DEFECTIVE
The Cast of DEFECTIVE
Carlos Lozada Has played in many Short films Including "A Hero's Return" Which won the Short Film Golden Ace Award at the 2012 Las Vegas Film Festival. He worked on a feature Film "36 Saints" which released in theaters September 6th 2013. He is currently starring in two new short films "The Morning After" by Daryl Denner and "Defective" By Gerard Mendez which both Debuted in International Film Festival Manhattan (IFFM). " Working on DEFECTIVE has been a great experience. Director Gerard Mendez brings a unique style to create his vision as a film maker. From a great storyline to great character background to great creativity to amazing effects. This will be one of the best short films I have ever worked on"
Carlos LOZADA
Liam McDERMOTT
Katie McFADDEN
Natasha KOMIS
Liam McDermott is an Actor and Filmmaker born and raised in Westfield NJ. Prior to becoming an actor, Liam was an institutional commodities broker on Wall Street. After the crash of 2008, he decided to pursue acting full time. Over the past few years he has starred in several independent films including "Bomber Jackets" as well as a number of different web series and a Microsoft Commercial. Liam is currently writing and staring in "Market of the Bananas" a documentary about the Federal Reserve and money creation.
"I just want to say what a fantastic experience it was working with Gerard and the rest of the cast and crew of "Defective". I have never before worked on a project like this and I can't wait to see the final result!"
Katie has been acting and modeling sincethe age of 14. Appeared in numerous national commercials and print ads. She attended the New York Film Academy and graduated from Hunter College. She was recently casted for “Where’s My Money” by John Patrick Shanley as Natalie.
"Working on Defective was such a wonderful experience. I learned so much working with the crew and what goes into making a film. Gerard’s directing style was something that I truly admire. He knew exactly what he wanted to get from the shot and from the actors. I hope to work with him again."
Natasha's background is mainly in music; as a singer, writer, and producer. She's has edited, written and produced short film and video pieces since grade school. She majored in TV and Film Production. " Part of what makes working with Gerard amazing, is that we share many similar views. He has a tick for sci-fi and great imagery, which is a MUST for my work. It was also a pleasure to work with a very dedicated cast and crew. This will be my first real debut as an actress... Luckily I get to play a bad ass role... Not too far from the real me ;) '