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The PSI PROJECT…A Television Pilot/Series

Contact Info:

Jill Lanese, Executive Producer: [email protected] Powell, Executive Producer: [email protected]

Authors: Jill Lanese, Cheryl Powell, Mercedes Diaz

Genre: Docu-Reality Series

Title: The PSI PROJECT

WGA - Registration Number : 1498598

Logline: CSI meets Ghost Hunters with a hint of Conspiracy Theory in this innovative television docu-reality

series that follows the personal and professional lives of a team of multi-faceted super sleuths who travel the

world in search of answers to age-old and contempory mysteries.

Synopsis: Fusing highly-intriguing subject matter with a cast of colorful, intelligent and thorough

investigators working together as a cohesive team, The PSI PROJECT is a reality television series that takes a

bold new approach to the exploration of strange and unexplained phenomena. The show combines REAL-

LIFE drama with compelling investigations conducted by the PSI (Paranormal and Scientific Investigations)

Team, a diverse and talented band of forensic and paranormal investigators who scour the world in search

of the “unknown.”

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ECP - THE PSI PROJECT

The PSI PROJECT is unique in that it explores the mysteries of our world through the adventures

and experiences of the PSI Team, a compelling group of dedicated and experienced investigators. The

team comprises an internationally known psychic who has worked extensively with law enforcement;

a respected private investigator who is a former NY police detective and sergeant; an award-winning

investigative journalist; an anthropologist and historian who is pursing an advanced degree; a professor

with a background in crime reporting who is an expert in journalism research; a former military police

officer & reconnaissance expert; and a bible scholar & fringe specialist. This core team is assisted by savvy

researchers who explore the vast untapped reservoir of the world of the unknown.

The viewer will not only experience the intensity of the PSI team’s investigations, but will also bear

witness to the continued growth and development of the team itself. How will their relationships evolve?

What tensions will arise from their conflicting methodologies? Who will side with whom, and how will their

loyalties be tested? And how will each of them reconcile their diverse opinions and strong personalities as

they conduct their investigations into these inexplicable mysteries? It’s a journey that will leave viewers on

the edge of their seats.

Each week, the PSI Team—guided by new and time-tested forensic and scientific methods, biblical

and archological research, and a dash of new-age intutiton—will bring a fresh perspective to questions that

have puzzled scientists and philosophers for millenia. They will uncover new evidence, dispel the myths

and reveal the conspiracies and cover-ups surrounding such controversial topics as global weather, earth

changes, mass bird and animal deaths, hauntings and the paranormal, secret cults, alien abductions, and the

Mayan 2012 Prophecy. This fascinating show will challenge viewers to consider new evidence and theories

and at times accept that there are forces in our world—natural, manmade and supernatural—that impact

our lives each and every day.

Viewers willl also journey into the personal lives of this motivated group of hand-picked and

highly skilled investigators as they experience the drama of venturing into the unknown while attempting

to balance their everyday lives. Each week, they will fearlessly plunge into the depths of our world’s

uncharted territories leaving no stone unturned. No shred of evidence will be omitted as they work

tirelessly to uncover facts and bring resolve to the obscure and the unexplained.

As their journey unfolds, viewers will see the PSI Team rely on forensic evidence, scientific analysis,

intuition, savvy and finesse along with their finely tuned methodology to wage their relentless crusade

toward discovering the truth. They will journey with team members as they come face-to-face with personal


and professional obstacles and dangers, and rejoice in their daring escapades during each and every

episode. They will share their frustrations when team members hit a dead end, and enjoy their excitement

when they discover new and indisputable evidence. Through the interactivity of the Internet, viewers are

invited to follow along as they support their favorite investigators and challenge others. Viewers get to

make suggestions and interact with the investigators through the website and the Command Center and

Anonymous Tipline.

In addition to the incredibly talented and diverse team that has been assembled for The PSI

PROJECT, the show also has gained access to a secret informant rumored to be a former high-ranking CIA or

military agent. This enigmatic individual, known only as The Key, seems to always know what the team is

working on and makes contact at critical junctures providing relevant clues, information and documentation

long kept secret. The Key’s true identity is NOT known and will NOT be revealed to anyone.

How will the sudden emergence of this informant affect the team? Can the informer be trusted? Will

they help or hinder the team’s progress? Is there a mole on the team feeding information to the informant

or is The Key somehow watching the team’s every move? The Key adds a unique and edgy element to the

show as the information provided is frequently of a covert, top-secret nature. Will the members of the PSI

Team overcome their initial skepticism and learn to trust their unknown ally? Or will The Key prove to be

more of an adversary, spreading lies and disinformation? Only time will tell.

Format: The PSI PROJECT is unscripted. The bulk of each one-hour (44 minute) episode will be devoted to

the investigation, and will be segmented according to the various steps unique to each case.

In addition, viewers will be privy to snippets of each investigator’s life as he or she tries to juggle

their obligations to family and other professional commitments while taking on the task of unraveling

these mysteries. These snippets will leave viewers asking questions like: Will one team member fall prey

to the “policeman’s curse?” Can another balance these all-consuming investigations and still be a good

mom? Can an up-and-coming investigative journalist reconcile two distinct forms of journalism and still

be successful? Can a psychic and evangelical bible scholar peacefully coexist on the same team? What will

it take to make the resident skeptic finally believe in the paranormal? And is our military expert right in

believing that that Big Brother might be keeping a watchful eye on our team?

How team members deal with personal adversity and potential dangers to themselves and their

loved ones, as well as how they deal with one another throughout the investigations, will provide moments


of dramatic tension throughout the season that will rivet viewers and will provide keen insight into the

often messy process of unveiling myths and age-old conspiracies.

The investigative portions of the show will be roughly divided into three main segments:

“The Case” – Each week the team meets in the boardroom where the case is introduced. A historic

overview of the issue is presented to pique interest and grab the viewer’s attention. The PSI Team discusses

what is commonly known or believed about said issue, raising questions and presenting possible avenues

to explore. Most importantly, they establish the goal of their investigation—what they hope to accomplish.

If The Key is involved in the episode, he or she will either call or send evidence that will be brought to the

table.

“The Investigation” – The viewer observes every facet of their real-life investigation including the

forensics and scientific methods used and the experts interviewed. Due to the time constraints inherent

in programming, some of these processes will have to be truncated during broadcast, but viewers will be

invited to watch longer videos featuring more complete interviews and procedures that will be posted on

the show’s companion website. During this segment, as well, viewers will bear witness to some of the

obstacles the team might encounter, such as obstructionists who spread misinformation and others who

might want to stand in their way in their quest for the truth.

“Evidence” – In the last part, the team returns to the boardroom to review the evidence and research that

has been gathered thus far. They will then fashion a unified approach to the case and work closely toward

achieving their goal and cracking the case.


SAMPLE EPISODE ARC:

Intro – A small montage is shown highlighting the results of previous important cases, and reminding

viewers of pertinent dramatic arcs facing the PSI Team investigators.

The viewer is briefly introduced to the case by either internationally known psychic Jill Fontaine or

Fringe Specialist and Case Manager Kim Stambach, who present a justification for why the mystery should

be investigated. They agree to convene the rest of the team.

A title for Case #63119 (or whichever case number) appears onscreen.

Boardroom – The team convenes in the Boardroom...their think-tank. Jill opens the meeting by introducing

and framing the case, and turns it over to Kim to fill in the detail. Videos or photos may be used to illustrate

the point or case. The team asks questions and discusses what they know about this topic. If the Key is

providing information for this episode, he or she will either call or the information sent will be brought to

the table for review/discussion. A general approach is determined and the investigators are off on their

journey.

Investigation – The core of the show is the investigation. The preparation, research, and investigative

process for each investigator is filmed. This team is hands-on so they do whatever it takes to get down to the

nitty gritty: they make phone calls, hold interviews, meet with experts and corporate and political figures

when required. They engage in evidence collection and conduct hands-on testing where possible, or work

with research facilities when necessary. Viewers will accompany the team as it experiences the roadblocks,

successes, twists and turns that they encounter as they accumulate the compelling evidence that builds their

case. At times, there will be cliff-hangers in this section of the show that leave the audience anticipating

what will happen next.

Evidence Collecting – Viewers are invited to be part of the investigation through our

interactive website. As the evidence is logged in, a URL flashes onscreen inviting viewers to

join the hunt for the truth. They can scan photos, videos and other kinds of evidence as it is

logged onto the site during the investigative segment of the show.


Regroup – During the Regrouping Session, team members debate and examine each other’s

theories. Fans can join the discussion and debate on the website, and offer suggestions or

tips through the Anonymous Tipline. Guided by the method of reasoning made famous

by Sherlock Holmes, the PSI Team narrows its options, decides its approach and tactics and

sets off on a highly focused effort to prove their theories in the second half of the program.

