Meet the Team
J.M. LOGAN - Writer / Director / Producer
All Josh ever wanted to do is make movies with his friends.
But, growing up in Austin, Texas in the 1980’s didn’t provide a vast spectrum of opportunity. He didn’t know a camera guy, so he learned to shoot. He didn’t know an editor, so he learned to cut. He did sound, learned about lights, built sets and props, wrote, directed, produced — with almost no distinction between jobs because he loved it all, and that’s what filmmaking became for him: doing everything.
His love for monsters led him first to a career as a special makeup effects artist, he moved to Hollywood and then traveled the world. He contributed to films like The Dentist, Apocalypto, Wishmaster 2, Halloweentown and The Passion of the Christ, and many famous horror franchises that reached their 4th sequel.
Transitioning beyond effects, he moved into post production first in VFX, then into sound design and music, eventually supervising post-production for studios such as New Line, Netflix and Searchlight. Selected films include The Way Way Back, Stoker, and Annabelle and he earned producing credits on Kidnap, Cut Bank, and the documentary The Disunited States of America.
Now with writing and directing as his primary focus, he made the comedy featurette The Garage Sale, and went on to direct the acclaimed shorts Lunch Ladies and The Relic, which have earned more than 200 festival selections.
TAYLOR BINI - "Echo"
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Taylor Bini is an emerging actress and singer known for her intelligent, emotionally nuanced performances in film and theatre.
Most recently, she is known for her work as the protagonist in The Relic: Dragon, and was nominated for a Broadway World Award in 2025 for Best Performer in a Musical for her work in Grand Hotel with The Alchemy Theatre Company. She has toured the United States as a vocalist with a Queen tribute band, and has appeared in multiple short films and web series.
With her striking presence and sharp creative instincts, Taylor brings grounded vulnerability and quiet authority to her roles.
A commanding presence in the independent film scene, she enjoys work centered around complex female characters, blending sensitivity with irreverence in projects that span A24-style indies, prestige dramas, and genre-forward storytelling.
A multifaceted performer with a passion for creating authentic, layered characters, Taylor is an actress and vocalist on the rise.
RICHARD C. JONES - "Edward" / Producer
Richard C. Jones is an actor/director/producer primarily based in Austin, Texas.
He acted in and helped produce the The Relic:Dragon. Being part of the film is one of his proudest and most gratifying accomplishments as a filmmaker.
He's acted in feature films that have played in Sundance, SXSW, Austin Film Festival and other great festivals around the world. He appeared in a recurring role opposite Krysten Ritter in the HBO Max mini series Love and Death which also starred Elizabeth Olsen and Jesse Plemons.
He also acted and helped produce the horror feature film American Dollhouse which premiered at SXSW in 2026.
Oh Deer, a short film, which he wrote, directed and acted in played festivals around the world including Fantasia, Montclair, Austin and Telluride Horror.
His short films have featured a tendency to tap into his goofy and dark sense of humor while dealing with a topic very dear to his heart, parenting. As a producer he has worked on both narrative and documentary features.
HOLLIS L. EDWARDS III - “Luis”
Hollis L Edwards III is a classically trained theatre actor, native to Dallas Texas, based in Austin Texas. He is a writer, producer, certified stunt driver a fighting-for-camera specialist, film military advisor, musician, and comedian.
He is well known for his award winning performance in 50 Ways to Kill Your Lover. Other notable roles include Frank Barnett vs Ninja Killface, Basil King, Ninja Killface, Cedar Ranch and Cherrytown.
He recently won a supporting role & served as stunt supervisor and fight choregrapher on upcoming Studio Canal project, I’m Coming For You, directed by Rotterdam winner, Cyrielle Raingou.
Hollis is also a seasoned and competing mixed martial artist (gold medal winner of the NAGA championships), as well as a United States Marine Corps reserves veteran.
SARAH JACK - "Aura"
Sarah Jack discovered her passion for film acting in 2019. Initially captivated by dance, she pursued a BFA in Dance and Choreography from the University of Texas at Austin, where she also trained in acting techniques such as Stanislavski, Meisner, and Adler.
Sarah's dynamic background in dance has significantly influenced her acting career, particularly within action roles. Her ability to memorize choreography and perform complex movements has made her a natural fit for high-energy, physically demanding parts. In addition to her dance expertise,
Sarah is skilled in martial arts, fire spinning and duo acrobatics, further enhancing her versatility as an action actress. She aspires to follow in the footsteps of action legends like Keanu Reeves, Michelle Yeoh, and Maggie Q, aiming to make a significant impact in the realm of high-level action cinema.
MICHAEL FISCHER - "Leif"
Michael Fischer is an Austin-based actor known for his work in films and television projects including Red 11, The Leftovers, American Crime, The Relic: Dragon, and Butchers Bluff. While often recognized for his comedic performances, Michael enjoys exploring dramatic roles and bringing depth and versatility to every character he portrays.
He began acting in 2011 at the age of 18 and trained under Marco Perella. In addition to acting, Michael is an award-winning director for his short film Up on the Housetop. A lifelong fan of the horror genre, he credits The Evil Dead as one of his biggest creative inspirations. Outside of film, Michael is also the drummer for the hardcore band Virtue.
