Danny Aiello was an accomplished producer and director with twenty-five years experience in the industry, receiving considerable notice as one of New York's finest up-and-coming filmmakers. He most recently produced and directed: 18 Shades of Dust (1999), a feature film nominated at the London Film Festival; the CBS television series Dellaventura (1997) nominated for the People's Choice Award for Best New Dramatic Series; and has directed episodes of the Paramount television series The Untouchables (1993) and The Watcher (2000), as well as being 2nd Unit Director for both series.

Aiello's resume includes over three hundred films and television shows including Rescue Me (2004), Stateside (2004), and 21 Grams (2003) in the capacity of a stuntman, stunt coordinator, and second unit director. His experience and relationships with the New York unions has been invaluable in past productions. He served on the Screen Actor's Guild of America Stunt and Safety Committee and had participated in the negotiations for the 2005 AFTRA contract negotiations. He was President of Reinvented Films, Inc., a film and television production and development company; and also the President of CMG Talent, Inc.

Steve Beauchamp was born in Waterbury, Connecticut, USA. He was an actor, known for Set It Up (2018), The Irishman (2019) and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999). He died on 1 July 2023 in Hillsdale, New York, USA.

In 1944, Ralph's family relocated to Iowa, where he spent much of his youth. It was there that he married his first wife, Bette Junkermeier (married 1955-1961), and began raising a family. He married Darline (Salmon) in 1962, and in 1965, he moved his growing family to Hillsdale, where he continued his life's work as a farmer. Ralph was an innovative farmer in Barron County, introducing modern techniques like the county's first manure pit and offering services such as custom crop spraying and combining, leaving a lasting impact on local agriculture. Ralph took great pride in farming alongside his children. Besides milking cows, Ralph raised a wide array of animals. He did finally sell his dairy herd in 2004 at the age of 72, while continuing to crop farm.

Ralph was a proud veteran, having served in the U.S. Army from March 11, 1953, to March 10, 1955. He was a member of the 6th Armored Division Maintenance Battalion, and his time in the military was a source of deep pride.

Ralph had a lifelong passion for horses and was deeply involved in the Spooner Rodeo, starting and participating in annual trail rides with his favorite horse, Rebel. He also frequently judged Chuckwagon races throughout the western states. His love for country western decor, movies, and NASCAR was well known, and in his later years, he enjoyed watching football with his partner, Barb Sundly.

Ralph was a man who radiated love. His charm, warmth, and sense of humor drew people to him, especially children, who adored him. A devoted and caring father, Ralph always made time to laugh, play, and share joy with others. His charm and warmth are responsible for one of Ralph's most treasured memories, his role as a stand-in, in 1998 for the film The Straight Story, an experience he loved recounting with friends and family.

Michael J. Hein, President of Moodude Films and Founder of the New York City Horror Film Festival, has been working in the New York City independent film scene for fifteen years. Michael and his company, Moodude Films, is considered one of the leading proponents of independent film in New York City, especially in the horror genre. Michael has done it all, from Special Effects Make-up Artist to 1st AD, UPM and now Screenwriter, Director and Producer. Through his company Moodude Films, Michael has produced dozens of films, Blood Trails (2006), Dead Serious (2005), Red Hook (2009), Biohazardous (2001), Cyclone (2004), This Is How My Brother Died (2004) and Killer Shorts (2009), to name just a few. Michael's first passion was for special effects makeup. Even in high school, he was accomplished at creating scary effects that deceived everyone. He went on to attend The Art Institute of Philadelphia and, upon graduation, he enjoyed an internship at The Shooting Gallery. This independent production company, located in Manhattan, produced the film, "Sling Blade", among others independent classics. His accomplishments include key credits in over twenty feature films. In 1999, Michael wrote, directed, and co-produced his first feature film, Biohazardous (2001), to date the film has been screened at eight international film festivals, received six "killer-B" award nominations for Best cinematography, Best makeup, Best action sequence, Best set design, Best villain. Judge's Selection. It has won two B Movie Film Festival Awards for Best special effects, Judge's Choice. It also won the Director's Choice for best special effects award at the Oklahoma, Bare Bones Film Festival. Biohazardous has screened at six international film festivals and has received tremendous support from the press and horror film fanatics alike. "IF Magazine" even rated the trailer for Biohazardous (2001) higher than it rated those for Jurassic Park III (2001) and Planet of the Apes (2001). As if Make-up Artist, Screenwriter, Director and Producer were not enough, Michael is now the director of the first New York City Horror Film Festival. America's most highly anticipated genre film festival is held yearly at venues throughout the city.

Helen McDevitt was born on 28 September 1917 in Morrisdale, Pennsylvania, USA. She was an actress, known for Camera Shy (2004), Reaped (2006) and Nothin's Plenty (2005). She died on 19 July 2011 in Hillsdale, New Jersey, USA.

Mark Selbee was married to Amy. He died on 24 May 2014 in Hillsdale Lake, Miami County, Kansas, USA.