Now with a clear and unified approach the team works in unison, bringing together all

of their individual skills toward cracking the case. The viewer follows them wherever the

investigation leads, be it a foreign land, a secret government facility or the offices of some

major corporation involved in the case or cover-up.

Epilogue - The show wraps up in the Boardroom again as the findings of the investigation are presented for

the viewing audience. These findings can range from bold new ideas to a conspiracy exposed to irrefutable

evidence being presented.

Get Involved/Viewer Participation - Producer Francine Bianco Tax will man the PSI PROJECT Command

Center and Anonymous Tipline. Francine interacts with fans around the world as they call, text or email to

discuss the show and provide compelling leads and tips for the PSI Team. Viewers will be given a website

link to vote for their favorite investigator and the evidence they most relate to and/or believe. As the

investigators debate/discuss the case and recap events and wind down the show, fans can cast their votes on

the website indicating which investigator pleaded the most effective case, and see how their opinions stack

up with other viewers.

The show will end with the Command Center asking for anonymous tips to help solve this and other

cases. At commercial breaks and just prior to closing, the show’s website address will flash, asking viewers

for suggestions for future show concepts. If a viewer’s show concept is picked, they win a choice of PSI

PROJECT merchandise and a chance to have a cameo appearance on the show they suggested.


SEASON ONE - (13 Episodes):

Solar Flares:

In this episode, the PSI Team will research and investigate the mysterious and often unpredictable

behavior of our sun and solar flares. Conventional wisdom has long held that solar flares recur in a pattern

and thus far, they pose no threat to human life due to the planet’s natural defenses. But even the most

prominent astrophysicists have admitted theirs is not an exact science and there is still much they don’t

know about the mysteries of our universe. At least a few have disagreed about the threats to our existence,

and some remote viewers have claimed that a deadly solar flare called “The Kill Shot” will occur in the near

future.

Will our life-giving sun also prove to be the undoing of all life on earth? What exactly are these

mysterious flares and what kinds of disruptions can they cause in our technology-dependent world? How

will the advancement of the Solar Maximum affect the earth and all life on earth? Is there anything that we

can do to prevent harm or better protect ourselves from these natural phenomena? We follow the PSI team

as it tracks solar flare cycles, consults with scientists from NASA and other institutions, and reviews satellite

data. Watch as they bring to light conflicting information from a variety of different sources. Just how far

off the mark are the experts we rely on for our safety? Who’s right and who’s wrong? Most importantly, is

there anything the general public can do to protect itself from a natural catastrophe? Tune in to find out.

Bird Deaths / Fish Kills:

Throughout 2011 alone, news reports from all over the world have chronicled the unusual deaths of

tens of thousands of birds, fish and other animals. While some scientists brush off reports of these animal

“kills” as “normal” and “cyclical” at least two major scientific organizations—one the Smithsonian, the other

affiliated with Princeton University—have used the word “extinction” in connection with these events.

In this episode, the PSI Team will delve into worldwide reports of these massive animal kills. The

team will begin their research, plotting out timelines, locations, commonalities and parallels with each

event. They will investigate the locations, talk to witnesses, review necropsies and lab reports and interview

scientists, wildlife officials, ornithologists, ichthyologists and veterinarians—even attempt to obtain

samples of the affected animals for independent testing. Why did these animals die? And what caused the


odd behavior some of the displayed before meeting their demise? Was it chemical? Biological? Natural or

man-made? Are these dead creatures our “canary in a coal mine?” And if so, what should we be doing to

forestall our own inevitable end? Tune in to this episode to see what dead animals might have to do with

us, and what we should be doing to prevent our own “extinction event.”

Extreme Weather / Weather Manipulation:

In 2011, snow fell in Hawaii...and 31 inches of it covered the earth in a South American desert known

to be the driest place on earth. Larger, stronger storms and tornados than ever before have been reported in

the past decade, ravaging the planet, leaving behind countless casualties and massive economic damage.

Do you want to know what is really causing our strange weather? Stay tuned to this episode as the

PSI Team addresses increasing concern about extreme weather. Watch as team members pull together data,

baseline measurements and historic information as they zero in on possible causes for the extreme weather

patterns. They will interview meteorologists, climatologists, ecologists and weather historians to unravel

the mystery behind the climate extremes. Is global warming real and if so, is simple pollution to blame?

What about long-held rumors of nefarious climate manipulation control? And if such technology exists,

who wields that power and what would they have to gain by using it? Follow the team as their quest for

the answers to these questions take them to unexpected places in pursuit of the truth.

UFOs & Alien Abductions:

UFOs or Unidentified Flying Objects are any unusual object in the sky or aerial phenomenon that

cannot be identified by the observer. The narrower definition of UFO, thanks to both investigators and

popular culture, is alien spacecraft. Most UFO sightings have proven to be conventional objects such as

aircraft, balloons, cloud formations or astronomical objects. About 5 percent of reported sightings have

proven to be hoaxes. However, between 5 and 20 percent of those encounters remain unexplained.

Polls indicate that 95 percent of the population in the United States have heard of UFOs, 71 percent

believe that the government is covering up information regarding UFOs, 56 percent think that UFOs are real

alien spacecraft and 48 percent believe that aliens have visited Earth. And Americans are not the only ones—

an internet search for global sightings reveals that UFOs have been reported worldwide, on every continent,

by virtually every nation. Most intriguingly, perhaps, is the possibility that people may have been spotting


these flying craft—and recording these encounters—for millennia.

The challenge for the PSI Team this week is to find out whether there is any truth to these reports.

Their far-flung search will take them from the distant archeological past to the present, and to places where

the natives have reported numerous encounters with strange aerial phenomena. Are they chasing after “little

green men?” Or will their search provide them with concrete evidence that we have been visited—and perhaps

even been influenced—by beings from another world?

Voodoo:

The religion known as Voodoo is widely feared but very little is actually known about it. The PSI Team

goes straight to its African-Caribbean roots to speak to Voodoo priests, witness ceremonies and rituals, and

determine whether stories of spirit possession, dead ancestors coming back to life and animal sacrifice are true

or just myth. The team speaks to religious figures to get to the bottom of Voodoo’s religious validity. Is it devil

worship or a rich faith with multiple Gods and spirit guides? Are Voodoo hexes and curses effective? How do

they work? Do you need to believe in Voodoo to be affected by it? Is Voodoo to be feared or embraced? The

PSI Team finds out in this must-see episode.

Cattle/Animal Mutilations:

In this episode, the PSI Team tackles a most disturbing topic: Cattle/Animal Mutilations. The first

documented animal mutilation took place in 1967 in Alamosa, Colorado to a horse named Lady. The strange

circumstances surrounding Lady’s demise received widespread media attention. The 3-year-old horse was

found with her head and neck skinned and de-fleshed, the bones cleaned to white. The cuts seemed to have

been very precise and there was no blood at the scene. Strange depressions were found nearby and when

checked with a Geiger counter indicated high radiation levels. A nearby resident claimed to have seen strange

lights hovering in the sky.

By 1970, 15 states reported similar mutilations to cattle, which seemed to be the primary species

targeted. The disquieting reports included the alleged removal of the animals’ eyes, udders and major

organs, with surgical precision or unexplained damage to remaining organs, and a general lack of signs of

predation and animal footprints. Since then, ocassional reports of these events have continued to pepper the

media. Were these animals felled by some unseen, unknown predator? Were they the victims of some sort of

experimentation? Or is there some more nefarious explanation for what happened to these creatures? The PSI


Team will confer with experts who track these events, examine necropsy reports, and find the clues to whom

might be mutilating these animals—and why.

Polar Reversal:

Earth’s north magnetic pole is located in northern Canada, about 600 km from Resolute Bay—for the

moment. More than a century ago, scientists discovered that the magnetic pole moves. James Ross located

the pole for the first time in 1831. In 1904, Roald Amundsen found the pole again and discovered that it had

moved--at least 50 km. The pole kept moving during the 20th century, north at an average speed of 10 km

per year, lately accelerating to 40 km per year. At this rate, it will exit North America and reach Siberia in

just a few decades. Scientists know that sometimes the field completely flips. The north and the south poles

swap places. Such reversals, recorded in the magnetism of ancient rocks, are unpredictable. They come at

irregular intervals averaging about 300,000 years; the last one was 780,000 years ago. Are we overdue for

another?

Conventional scientists say no, but others are not so sure. In fact, some scientists who

don’t follow conventional wisdom say a decline in the magnetic field means a polar reversal is

imminent. Followers of the 2012 Mayan prophesy warn us that on Dec 21, 2012 when the planets

align with the galactic equator this will cause a polar reversal. How will it effect us? Will it affect

gravity? Communications? Technology? Weather? Natural phenomena? Is there anything we should be

doing in anticipation of this upcoming natural planetary alignment? The PSI Team explores both sides of

this story as they attempt to decode the mystery of polar reversals and what it might mean to the future of

civilization as we know it.

