A Dedicated and Passionate Team
Led by co-founders Don and Steve Kempf, Giant Screen Films is comprised of a dedicated team of professionals with a unique combination of experience, intelligence and passion.
Don Kempf, Co-founder
Don founded GSF together with his brother Steve to deliver inspirational and family-friendly films that entertain and educate. Prior to starting GSF, Don taught junior-high and high-school history in Indiana and Colorado and worked in marketing at a Fortune 100 corporation and as a management consultant. Don received a BA in history from Dartmouth College and an MBA in marketing and entrepreneurship from the University of Chicago.
Steve Kempf, Co-founder
Steve founded GSF together with his brother Don to deliver inspirational and family-friendly films that entertain and educate. Prior to starting GSF, Steve focused on finance within the communications and media industries, first as an investment banker at Salomon Brothers and then as a venture capitalist. Steve is a graduate of Harvard College and received a JD from the Harvard Law School and an MBA from the Harvard Business School.
Andy Wood, Vice President of Development and Operations
Andy's role with GSF includes international distribution, film sponsorship/partnerships, ancillary & new business development, and general company strategy. Previously Andy was Director of Business Operations & Theaters at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, where he oversaw the Theaters, Visitor Services, Admissions, and Retail departments and was responsible for museum-wide forecasting, budgeting, and marketing analyses. Andy has degrees in film and field zoology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Tina Ratterman, Director of Marketing
Tina brings an important theater perspective to GSF's distribution and marketing efforts. Prior to joining GSF in September 2003, Tina was Director of Marketing at the Louisville Science Center & IMAX Theater for six years. Tina's career has also included extensive experience in special events, fund-raising, promotions and advertising. Tina graduated from the University of Louisville with a degree in Communications.
Steve Jennings, Director of Distribution and Operations
Steve joined GSF as an intern to help in the completion of Michael Jordan to the Max in October of 1999. His exceptional work ethic and ability to contribute in all areas of the business has made him an essential member of the GSF team ever since. Today, Steve's energies are channeled primarily in areas of Distribution and Operations. Steve graduated from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota with a degree in Marketing.
Rob Grzymala, Director of Finance
Rob joined GSF in October 2003. He is responsible for day-to-day finance and accounting as well as operational support. Always eager to assist wherever he can and learn in the process, he has also undertaken the task of network and website maintenance. Rob graduated from the University of Illinois-Champaign/Urbana with a degree in Finance. Rob recently went on location for three weeks to help with the filming of "Wild Ocean", which was shot on the East coast of South Africa.
