Jim Pearson
Underwater Cameraman
(Los Angeles, California)

Diving since his teens and logging over 10,000 dives, the Los Angeles Times called Jim a diver even the “experts call an expert”. He completed the first Southwest Council Instructor Program (SCIP) in 1963 in Dallas, Texas (instructor #54). He has instructor certifications from NAUI, PADI, L.A. County, CMAS and TDI. He has served as guest speaker at numerous diving educational conferences and seminars. His articles and photographs have appeared in several periodicals. Jim’s honors include; Underwater Instructor of the Year (SCIP, 1971), Theodore Vail Medal of Heroism (AT&T, 1973), U.S. Presidential Lifesaving Commendation (President Gerald Ford) and honored as SSI “Pro-5000 Diver” for professional contributions to diving. Jim is a former U.S. Navy Diver and TrainingDirector for the Los Angeles Police Underwater Unit. He is currently the Sector Los Angeles Commander of the U.S.Coast Guard Dive Investigations Team. Jim is a member of the Screen Actors Guild and works in the motion picture industry as the owner of Cinema Rentals Inc. He has worked on both sides of the camera in hundreds of commercials, music videos, television shows and feature films such as Apollo 13, The Italian Job, G.I. Jane, Next Action Star, Bourne Identity, U-571, U.S. Marshals,Men of Honor, Face Off, Star Trek Generations, Charlie’s Angels and others.

Robert Trussell
Underwater Cameraman
(Los Angeles, TX)

Assistant Instructor, Divemaster, multiple specialties PADI & NAUI. Marine & Underwater Specialist in motion picture industry. Underwater Videographer.

Guy Swenson
Underwater Cameraman
(Barnesville, MN)

Guy has over 30 years of diving experience extending from the southern California coastline and offshore island to Texas reservoirs, flooded mines in Missouri and various Minnesota Lakes. He holds multiple Specialty certifications from both NASDS and PADI and is a Master Diver, Rescue Diver, Divemaster and Open Water Instructor. He is a Minnesota volunteer Search and Rescue specialist. Guy is a licensed pilot and built, registered and maintains his own two-place light airplane. Guy was with the U.S. Marine Corps from 1976 to 1980 (Aviation Electronics Technician). During his tour, he attained his scuba diving and skydiving certifications.

David Herrera
Production Assistant
(Los Angeles, CA)

David’s education (BA in Communications) and background as an advertising executive designing major campaigns blended well with his creativity. He has been directing and producing Mexico de mis Amores (Mexico My Beloved) since 1997. Being born and raised in Mexico City but residing in Los Angeles for the past 30 years has instilled his comfort and versatility in both cultures.

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