Nikola Tesla:

Nikola Tesla was born on the 10th of July 1856 and died on January 7, 1943. He was a Serbian

inventor, mechanical engineer and electrical engineer that rose to fame in America during the early part

of the 20th century. Although little is heard about him today, he was an important contributor to the

birth of commercial electricity, and is best known for his many revolutionary developments in the field of

electromagnetism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

But the eccentric inventor, who is believed to have suffered from obsessive-compulsive disorder,

was also known to his peers as a debt-ridden “mad scientist” whose later theories were debunked. Or were


they? After Tesla died of heart failure, alone in room 3327 of the New Yorker Hotel, the U.S. government

and the military allegedly confiscated his documents and personal effects, declaring them to be “top secret.”

For more than a decade, Tesla’s family and the Yugoslavian government fought with the U.S. government to

have Tesla’s property returned to its rightful place. What was the big mystery? What did the mad scientist

have in his possession that made his property valuable enough to keep and store for more than a decade?

Tesla researchers allege that the “mad scientist” might have dabbled in the dark side: from the early

1900s until his death, Tesla worked on plans for a directed-energy doomsday weapon. In 1937, Tesla wrote

a treatise entitled “The Art of Projecting Concentrated Non-dispersive Energy through the Natural Media,”

which concerned charged particle beams. Tesla published the document in an attempt to expound on the

technical description of a “super-weapon that would put an end to all war.” Did he actually succeed in

inventing such a thing?

In this episode the PSI Team takes on the life of Nikola Tesla and the mystery surrounding his

troubled life and confiscated files. Discover what part of the missing Tesla files the PSI Team might have in

its possession. Did Nikola Tesla really leave behind the blueprint to a Doomsday weapon? And if so, just

who is in possession of it? The answers just might shock you.

2012 Mayan Prophesy:

One can find countless theories about what’s supposed to happen in 2012 - ranging from all out

doom and gloom, to total enlightenment and ascension, to absolutely nothing. In this episode the PSI

Team looks beyond the hype to decipher what the ancient Mayans prophesied.

Just what did elements of the prophecy entail? Are there any parts of the prophecy that can be

substantiated today? And is there any truth to the alleged connection between the prophecy and various

theories, including the 2012 Galactic Alignment theory, the X Planet concept, and the continental shifting

theory of Charles Hapgood? Is all of this just hype to rile up the population or will the winter solstice of

2012 bring the world some unwelcome developments? The PSI Team races against the clock, consulting

scientists, pseudo-scientists, Mayans, researchers, astronomers, and politicians in the hope of finding the

answers to this timely mystery.


Masonic Symbols & Rituals:

Masonic symbols and rituals are all around us. They’re on our money, on city buildings, in

advertising and even in children’s cartoons. In this episode, the PSI Team exposes the hidden meaning

behind these symbols and rituals.

Who has embedded them in our society and why? What are the historic roots of free masonry? Is it

simply a do-gooder organization with a penchant for charitable works? Or are its rituals steeped in human

sacrifice and derived from devil worship, as others claim? And how did it come to be that this organization

has gained such influence throughout the globe?

In their quest for answers, the PSI Team will interview current and former Masons, religious figures,

historians and conspiracy theorists. They will also review underground pictures and “found footage” of

masonic rituals. Watch as the PSI Team provides some answers that may shock and surprise you.

Time Travel:

Stephen Hawkings once suggested that the absence of tourists from the future constitutes an

argument against the existence of time travel. Of course, this does not prove that time travel is physically

impossible. While most physicists generally avoid the commonplace language of time travel, they do agree

that time travel into the future is possible but that traveling back in time is much more problematic.

In this episode the PSI Team will research and investigate the truth about time travel. What are the

theories and concepts of time travel? Have scientists conducted experiments in time travel and what were

the outcomes? Is time travel really possible or is it just science fiction? Did the Philadelphia Experiment

or the Montauk Project really happen? Did the now infamous John Titor of internet fame really travel to

our present time from the future or was his story just a hoax? And how does time travel dovetail with the

concept of traveling between dimensions? After this episode, you may never think the same way about time

and time travel again.

Voynich Manuscript:

Housed at Yale University, the Voynich Manuscript is considered to be “The Most Mysterious

Manuscript in the World.” Said to have been written in Central Europe sometime between the 13th and

16th centuries by an unknown author, it is filled with undecipherable figures and drawings, and has resisted


scholars’ repeated attempts at translation. Who owned this book and what secrets does it hold? In what

language was it written? And does it hold the key to the future of our civilization in its mysterious pages?

In this episode the PSI Team tackles this enigmatic tome. They collaborate with botanists, scientists,

theologians, linguists and others to decipher this mysterious book. Will the manuscript prove to be an

ingenious hoax or an unbreakable cipher? Will their research reveal answers to our current world problems

in this ancient book?

Ghost & Apparitions - A Visit to One of America’s Most Haunted Locations:

In a peaceful, quiet community in upstate New York there exists a small family restaurant and bar

called Smalley’s Inn. The building looks quite unassuming. The restaurant is located in the quaint and

historic town of Carmel, New York. The building in which it resides has a rich history.

But, the town of Carmel holds a dark secret. The only hanging ever to take place in Putnam County

took place in Carmel; in fact, within feet of Smalley’s Inn. Further research reveals that at the time of

the hanging, Smalley’s Inn owner James J. Smalley was acting as Sheriff of the town and had a personal

connection with the hanging victim George Denny. Through the years this restaurant was used as a meeting

place during the Revolutionary War and was rumored to have been used as a morgue.

In recent years, bar patrons and visitors to the Inn have been plagued by attacks from phantom

visitors. They report having been scratched, seeing shadow figures, hearing growls and much more. Could

the building’s history be responsible for these present-day reports of physical encounters between the living

and the Inn’s alleged ghostly inhabitants?

In this episode, the PSI Team takes on the paranormal. Using new, proprietary equipment, they will

attempt to capture evidence that there might be more living in Smalley’s Inn than meets the eye. They will

be joined by seasoned paranormal researchers in their quest to discover the haunting mystery of lost souls

that may walk within the halls of Smalleys Inn.


Crew & Cast Character Bios for

THE PSI PROJECT

…A Television Pilot/Series

DREAM TEAM:

Executive Producers: Jill Lanese, Cheryl Powell

Producers: William Martens (Seismic Film & TV), Marlie Hall, Dr. Mercedes Diaz, Francine Bianco Tax

Associate Producers: Kim E Rosin, Robin Luchko, Tom Fritz

Director: Lee Irving

Director of Photography: Kurt Nolen

Videographer: Nolen Maloney

Writer: Jareth Grealish

Unit Production Manager: Tami Eiserer

Production Companies: Emerald Cut Productions, Seismic Films & TV

Editor: Jon Cofer


Jill Lanese, Executive Producer/Creator:

Jill Lanese is a graduate of CW Post College with a degree in psychology. Several years after

graduating she went on to get her MBA. As a consultant for major financial institutions in New York City

for over 20 years she was responsible for multi-million dollar international projects for Wall Street CEOs.

In her spare time she was a successful Career Coach and has helped many Fortune 500 clients to maximize

their full earning potential in an uncertain economy. With Ms Lanese’s strong background in psychology

and counseling she was able to merge her knowledge with spirituality to create a dynamic system often

referred to as a CRASH COURSE to achieving your goals. This system is called ‘CONNECTING THE

DOTS’. Ms Lanese is currently working on her second book about this exciting life altering system. She also

teaches workshops and seminars.

She is currently producing two movies based on true stories. One is about one of the Most Haunted

Locations in America and the second is a compelling story about an attorney navigating through the system

fighting for the rights of her clients.

In the late 1980’s and early 1990’s Ms Lanese was honored with appearing in several Who’s Who

Publications including: Who’s Who in Society (1988), Who’s Who in Finance and Industry (1987-1988),

Who’s Who in the World (1989/1990), Who’s Who in the East (1989-1990 and 1991-1992).

In her spare time Ms Lanese shows and breeds champion collies.

Cheryl Powell, Co-Executive Producer:

Cheryl Powell grew up in Wakefield, MA and after graduating from Wakefield High School,

attended Graham Junior College and graduated with an AS Degree in Radio and Television Production.

Upon graduating from Graham Junior College she began a successful theatrical career in various lead and

supporting roles in Summer Stock, Dinner Theatres and off Broadway. In 1996, Ms. Powell became the

Promotional Agent for the Tim Janis Ensemble and for the next five years toured throughout the United

States, guiding the Ensemble to hit #1 on the Billboard music chart three times. With the advent of the

digital age, Ms. Powell realized that the digital revolution would change the entertainment industry

forever and turned her focus to filmmaking. She attended The Center for Digital Imaging and Art at Boston

University and graduated in 2006.


