Origin
Founded in 2008 on the campus of William Paterson University in New Jersey, Killer Goose Films is a venture in independent filmmaking. All of our films are personally funded and absent of any outside influence or guidance. Quite simply, we make the films we want to make. Hopefully you’ll like them too.
The White Lighter Effect
All we wanted to do was make a movie. In the Spring of 2008, looking for a fast way to submit one more film to the William Paterson University Film Festival, we embarked on a one-day shoot around campus. The small crew was assembled, the locations were scouted and we were ready to roll. There was, however, one small problem. Actually, it was a rather large problem…with wings and a beak! Apparently a couple of geese decided to camp out at one of our locations and attempt physical harm on anyone who dared go near. After three vicious attacks we reluctantly scampered to a safe distance and completed the shoot elsewhere. Fortunately, the cameras were rolling and captured all the action that day. The goose attacks are forever immortalized in one of our first films, “White Lighter.” And that is the origin of Killer Goose Films.
Creative Team
Dale DeVino
Producer. Born in Parsippany, NJ, Dale is the elder statesman of the group. After a not-too-brief layoff from his academic studies, Dale returned to William Paterson University in the Spring of 2008 and helped co-produce “Unbroken Circle.” Through that experience, Dale eventually wrote the script for “White Lighter.” Dale has previously written and directed three 16mm short films, which are thought to be lost. The search for them continues, and hopefully soon they will finally see the light of day.
daledevino@killergoosefilms.com
Clarke Mayer
Editor. Hailing from Lincoln Park, New Jersey, Clarke’s desire to know everything about filmmaking drew him to the Communications program at William Paterson University. Clarke has directed, written, and starred in a number of short films while becoming a professional and certified Final Cut Pro and Avid editor. After graduating from William Paterson University in May 2008 on the Deans List, Clarke expanded his knowledge of production and postproduction working for Multivision Video Productions, where he shot and edited weddings; he quickly climbed to the position, co-editor. Clarke now owns and operates his own postproduction facility where he cuts social and corporate functions.
clarkemayer@killergoosefilms.com
Shawn Reber
Director/Cinematographer. After graduating high school in 2004, Shawn chose to pursue his dream of filmmaking. He graduated from William Paterson University in January 2009 with a major in filmmaking. Shawn has directed, written, and edited a number of award-winning PSAs and short films including “Asphyxiate” and “Revelations.” Shawn is an entrepreneur as well; he has established a successful online product distribution business. As a cinematographer Shawn has worked on “Unbroken Circle” and the highly anticipated Daniel O. Linke film, “The Call.”
shawnreber@killergoosefilms.com
Aaron Garfinkel
Producer. Aaron began his career in filmmaking at William Paterson University as a Communications major with an English minor; he graduated in January 2009. As a student, Aaron has been involved in WPTV-6, the William Paterson television station, as the Treasurer, interned for 1050 ESPN radio and Departure Films, and has produced over a dozen videos and short films. Aaron recently retired from being the DJ of WPSC-FM’s revered radio program, “The Naked Brunch.” Aaron is a Staff Assistant for the Financial Aid Department at William Paterson University. Aaron also freelances for Fox News, and works with Killer Goose Films to produce independent films.
aarongarfinkel@killergoosefilms.com
Daniel O. Linke
Director/Writer. Unlike many professionals, Daniel knew that he wanted to be a filmmaker since he was able to comprehend what film was. Daniel came into William Paterson University with several cinematic awards most notably for “Bunnies Are For Throwing.” He has held many crew positions on various films including director and writer of the audience award-winning films “White Lighter,” and “The Janitor Part IV”. Daniel was also the assistant director of the critically-acclaimed short film “Unbroken Circle”. After graduating from William Paterson University in 2008 Daniel continues to impress as the writer, producer and director of “The Call” which stars David Pringle, Kutcha and Brenda Cooney of “I Sell The Dead”.
danielolinke@killergoosefilms.com
