Andrew Cymek
| Andrew Cymek | |
|---|---|
| Born |
July 13, 1978 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation | Director, writer, editor, actor, cinematographer, visual effects technician |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Spouse(s) | Brigitte Kingsley (2005–present) |
Andrew Cymek (born July 13, 1978) is the owner and creative force behind Defiant Empire and the creator of the Dark Rising projects. His extensive knowledge in writing, directing, editing, and graphics have made him a one-man operation in all creative aspects.
Education
Andrew started making films in high school with his best friends Rafael Ludwig and Jimmy Martins, who still work together today. Andrew attended York University in Toronto where his friends attended as well. While attending York University, Andrew, Rafael, Jimmy, and another partner opened a film and editing company in Yorkville called “Four Horsemen”. He was also a teacher at Toronto Film School, where he taught editing.
Defiant Empire
In 1999, while still in school, Andrew met Brigitte Kingsley. In 2005, Andrew and Brigitte created a film company called “Defiant Empire”. Andrew and Brigitte ran the company together till the end of 2007, when Brigitte became president on Black Walk; the production company that helped create Dark Rising. The two companies have now produced three feature films and a television series together.
Career
- In 2002, Andrew launched a production company Defiant Empire Corporation with business partner Brigitte Kingsley.
- In 2005, Andrew wrote and directed his first film Dark Rising starring Brigitte Kingsley, Landy Cannon and WWE Superstar Jay Reso.
- In 2008, Andrew received two Canadian Comedy Award Nominations for Best Writer and Best Director.
- In 2010, Andrew completed his second feature film, Medium Raw: Night of the Wolf, an action-thriller starring John Rhys Davies (Lord of the Rings), William B. Davis (X-Files), Mercedes McNab (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and Jay Reso (WWE) which will be released through Anchor Bay on August 16, 2011. Andrew is also expanding the Dark Rising brand with a television series The Savage Tales of Summer Vale, and the Dark Rising sequel, Summer Strikes Back!
Personal life
Andrew married actress/producer Brigitte Kingsley in 2002, whom he met at school in 1999 while working on a film project.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Job | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | The Pretender (Short Film) | Director, Editor | |
| 2007 | Dark Rising | Director, Writer, Editor | |
| 2010 | Medium Raw: Night of the Wolf | Actor, Director, Writer | |
| 2011 | Dark Rising: The Savage Tales of Summer Vale (TV series) | Actor, Director, Writer, Editor, Cinematographer, Visual Effects | |
| Dark Rising 2: Summer Strikes Back! | Actor, Director, Writer, Editor, Cinematographer, Visual Effects | ||
References
- http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2428858/
- http://www.discdish.com/index.php/2011/05/27/new-release-medium-raw-night-of-the-wolf-dvd/
- http://www.rue-morgue.com/boards/showthread.php?t=26908
- http://www.dreadcentral.com/andrew-cymek
- http://thetfs.ca/tag/andrew-cymek/
- http://www.blackwalk.com/film/
- http://buyersguide.anchorbayentertainment.com/guide.asp?calMonth=5&calYear=2011&ProjectID=%7B85CBA1F7-ABEB-472D-ACAD-4FB0390E38A8%7D