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Christopher Smith has been a writer for Golden Era Productions and Scientology Media Productions for more than 20 years. His extensive credits and work on award-winning documentaries and ads have been aired around the world and seen by millions of individuals.
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Kenny Seybold is the Facilities Manager for a 500 acre property dedicated to religious and social betterment film production.
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A musician for 35 years, Adam Reuvini worked with Ron Miscavige for over a decade. A member of the religious order for 19 years, Adam is the Music Director for Golden Era Productions. Adam previously worked on Emmy award-winning TV productions and major motion pictures.
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Henning Benndorf has been a member of the religious order for over 20 years. Henning was a Senior executive at Golden Era Productions, while Ron Miscavige was there. Henning is also a musician, artist and visual effects artist with an excellent reputation in Hollywood.
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Eve Stumbke has been a member of the religious order for over 20 years. Originally from England, she is a senior executive at Golden Era Productions, responsible for all human resources, communications, domestic services and training of staff.
Amber Mellor, Head of Film Production
My name is Amber Mellor. I’m over the film studio here and run all the film production with editing, shooting and everything having to do with making films. So, I’ve known Chairman of the Board Religious Technology Center since actually I was about six years old.
Cathy Fraser, Director of Public Affairs
I’m Cathy Fraser. I’m the Director of Public Affairs for Golden Era Productions and I work a lot with the community here in this whole area, San Jacinto and Hemet. I give tours consistently. We have a very open-door policy and I always enjoy showing people around.
Christopher Smith, Writer
My name is Christopher Smith. I’ve been a Scientologist since 1983 and I am a writer for Golden Era Productions and Scientology Media Productions. And I’ve done that for the last twenty or so years I’ve been involved with Gold.
Danny Dunagin, Security
My name is Danny Dunagin. I'm a security officer here at Golden Era Productions. My capacity is, you know, security, the safety. Mostly safety and security of the…the staff that are here. It's a beautiful facility. It's a gorgeous studios. There are quite a few hundred staff that are here.
Erin DeCrescenzo, Executive Establishment Officer
So my name is Erin DeCrescenzo, I’m the Executive Establishment Officer at Golden Era Productions.
Eve Stumbke, Deputy CEO
My name is Eve Stumbke, I’m the Deputy CEO for Golden Era Productions and I’ve been here since 1995 and I’m, as the Deputy CEO for Gold, I’m responsible for Human Resources, for the personnel, Domestic Services, the facilities, the grounds and the training of the staff.
Gerald Duncan, Director of Internal Affairs
Well, my name is Gerald Duncan and I am the Director of Internal Affairs here at Golden Era Productions. I’ve worked here for over twenty-five years. Ron left, I think he left about March, you know, 2012 one day without telling anyone. He just left.
Henning Benndorf, Senior Vice President
My name is Henning Benndorf. I’m the Senior Vice President of Golden Era Productions. I’ve been an executive here for, you know, many years. Working at Golden Era Productions is like…is a dream come true. Like I was, you know—I come from Sweden so I…I had a goal.
Jeff Baker, Director of Stills Photography
My name’s Jeff Baker and I’m the Stills Dir Gold, Golden Era Productions. I was working with Mr. [David] Miscavige on a major international event and during the production of that, I experienced a seizure, which led to finding out that I had a brain cyst that had to be removed.
Jennifer Alpers, Director of Domestic Services
I’m Jennifer Alpers. I’m the Director of Domestic Services here at Golden Era Productions. I’d like to show you my kitchen. Alright? So this is where the Sysco truck arrives and delivers all of our goods, here on the loading dock.
Kenny Seybold, Facilities Manager
I’m the Facilities Manager or the Property Manager for this property. In relationship to that I’m responsible for all the grounds, all the buildings, all the domestic services, the motorpool fleet, the food. Everything that comes in and out of the laundry building. The residential area.
Kevin Caetano, Security
As you can see, this is a full-blown film and sound studio. Just like any other film studio in the world, you have to have security. So, what makes this one unique is that we have facilities on one side of the highway as well as facilities on the other side of the highway.