Key creatives
MATT FALLETTA - FX Supervisor / Producer
Having worn many hats within the entertainment industry for over 38 years Matt has accumulated a vast degree of knowledge in the disciplines of stunt work, acting, set and prop building, mechanical effects and special makeup effects.
A co-owner of Los Angeles based special effects company Anaglyph Studio, he continues to create new projects utilizing all disciplines collected over the years.
Currently Matt is making a move to the Austin TX area to continue to pursue his passion for filmmaking and disturbing the general public.
ROGER NALL – Director of Photography / Producer /
VFX Supervisor
Roger is an award-winning filmmaker based in Los Angeles. Beginning with his first job as a scenic artist on Sam Raimi’s DARKMAN, through receiving a Visual Effects Society Award nomination for the Chris Hemsworth film 12 STRONG, Nall has had a diverse 35-year career in the film industry.
A graduate of the American Film Institute in production design, he has served as a writer, director, producer, director of photography and visual effects supervisor.
He has won multiple awards for his cinematography and visual effects and for projects he has produced. His resume includes well over 100 projects including STARSHIP TROOPERS 3, SALEM, THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE and THE SANTA CLAUSES.
JOE H. LEE - Producer
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Joe Lee is a veteran of production logistics who specializes in bridging the gap between ambitious creative vision and fiscal reality. With a career forged in the trenches of the production office, locations, and accounting, he maintains a 30,000-foot view of how a film moves from a spreadsheet to the screen.
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His "previous life" as an IT professional and a photographer gives him a unique dual-lens: he is as comfortable troubleshooting a technical workflow as he is protecting a visual aesthetic. This hybrid background allows Joe to find creative solutions that maximize every dollar on screen without compromising the director's intent.
Joe recently produced and line-produced the independent features The Relic: Dragon and Tiny, Texas, following tenures on high-stakes sets including Alita: Battle Angel, Fear the Walking Dead, and Spy Kids: Armageddon.
On a Joe Lee set, the priorities are clear: fiscal discipline, a strict "safety first" mandate, and a "no a-holes" policy to ensure a focused, professional environment. He is a firm believer that the best films are built on a foundation of disciplined preparation and, yes, a borderline-obsessive relationship with a well-organized spreadsheet.
DAKOTA MILLETT – Production Designer / Producer
Dakota is an Austin-based Production Designer, Art Director, and Prop Master, known for collaborating with major names in film, television, and commercials throughout their career.
With notable projects involving Hulu, Netflix, Dell, NBC, and various independent studios, Dakota's expertise spans across diverse genres, making him a go-to professional in the industry.
Specializing in set design, fabrication, and prop making, Dakota brings their artistic vision and meticulous attention to detail to create immersive and captivating on-screen environments.
His noteworthy projects include Billy Strings: Seven Weeks in County (Production Designer), Breaking Benjamin: Awaken (Production Designer), Rats! (Art Director), Born of Osiris: Angel or Alien (Production Designer), and many more.
ATTICUS KEENE - First Assistant Director / Producer
Atticus Keene is a First Assistant Director and Producer working in independent film in Austin, TX.
Atticus is also cofounder of Tex Machina, an Austin-based production company specializing in narrative filmmaking.
With an extensive background in martial arts and creative consulting, Atticus is a jack of all trades on set and provides versatility and leadership to every production.
PRISCILLA "SCILLA" GUTIERREZ - Producer
Priscilla Gutierrez is a producer based in Austin, Texas, with a B.S. in Radio-Television-Film from UT Austin. Her production background spans YouTube and social content for Food Network and HGTV titles, independent film production, and strategic content development across multiple platforms.
Her production credits include the award-winning short film When You Clean a Stranger’s Home (2022), which won the HBO Latinx Short Film Competition and screened at 15+ festivals, as well as work on NEA National Heritage Fellowship productions.
She teaches pre-production at Austin Public and the Laredo Film Society, and is an active member of Tejanas in Film, a collective supporting Latina/x/e creatives in Texas.
JESSI ROSE - Costume Designer
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Jessi Rose began her costuming journey in 2013, beginning as a stitcher and student before moving into costume design for dance, plays, musicals, short films, and commercial projects.
She is a union costumer and holds an MFA in Costume Design from The University of Texas at Austin. T
he Relic: Dragon marks her first feature film. She is proud of this creative milestone and grateful for the support of the cast and crew throughout the process..
ANTONI MAIRATA - Composer
Antoni Mairata is an award-winning composer and soundtrack producer from Spain. His portfolio includes feature films, TV series, documentaries, and short films, primarily produced in Europe and the US, some of which have been produced or distributed by Paramount Pictures, Netflix, and Disney+. Among his most recent work is the feature film Gara’s Return, directed by Gisberg Bermudez and produced by Malena González and Elizabeth Avellán.
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Additionally, Antoni’s passion for music extends beyond the film industry. His concert works comprise more than 130 pieces performed across Europe and the US, and have premiered at Spain’s National Auditorium and at the International Festival of Classical Theatre in Mérida.
