Producer/Director/Editor

Abigail’s directorial debut "Optic," a short film she directed whilst earning her Master’s Degree in Film and Television Production at Boston University, became a regional finalist in the Student Academy Awards.

After graduating Abigail moved to New York City where she co-founded Persona Films and started her career as a commercial director. Recently two of the spots directed by Abigail received recognition at the Telly Awards.

"Saints and Sinners," is Abigail’s debut as a documentary director. Previously she has worked in various roles on projects for A&E ("Mohammed Atta"), PBS ("Losing Your Grip: A Family’s Battle with ALS") as well as her native BBC ("Liquid Assets") and Granada Television ("Girl Cops").

Abigail was born and raised in England and currently resides in Manhattan.

Directed by
ABIGAIL HONOR

Produced by
YAN VIZINBERG
ABIGAIL HONOR

Director of Photography
YAN VIZINBERG

Original Music by
MICHAEL PICTON

Sound Recordist
FRED HELM

Additional Sound
MICHAEL FOX

Gaffer
SERGEI KORNIENKO

Still Photographer
HAZEL HANKIN

Producer/DP

After earning his degree in Film & Television Production from Boston University, Yan moved to New York City and started working as a Writer/Reporter for NTV International, the worldwide arm of NTV, one of Russia’s largest national television networks.

After launching Persona Films, Yan began working on long-form projects for various international networks, including the BBC, PBS and NTV, as well as producing and directing commercials.

He also works as a Writer/Director for RTVi, the largest international Russian-language television network.

Yan was born in Moscow, Russia, and currently resides in New York City.

Original Music

Based in New York, Michael Picton is a recipient of a slew of film music awards.

Michael’s previous documentary work includes "The Viking Saga" for Nova-WGBH and "Untangling the Mind: the Legacy of Dr. Heinz Lehmann."

Michael was born in San Diego and received his Master of Music Degree from McGill University in Montréal.

Sound

Frederick gained his expertise in sound working as a location sound recordist on numerous film sets and commercials for clients, such as Coca-Cola, Sony and NBA. In 1994 he founded Cyclops Picture & Sound, a post-production company specializing in sound design. Based in New York’s Chelsea, Frederick oversees sound design from script to screen.