Frankie Cavone
Owner/Co-Founder
Director of Videography/Photography
Frankie Cavone launched Mirth Films in the beginning of 2018 with a goal to create original video content along with covering live music. Cavone is a videographer and photographer based out of Albany, NY and has been working professionally in the industry for over 8 years. His hobbies include skateboarding, and searching for the world’s best Reuben sandwich. Outside of Mirth Films, he owns a freelance video production company called F.Cavone Productions that offers services like multi-camera live streaming, commercials and promos, aerial imaging, Real Estate Photography/videography and much more. Find out more about Frankie Cavone below:
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Instagram: @fcavone_photos
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E-mail: Frankie@mirth-films.com
Ramon Sanchez
Videographer/Photographer
Ramon Dario Sanchez, an undergraduate from the State University of Plattsburgh, holds degrees in TV/Video Production and Theatre.
Originating from Bronx, New York, Ramon has shown a deep adoration for multimedia production since he was a child. Since then, he has shown his dedication by joining the Stella Adler Studio of Acting Youth Outreach Division to begin his journey into the world of acting on stage. From taking roles in contemporary and classical playwrights, he then began attending Plattsburgh as a theatre major. Within his first year, he began honing his skills on and off-camera and picked up his second major, TV/Video Production. Ramon specializes in portrait, wedding, live events and concerts photography.
His goal is to create your production ideas so your piece is functional, creative, and reaches mass audiences. Moreover, he adds personal touch to your product and makes certain it is eye-catching and easy to use. His aim is to bring across your message(s) and identity in the most creative way.
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Amy Klemme
Associate Producer/Photographer
Amy Klemme is a multi-talented individual who leads a fulfilling life as a NYS Licensed Optician, photographer, a mother of two amazing kids, wife and lover of the arts. Born and raised in Troy New York and a graduate from Sage Colleges, Amy has always had a deep appreciation for creativity, connections and community. During the day, Amy works as a dedicated NYS licensed Optician, utilizing her expertise to help people improve their vision and find the perfect eyewear. With her keen eye for detail and commitment to providing exceptional service, Amy has earned a reputation for her professionalism and genuine care for her clients’ well-being.
However, it is during the night that Amy’s true passion shines through. As an avid photographer, she immerses herself in capturing the beauty of the world around her. Whether it’s landscapes, portraits, or events (mostly concerts), Amy’s photographs reflect her unique perspective and artistic sensibility. Her ability to capture fleeting moments and evoke emotions through her lens is truly remarkable. Find out more about Amy Klemme below:
Instagram: @amyklemmephotos
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E-mail: AmyKlemmePhotos@gmail.com
Rudy Lu
Contributing Photographer
Rudy Lu is a fine arts photographer . His work documenting the jazz and music scene in upstate NY has been featured in Internet publications http://www.albanyjazz.com , http://www.nippertown.com and most recently, mirth-films.com . He has traveled as far north as Burlington, VT and far south as metro NYC for the music. In 2011, he was one of ten photographers participating in the music photography exhibition Impasse & Motion: Ten Photographers Journey through Instants in Music. His work was also featured in a solo exhibit in 2011 at CapRep in conjunction with the Leslie Uggams Uptown, Downtown show. His work has also been featured at other art shows including a recent exhibition at the Art Associates Gallery in Albany and Mezzrow’s in NYC. His photographs have been published in Downbeat, Professional Drummer and the NY Times and the WBGO website. They have also been used to illustrate music brochures of various colleges, musician’s websites and music releases.
He has been the recipient of 2024 Listen Up Hero Award and has been nominated Eddy Awards Music Photographer of the Year.
