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Reel Jem is a creative boutique that offers everything from conception through post-production. We are fully staffed with award-winning directors, writers, editors and producers with extensive experience in documentaries, long form programs, interstitial programming, branded entertainment, and all aspects of promotion. Depending on your needs, we are happy to do the entire project, or anything in between. Reel Jem, a creative team who has come together for one reason; to work hard doing what we love.

Bios

Jennifer Munley
President: The visionary behind REEL JEM started her television career at National Video Center at the very bottom, a beloved client coordinator. In the years that followed she has worked in every level of production and post-production on the way to becoming President of her own companies. The result, Jennifer understands that each person involved in the production contributes to the quality of the final product. Her extensive knowledge of the process, along with her talent for maintaining the integrity of the creative, while working within the realities of the budget, makes her one of the best in the business. Her passion for people has led Jennifer on a continuing educational journey. She's a certified energy healing practitioner and is currently spending her "free" time in the advanced studies program at the Barbara Brennan School of Healing.
Raquel DiPerna
Executive Producer: Big budget film shoots, star-powered photo shoots, award-winning promo campaigns-Raquel has overseen them all. 15+ years of experience, countless hours, and many promotions took Raquel to Vice President of Production & Creative Operations at Lifetime Networks, where she managed a large team, three networks, and was known for getting the most out of every budget, large or small. In her spare time, she created a Network Production Summit for Creative Services executives from the top cable networks, and also spearheads TV DNA (aka the Divas Networking Alliance), for women in the industry to network and maybe have a drink or two. Raquel is a person who takes advantage of evey moment of every day, keeping in touch with her 10 brothers and sisters, running half marathons, going to pastry school, and studying fashion & accessory design at FIT so she can realize her true dream: to become a contestant on Project Runway.
Marybeth Benivegna
Creative Director/Editor: Long form, short form, documentary, promos, interstitials, Marybeth has cut them all in her illustrious editing career. She's also won some fancy hardware along the way, EMMY'S, Promax Golds, ADDY'S, Monitor awards, the list goes on and on. MB, as we like to call her, has worked with tons of top talent ranging from Bear, In The Big Blue House to Michael Moore. She has provided her editing and producing skills to the likes of CBS, NBC, ABC, and an overwhelming number of basic and premium cable channels. She loves jogging, the Yankees, and is currently spending evenings studying hard and scoring high marks in Grad School.
Linda Danner
Creative Director/Writer: Although she claims to be much younger, Linda began her award-winning promotional career in 1986. In that time she has launched The Late Show With David Letterman on CBS, promoted the Olympic Winter Games, and was Vice- President, On Air Promotion at VH1 during the Behind The Music, Save The Music, and Pop-Up-Video era. She left the corporate world to be a part of the Reel Jem team. In her brief 20-year career she has promoted everything from The Hidden Hazards of Hairspray to the highly rated series premiere of Lifetime's Army Wives, and still loves every minute of it. Here, Linda would usually include something about her beloved Philadelphia Eagles, but since she is still not over the Giants Superbowl win, she prefers not to mention football.
William Heins
Director/Designer: William got his start in on-air promos at MTV where the mandate was 'create something we've never seen before." William took that direction very seriously and has been creating innovative television ever since. His love of pop culture, and unique vision has led him to launch new products and breathe new life in to existing brands. His diverse client base includes Coca-Cola, Nike, XBOX along with VH1, ESPN, HBO, Discovery and BET. William recently made his feature film, directorial debut in National Lampoon's Pledge This, starring the one and only Paris Hilton.
Brit Mcadams
Director/Writer: Brit won an Oscar (of the Internet, according to the NY Times) others call it a Webby. It was Brit's Honesty webisode campaign for Comedy Central that snagged him the honor along with an Emmy Nomination. His documentary feature Triviatown has been a festival critic and fan favorite. And if that's not enough, this diverse director just finished his first feature film AMERICAN HUSTLE: THE MOVIE starring comedian Katt Williams. Brit was named 'One of the Best New Directors" in 2002 and his promo, commercial and film career has been non stop ever since, with clients such as Pepsi, Duracell, TBS, ABC, Lifetime, Comedy Central and big time movie companies. Even with all that success, Brit still considers his 2.34 GPA at Colgate University one of his greatest accomplishments.
Steve Priola
Director/ Director of Photography: Steve began his career as a cinematographer in 1991, working with innovative clients, MTV, VH1 and Nickelodeon, led Steve to develop a new, totally original style of camera movement and composition. As his ability to work closely with talent grew so did his passion for directing and writing. His creative storytelling and unique visual sense has made him a sought out director in commercials, promos and programming. Steve has brought his creative talents to Covergirl, Dawn, Discovery, Lifetime, The Andy Dick Show, The MTV Movie Awards just to name a few. Steve loves working with actors, and he's worked with some pretty heavy hitters, including Ben Stiller, David Spade, and Tom Cruise.
Doreen Maag
Production Coordinator: Doreen has come to us via Ohio University and the freelance film industry. She has been on the production team of countless shorts, features, commercials and promos. Here at Reel Jem, she keeps the office running smoothly, the crews in line, and the staff well informed and well taken care of. Photography is one of her many passions, and her biggest production is in the works, her upcoming wedding which is set to premiere at an undisclosed location in the near future.

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News

Freaky February: Feb 26, 2009; Thanks to IFC and Chiller, it has been a month filled with vampires, underground obsessions, and horror. So in other words; we have been having a lot of fun. On a personal note, Linda wants everyone to know she won Ladies Longest Drive in her brothers golf tournament.
WELCOME RAQUEL!: Jan 11, 2009; Raquel Diperna, former VP of Production and Creative Operations at Lifetime Networks is the newest member of the ReelJem team and we couldn’t be happier. Check her out in the “bio” section of our brand new website you’re checking out right now!
Website Launch: Jan 01, 2009; We just finished re-designing our website! Design done by mimoYmima.com.
ON A PERSONAL NOTE: Dec 20, 2008; Happy Holidays to all our friends. Wishing you all a wonderful, healthy and safe ’09!
STYLE NETWORK-RUNNING IN HEELS: Dec 15, 2008; ReelJem got into the fashion world helping to launch Style Network’s new reality show Running in Heels.

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