Krystal Simmons, Human Resources
I actually had known of Mr. David Miscavige before ever having come into contact with Ron Miscavige. Anyone who knows or have worked with ...
Mitch Brisker, Senior Director
My name’s Mitch Brisker and I’m the Senior Director. I’m also like a creative executive with Golden Era Productions. I’ve been involved with Gold since 1990.
Sue Bolstad, Musician Administration
So, my name is Suzanne Bolstad, I am the Audio Divisional Administrator and my responsibilities and functions cover such things as making sure that people know what they’re doing on their jobs, getting them the necessary hatting materials, designing drills and practicals for them to practice how to
Christopher Smith, Writer
Christopher Smith has been a Scientologist since 1983, and is a writer for Golden Era Productions and Scientology Media Productions. He has worked at Golden Era for more than 20 years, collaborating closely with Mr. David Miscavige.
Amber Mellor, Head of Film Production
Amber Mellor has been in the Sea Organization for 22 years and has been at Golden Era Productions for 9 years. She has worked under Mr. David Miscavige since 2001, specifically over film production since 2007.
Cathy Fraser, Director of Public Affairs
Cathy Fraser is the Director of Public Affairs for Golden Era Productions and works extensively with the communities in San Jacinto and Hemet, where Golden Era is located.
Danny Dunagin, Security
Danny Dunagin is a Security Officer at Golden Era Productions. He has worked at Golden Era for over 30 years. He also is a volunteer fire firefighter and EMT. He knew Ron Miscavige well.
Erin DeCrescenzo, Executive Establishment Officer
Erin DeCrescenzo is the Executive Establishment Officer at Golden Era Productions. She is responsible for the Human Resources Department of Golden Era Productions, which includes training and education of the staff on Scientology and on the materials needed for their duties.
Eve Stumbke, Deputy CEO
Eve Stumbke is the Deputy CEO for Golden Era Productions. She has been an executive at the studio since 1997. Ms. Stumbke oversees human resources, communications, facilities, domestic services and medical. She works with Mr.
Gerald Duncan, Director of Internal Affairs
Gerald Duncan is the director of Internal Affairs at Golden Era Productions. His work involves reviewing unethical conduct of individuals in the organization in helping them to lead more ethical, honest and productive lives.
Henning Benndorf, Senior Vice President
Henning Benndorf has been in the Sea Organization for over 25 years and has worked at Golden Era Productions for 24 of them, starting in the Film Art Department and then moving up to executive positions within the organization. Henning also has worked under David Miscavige for over 20 years.
Jeff Baker, Director of Stills Photography
Jeff Baker is the Stills Photography Director at Golden Era Productions, and has worked closely with Mr. Miscavige for 25 years.
Jennifer Alpers, Director of Domestic Services
Jennifer Alpers is the director of Domestic Services at Golden Era Productions. She oversees the kitchen, designed by the same consultant who works for ABC parent The Walt Disney Co.
Kenny Seybold, Facilities Manager
Kenny Seybold is the Facilities Manager for Golden Era Productions, responsible for all buildings, the landscape, the motor pool fleet, the domestic services, staff apartments and guest housing. He also oversees the gym, available to staff 24 hours a day.
Kevin Caetano, Security
Kevin Caetano is the head of Security at Golden Era Productions. He also knew Ron Miscavige well, and knew first-hand that the “escape” story he tells in his book and in media interviews is nonsense.
Krystal Simmons, Human Resources
Krystal Simmons works in the Human Resources Department, and specifically over the training and welfare of the crew, particularly in medical or any chaplain services. She oversaw the training and well-being of Ron Miscavige for five years.
Mitch Brisker, Senior Director
Mitch Brisker is the Senior Director and creative executive with Golden Era Productions. He became a Scientologist in the 1970s when he was a student studying cinema, and has been involved with Golden Era since 1990. He is an award-winning director of commercials for such clients as Sony and TRW.
