Meet the Crew!

Natalie Mahoney 

Writer & Director 

Natalie Mahoney is the writer & director of ‘Meet Me at the End’. She’s an award-winning photographer and filmmaker from Staten Island, NY. She has experience in both filmmaking and helping young creatives conceive, construct, and produce their own projects. Natalie wants to be able to inspire and encourage others with her work, and watch others tell their own stories through the many mediums of the arts! She’s looking forward to working with the crew and cast to bring this film to life. 

Jason McCluskey

Director of Photography & Producer

Jason McCluskey is a director, cinematographer, and editor from Staten Island, NY. He received his B.S in Cinema, Television and Media Production at Kutztown University and has moved forward to get his MFA in Filmmaking at the City College of New York. Jason has been part of many award-winning films working as a cinematographer and editor. He has experience also helping others in writing, directing, acting and editing.  He wants to entertain and make creative work flourish in all that he produces. 

Sher Bautista

1st Assistant Director

Filmmaker Sher Bautista is a third culture kid whose work centers on themes of identity, memory, and migration. She co-produced the award-winning feature Delia and Sammy (CineFilipino 2017), which went on to screen at international festivals including Austin, All Lights India, Ortigia, and Hanoi. A Tropfest finalist for her short film Commune (2015), Sher also contributed as a writer to the television series The Boston (2013). She is currently completing her MFA in Film and developing her thesis project, Tales My Father Told.

Cecilia Meza

2nd Assistant Director

Cecilia recently graduated from Ithaca College with a degree in Film, Photography, and Visual Arts. With experience producing and directing on student sets, she’s now looking to build more opportunities in the NYC film scene. She’s especially drawn to projects in the horror and mystery genres, where she can explore suspense, atmosphere, and character-driven storytelling.

Tatiana Teixeira

Script Supervisor

Tatiana Teixeira is a multifaceted animation professional with a strong background in production management, editing, and voice acting. A graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design with a BFA in Storytelling in Animation, she has served as a production manager and lead compositor on award-winning animated short films, including ELECTRA WASP and Overcome. Beyond the screen, she is a thriving content creator with over 83,000 followers on TikTok, focusing on moving animatics and hilarious antics involving her brother, Alex. Her next project involves her directorial debut in an original animated short film entitled Lamby.

Sophia Moore

Casting Director

Sophia is well versed in the storytelling scene from acting to production. She is now on the other side of the sedition table as the casting director for Meet Me At the End. She received her Bachelor's in Media Studies and Drama from the University of Virginia and is now  working as a full time storyteller on the page, stage, and screen.

Connor Brost

1st Assistant Camera

Connor Brost is an award-winning filmmaker whose passion for storytelling began in middle school. Starting with an iPad, he has since advanced to working with professional cinema cameras such as the Sony FX9, Blackmagic, and RED Scarlet. He specializes in Directing, Screenwriting, Cinematography, Editing, and Acting, bringing a versatile skill set to every project he takes on. His favorite genres—Action/Adventure, Horror, Drama, and Silent Film—reflect his love for both high-intensity spectacle and nuanced emotional storytelling. Connor is really excited to be joining the team as 1st AC on Meet Me at the End!

Dominique DeSilva

Still Photographer

Dominique DeSilva is a photographer based in Staten Island, NY. She is a graduate of Rider University, majoring in Film & Television. With experience in photographing concerts, drama productions, graduation portraits, and sport portraits, she aims to capture the heart of what others find their passion in doing. She recently collaborated with Staten Island music artist, Adam Tilzer, on his debut album ‘Cult Leader’ - leading the concept development for the album’s cover photo.

Moses Johnson

Still Photographer

Moses Johnson is a filmmaker from Pennsylvania who has worked on films for more than five years and doing photography for more than 10. He's been collaborating with Natalie since their time getting their education at DeSales University, and he was very honored to capture moments behind the scenes for 'Meet Me At The End'.

