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About

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Hi, we’re John and Victoria.

Partners in life, production, and film-nerdery.

Actors and musicians by trade, we bring a combined 20+ years of entertainment experience to everything we do. Since pursuing a theatre degree at Montclair State University, we’ve had the privilege of working in many different roles, on both sides of the camera.

Get to know us

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John Caliendo (he/him)
Co-Owner, Head of Production

  • Both in front of and behind the camera, John’s worked with brands such as Verizon, WeWork, eHarmony, Stella Artois, STO Building Group, FNA Engineering and Ocean County Recycling, as well as networks such as HBO, CBS, and NBC.

    John’s wide range of experience gives him a distinct perspective that contributes to interesting and effective storytelling.

    • Director

    • 1st AD

    • Colorist

    • Director of Photography

    • Camera Op

    • Editor

    • Actor

    • Composer/Musician

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Victoria Meade (she/her)
Co-Owner, Executive Producer

  • Before her producing era, Victoria’s performed in venues such as Paper Mill Playhouse, Hong Kong Disneyland, and Norwegian Cruise Line, and acted in several films and TV including HBO, FX, and CBS.

    Her broad experience in entertainment makes her an excellent artistic collaborator, an intuitive producer, and a head-strong problem-solver.

    • Producer

    • Sound Mixer

    • Director

    • 1st AD

    • 2nd AC

    • Editor

    • Actor

    • Musician

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Why “Inner Tree”?

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When was the last time you saw a beautiful sunset?

What did it do to you? Did it make you stop to drink it in, even for a split second?

No matter what society looks like or how fast technology is rocketing forward, nature is all around us, and we are its earthy extension. 

Inner Tree Media’s goal is to reconnect people to the nature within themselves, build a strong community, and cultivate a creative revolution.

We want people to be moved by our work because it feels like an extension of them. Like a beautiful sunset, a delicate snowfall, or a really, really tall tree.

What makes us unique?

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1. Audience Awareness

There’s an energy exchange between a stage performer and their audience that metrics can’t hold a candle to. This experience has given us the ability to think like an audience member...something other companies can rarely do. 

2. Film Fluency

Our extensive performing experience means we’re trained to listen & respond with empathy, honesty, and compassion. We believe excellent communication is the key to bringing any vision to life.

3. Musical Flow

We’re also trained musicians! To us, there’s music in everything. Every image is dynamic and every cut has its own rhythm. We move the edit in a way that moves your audience.

4. Expert Collaboration

There’s no other way to put it. We’re film nerds. Because we watch more movies than most, we have more tools in our belt. Our love of cinema informs the work we do, allowing us to dazzle audiences by combining your mission with true craft. 

Join our creative (r)evolution

If our story resonates, we want to work with you!

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Together, let’s grip audiences and grow connections through exciting, honest, and powerful storytelling.

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