Who We Are

Greg Klein is an actor, writer, director, and producer who co-founded Film COOP, the previous incarnation of the commission. The author of three books and a former professional wrestler, Greg has written, produced, and starred in several local pilots and films, including 'A Cooperstown Christmas'. As Film Commissioner, he handles incoming industry queries to build and develop Otsego County's entertainment industry.

Heather Grace Sharpe is a filmmaker, professional makeup artist, entrepreneur, and the Vice President of Film Otsego. Deeply passionate about regional storytelling, she served as the Key Makeup Artist and SFX Assistant on the hit feature Popeye The Slayer Man. Heather is currently directing her short film, Beneath The Silence, and is the author of When The Streetlights Came On, a novel adapted from her original screenplay. Based in Oneonta, she also owns Luna & Grace Keepsakes, blending her creative and business talents to actively support and grow the local upstate arts community.

Alysa Blasetti is a dynamic media professional and part-owner of Otsego Media. With a robust background in media production, Alysa oversees projects from conceptualization to final delivery. Her strategic vision is instrumental in driving local company success, and she is dedicated to promoting film education and attracting new creative projects to Otsego County.

An Oneonta-based rap artist, videographer, and actor, Paul 'King' Konye serves as the Secretary of the commission. A graduate of Hartwick College, Paul regularly films local events for Otsego Media, records music videos in the region, and made his acting debut in the locally filmed horror-comedy 'Popeye the Slayer Man'.

An Oneonta resident, SUNY graduate, and U.S. Army veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan, Korey Rowe is the owner of Otsego Media & Production Services. As an experienced director, producer, videographer, and editor, he has worked across films, television, and web series. His work with Film Otsego is driven by a passion to boost the local economy through the arts.

Geoffrey Doyle is the Executive Director of the Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center in Oneonta. With over 20 years of hands-on experience in concert production, audio recording, theatrical lighting, and venue management, Geoff is an active participant, supporter, and patron of the arts across the greater Otsego County area.

Raised in Upstate New York, Dylan Avery is an accomplished filmmaker and screenwriter. He directed and wrote Film Otsego's first feature film, 'Asteroid', and served as the B Camera Operator (as well as BTS Photographer) on all of the commission's other feature films. He is a co-owner of Otsego Media, believes strongly in Otsego County as a regional production hub and actively pushes to bring film projects to the area.

Cheyenne Phillips is an actress, producer, writer, and model with dual U.S. and Australian citizenship. Trained at the Lee Strasberg Institute, she co-wrote and starred in 'A Cooperstown Christmas'. Beyond her screen career, she is an international model, has modeled for key tourism campaigns, and works as an advocate for the wolf-prevention non-profit 'Wolf Connection' in Los Angeles.