Since that time Ms. Powell has worked on various films as a Cinematographer, Assistant Director

and Director. Ms. Powell is also an Acting Coach for John Robert Powers in Boston, MA and is considered

to be one of the top acting coaches in the Boston area. Throughout her career, Ms. Powell has been an active

and avid supporter of the arts, sciences and charitable organizations and was honored for her work and

support in 2003 with a nomination to the Marquis Who’s Who of American Women.

William Martens, Seismic Films & TV/Co-Producer:

Bill Martens is an Emmy-nominated producer of documentary and reality television specials

and series. Mr. Martens is known for his communication skills, his ability to mobilize and work with a

wide spectrum of personality types, and for managing teams that meet and/or exceed both corporate and

production goals. He has created, developed, and pitched show ideas, produced schedules and budgets,

negotiated contracts with network executives, hired entire crews, managed productions, field produced,

story produced, produced documentary content and dramatic recreations, written, directed, supervised

shows all the way through post production and delivery, and executed marketing and publicity campaigns.

In addition to his experience as a writer, producer, and director, Mr. Martens has extensive executive

experience in feature film production, cosmetics manufacturing, toy and computer software manufacturing,

and industrial film production. He has won three Telly Awards for producing and directing. More recently,

four of the films Mr. Martens produced for National Geographic won top honors at the Tellys. One, “The

Skyjacker That Got Away,” was nominated at last September’s 2010 News and Documentary Emmy Awards

in New York.

Marlie Hall, Producer:

Marlie Hall lives TV. She’s an awarding-winning Broadcast Journalist, TV Host and Documentarian.

With more than a decade of experience in the television industry, Ms. Hall has worked at numerous major

media outlets including WCBS-TV, Food Network and HDNews. She’s earned several Journalistic awards

including a Telly for her ground-breaking reporting in Haiti.

Recently, Ms. Hall decided to take on more responsibilities behind the camera. She directed and

produced a feature documentary about the Healthcare crisis in Haiti. The film, “Mission to Sassier”, was

screened at several film festivals and picked up by the African American Channel. Ms. Hall is also the


Executive Producer and Host of “Island Insider” - a TV show about Caribbean culture. It’s an exciting new

show that incorporates all her passions: television, entertainment, travel and food!

Marlie Hall earned a degree in Journalism from St. Johns University in New York City where she is

currently an Adjunct Professor of Communications. She also earned an MBA in Management from Dowling

College in Oakdale, New York.

Dr Mercedes Diaz, Producer/Content Librarian:

Our resident educator, Dr. Mercedes R. Diaz, is the Content Librarian for the show. She is

responsible for gathering, locating and vetting internet and academic resources (including pertinent

academic faculty) that the team can use and cite during its investigations.

Drawing on her experience as an internet researcher and academic, she helps guide her fellow team

members to sources to help fine-tune each of their investigations. In addition, she maintains the team’s

sharable library of internet links, monographs, academic articles and news stories and videos for each

investigation.

During post-production, Dr. Diaz has been tasked with acquiring news footage and other related

media that will be used for editing. For her role as producer, Dr. Diaz draws on a breadth of technical

experience working pre- and post-production in student-run and professional media since the late 1990s.

Francine Bianco Tax, Producer/Field Producer:

Francine Bianco Tax is a successful actress and producer. Working on television and film are her

passions! As an actress, she recently shot a principal role on a DATELINE NBC episode about Teens and

Bullying, and has had principal roles on feature films including The Mighty Macs and Bereavement. She has

worked on-camera and off with Meryl Streep, Al Pacino, Drew Barrymore, Hugh Grant, Mark Walberg, Sara

Jessica Parker and many others. She has been known to work on more than 100 projects in one year, and her

numerous credits range from working background, to stand-in, photo double and principal roles.

As a producer she created and produced her own radio/internet program called Parenting Matters,

discussing parenting/family issues and interviewing national experts. This hour-long, weekly program

aired for ten years. She also produced and hosted a radio program called Mommies Get Answers. She

has worked on the production side of films such as Brutal Massacre and Bereavement, as well as providing

production services for Twin County/RCN Cable Television. When not acting or producing Ms. Bianco Tax


is often spending time with her teenage twin children or her close-knit family.

Lee Irving, Director:

Lee Irving is the owner and creative director of GEM Productions, a full service film production

company and acting studio based in Delaware. He has produced and directed commercials and industrial

films for clients throughout the U.S. and Canada, including Animedix, Thomas Jefferson University,

Oncolytics Biotech, Christiana Care, the University of Delaware, and the University of Texas Health Science

Center. He is also the co-creator, writer, and director of the hit show “Bollywood USA”, which premiered in

2010 on the Sahara One Network.

Prior to stepping behind the camera, Lee spent 20 years in front of the camera and on stage. In New

York City, he appeared in Manly Men (Harold) at New York’s West End Theatre and Second Chance (Dan

Thomas) with Algonquin Productions. Regional theatre credits include ‘The Full Monty’ (Theatre Three);

‘Love, Sex and the IRS’, ‘Psycho Beach Party’, ‘Notorious Psycho Birds’ (Pocket Sandwich Theatre); ‘The

Woman in Black’, ‘A Christmas Carol, The Musical’ (FMPAT); ‘Hank the Cowdog’ (Plano Rep), and many

more. Television credits include ‘A House Divided’, ‘Inspector Mom’, ‘Barney & Friends’, ‘Walker, Texas

Ranger’, ‘LAX’, and ‘Dallas:Return to Southfork’. On film he has been seen in ‘The Land of Shadowed

Sand’, ‘Friday Night Lights’, ‘Inspector Mom’, ‘Confessions’, and more. He has studied acting at HB

Studio, Walnut Street Theatre, Watertower Theatre, and Class Act Dallas. His coaches have included Austin

Pendleton, Glenn Morshower, Grant James, Juli Ericson, and Daniel Foster. Lee is a member of Actors’

Equity Association. He has also served on the Board of Directors of Dallas’ Column Awards and is a judge

for Philadelphia’s Barrymore Awards.

Kurt Nolen, Director of Photography:

Kurt Nolen is an award-winning Native American cinematographer with an eye for the bizarre,

beautiful and often inexplicable. His credits include the feature film Wishful Thinking, the feature

length documentary Chainsaws and Kettlecorn, as well as the shorts, Live Oak,15x20, Bernard & Addy,

and Skunkape. Kurt is a member of the Steadicam Operators Association and is also an accomplished

experimental musician and composer. When not engaged in projects, he pursues his own experimental film

work and tries to keep up with his 5 dogs.


Nolan Maloney, Videographer:

Nolan Maloney is a Brooklyn, NY-based camera operator. He has worked for shows such as Sesame

Street and Bridezillas, and has shot online work for Coupons.TV and MonsoonNYC. He is cautiously pleased

with the mainstream acceptance of DSLR videography. On a personal note, he is relentlessly agreeable.

Jareth Grealish, Writer:

Jareth Grealish has been a storyteller his entire life. His passion for writing developed from his interest in

comic books. As a boy, he was entranced by the adventures of Marvel and DC heroes like Batman, Daredevil

and Spider-man. He began writing in elementary school where he won various awards for the imaginative

adventure stories he submitted to numerous contests. In high school, he studied creative writing and was an

Honors English student. And, in his twenties he rediscovered his love for graphic fiction and began writing

his own comic books and graphic novels.

Drawing from influences such as Ursula K. Le Guin, Michael Moorcock, Frank Miller, Andrew Vachs

and Warren Ellis, Jareth helped to create and script the critically acclaimed comic book series, The Forgotten.

This series was quickly discovered by Hollywood producer Don Murphy (Transformers, Splice) and is

now being developed as a major motion picture by John Wells Productions (ER, West Wing) and Murphy’s

Angryfilms (Shoot ‘Em Up, League of Extraordinary Gentlemen). The success of The Forgotten has lead

Jareth to begin writing for film and television as well as comics. He is currently the writer and creative

consultant for The PSI PROJECT from Emerald Cut Productions and has both a new independent graphic

novel and a screenplay in the works.

Tami Eiserer, Unit Production Manager:

Tami Eiserer joins the team as Unit Production Manager bringing ten years of production

management experience in live event remote productions across the country and internationally for

companies such as ESPN, ABC, NBC, Versus, NBA, NFL and others. After completing her BA in Radio,

TV and Film in Denton, she returned to her hometown of San Antonio. Seeking to catapult her career to

a new level she then relocated to New York City. While working extensively in the number one television

market as a studio technician in graphics and tape, she continued to travel across the country as part of the

operations and logistics teams on nationally televised events including the NBA Finals, ESPN’s Friday Night

Fights, and The Super Bowl. She stays continually busy by working an average of 40 remote events as well


as 150 studio productions around NYC such as Bravo, SportsNet New York and the New Meadowlands

Stadium. Excited to be a part of such a fascinating investigations team, she is eager to journey to wherever

the show may go while running a tight ship and keeping the team on track.

