About Us

  • Samuel Farance

    Director and Cinematographer

    Samuel is an active experimental documentary filmmaker whose focus is on the rural south, Americana, and automotives. Originally from Rutherfordton, North Carolina, Samuel graduated from UNC-Wilmington’s film program in the spring of 2021. He also holds an Associate of Applied Science in Film and Video Production Technology from Blue Ridge Community College. While in Wilmington, he served as an Assistant Managing Director and Programming Director of the Visions 10 Film Festival & Conference.

  • Chris Moncrief

    Lead Editor, VFX artist, and Sound Designer

    Hailing from Monroe, but recently have planted roots in Wilmington, North Carolina; Chris is a talented editor who focuses on multi-media creation and experimental documentaries. He graduated from UNC-Wilmington’s film program in the fall of 2020. His recent award-winning film, The Stories Waves Can Tell, has been touring at film festivals for 2021.

  • Richie Grafe

    Creative Director and Screenwriter

    Coming from Shelby, North Carolina, Richie has a deep passion for writing and storytelling. His focus spans from experimental narratives to the academic study of “bad movies.” He recently graduated in the spring of 2020 from UNC-Wilmington’s film program. He currently spends his time writing scripts and further research into “bad movies.”