The Adrenaline Team

Michael Murray is a seven-time, Primetime Emmy®-nominated Director of Photography, cinematographer, adventurer and businessman. He has a reputation for acquiring imagery under extreme conditions and brought his creative influence to the first 14 seasons of Mark Burnett’s “Survivor.”

Although intimately involved in his business, Michael continues to contribute to broadcast programming. He served as the director of photography for “The Contender” with Sugar Ray Leonard and Sylvester Stallone, “Running the Sahara,” a documentary feature by Matt Damon, and most recently, Amazon Prime’s “World’s Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji.”

Martin Olarte is an award-winning producer on a range of scripted and non-scripted productions. Throughout his career, he has had the pleasure of producing content for Universal Studios, Warner Brothers, and The Tonight Show. His early career as an editor laid the groundwork to become a skilled and strategic producer, leading a team of uniquely talented cinematographers, editors, sound recordists and other craftspeople at Adrenaline. His work has taken him all over the US and as far afield as Beijing, China, in search of the next great story. As Adrenaline’s Managing Director, he collaborates with Mike Murray on the strategy and direction of the company.

Mary Rosa comes all the way from Kenosha, Wisconsin. She’s the Production Manager at Adrenaline and loves the variety in her day and the people in this industry. Disney, Children’s Miracle Network, EA Sports, and MTV are among her long list of clients. Outside of work, you can catch her throwing pottery, cooking, or baking, but most importantly: chilling out. She’s driven by integrity and loyalty and is passionate about human rights and the ASPCA.

Joann Mauricette is a production coordinator from Orlando, Florida. She graduated from Florida State University with her Bachelor of Science in Digital Media Production. Joann hopes to contribute to captivating and inclusive stories. Learning from her experiences as a first-generation American, she loves working on projects that explore themes of culture, community, and diversity. When she’s not referring to herself in the third person, she’s probably catching up on a tv show, lounging in her Crocs, or finding a new hobby.

Dennis is a 25-year veteran of post production, but never stops learning and growing. A Chicago native, he’s cut his teeth on a large range of projects from documentary to reality. Dennis’ all-time favorite project was the grand opening of Diagon Alley at Universal Islands of Adventure. Outside of managing Adrenaline’s ever-changing post workflow, you’ll catch him spending time with family, woodworking, and re-building V8 engines.

JULIE MEYER is a producer and storyteller with an extensive background in Stage Management for Broadway Musicals.  Julie has had the pleasure of producing and directing work for stages of all sizes.  With superior logistical skills, from pre-production to post, Julie uses her organizational expertise and her particularity for specifics to help others cultivate ideas and foster storytelling.

Debbie Wentz is the Controller at Adrenaline, hailing from Canandaigua, New York. She has over 30 years of experience in accounting and is our go-to for all things regarding strategy. Outside of work, she likes to travel and take photos. She’s driven by honesty, integrity, and helping others achieve their goals. Her secret talent? Bringing calm to any situation. No really, any. It’s no secret here.

Cheryl Swatkowski comes from Windermere, FL, and is Adrenaline’s Administrative Assistant, AKA, the heart and soul of the company. At Adrenaline, she loves the people she works with and enjoys how every day is different from the last. She loves spending time with her family and being outside in the woods or being on the water. The most daring thing she’s done is jump out of a plane.

Seth is our System Administrator from Eustis, Florida. He received a BA from the University of Central Florida. At Adrenaline, he enjoys working with adaptive, talented people who can solve problems and make stuff happen. At home, he’s a proud plant dad, raising indoor houseplants, succulents, terrariums, and even food crop plants on his balcony. Seth is also a parent to two little kitties, Bernard and Lilly.

Coming from New Hampshire, Jordan has loved traveling to central Florida through the years and is excited to now call Orlando home – although she isn’t used to the heat and humidity quite yet. She graduated from Quinnipiac University, where she obtained a BA in Film & Television in 2020 along with a MS in Interactive Media & Communications in 2021. She has a passion for storytelling and collaborating with others, and is always willing to lend a helping hand to help her team accomplish something spectacular. Outside of work, you can typically find her at a theme park, reading a good book, or working on a puzzle.

