Director / Writer / Editor: Wes Smith
Bio: I spent the early years of my life chasing the dream of becoming a comic book artist, I grew up around comics and drawing for a living seemed more obtainable than being a filmmaker. Eventually trading my pencil for a camera when I explored photography, something I would put down while trying to find stability in life and eventually becoming a father giving me an anchor to start taking my life & art more seriously. Over a decade later after working in different aspects of video production, reconnecting with my best friend / co-writer and feeling confident In an idea for an ambitious project we had we set out to make Mr. TV Man.
Instagram: @Theweirdwordofwes
Website: mrtvmanmove.com
Co-writer: Jeff Williams
Bio: Jeff is an avid fan of cinema with a love of everything from classic silent films to cult trash cinema. At 16 he was given a camera that became an outlet for both he and Wes to experiment. Something that would be revisted years later when collaberating. Jeff spent years on the road as a bassist in different bands. Most notabily the band United Defiance, his love for art and music is a driving factor behind his creativity.
Instagram: @lobsterdamer
Cinematographer: Brenton Ekstrand
Bio: Brenton Davidson Ekstrand is a filmmaker, artist, and dreamer. As a young boy, Brenton attained a fascination for cameras and editing using Mini DV tape camcorders and software on his father's mac. This fascination grew into a hobby and career as he dedicated his love for art and film to go to college and pursue a degree in film. Brenton attended Sierra College, a community college not too far from his home, and later went on to get his 4-year degree at Grand Canyon University. At Grand Canyon university he met some of the most helpful and talented students that inspired him to pursue his career as a Director of photography.
Instagram: @keep_creating_films
Art Director: Robin Eagan
Bio: Robin Eagan is a studio photographer whose work blurs the line between reality and imagination through the use of practical effects and in-camera techniques. With a focus on creating emotionally charged imagery, Robin builds intricate, tactile sets that bring raw, cinematic moments to life without relying on heavy digital manipulation. Outside of photography he frequents the cinema to enjoy film and devour a large tub of popcorn.
Instagram: @robin2.8
Website: robineagan.com
Concept / Lead Artist: Michelle Dahl
Bio: Michelle is a self-trained classical oil painter whose practice centers on narrative and craftsmanship. For this film, she created concept art and supported the art department. The project allowed her to utilize other creative outlets she’s passionate about but doesn’t always explore through painting—costume design and construction, sculpture, carpentry, and environment design. Her visual approach wove the film’s moody noir aesthetic together with her baroque-inspired eye for detail, helping create a world that feels both atmospheric and richly textured.
Instagram: michelledahlart
Website: michelledahlart.com
Contributions: Concept Art / Prop artwork / Costuming / set styling
Designer / Producer: Sara Harris
Bio: Working as a graphic designer, Sara has a long passion for studio arts, woodworking, prototyping handheld objects like books, boxes, anything interactive, and costume design. There isn’t anything that won’t get a “let me see if I can do that” response. With that attitude she is a natural producer with an energy for organizing and passion for production.
Instagram: saraharrisdesign
Contributions: Prop design / Costuming / Graphic design / Production management
Additional Crew
Producer: Emerald Muecke
1st Ad: Parker Viale
1st AC: Rolando Garcia / Brach Flemmer
2nd AC: Lucas Kermit / Jeffery Lapid / Ronan smith
Gaffer: Connor Hunt
Boom Op: Ed Harimoto / Kyle Miller
Make Up: Dan Acosta / Arri Dee
Production Design: Bethany Ekstrand
Set Construction Lead: Kevin Harbaugh
Set decorator & art department: Lauren Marguax
Script Supervisor: Stephanie Walker
Prop artist: Melissa Uroff
Prop artist: Mike Shaprio
Assistant Editor: Kyle Miller
VFX: Mathew Last