Meet Our Team
Dave Williams
President
Some people remember where they were when we first landed on the moon; others simply remember the first time they met Dave Williams. Let’s start here: Dave is the man. When people hear that CinemaCake is in town, they know they’re in good hands because Dave is behind the project. That peace of mind a client has goes back to day one, when Dave first got into event filmmaking, because he jumped in feet first and without abandon. He never looked back and we are the better for it. The work that CinemaCake produces is a testament to Dave’s energy and talent: it starts at the top and works down to every moment of every frame.
Sheryl Williams
Vice President
She is the behind the scenes woman of mystery (and sometimes in front) Wonder Woman. Do adjectives describing her frequently use the word “woman” twice in the same sentence? When talking about Sheryl, nothing can be downplayed as she is the glue—no, batter—that keeps CinemaCake together. Alongside Dave, she leads the team into cinematic glory from the desktop to the big screen; every element of production sees her influence, from lining up the shoots to comments on the final edit. The CinemaCake family wouldn’t be complete without Sheryl and we wouldn’t have it any other way.
Steve Rudick
Cinematographer
The Cowboy. Ever see the Big Lebowski? Remember the narrator? Steve almost had that role, but was eventually turned down because his read was “too authentic.” Whatever, we’re glad to have Steve—Hollywood doesn’t know an original when they see one. As one of the founding fathers of CinemaCake, clients know that they are in for a treat when Steve is around because he only shows up for “The Big Dance” as he calls it. Thanks, Steve, you’re always our go-to pinch hitter in the 9th with two outs, or when we just need a good shooter with a good soul.
Tom Connors
Studio Manager/Cinematographer/Editor
Why is this man smiling? Because he’s Tom Connors, that’s why. Also because he’s incredibly dedicated and doesn’t walk away from a job or an edit until it’s absolutely just right. We once had to pull him away from his computer because he wouldn’t stop crying, it was that good. We had to reason with him that it was possible that the bride and groom would never, ever stop crying, so he agreed that the job was done. A recently married man (sorry, ladies), Tom totally understands not only what it means to be in a long-term relationship, but also what it means to put on a wedding and how precious those memories are from that special day. Tom’s just a plain ol’ good guy.
John M. White
Production Manager/Cinematographer
Is he an international spy? No. Has he won a marathon? No. Is he a world renowned painter? No. Can he even list contemporary painters without Googling them? No, but he can solve a Rubik’s Cube under pressure. He’s also devilishly charming, he can light up a room with his smile, and he causes infectious laughter with his semi-maniacal cackle. He secretly loves to edit; he’s just waiting for the rest of the team to find out. He sticks to the front office, graces select shoots with his presence and ALWAYS requests a snifter when applicable. An old soul trapped in a young façade, a man with many lives lived already, he is the John M. White.
