by Stephanie Struyck | May 23, 2017 | Closeup |
Meet Jillian Shea Spaeder She’s the clever and mischievous prankster who plots and executes pranks on unsuspecting targets alongside her friends. At least that’s the role she plays as Bailey on the Disney XD series “Walk the Prank.” The glitz and glamour of Hollywood...
by élite Magazine | Mar 24, 2017 | Closeup |
Melanie Hicken Uncovering Injustice Local CNN Money investigative reporter focuses on plights of the people. Sitting at her kitchen table, Melanie Hicken was hard at work from her Santa Clarita home. Her laptop was fired up, and her phone sat face up, poised for...
by Mariam Makatsaria | Mar 24, 2017 | Closeup |
Jack Storms – A Cut Above Cold glass sculptor shares his quest for artistic perfection and the beauty that results. Inside the Valencia workshop of cold glass sculptor Jack Storms, there is a constant hum of something or another — a cacophony of machines...
by Mariam Makatsaria | Mar 24, 2017 | Closeup |
Engineering The Magic of Movies The road to cinematic masterpiece often presents special effects challenges – and Elia Popov is always up for the impossible. In the wide, open space of his warehouse-slash-shop in Santa Clarita, Elia Popov is pacing, head bowed and a...
by Tara Schiro | Mar 24, 2017 | Closeup |
Writing Bob’s Story – How one joyful quadriplegic taught me happiness A writer’s heart should be open to the story already written, which is tricky because sometimes my heart isn’t prepared for what it’s about to experience. I’ve written many profiles without...
by élite Magazine | Jan 20, 2017 | Closeup |
Awakening an Artist Introducing the Voice of Nathan Lindsay Destined for the silver screen, Nathan Lindsay started in theater at age 6. Just a year later, his music director pushed him for singing lessons, urging him to continue down the path of theater acting....
by élite Magazine | Nov 21, 2016 | Closeup |
Songwriter Turned Solo Artist – After writing for Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez and more, Julia Michaels is stepping out on her own After working with music giants Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez and more, Santa Clarita native and acclaimed songwriter Julia Michaels...
by élite Magazine | Nov 21, 2016 | Closeup |
The Passion of a Lifetime – Local man plays alongside Tom Cruise in new film It almost took Rob Catrini a lifetime to figure out he needed to pursue acting, a secret passion he nursed since childhood. But when the inspiration came, it struck like lightening....
by élite Magazine | Nov 18, 2016 | Closeup |
Manufacturing Opportunities – Inventor uses crowdfunding to finance projects Some of the best lessons learned come the hardest. Santa Clarita Valley native and entrepreneur Tom Beckett knows this well. He loved and lost with his last project, a Kickstarter...
by élite Magazine | Nov 18, 2016 | Closeup |
Calarts Alumni Release Thoughtful New Music Video Fitz and the Tantrums new single shares commentary about the difficulties of relationships in the digital age. CalArts alumnus Steve Jennings made his mark on the entertainment scene as director of a new music video...
by élite Magazine | Nov 18, 2016 | Closeup |
Vibing The Set Life – Scotty Vibe-Pieper Breaks into Acting When your dream is to play professional baseball and your fallback is a successful acting career, things are looking pretty good. If you’re 12-year-old Scotty Vibe-Pieper, things are looking even...
by Tara Schiro | Nov 18, 2016 | Closeup |
Never Say Never – Because little Marie Osborn will show you up Athletes come in all shapes and sizes. It is the mind, not the body as we are accustomed to believe, that determines physical success. Such is the case with Marie Osborn, the youngest participant...
