Born and raised in Oklahoma, Ryan Bellgardt started his career in broadcasting in the late 90’s alongside legendary radio broadcaster Danny Williams. He discovered a passion for production and started
Megan Carter set up her first craft services table in 2010 when her brother-in-law told her about a job opportunity on the film “Heaven’s Rain”. When she asked what “crafty”
Tory Ayers-Costello began working as a film accountant in 2010 somewhat by accident when her best friend Sara Thompson, current shorts programmer for the deadCENTER Film Festival, asked her to
Melanie Brooke Sweeney started in theater, performing in Shakespeare in the Park, at the age of twelve. “A Mid-Summer Nights Dream” was her first audition and first job. “That play
Matt Payne has worked for fifteen years in the entertainment business as both a television and a feature film writer. Payne’s career began shortly after graduating the University of Oklahoma’s
Planet Thunder Productions is a production company that strives to produce thoughtful, imaginative and memorable films of any length or genre in an environment that encourages and respects creativity. The
Temple Tucker is a Production Coordinator and 2nd AD from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She has spent the past 10 years working on film, commercial and reality television projects in the state.
Scott Swearingen is an accomplished screenwriter and documentary film producer currently based in the Tulsa area. Scott earned a degree in English from Oklahoma State University and has concentrated his
Jenava Burguiere is a costume designer and costumer who has been an active member of the Oklahoma film community for the last five years. A graduate of the University of
Lorraine Comfort has been an active member of the state’s film industry for over three years. In 2012, Comfort made a career change, leaving her job in sales and finance