Matthew Kaufman

Grip

Matthew Kaufman has been working in film for the past four years. Originally from South Florida, he moved to New York to pursue a BFA in Filmmaking at the City College of New York. Over the last four years, he’s created films that have received recognition at both local and national levels—the most prestigious being the NATAS Student Production Award (Student Emmy). His primary experience has been in the roles of Director of Photography and Producer, though he’s also contributed across several other departments, gaining a well-rounded understanding of the filmmaking process!

Dylan LaRay

Best Boy Grip

Dylan LaRay is an award-winning actor, writer, and director of stage and screen. Most recently, his short film, Nocturne, was an official selection of the Chain NYC Film Festival and his short, first-person documentary, The Road with You, was an official selection of the Vermillion Vortex Film Festival. Next, he will make his network episodic debut as a costar in the final episode of HBO’s Task and he will be filming his MFA thesis film, Like Strangers, in the Fall. 

Andrew Kempski

Headshot Gaffer

Andrew is a photographer and cinematographer based in Long Island, NY. He graduated in 2024 with a B.A. in TV/Film from DeSales University, alongside writer and director Natalie Mahoney! He has always had a passion for the visual arts and has always pushed himself to explore different mediums. Thanks to collaboration with friends over the years, he has been able to be a part of many different film projects, which has helped crafted his style and love for the camera.

Daniel de Bruyn

Production Sound Mixer

Daniel de Bruyn is a filmmaker in Northampton, PA who has worked as a production sound mixer for more than five years. Since earning his film degree from DeSales University (earning it alongside director Natalie Mahoney), Daniel has worked on several projects in the sound department, including an animated movie and two upcoming horror features. Meet Me at the End marks his fourth collaboration with Natalie as a sound mixer, and he is excited to see where it goes.

Madelyn Crawford

Boom Operator

Madelyn was born in Northern California and raised in Maryland. Where she spent most of her time at an ice rink. After leaving the competitive world of figure skating behind she pursued a BA in Cultural Studies and a MA in Media Studies from The New School. As a filmmaker that is particularly interested in sound for visuals and audio post-production, she seeks to find new ways to tell stories that blend her passion for skating, audio production, and visual storytelling.

Francesca Cannava

Production Designer

Francesca is a scenographer from Staten Island, NY, and is currently a student at Sands College of Performing Arts in NYC. Her costuming style incorporates a lot of detail when she can squeeze it in, and she loves trying to reuse different materials from other projects to keep her creative juices flowing when she’s not actively designing. Some of the productions they’ve worked on include multiple seasons of Pace University’s Dance Space, Rent(2024), Tartuffe (2024), Dance Nation(2024), and Picnic (2025). Usually, they’ll try to put what they’re working on currently on Instagram @frans_artcollection, and you might even see snippets of behind the scenes from this film there too!

Kaitlyn Rivera

Set Decorator

Kaitlyn is a multi-disciplined actor based in New York. Originally from Hoboken, NJ her show experience started young at 5 years old and from there her show experience has just grown featuring some roles like, leaf Coneybear in 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Mary Sunshine in Chicago, and Alyssa Greene in The Prom. She amassed various skills including multidisplines of dance (Irish step, jazz, tap, acro, etc.), picking up accents by ear, and harmonizing. She is currently getting her BFA in Acting at Pace University in New York City.

Ysabelle Galvez

Production Assistant

Ysabelle Galvez is a graphic designer at IKEA. She graduated from New York University in 2024 with her Bachelor’s in Integrated Design and Media. Although her career is in Marketing and Communications, she also enjoys contributing to film sets and creative projects like ‘Meet Me at the End.’ 

Isis Sanabria

'Meet Me at the End' Logo Designer

Jay Bailey

Colorist

Jay Bailey, a twenty-three-year-old, Afro-Rican Writer/Director, Cinematographer, Film Editor & Colorist born, raised & based in the South Bronx of NYC. Having written and directed around 20 short films, and serving as editor/colorist on countless more, his greatest strength is the passion he holds for not just his films, but for all.