Kim E. Rosin, Associate Producer/FRINGE Research Specialist:

Kim Rosin provides in-depth research and study for The PSI PROJECT for topics considered to be

out-of-mainstream or outside-of-the-box Fringe investigations; she also suggests and provides subject matter

as topics for the team to investigate. Kim brings a solid biblical perspective and keen analytical eye to the

table in a manner that is contemporary and relevant, and her dynamic is unique and exciting.

Kim’s career began as a portrait artist. Later she worked in films, commercials and print before

becoming a full time mother, and eventually praise-worship leader. She is currently working on two of her

own writing projects.

Prior to working for Emerald Cut Productions, Kim lived for years in West Palm Beach where she

worked as a legal secretary starting in the Clerk’s Office. She then went onto the Office of the State Attorney,

continued on to become a Judicial Assistant and finally worked in the private sector for a prominent

attorney who was selected as one of Palm Beach County’s Ethics Commissioners. Whether in the field

of creativity, or objectivity—and in her case, spirituality—Kim takes what is on the table, runs down the

answers and delivers the nuts and bolts.

When not providing support for her team, or conducting detailed research, Kim can be found behind

her computer working on one of her writing projects, pouring through emails, catching up on news or

finding the word for the day.

Jon Cofer, Editor:

Jon Cofer currently serves as the Director of Video Production for the Binghamton Mets Baseball

Club, the AA Affiliate of the New York Mets. He is proficient in video editing as well as video effects and

animation design. He attended Clarion University of Pennsylvania and graduated Summa Cum Laude in

May 2008 with a degree in Mass Media Arts & Journalism. Jon grew up with an interest in video production,

his first job in high school was doing graphics work for Penn State Basketball games, the original inspiration

for his career.


CAST:

Jill Fontaine - PSYCHIC:

Jill Fontaine (aka Lady Fontaine) is known as America’s

#1 Love Psychic and has been ranked as one of the top psychics

in the world for the past 10 years. She is a Master Psychic

certified by the International Certification of Psychics and a

Master Life Coach Certified by the American University of NLP.

Ms Fontaine has an international client base. She has authored

many articles that have appeared on the internet on such sites

as aol.com, tarot.com, astronet.com, sheknows.com and many

others. An internet radio host on blogtalkradio for several years

she is also the former am radio host of Non-Stop New York (in

the 1990’s) where she hosted a talk radio show on current events

and unexplained phenomena.

In addition, Ms. Fontaine has worked on various felony cases with law enforcement over the past

20 years. She has collaborated with police departments in several states and jusrisdictions, including New

York, Chicago, Washington D.C. and Texas.

Considered an expert in her field, Ms. Fontaine founded the American Paranormal Research Group

in 1992 and has been doing paranormal investigations for more than 20 years. She heads up a team of

investigators that have done hundreds of investigations in the USA. About 10 years ago she branched out

to include not only paranormal investigations, but to embark on the journey of investigating the many

unexplained mysteries in life. This created the foundation for The PSI PROJECT.

Ms Fontaine has a degree in psychology and has advanced certification in hypnotherapy and

thought field therapy. She is an energy healer.

Exploring the mysteries of the Universe has been her innate journey from the early age of 10. Unlike

most children, she spent the majority of her time reading books on psychology, medicine and Mayan

Culture. By the time she was 18 she had advanced degrees from Astara, a leader in spiritual ascension


degrees and certifications. She has a keen interest in health and longevity. Where did this insatiable

desire for knowledge come from? Ms Fontaine feels she is an ‘old soul’ and brings this insatiable quest for

knowledge from past lifetimes. Today she uses this thirst for knowledge as she navigates the PSI Team in

unraveling mysteries.

Ms. Fontaine’s first book, a GRATITUDE JOURNAL is currently awaiting a release date for

publication.

Character Synopsis:

Jill Fontaine (Lady Fontaine) - PSYCHIC/TEAM LEADER. America’s #1 Love Psychic and

Channel. Smart, intuitive. Leader. Uses her psychic abilities to guide her. Has worked with police

enforcement. Author. Knowledgeable of fringe topics. Good researcher. Business woman with strong

educational background in business and psychology.

Image: Business casual. Usually in a jacket, boots or heels and a little more dressy than casual. Interesting

jewelry.

Sense of Humour: Dry to None (Can be too serious)

Favorite Singers: Boz Scaggs, Eric Clapton

Favorite song: Beautiful Tonight (Eric Clapton),

Favorite Movie: Dirty Dancin’, Midnight Run

Favorite Artists: Loves mythical, fantasy and Goddess art. Loves the human form.

Favorite Color: Purple, Black, Pink

Hobbies: Health, Researching and Showing Dogs

Favorite Food: Seafood, veggies, watemelon, pizza, melt in your mouth milk chocolate

Trademark Items: Hair, eyes, glasses, cell phone, laptop

Personal Hopes for Show:

“I have been seeking TRUTH my entire life. This is the next step in my journey. I put together this amazing

team of investigators to help me unravel the mysteries of life and to uncover the TRUTH. I am in it for the

Personal Fulfillment and working towards a common cause. To Find Answers. To Find TRUTH. And, to

align the beauty of nature with my soul. I hope the show makes a difference as it educates, entertains and

blows the lid off of unexplained mysteries.”


Ashley Gravlin-Beman - ANTHROPOLOGIST

and HISTORIAN:

Growing up in New York City, Ashley

Gravlin-Beman weekly visited the Museum of Natural

History and the Metropolitan Museum of Art with

her mother. Science and the history of the ancient

world was part of her daily life. Ashley was raised on

stories of her grandfather’s adventures in the jungles

of Latin America in the 1930’s and the house was

filled with objects from ancient times: part of a Greek

amphora, ancient coins, a Roman sword tip, silver

spurs from a Spanish Conquistador. Growing up in this

kind of environment fueled Ashley’s desire to be an

archaeologist.

Ashley also had a love for the performing

arts. At 7 years old she joined the Metropolitan Opera

Children’s Chorus after Zubin Mehtna heard her sing

and recommended an audition. She trained and sang in the Children’s Chorus for several years in such

operas as Cavaliera Rusticana, La Boheme, and Pagliacci.

Ashley’s interest in environmental conservation led to her role as a lead singer with THE WORLD

PATROL KIDS, a group that included Natalie Portman & Eden Riegel, and performed at the United Nations,

Clearwater Revival, Audubon Society, and numerous NYC environmental events. In her teens, Ashley was

a chorus member of the Manhattan School of Music and studied one summer at the Royal Academy of

Dramatic Arts in London. She also worked on several film and television productions.

Ashley’s family relocated to Florida and during her first years of college she continued her love

of performing and sang with several bands. She also led a successful career in auctioneering. Having to

constantly research many of the treasures that her auction company would find for estate auctions, Ashley

became re-acquainted with her love of history and archaeology. She decided to go back to school for

Anthropology.

In this environment, Ashley excelled. In 2010, she graduated Summa Cum Laude from Florida


Atlantic University with a B.A. in Anthropology and a minor in History. She received the Kennedy Award

for Outstanding Anthropology Student of the Year and her project entitled, “Fractal Analysis of Maya

Bas-Relief Sculpture” was accepted by the Sigma Xi Science Conference and was also awarded best Visual

Presentation.

Always an avid researcher, Ashley’s collaboration with Dr. Clifford Brown, “Wealth and Society in

Mayapan,” was recently published in: The Ancient Maya of Mexico: Reinterpreting the Past of the Northern

Maya Lowlands. She is now continuing her own research and spends summers on archaeological digs with

the Maya Research Program in Blue Creek, Belize.

Ashley is an experienced researcher and investigates every side of an issue in order to find a new

angle to a proposed question. She has an extraordinary memory, excellent analytical investigative skills, and

her training in Anthropology has taught her to think outside the box. She has traveled extensively in Latin

America and Europe. Ashley is also a charismatic personality and feels at ease in front of the camera from

many years of on-camera experience.

Character Synopsis:

Ashley Carlisle - ANTHROPOLOGIST/ARCHEOLOGIST & HISTORIAN: Indiana Jones of

the team. Strong. Confident. Bold enough to throw ideas that might be controversial or different

approach. Factual. Delves into the historical and cultural elements. Earthy. Funky.

Image: Flowy, tribal-type clothing. Artifact-type jewelry.

