Ondra Berry II

Ondra "Dre" Berry II (Writer, Director, Actor, Producer) From Reno, Nevada, Ondra (Director, Screenwriter, Actor, Film Music Producer) is highly involved in his community and always looking for ways to give back and help others reach their full potential. Ondra attended Reno High School and was part of the 2003 Nevada State Championship Football team. Ondra went on to play at Feather River JC in California and then received a scholarship to attend the University of St. Mary. He holds degrees in Criminology and Business from St. Mary. He spent the summer of 2010 playing indoor football in his hometown of Reno, where he was a utility player, playing Defensive Back, Defensive End and Backer. Ondra has been to tryouts for the NFL, CFL and Arena Football League. Ondra has been apart of the film and entertainment industry for the last seven years. His first start was becoming a music promoter in his home town once he finished playing professional football. One of his biggest shows, co- promoting a concert tour featuring MGK at the Knitting Factory. After being asked by a few musicians, Ondra managed and produced for a few up and coming music artist, some of which performed all over the US, and a one time show in the UK for a local mma promotion. Once Ondra moved from management he wanted to take up film and acting. He received his first Role for the hit TV Series Necessary Roughness starring Callie Thorne, John Stamos and Mehcad Brooks, but was unable to play the role due to the cancellation of the show in 2013. He began screenwriting and producing film music in late 2013-14. Ondra has won numerous screenplay awards and Official Selections ( Independent Talents International Film Festival, Los Angeles Screenplay Contest, LV Screenplay Contest, North American Film Awards, Los Angeles CineFest, Urban Action Showcase International Action Film Festival, Underground Indie Film Festival - Horror Cult Sci-Fi Fantasy ) and music awards, some of the most notable, being invited to HBO Theater in New York for the Urban Action Showcase as an Official Selection. He has also been a semi-finalist for the American Tracks Music Awards, and has had a track featured in the film Radio Silence. His script Round One, co-written with former professional boxer/Army Vet Boyd Melson, has won numerous Best Screenplay Awards. He is also a career firefighter in Virginia and a member of the prestigious fraternity Alpha Phi Alpha. He currently has numerous scripts in the works for the coming year and making his directorial debut on the horror drama Necropolis.