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My name is Cristopher Mertens and I'm 23. I am American - but I was born in Saudi Arabia, and then raised in Japan for seventeen years. After graduating high school in Japan - I moved to the US to go to college. My first two years were spent at Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers, after which I transferred to the University of Central Florida. Shortly after my move, I got accepted into UCF's Film School. Currently, I'm attending the university full time while working at WFTV Channel 9 as a part time editor. Aside from directing and editing my own films, I like to direct photography for others. Hybrid Productions is a company that represents my collective body of short films. I hope you enjoy the site, and the short films that are hosted here - and please feel free to contact me via e-mail about anything.

 
       

"THE GRINDER v2.0 FINAL RELEASE" - AUGUST 29 2008

With a completely original score from Teddy Blass, wicked special effects courtesy Reid Nicewonder and some digital restoration help from Marco Cordero - this is the definitive version of "The Grinder". Thank you to everyone who helped make this film possible!

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