger

Y.A.F.I.:History
Started in 1987 as a music production company for a few friends, YAFI:Underground Records has become a media inclusive production company under which we release any of our creative pursuits.