Sense of Humour: silly and carefree

Trademark Items: sketch book or small notebook, iPad for research on the go, camera, books, archaeological

tools in certain environments

Favorite Song: Anything by the Beatles, Beats Antique, Dengue Fever

Favorite Movie: Baraka

Favorite Artists: Salvador Dali, Picasso, Nick Kusyck (R Robots), those amazing unknown artists

throughout the ancient world.

Favorite Color: Teal

Favorite Food: Indian, Thai, Japanese, anything that is not your average burger!

Recognizable ‘trademarks: crazy ethnic jewelry, eccentric clothing


Hobbies: extreme outdoor sports, guitar playing, singing, drawing, photography, travel

Personal hopes for the show:

“I hope to find new Information that has never been researched before. I would love to travel to new places

and get into some adventures that may even be dangerous. I hope to be able to find amazing topics while

we are filming that might also lead to a fantastic Phd thesis. I also hope to get to the heart of some of these

mysteries and find the answers that I have sought for so long. I have searched and wished for a show like

this. For the last three years my everyday wish was to be the archaeologist on a reality show. This show fits

my dream and I am ready for the camera!”

Jason Capuano - PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR - former

Cop/Detective/Sergeant

Jason Capuano became a police office in September

1982. As a rookie cop, one of his first arrests was of a

perpetrator that had fired a gun into a crowd in front of a

nightclub because he was thrown out. Jason apprehended

the suspect and was awarded his first medal. As time went

on, his arrests piled up and the “Brass” took notice. During

the “Crack” epidemic of 1987, the city’s low income housing

projects were overrun by drug dealers. Violent crime was on

the rise. It was during this troubled time that Jason was called

upon to work undercover in the newly formed “Drug Task

Force.” This was his route to the gold Detective’s shield every

cop desires. After more than 2 ½ years of apprehending and

arresting drug dealers and users, his Detective’s shield was awarded to him in August, 1988. Two years later,

he was transferred to the Property Theft Unit as a Detective. Eventually he joined the major crime detective

unit where he investigated past armed robberies, rapes, frauds, homicides, etc.

Homicides intrigued him and were by far the most challenging cases. Usually the only witness


was dead, thus requiring a detective to pool resources in order to develop the case and find the often, very

elusive killer. During this time, Jason studied under such renowned investigative experts as Dr. Henry Lee

and Vernon Geberth, (author of many homicide text books), etc. He became a hostage negotiator with the

department.

After being promoted to the rank of Sergeant in October 1993, Jason felt he needed a change. He

wanted to work the streets again. He retired in October 2002 after 20 years of police work.

A real investigator never retires however, so Jason soon applied for and received his NYS license

as a Licensed Private Investigator. Now he privately investigates cases dealing with everything from

mysterious deaths to fraud and even voodoo curses. He has appeared several times on Channel 2 news as a

commentator offering professional analysis of police incidents.

As a child growing up in the south Bronx on Melrose Ave, violent crimes, burglary and domestic

disputes were a daily occurrence. When that green and black squad car would pull up, Jason always looked

at those policemen and thought, “They have the answer!” He knew even then that law enforcement was his

calling. He wanted that challenge of finding the bad guy, helping those that are unable to help themselves,

and showing young people that there’s a better way.

Jason’s hobbies today include riding an Ultra Classic Harley Davidson and investigating his cases.

One day, he may even finish his book, but that remains to be seen.

Character Synopsis:

Jason Capuano (Cappy)- PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR: Former Cop/Detective/Sargeant. - Real world

evidence based investigator. Practical, hard-nosed detective. Sense of humor levity to situation. Dragnet-

type. He has strong personality. Open mind (practical, evidence based).

Image: Business Casual. His ‘ring’ is his personal signature item and his brown corduroy jacket. Very

casual shoes.

Sense of Humor: Dry at times, spontaneous

Favorite Artist: Gipsy Kings

Favorite Color: Black, Navy Blue

Hobbies: Riding Harley Davidson

Favorite Song: Memories by Elvis Presley

Favorite Movie: Gladiator with Russell Crowe


Favorite Food: Indian, Italian, Mexican

Recognizable ‘trademarks’: Dry Humor, Police Retirement Ring

Hobbies: Riding Harley Davidson


“I love being a part of The PSI PROJECT. The show is great, the cast and crew are great, and it’s a

fantastically interesting show where we have great challenges in front of us to solve investigations that

nobody else has been able to solve. We must work as a team. Sort of a “Super Heroes” team. I have great

expectations for this show and am thrilled to be a part of it.”

Dr. Mercedes Diaz - PROFESSOR of JOURNALISM

RESEARCHER and INTERNET WHIZ

Mercedes R. Diaz is a writer, researcher and

adjunct professor of journalism and mass communication.

In the past, she worked as a general assignment and

police reporter for various newspapers and news services,

including UPI (formerly, United Press International), the

Philadelphia Inquirer, the Times of Trenton and the Vineland

Daily Journal.

Diaz was born and raised in the Bronx, New

York, and graduated from Mount Holyoke College in

Massachusetts, before embarking on a career in higher

education. She has a Masters in Journalism and a Ph.D. in

Mass Media and Communication from Temple University.

She is an expert in Latin American international

communication and electronic information gathering, and

has taught courses in mass communications, investigative reporting and journalism research at Rider and

Montclair State universities in New Jersey, as well as at Lincoln University and at her alma mater, Temple


University, in Pennsylvania.

Dr Diaz’s Philosophy:

“I’ll be the first to admit that over the years, I have encountered phenomena that couldn’t be easily

explained away. Now and then I experience something that leaves me scratching my head. It doesn’t

happen often. Believe it or not, I like it when that happens because it means I have a new mystery to mull

(or maybe I’m just a glutton for punishment).

“That is not to say that I believe every report of unusual activity—in reality, I don’t. Most reports

are hearsay or urban legends. Even news reports are not always well-researched. I like evidence. I’m a

strong proponent of the informed decision. I’m not big on jumping to conclusions. Let’s just say that I

probably won’t be the one who leaps on the bandwagon first—I’ll be the one who’s looking underneath that

bandwagon to see just how stable it is before I decide to step on it. And trust me—if there are any planks

missing on that bandwagon, I’ll be sure to let you know.”

Character Synopsis:

Dr Mercedes Diaz - PROFESSOR, RESEARCH SPECIALIST: Phd. Strong Academic credentials. Build

character around her academic background. She teaches Investigative Reporting. Highly intelligent. Well

researched. Feisty. Reserved when she hasn’t done home-work (which is rare). Walking encyclopedia!

When Mercedes speaks - she has something important to say. Sees this as an opportunity to reveal more

than mass media. Passion for telling sides of the story that normally don’t get told. Calmly asks the

questions. Grounded. Reflective. Outspoken in a reserved and factual way.

Sense of Humor: I see humor in the absurdities of life. I guess that means I laugh at just about everything,

since I see absurdities everywhere—starting with the fact that I lease my house from the slumlords at the

bank. They just call it a mortgage.

Favorite Song: “Chan chan.”

Favorite Movie: “Robocop” and “Brazil”

Favorite Artists: Dali, van Gogh, Picasso, Jacob Riis, Noel Pointer, Carlos Santana

Favorite Color: Moss green and aubergine


Favorite Food: All manner of roasted vegetables (love eggplant!)

Recognizable ‘trademarks’ for your character: On a more personal note, my signature piece of jewelry is my

gold chain and medallion that used to belong to my late father.

Hobbies: Reading everything; writing

Personal hopes for the show.

“My main hope is that the show takes off; that it gains an audience and becomes successful. My greatest

hope and fear (in a good way) is that it will become a water-cooler show or a part of pop culture. More than

anything, I want learn as much as possible about the topics we are investigating. I know we’ll be working

on other projects as well, and that’s gratifying to know, but I’d really like this show to be successful in itself,

and I think it will be.”

MARLIE HALL, INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER:

Marlie Hall is currently a Freelance Digital

Journalist with NBC Universal’s theGrio.com and the

Co-Host of “Profiles” - the award-winning celebrity

interview show on NYC-TV. She is also an Adjunct

Professor of Mass Communications at St. John’s

University in New York City.

From 2004 to 2009, Hall served as Anchor and

Correspondent for Cablevision’s HDNews - the nation’s

first 24-hour High Definition News Network. In addition

to anchoring the station’s nightly newscast, Hall reported

major news events from the field. She covered the

historic 2008 Obama Presidential Election from states

all over the country. She also travelled internationally to

Haiti to report on the healthcare crisis there. It was this

international reporting that earned her a Bronze Telly


Award in 2009. She went to Haiti again in 2010 to report on the Haitian Earthquake for NBC Universal.