As well as photographing musicians, he is interested in expanding his horizons with by becoming proficient in video. Other photographic interests include the abstract, nature and infra red photography. Find out more about Rudy Lu below:
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Hilary Crannage-Gallina
Contributing Photographer
Hilary Crannage-Gallina is a Capital Region based photographer and video editor/videographer who has been working as a professional in the industry for over 9 years. Her experience is based in live event photography along with video production and editing video and motion graphics. In her free time Hilary loves spending time with her family, attending heavy metal concerts with her husband, and being outside. Find out more about Hilary and her work here:
Website: Hilary-crannage.com
Instagram: @hcphoto93
Facebook: HC photography
E-mail: hcrannage93@gmail.com
Amy Modesti
Staff Writer/Photographer
Amy Modesti, founder of “ALM Fine Art and Photography” and “Around Town With Amy Modesti”, is a multi-media artist, photographer, and photojournalist who resides in Cropseyville, N.Y. From a young age, Modesti was destined to become an artist. She had taken an interest in the arts through her local high school and continued to follow that career path within the arts at Hudson Valley Community College (H.V.C.C.) where she obtained her A.S. degree in Fine Arts.
Modesti uses her skills as a photojournalist to make a difference in her community. Her photographs and news articles have been featured in publications and blogs as “Mirth Films”, “NYS Music”, “TheSpot518”, “The Eastwick Press”, “Xperience Monthly”, “Nippertown”, “Metroland”, “The Beacon” (M.C.L.A. college newspaper), and “The Hudsonian” (H.V.C.C. college newspaper).
Artist Website: www.almfineartandphotography.wordpress.com
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Instagram: @almartphotography and @arou.ndtownwithamymodesti
Facebook: ALM Fine Art & Photography and Around Town With Amy Modesti
Sabrina Trueheart
Staff Writer
Sabrina Trueheart writes album, single, and concert reviews for Mirth Films. Originally from New Haven, CT, she relocated to Albany, NY to pursue more musical endeavors. Outside of Mirth Films, she is a singer/songwriter, spin instructor and avid yogi.
Kacie Owen
Contributing Photographer
Kacie Owen is a photographer based in Kingston, NY. His journey began in 2019, capturing the energy of the New Paltz DIY scene, which ignited his passion and helped shape his distinctive style. This experience influences his work across various photography genres, including weddings, portraiture, automotive, and special events. Kacie remains deeply involved in the New Paltz scene, collaborating with Doors at Seven, a DIY booking collective dedicated to spotlighting independent musicians, artists, and creatives. In his free time, Kacie enjoys being a cat dad and playing video games.
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Instagram: @kaciegotit
Dylan Mackenzie
Photographer/Videographer
6th-Man
Dylan Mackenzie is a photographer and videographer based in Schenectady, NY. He has lived in the Capital Region of upstate New York his whole life and attended SUNY Plattsburgh in order to obtain a bachelor’s degree in TV-Video Production. Growing up he would borrow his fathers Hi8 camcorder in order to record the world around him. He has been to all four corners of the lower 48 United States and has also been to Canada. His interests include photography, videography, nature, astronomy, travel, skateboarding, longboarding, snowboarding, surfing, slacklining, snowshoeing, fishing, hiking, playing minecraft, and finding the best poutine. Currently Dylan works in property management at apartments in downtown Schenectady, goes to garage/estate sales on the weekend in hopes of finding treasure, and posts his photo/video work on Facebook/Instagram as MackDyl Media.
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Instagram: @mackdylmedia
Tucker “Tux” Bell Cavone
Chaos Coordinator
Hello guys! My name is Tux and I am the Chaos Coordinator here at Mirth Films. I like to keep things interesting and throw a wrench into plans when it is not needed. I love my mom and dad very much but also like to piss them off from time to time. In my free time, I like ripping up toilet paper rolls and eating all the cat food in the house. If I could describe myself in one word, it would be brat. Unfortunately I only have paws so shooting concerts and writing articles is just not possible for me. My dad is trying his best to be a cat dad, but i’m not the easiest to deal with. My mom is much more demure towards me and without her, I wouldn’t have comfy home to live in. Watch out or I’ll bite ya!
