The award-winning filmmaking duo Keif Roberts and Peter J. Haas have
been working together since 2008. Their documentary work tends to focus
on the human perspective of contemporary issues.
Keif Roberts (Director, Executive Producer, Co-Editor & Location Sound) graduated
from SUNY Stony Brook and was a screenwriter and producer before adding
directing, editing and cinematography to his repertoire. He first knew
he wanted to be in film when he saw Martin Scorsese’s “Taxi Driver” in a
theater. Keif has worked as an editor and cinematographer for DIY
Network, Discovery 3D, and the ASPCA. He lives in Queens, NY. [http://www.keifroberts.com/]
Peter J. Haas (Co-Director, Editor & Camera) is an award-winning filmmaker whose first celluloid love was
“Godzilla.” Since age 9, he’s been chasing monsters and men, camera in
hand. Through his films, Peter
strives to unlock the experience of "ecstatic cinema" -- a viewing
experience that challenges, delights, and sweeps up the audience in
equal measures. [www.peterjhaas.com]
Donald Pruden, Jr. (Executive Producer) is a graduate of Hunter College and NYU film schools and has a deep
knowledge of film theory and practice. He first understood that he
wanted to be a filmmaker when he saw “Jaws” in a theater as a youngster
and was mesmerized by Spielberg’s masterpiece. He lives in Long Island,
NY.
Lawrence McGovern (Associate Producer) - an engineer by trade,
Larry has followed his passion for cinema to become an assistant
director and producer on a number of films including He currently has
several projects in various stages of production.
Roxanne Palmer (Artist & Publicists) is a cartoonist, journalist, writer, and ex-fishmonger living in Brooklyn, NY. [www.roxydrew.com]
About Left Turn Productions
Left Turn Productions, Inc. was established in 1996 by filmmakers Donald
Pruden, Jr. and Keif Roberts. En route to their lawyers’ office to
finalize the corporation, the pair was in need of a company name and
found themselves waiting at a left turn signal; hence “Left Turn
Productions” was born. The name also reflects their interest in
progressive causes and social activism.
[www.leftturnproductions.blogspot.com]