Before joining HDNews, Hall served as host on the Food Network where she hosted her own show

called “Recipe for Success” in 2004 in addition to several network specials. It was this stint in the world

of non-fiction programming that led to hosting jobs on NYC-TV, WEBMD-TV and CHIC-TV. She is also

currently the Host and Executive Producer of Island Insider TV - a Caribbean lifestyle and entertainment

show.

Prior to that, Hall worked as General Assignment Reporter for WCBS-TV in 2003. She also worked as

an Anchor and Correspondent for News 12 The Bronx (2000 - 2003).

She received her undergraduate degree in Journalism from St. John’s University and earned a

Master’s of Business Administration at Dowling College in New York. She resides in New York City

Character Synopsis:

Marlie Hall- INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER: Experience in-front of camera - camera-ready

look. Experience digging for story. Looks at things from human interest perceptive. Puts face on

story. More reserved. Observes. Needs evidence. Open to unexplained!!! Speaks when ready; and

when she speaks she has something inspirational to say. That’s the contrast - pretty, classy but very

smart! Practical.

Image: Marlie’s camera image carries off-camera! Jeans, skirts, heels, dressy jackets, (dressy, upscale

business look) hair & make-up always done. Slightly over-dressed. Classy, sophisticated, tasteful. Puts a

young sexy twist on the News Anchor Style. Prefers to be overdressed than unprepared for an on-camera

opportunity.

Special Items: phone, laptop, diamond shaped black gems necklace

Sense of Humour: Yes

Favorite Song: No Woman No Cry

Favorite Movie: The Color Purple, Love Actually

Favorite Artists: Bob Marley, Bon Jovi

Favorite Color: Black, Gold

Favorite Food: Cuban

Recognizable ‘trademarks’: Keen observer, well-spoken, blunt, intelligent

Hobbies: eating, traveling, making TV magic



“I hope the show gets carried on a national network so the American public will have greater awareness of

the forces at play all around them.”

Gregory Parton - RECONNAISSANCE (Advance

Team):

Gregory Parton was born in Wilmington Delaware

and graduated from Glasgow High School. After

graduating from high school he joined the United States

Army during Operation: Desert Shield in 1991. He did

his basic training and advanced individual training

at Fort Benning, Georgia. He served eight years in an

infantry recon platoon, 11 Bravo Infantry, and was

discharged in 1999 as an E-5 Sergeant. He re-enlisted

after the 9/11 attack on the Twin Towers in New York

City, and served in the United States Army from 2001 to

2005 in a 95 Bravo military police unit. During his eight

years he received three army achievement metals, two

good conduct medals and two outstanding achievement

certificates. He was trained by some of the best NCOs in

the army. He has a martial arts background and enjoys a

wide variety of sports including beach volleyball, golf, horseback riding, bowling, tennis, surfing, skiing and

skydiving. He is very open-minded and very interested in the topics The PSI PROJECT will investigate. He

states, “Through some of my own personal experiences and the things that I’ve seen, I have more questions

than answers. Maybe I can get some of the answers through this experience on The PSI PROJECT.


Character Synopsis:

GP - RECONNAISSANCE: Former military police and reconnaissance. ‘Go-to’ man of action. Most

‘physical’ in presence. His style of investigating is to observe first. Watch as others ask questions and

watch their observations. Assess situation. Assess dangers. MAN OF ACTION. Walks it and talks it.

Tactical. Methodical. Unique experience with government. Innate curiosity. Movement. Moving. Walking/

talking. He is responsible for team safety.

Image: Cargo style pants and shorts. Earth tone colors khaki. signature things.. sunglasses.

Sense of humor: Fun. Has great sense of humor. Also has a serious side..

Favorite song: Crawling by Linkin Park

Favorite movie: Saving Private Ryan and any John Wayne or Clint Eastwood movie.

Favorite Color: Green

Favorite Food: CHOCOLATE !!!

Trademarks: Sunglasses, always ready to go.

Hobbies: Beach or pool Volleyball, Golf, Football, Having a drink with great friends, shooting

pool, Traveling, Horseback riding, Riding ATV’s.


“Is to find some answers not just for myself but hopefully help some other people do the same and maybe

to get some others talking about topics they thought they never would give a second thought to.”


Kim Shambach - FRINGE SPECIALIST and BIBLE

SCHOLAR:

Kim Shambach has a hunger for knowledge and truth.

She wants to know how things work and why: what are the

dynamics and workings of what we see, and additionally

what we don’t see. Her goal is getting to the cause and

effect mechanisms that control the things that seem to come

so randomly into our lives.

She broke rules a long time ago… the rule that says

“don’t ask those questions.” She discovered that having the

rule was just not good enough; besides those were the kind

of questions that she craved answers to.

She is artistic and creative by nature (her first job was

sketching pastel portraits at Hershey Park). She later

gravitated to modeling and garnered acting roles in the

original Crocodile Dundee, Andre’s Mother, and Radio

Days. Additionally, she has enjoyed doing commercials for

such brands as Raisinettes, McDonalds, Kodak and Toyota.

Eventually she settled down and had a family. She worked her way up from a Deputy Clerk of

Court to a Courtroom Clerk to Legal Secretary with Felony division in the State Attorney’s Office, then on to

a Judicial Assistant and then on to work as a Legal Assistant for a deservingly respected attorney.

Her thirst for knowledge and truth (and therefore her quest) never went away. Through the course

of her life and varied experiences she learned to trust and rely on her spiritual leadings. While her bottom

line foundation is faith and the Christ of the Bible, she completely rejects the doctrinal traditions of men,

considering them in actuality the very antithesis of the “intended purpose.” She is currently working on a

book to lay out her argument or case on the subject.

Kim’s passion is research... she finds information… If there is something interesting and intriguing,

scary or spooky, unexplained or not understood, she researches and investigates it to understand it. If it’s

threatening or intimidating… she confronts and exposes it.


Character Synopsis:

Kim Shambach - FRINGE SPECIALIST AND BIBLE SCHOLAR. Expert Biblical Researcher and Expert

on fringe topics. Interest in bible and religion from a historical standpoint. Views topics from a contrasting

view-point than some of the other investigators. Interacts with all team members as lead fringe research

specialist but works very closely with Mercedes and Jill.

Image: Business Casual - boots, jeans, jacket, professional.

Favorite Song: Stand By Me

Favorite Movie: Gladiator

Favorite Artists: Thomas Kinkade

Favorite Color: Azure Blue

Favorite Food: grilled chicken ceasar salad/wrap

Recognizable ‘trademarks’ for character: bible/books/notes/notepads

Hobbies: horseback riding, reading, walking, talking over coffee


“To actually get to experience, see and solve some of these issues or phenomena....and have a very long and

happy run with everyone of us that have worked together from the initial cast meeting.”

THE KEY - SECRET INFORMANT:

No one knows who the Informant is. Possibly a former CIA Agent or military official, the informant

periodically provides the investigative team with AUTHENTIC clues and leads.


Francine Bianco Tax - Producer, COMMAND CENTER &

ANONYMOUS TIPLINE

The voice of America is heard through our own Producer,

Francine Bianco Tax. She is the grounding force of the PSI team

with her logical, well thought out approach to details surrounding

the show and the investigations. Francine oversees the on and

off camera production working closely with PSI Team Leader Jill

Fontaine in planning and executing The PSI PROJECT as well as the

individual investigations.

Francine can be seen running the COMMAND CENTER

& ANONYMOUS TIPLINE taking calls, texts and emails from

viewers. She works closely with GP on Logistics Advance Team

Planning insuring the safety and well-being of the team. Francine

is also responsible for contacting and coordinating guest experts

on the show and you often see her working intently to insure

deadlines are met and that everyone knows what is needed and when. Jill relies on Francine as her primary

support system to keep the show on schedule and rolling!

Francine Bianco Tax has studied and pursued acting, singing and dancing professionally since age

14, studying dance with Phil Black and Henry Le Tang in NYC. She landed her first acting role on television

on All My Children at age 21, playing a recurring character, Dianna Burke. Later she added Commercial

Actress, Host and Spokesperson to her credits.

She has been appearing on QVC TV since 2003 as a Guest Host, representing self-care and problem-

solver products. She is camera-ready and has the sparkle, personality, energy and product knowledge

required for this role. Always thinking about “closing the sale,” she also enjoys uncovering new items and

bringing them to the agents and buyers at QVC.

Recently, she and her daughter were featured on DATELINE NBC on a special program focusing on

teens and Bullying. Francine has acted on numerous films including the soon-to-be-release The Mighty Macs.

She has worked worked on-camera and off with countless celebrities including Meryl Streep, Al Pacino,

Huge Grant, Mark Walberg, Sara Jessica Parker and James Gandolfini, doing background, stand-in, photo


double and principal roles.

