Faculty/Staff

AC Weary

Award-winning producer, DGA director, and stunt coordinator.

Actor for films and TV.

Edward “Ted” Sharon

Ted is a stunt double, post-production coordinator, 2nd unit director, fight director, certified SAFD Teacher, Final Cut Editor, and tenured faculty at SUNY Fredonia. Recently choreographed fights for Henry 5 in Italy.

Adam Bricker

Educated at DePaul and USC film schools Adam has professional credits as a Directed, DP, 1st AC and Camera OP for

films, commercials, music videos. Technical experience include underwater cameras, helicopter shots, and steadicam work.

Director of award winning short films and co-owner of “3 Guys and a Red.”

Charlie Panian

Charlie has professional credits as a DP, Camera OP, 1st AC for films, music videos and commercials. He is a co-owner of “3 Guys and a Red.”

His wide base of technical skills (Final Cut Studio, Avid, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Creative Suite and Lightroom) and is our Red Tech for camera system and software.

Eric Hartmann

As the sole part of the editing and production team for comedian Jim Breuer, Eric heads the AFW post-production and visual effects team.

His editing experience includes drama series, short films, film trailers, and numerous action sequences for the AFW. His knowledge of Final Cut Pro and Adobe After Effects is an invaluable asset to the training experience of all AFW students.

Zack Savitz

DP and recent grad from USC film school, Zach was the DP for Kate Micucci's "Walking In Los Angeles" music video.

Recently shooting in Turkey and Patagonia, Zach rounds out the dynamic camera department with Adam and Charlie.

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J. Allen Suddeth

Top-ranked fight master recognized by the Society of American Fight DIrectors.

Stunt coordinator for hundreds of TV shows, plays, and films.

Dale Girard

Award-winning fight director. Film stunt coordinator and certified stunt performer.

Master teacher of stage combat, acting, and dramatic movement.

Richard Ryan

Internationally acclaimed fight director, fight coordinator, sword master, stunt coordinator, and teacher. The Dark Knight, Gulliver’s Travels, The Eagle of the Ninth, Sherlock Holmes, Solomon Kane, The Golden Compass.

Swordmaster for Troy and The Last Legion. Over 300 major credits in film, theatre, opera, and TV.

Richard Claybaugh

Distinguished DP and action film director. Many credits in a wide variety of action sequences and film styles including cult classic Drive and Eyeborgs.

Michelle Ladd

Choreographer and Mo-Cap combat coordinator for The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, Night at the Museum, The Lord of the RIngs and The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe.

Ian Alfano

Production and post-production "go" guy. Ian is a Final Cut editor, camera operator, lighting grip, production, and foley sound man.

Robb Hunter

Choreographer, fight director, certified SAFD teacher, stunt player, owner of Preferred Arms, that supplies resin guns and outstanding blades for the AFW.