COMPANY BIOS

Princeton E. Holt
CEO

Princeton E. Holt has written, directed, and produced several projects since graduating from the New York Film Academy in 2000 and launching the company. They include commercials for Verizon Wireless and music videos for Boston-based rock group Diatribal Revenge. In 2005, he wrote and directed Phish; to date the short film has garnered him "Official Selection" at film festivals including the National Black Media Conference Film Festival in Philadelphia. Princeton, along with Phish, has received write-ups in the New Jersey-based newspaper The Star Ledger, as well as others. He also appeared on the Manhattan-based TV show "Urban Movie Review," where the film was well reviewed as well as featured on the show. In November 2008, Princeton completed directing and producing his first feature length film Cookies & Cream. The film is currently on the festival circuit and generating very positive reviews. He has since produced several new projects including Brian Ackley's debut feature film Uptown, Ryan Andrew Balas' second feature film Carter, the now in-production tattoo documentary Ink, the short film One Hour 2 Live directed by Marco Esquivel, and the debut feature film from Kent Sutton Miranda, just to name a few. His second feature as a director is in development. Princeton is represented in NYC by Gregory A. Thomson Esq.

Monica Trombley
Legal/Executive Administrator

Monica has been the project manager for One Way or Another Productions, and now has taken over the company's legal and administrative duties. A native of NC, she graduated from Oglethrope University in 2003 with a B.A. in Psychology and a minor in Sociology. She attended Quinnipiac University School of Law in Hamden, CT, receiving her J.D. in 2006 and earning admission to the NY and CT bars in 2007. Monica began working for the company as the assistant to producer Princeton Holt and is currently a freelancing entertainment attorney. She prides herself as a trailblazer who constantly defies expectations and is proud to be associated with the talented, innovative personnel of One Way or Another Productions LLC.

Crystal Glass
Head of Hair/Make-up/Wardrobe

With an extensive background in the performing arts Crystal majored in Film/Theatre Arts and received her BA degree at New JerseyCityUniversity. She has graced the stage with the Rockettes at RadioCityMusic Hall--Easter Show, Dance Africa at Brooklyn Academy of Music and performed with the late Gregory Hines. Her film/TV credits include New York Undercover, Law & Order, Sex in the City, The Bedford Diaries, Copland, Once in the Life, US Marshals, Just My Luck and The Thomas Crowne Affair. Crystal has toured around the world as a dancer/choreographer for R/B and Pop artist Jennifer Lopez, Mary J. Blige, Shabba Ranks and Black Box just to name a few. Crystal has been an entrepreneur for many years; up until three years ago she finally has a photography studio to call her own. All of her many talents has won her a permanent title Director of Makeup/Hair/Wardrobe for One Way Or Another Productions. She will also work on the feature film The Butterfly Chasers shooting in Spring 2008, of which she also has a role as .Marcella. Presently, Crystal will be launching her new cosmetic line of makeup Crystal Glass Cosmetics - "Faces of Color." Also, in stores by November 07 is her first wedding planning book publication "Today's Bride & Groom For Couples." Crystal will continue on in the late fall on tour with the Gospel Play "The Soul of a Man" written and directed by Ronnie Johnson.

J. Lynn Menzel
Art Director

J. Lynn Menzel, a true artist, expresses the unique combination of free-hand and graphic illustrations. As a midwest native, J. Lynn first displayed her talent in fine arts at an elementary age. With practice, she became an established graphite portrait and realistic artist by age 17. After moving to California, she decided to further her artistic experience; as a result in 2005 she graduated with honors from PlattCollege with an Associate's degree in Graphic Design. J. Lynn's first circulated artwork publication came in 2006 with a CD cover for West Coast rappers Mitchy Slick and Messy Marv's collaborated album, "Messy Slick". While living in Florida, J. Lynn decided to quit her formal job lifestyle in 2007 to fully pursue her dream with a career in art. Currently, J. Lynn is involved in multiple projects with One Way or Another Productions including art and set design for feature films Cookies & Cream and The Butterfly Chasers. Other works include the full DVD packaging design for the short film, Phish, and the documentary, Fashion Kingz (Road to Vegas). J. Lynn Menzel eagerly works towards accommodating an assorted target audience because of her natural grasp of human diversity. Therefore, her aim is to continue producing statement-making artwork that offers an eye-catching quality to all of her clients.

Cassandra Riddick
Writer, Director, Producer

In 1999 Ms. Cassandra Riddick became the business and tour manager for major recording artist, Akinyele, aided in building his career via various media channels including setting up tour dates around the country, promotional activities for his new website and licensing deals. She also worked for the late legendary Hip Hop DJ Jam Master Jay of the famed rap group Run DMC where multi-platinum recording artist 50 Cent first began his career. In her spare time, she served as and Information Technician for the Computer Learning Centers Partnership (CLCP) providing in computer basics, Microsoft office suite, keyboarding, critical thinking skills software, desktop publishing, video production, digital photography/photojournalism to disadvantaged youth. Cassandra also produced youth concerts every weekend for at-risk youth in the northeast section of Washington, DC.

Prior to working as an independent promoter, she spent four years in the television field as a studio technician and master control operator at the C-Span cable network. In 2006, she was a Top Ten Finalist, for the RAP-IT-UP BET/Kaiser Permanente AIDS short film screenwriting competition. In August of last year, Cassandra produced and directed her first feature film "Shining Star" which was adapted from the short film idea in 2006. She is currently in post-production working to complete the feature and a short film titled "Say Sumpt'n" in time for the summer and fall festival circuits. Ms. Riddick holds a B.A. from Bowie State University and is currently pursuing her Masters degree in Psychology at Walden University. Currently, she is an independent filmmaker residing in Harlem U.S.A.

Vincent Caiola
Producer

Vincent Caiola has produced several films such as The Grasslands starring Peter Greene, James Madio and Arthur Nascarella, Cookies and Cream, Slice of Guilt, Blue Knight, First Day and Dynamic Intuition to name a few. Vincent mainly went to school to study film and art, he studied acting in New York City at the reputable HBb Studio in the West Village, where he studied for two years. His mentors consist of well known names such as Colin Farrell (SWAT, Miami Vice, Pride and Glory), Peter Greene ( The Mask, Pulp Fiction, Training Day, Blue Streak), and Domenick Lombardozzi (A Bronx Tale, SWAT, Miami Vice, The Wire). Their help and knowledge gave Vincent the edge to push foward. Some of the work he produced has been in film festivals all over the world including NY and Australia, and also include the Miami Underground Film Festival, and the Boston Film Festival. Whether in front of the camera or behind it, Vincent is an asset to have. He is currently set to go into pre-production on numerous feature films this year.