As a proud mother of teenage twins, she created and produced her own radio/internet program

called Parenting Matters, discussing parenting/family issues and interviewing national experts. This hour-

long, weekly program aired for ten years. She also produced and hosted a radio program called Mommies

Get Answers. She has also been involved on the production side of motion pictures such as Brutal Massacre

and Bereavement, as well as providing production services including RCN Cable Television.

An entertainer, she has sung lead vocals with her 8-piece band and a duo at casinos and clubs and

performed for several weeks for Donald Trump at Trump Plaza. She also performed/recorded at St. Patrick’s

Cathedral, with Leonard Bernstein at Avery Fisher Hall in Lincoln Center and for Mario Andretti on ESPN.

She graduated Cum Laude from Adelphi University in Garden City, New York, with a Bachelor

of Fine Arts Degree in Theatre under professors Jacques Burdick and Nick Petron; she trained with fellow

college students and dear friends Todd Robinson, Hollywood film director, writer and producer, Jonathon

Larson, creator of the acclaimed Broadway show, RENT, and Tom Buderwitz, award-winning scenic

designer for television and theatre.

Francine also received a degree from Charles Morris Price school of Advertising and Journalism in

Philadelphia, PA, and was the recipient of the Carrie May Price Scholarship for high academic achievement.

Character Synopsis:

Francine Bianco Tax, Producer, COMMAND CENTER & ANONYMOUS TIPLINE Positive. Inquisitive.

Spiritual. Creative. A conscientious team member. Responsible. Committed. A Nurturer.

Approachable, all-American. Business - professional look. Radiates an honest and unpretentious warmth

and concern for team. Wardrobe: jackets, wrap dresses, skirts, blouses, pants. Jewel tones against dark

contrasting colors; lots of layers, colorful jewelry, accents like scarves, belts and heels.

Personality Strengths: Very high energy. Exercises daily to help stay calm. Feminine. Loves connecting

with others but can be a loner and a thinker. Here to serve, learn and entertain.

Sense of Humor: Loves to laugh!


Favorite Artists: Picasso. Matisse. Monet. Van Gogh. Warhol. Chagall. Dali. Da Vinci. French

Impressionism.

Favorite Songs/Singer: You’re Beautiful, James Blunt. New York, Alicia Keys. Smooth, Santana. California

Dreamin’, Mamas and the Papas. Steve Nicks, 5 For Fighting, Counting Crows, James Taylor, all Broadway

Show tunes, Celine Dion and Barbra Streisand…

Favorite Movies: Romantic Comedies. Musicals. Drama.

Favorite Colors: Salmon and beach colors.

Special Items: my twin’s pictures, rosary beads, cross necklaces, watch and wedding ring

Trademark: Headset, computer, cell phone and clip board. The office, command center and field are my

work areas.

Hobbies: Celebrating life with my family and friends, visiting cities, dancing, yoga, kettle bells, strolling

through museums, singing, writing, teaching children, distance walking, swimming, reading, biking,

traveling

Personal Hopes for the Show:

“My main goal is to contribute to an outstanding television program that informs, engages, and entertains

our audience while uncovering the truth. I seek knowledge, enjoy research, coordinating events and

interviewing others. I am very comfortable and experienced in front of the camera. Through this show, I

am living my dream and my authentic life. I intend to be helpful and serve others to produce a financially

successful, influential forum.”


Thomas A. Fritz, PARANORMAL INVESTIGATOR,

TECHNICAL ADVISOR and HVAC ENGINEER

Tom is the Assistant Director and founding member

of the Society for Paranormal Research and Investigation. His

responsibilities include Investigation Management, Technical

Management including audio/video set up, breakdown

and review, EMF evaluations, debunking, investigation of

environmental (cold/hot spots, noises) building factors, and

Business client management.

A World Traveler in search of answers, Tom has

visited countless locations in search of understanding and

truth. His Pilgrimages include:

Stonehenge/Aveburry, Westminster Abby, White Chapel

district (Jack the Ripper’s murder scenes), High Gate

Cemetery, Loch Ness, Claver Cairns, Culloden Moor, Inverness Castle. Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle, Mary

King’s Close, The Vaults, St Giles. Glasgow Cathedral, Necropolis. Notre Dame, Salem, Mass, New Orleans,

LA, Las Vegas, NV; Flamingo Hotel, Area 51 (Rachel, NV) and Gettysburg, PA.

Tom has a strong background as HVAC Designer, estimator and project manager for over 20 years.

He has extensive experience in heating, ventilating and air conditioning including vast knowledge of the

normal causes for noises, cold/hot spots, EMFs, etc. He has a solid background and understanding in

building construction materials, methods and practices. He is familiar with other electrical, plumbing and

sprinkler systems.

In his spare time Tom can be found doing voice overs, announcing or performing as Master of

Ceremonies.

Character Synopsis:

Hopeful Skeptic.

Image: Skeptical Investigator, passionate about his fields of knowledge and his travels.

Personality Strengths: Confidence (projected even when not felt), Questions everything, is not afraid to

have a differing opinion and will defend it until the evidence says different. Widely read in history, science


fiction, science non fiction, comedy and the occult.

Sense of Humor: A master of sarcasm (in fact the originator of several dialects), lover of puns and practical

jokes.

Favorite Artists: Larry Elmore, Boris Vallejo, Julie Bell, DaVinci, Dali

Favorite Songs/Singer: Styx (Dennis DeYoung), Journey REO Speedwagon

Favorite Movies: Star Wars, Doc Hollywood, Dune, All John Hughes films (especially The Breakfast Club,

Sixteen Candles, Some Kind of wonderful and Uncle Buck), Most Kevin Smith films.

Favorite Colors: Earthy colors (black is my favorite but it is not a color, it is the absence of color).

Special Items: My brain and all my paranormal investigating gear.

Trademarks: All things must be proven. “My heart believes but my head needs proof.”

Hobbies: Travel, learning, martial arts (though I don’t seem to practice much anymore), reading, writing,

performing (even if you don’t realize it).


“I am the grounding character. In order for something to be labeled paranormal it has pass my litmus test.”


Robin Luchko - PARANORMAL INVESTIGATOR,

RESEARCH SPECIALIST (Guru!)

Robin Luchko is the Director and founding member

of the Society for Paranormal Research and Investigation.

Her duties include Investigation Management, Client

contact, Business client management and acting as

Community Liaison

She is a Spiritual/Paranormal investigator with more

than 15 years experience. Pilgrimages include: Stonehenge/

Aveburry,Westminster Abby, White Chapel district (Jack

the Ripper’s murder scenes), High Gate Cemetery, Loch

Ness, Claver Cairns, Culloden Moor, Inverness Castle,

Edinburgh Castle, Mary King’s Close, The Vaults, St Giles,

Glasgow Cathedral, Necropolis, Notre Dame, Salem, Mass,

New Orleans, LA, Las Vegas, NV; Flamingo Hotel, Area 51

(Rachel, NV), Gettysburg, PA.

Robin is a Photographer of Gothic landscapes and an expert in Post mortem Photography. Her

other hobbies include Book binding, Stained glass Creations, Furniture Restoration, and volunteering for

Community Service Programs

Learning Stained Glass working was a necessity, since she lives in an old church. It was almost a

forgone conclusion that it be added to her repertoire of skills. Her love of old things also pushed her to

collect and restore Victorian photo albums and to create hand bound leather books.

The researcher in her led her around the globe searching out interesting areas to investigate and

spend time in. From Paris to New Orleans, from grand cathedrals to small voodoo shops she is never one to

say ‘no’ to a mystery.

Character Synopsis:

Motto: If its out there, she can find it!

Image: Casual, but a bit off beat at times. Not a fashion Diva in the least, but wears what ever makes her

happy, no matter how off beat it may be.


Personality Strengths: Smart. Intelligent. Can think on her feet. Empathetic.

Sense of Humor: A bit off beat, but loves to laugh and joke with the rest of the gang.

Favorite Artists: Ancient Stone Masons, Gothic Church Builders, Stained Glass Artists.

Favorite Songs/Singer: Styx, Kiss,

Favorite Movies: Dead Poet’s Society, Religious / Occult movies no matter how bad. And...ooh romantic

comedies. She just can’t get enough. She’s a sucker for a happy ending.

Favorite Colors: Blue and Black

Special Items: Crazy pens / Gargoyle items and what ever my connection to the internet my be at the time.

She can’t be unconnected, she just can’t.

Trademarks: Her crazy pens and gargoyle desk items...can’t do research without them.

Hobbies: Stained Glass, Bookbinding, Calligraphy, Photography, Collecting antique furniture, Postmortem

Photography, Cemetery photography, cooking,


I am going to provide research excellence along with providing my years of investigating knowledge to the

team. I can teach them the subtle nuances that are necessary for a top notch team and also provide a bit of

levity when it is necessary.

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