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As a Fulbright and Jerry Goldsmith scholarship recipient, he had the opportunity to move to Los Angeles and study film scoring at both USC and UCLA. He also holds a degree in composition from the Royal Conservatory of Madrid, where he graduated with honors.
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His work moves fluidly between orchestral writing, electronic music, and unconventional acoustic instrumental textures.
ROB CHEN - Post Sound Supervisor / Re-Recording Mixer
With 15 years of experience, Rob Chen is an accomplished re-recording mixer and supervising sound editor based out of Los Angeles.
His work on major studio productions including Venom, Pitch Perfect 2, and Predator: Badlands demonstrates his expertise across diverse genres—from superhero action to musical comedy to science fiction.
As a re-recording mixer, Rob crafts a soundtrack blending dialogue, music and sound effects that brings the story from the script to the big screen, dedicated to telling stories the way they're meant to be heard.
Based in Hollywood's sound community, Rob has focused on using the latest sound innovations to the creative outlet of directors, producers and story tellers, bringing their vision to life.
LUKE SCHWARZWELLER - Re-Recording Mixer
Over the last decade, Luke Schwarzweller has developed a broad range of technical skills in the artistry of sound.
After completing his undergraduate and graduate degrees in Media and Information Management for Film & Television at Michigan State University, Luke worked as a local television and radio station producer, audio engineer and production director.
Since arriving in Los Angeles, he has been credited on over 50 projects in post production sound, including Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny, Stranger Things, Better Man, and Ferrari.
JOHN DARO - Digital Intermediate Colorist
John Daro is the Lead Digital Intermediate Colorist at Warner Bros. Discovery’s Water Tower Color. With over 20 years of experience and more than 100 feature film credits, he blends classical cinematography with modern color science across studio blockbusters, animation, and special venue projects.
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Recently, Daro graded The Wizard of Oz for the Sphere in Las Vegas, translating the classic for a 16K wrap-around screen. Collaborating with FilmLight, he developed custom tools to remove spherical distortion and maintain the film's legendary vibrance at scale.
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A pioneer in machine learning for post-production, Daro created tools like MatchGrader and SamurAI. His filmography includes The Sea Beast, Contagion, and The LEGO Movie 2.
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Daro is a founding member of the Colorists Society Hollywood and a member of the Visual Effects Society. An HPA and FilmLight Color Award nominee, he continues to innovate within the digital darkroom.
SOPHIE GIFFORD - Second Assistant Director / Associate Producer
With a strong background at all levels of Production, Sophie Gifford has built a versatile career across commercials, branded content, and scripted projects.
Based in Austin, TX, she has worked on projects for major brands and companies including Adidas, Instagram, Nike, & AirBnB.
Sophie's experience spans from a Local Producer, Production Manager, & Coordinator to a 2nd Assistant Director on a wide range of projects. Anything from national commercials & stills photography campaigns to independent feature films & music videos are fair game for her to work on.
Notable projects include The Relic: Dragon and the music video for “Seven Weeks in County” by Billy Strings. Her most recent endeavor is helping launch the Limitless YouTube Channel.
TIMO NELSON - Production Sound Mixer
Timo Nelson is an award-winning Sound Mixer and Producer from Austin, Texas currently living in Brooklyn, NY.
He graduated from the University of Texas in 2023 and won the Cinema Audio Society Student Recognition Award for 2022.
At a young age he discovered that his passion was everything to do with sound-- thinking about it, recording it, editing it. So began his long journey into the world of Audio.
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"Sound is psychological in essence. Sounds are felt before they are understood. A sound causes immediate physiological response in the listener. They have no choice in the matter. It is then the purpose of sound to convey pure ideological content, without barrier or interruption, directly to the listener's ears."
- A Manifesto of Sound by Timo Nelson
JENNIFER SHIVER - Makeup & Hair Supervisor
Jennifer is an award-winning makeup artist whose love for makeup began at an early age. At 11, she was already experimenting—sneaking Mary Kay samples her mother sold and discovering how creams and powders could completely transform a face.
That early curiosity grew into a deep fascination with the power of makeup as a storytelling tool.
At 15, Jennifer discovered special effects makeup through YouTube and dove in headfirst, absorbing everything she could and refining her craft. She has since worked on several feature films, short films, music videos, and commercials, gaining hands-on experience across a wide range of productions, and she is always eager for new opportunities to push creative boundaries and proudly embraces what she calls being “creatively gross.”
JESSIE HOBSON - EPK and Marketing Producer
Texas‑based creative Jessie Hobson works in film, digital media, and genre journalism. A Sam Houston State University graduate, he has spent nearly a decade as the university's Creative Services Coordinator, producing commercial media for academic and promotional initiatives.
Hobson co‑founded the award‑nominated horror platform CineDump in 2015. As CEO, he manages digital strategy and editorial direction for the site, which has achieved YouTube Partner status and multiple Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Award nominations.
His production credits include acting, editing, and cinematography for projects such as Tiger King, VFW, and Puppet Master: The Littlest Reich . Hobson remains an active figure in the horror community through festival judging and panels.