Chris Kelly’s life started in Hollywood, Florida. Growing up in the early 80s, he gravitated to adventure and the arts. Later in his educational career, he graduated with a degree in Television and Film. He began his journey with Adrenaline Films in 2003 and has had the privilege to travel the world while working on Emmy® award-winning shows. Chris is always fine-tuning his skills and reaching new goals each year. He values the work ethic needed to capture the whole picture. Collecting great experiences over several years has molded him into a humble soul, enjoying the small things in life.

Wes is a Telly Award Winning Director of Photography from Merritt Island, Florida. He’s worked on projects for WWE, Universal, Disney, The Players Tribune, and most recently, The Chris Rock Tour. You can always find him writing music and spending time with his wife and son. His secret talents? Playing multiple instruments and growing his beard really fast.

Chris Beemer has been in the entertainment industry for 10 years. He primarily works as a Director of Photography but has experience using Steadicam and drones. He’s worked for a vast range of clients, namely Netflix, Amazon Prime, Universal, and more. A consummate perfectionist, he’s always chasing the next great shot.

Kevin Garcia is from Yauco, Puerto Rico. He obtained a BFA in Film at the University of Central Florida and freelanced in film and TV for 5 years before joining Adrenaline Films in 2021. At Adrenaline, he enjoys being part of a team and being involved in different productions. Tolerance, equanimity, and kindness drives him every day. The best piece of advice he’s received is “The first step to success is to dare.”

Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, Jada obtained a Bachelor’s in Communications from the University of Cincinnati. She worked for her local news station as a news content specialist; filming, directing and editing for multiple newscasts. Jada obtained a Master’s in Television, Radio and Film from Syracuse University before relocating to Orlando, Florida to pursue a career in film and television. As a camera operator working towards the role of Director of Photography, she is constantly immersed in the field of production and continues to hone her skills in the art of Cinematography.

Santiago was born in Cordoba, Argentina and grew up in South Florida. Since jumping into the film industry in 2016, he’s accrued a spread of experience until finding his home in the camera department at Adrenaline Films. Santiago thrives in a challenging environment and belives that difficult situations are a catalyst for progress. When he’s not framing up his next shot, Santiago likes to tackle DIY projects, play pick-up soccer games and spend time with his wife.

Casey Dutkus is from San Diego, CA. He’s had 15 incredible years in the camera department. He enjoys signal flow and troubleshooting complex camera setups. At Adrenaline, every day is a little different, allowing him to learn all kinds of new skills: cinematography, video distribution, equipment repair, database design, machining, welding, woodworking, and recently, character painting with acrylics. His secret talent is fixing all kinds of things. You can’t figure it out? Casey can.

Lee Adkison received his AA degree in Panama City, FL while working at the college radio
station. After moving to Orlando, the University of Central Florida gave him the opportunity to
pursue the field of video production while seeking his Bachelor’s degree. One of Lee’s
professors recommended an internship with Murray Teleproductions which had recently
become Adrenaline Film Productions. After two successful internships, he was hired and
began an enriching journey spanning over 30 years with the company. One of the stand-out
projects in his career involved traveling to the various wonders of the world to capture wild
sound. While the rest of the crew created their amazing images, Lee was often free to explore
what wild sounds the area offered, recording stereoscopic audio on DAT. As an audio tech for
Adrenaline, he often helped with lighting and, over the years, moved on to work with another
natural element, eventually becoming Adrenaline’s Gaffer. Lee prefers the outdoors and
nature’s many environments. As a result, his hobbies include sailing, kayaking, hiking and, if
possible, reading in a cozy spot. Two important bits of advice have helped Lee along the way:
communicate – don’t be afraid to ask if you don’t know, also, never stop learning – with
knowledge comes options and options are always valuable in production, as well as in life.

Gaby earned her Bachelor of Arts in Radio-Television Production from the University of Central Florida and worked on numerous productions as part of the Universal Studios Florida Production Group. As a sound mixer for Adrenaline Films, Gaby’s always listening. While originally from South America, she has become quite experienced with Central Florida, including theme parks, space launches, local hot spots, delicious eats, and humidity. Her Ecuadorian roots can help with your bilingual needs. You won’t be surprised to find her dancing on set and she’s always up to show pictures of her dog, Archie.

Kyle Tesalona is a sound mixer and music producer based in Central Florida. After completing a Bachelor of Music at Florida State University and a Master of Music at the Berklee College of Music, he went on to pursue production sound, with a specialty in post-production. If you’re talking about voiceovers, ADR, dialogue editing and re-recording mixing, you’re speaking his language. Kyle has a vinyl obsession and craves the feel of owning his music and being able to see the artwork of his favorite artists in his hands. He’s proud to have mixed on a wide variety of high-profile projects with clients such as Universal Orlando Resorts and Space X, as well as composing the soundtrack to the PC game Liminal, now on Steam.

