WISHING WHALES
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Meet the team
ADAM SMITH
Producer, Writer, Editor
Adam's journey began in Southeast Missouri where he developed his passion for storytelling. With a Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communications and a Minor in Sports Management from Southeast Missouri State University, Adam brings a unique perspective to the entertainment industry. His skills in screenwriting, story editing, and production have made him an integral part of the team behind the new web series "Shot Night." Adam has experience as a production assistant for top brands including NFL, Harley Davidson, JBL Audio, WWE, and more. He's also skilled in website design, social media marketing, and live-sports camera operating (OVC College Football by ESPN), and is currently an assistant producer intern for the FailArmy and The Pet Collective social media teams.
PATTI MEADORS
Performer, Creative, Coach
Chicago-native Patti Meadors grew up in theatre, choir, and many other performance venues before attending Southeast Missouri State University to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Musical Theatre and Minor in Dance. A few of her favorite performances include Judy Bernly in 9 to 5, Margaret Brennan in The Marriage of Bette and Boo; with some choreography credits including Sister Act and Newsies.
Patti recently relocated to Milwaukee, WI and started working with an international company as a contracted actor for The Alice, performed as Claire of Ordinary Days, and an acting residency position at Milwaukee Repertory Theatre.
She has a few on screen credits including Bea of Shot Night, Concessions Stand Worker in The Gambler (Dir. David Anderson), extra on Chicago Fire (S5,E5), and a prominent voice actor and story editor for Voices on Paper. She also manages social media for several other ventures including new LA-based comedy group The Clown Cars and The Annie Sprinkle Project (Dir. Sophia LaPaglia).
DARRIAN TYRA
Technical Director, Cinematographer, Actor
Darrian grew up in the Missouri Bootheel, attending Southeast Missouri State University where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communications, TV & Film Productions. He is currently employed at KFVS12 | Heartland News as an audio engineer, camera operator, graphics operator, and most recently; a morning newscast director from 4:30-7:00 am. While attending SEMO he was employed by the live sports productions’ TV Crew where he regularly assisted with the streaming of NCAA games.
Darrian also has experience in acting where he was a regular actor in high school, local short films; including The Big Day (Dir. Jake McGruder), and cast in a commercial pitch for Doritos. Future goals of his include, writing more screenplays, moving to Los Angles, and to find work full-time in the film industry, whether that be behind the camera or acting.