Kimani is an audio apprentice from Fayetteville, North Carolina. He’s traveled the world, receiving his degree in Digital Cinema from the University of Hawai’i at Manoa. Kimani loves literature: his favorite project in his portfolio is a short film based on Walt Whitman’s poem, “And Then I Heard The Learned Astronomer,” Outside of work, you can find him imagining new worlds in Dungeons and Dragons. The best piece of advice he’s received is, “Trust your gut, it’s been fine-tuned by nature over thousands of years.”

Dave Harrison is from Philadelphia, PA. He studied Communications and Film at the University of South Florida in Tampa, then at the University of Miami for his MFA in Film. He won a regional Emmy® for “Food for Thought with Jorge Estevez” pilot episode for WFTV Orlando, best documentary at West Palm Beach Film Festival editor of “The Last Reunion” and Silver Telly Award Editor of “Unearthing The Revenge of The Mummy.” At Adrenaline, he enjoys working with a diverse group of talented industry pros. As a lifelong Beatles fanatic, his favorite project in his portfolio is “Pre Fab!” a documentary that tells the heartfelt journey of the band. Dave has been playing rock n’ roll bass guitar for many years and recently started learning the baritone ukulele.

An Orlando native, Dave was raised by the theme parks—he believed they were his calling when he earned a degree in hospitality management. After a pivot to post-production, Dave still uses his background on a wide variety of hospitality and tourism projects. A senior editor passionate about bringing stories to life, he’s excited by all things technology and retro, drawing inspiration from ’80s sci-fi, ’90s gaming, and cutting-edge immersive storytelling. Dave is currently Supervising Editor for The College Tour, now streaming on Prime Video.

Michael is an editor from Yardley, PA, and a proud alum of Florida State University. After receiving a degree in Interdisciplinary Humanities, he spent a year in Italy after graduating. Michael’s favorite project in his Adrenaline portfolio is “Restaurants on the Radar.” As an editor, he loves to work autonomously and take creative risks during an edit. His passions are traveling, studying philosophy, playing board games, collecting vinyl records, and DJing.

Michelle is from DeLand, FL. She received her BS in Telecommunication from the University of Florida. Her favorite project in her portfolio is the “US Open Medvedev Semifinal” hype video that she crafted for the USTA. After a career in sports editing, Michelle made the switch to Adrenaline, where she enjoys collaborating with her coworkers and having her dog Finn in the office every day.

Sofia Graciak is a dedicated video editor who uses her film and cultural anthropology background from the University of Central Florida to create meaningful narratives. She believes a deep understanding of culture is the key to telling genuine stories. When she’s not in the office accompanied by her dog Twix, Sofia enjoys diving into new cuisines, hosting fun game nights, and visiting local theme parks.

Zach is from Port Charlotte, FL, and studied film and marketing at the University of Central Florida. His favorite project in his portfolio is “Man Meat!”, a project created by Tangible Films. At Adrenaline, he enjoys doing his job and hanging out with his coworkers. Zach’s secret talent is that he’s very good at Chambara in Switch Sports. This value drives him: do your best every time.

Anthony grew up in south Florida and moved to Orlando to obtain his BFA in Film at UCF. A passionate traveler, nothing excites him more than exploring new places.

Cristian Jimenez is an international multi-award-winning filmmaker currently based out in Orlando, Florida. He has several years of industry experience in television, film, commercials, music videos, and visual effects. Cristian graduated with Honors at the Florida Institute for Recording, Sounds, and Technology and the Digital Animation and Visual Effects School. Prior to his production career, Cristian was an air traffic controller for the US Army. He carries the strength, discipline, and communication skills he has developed in the military throughout all his work. Cristian enjoys collaborating with other filmmakers, believing that collaboration is the best way to create something that really shines.

Jorge obtained his Master’s Degree in Digital Audiovisual Post Production from the Escuela Superior Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral in Guayaquil, Ecuador. He has over eight years of experience in Motion/Graphics Design and 3D Generalist. Jorge has worked for clients like Universal, NBCU, Dr. Phillips Center, Wyndham, Hallmark, and several more.