The Filmstock Team

Jeremy K Clayton – Founder
Jeremy founded Filmstock along with Ryan Pierson in the fall of 2009 to give filmmakers a chance to put their visions up on the big screen. And it worked. Filmstock has since screened hundreds of films and seen thousands of audience members in and out of its doors.

Ryan M Pierson – Founder
Ryan Pierson co-founded the festival along with Jeremy Clayton. With a heart for Arizona film, Ryan has contributed much to the heart and soul of this festival, as well as film in Arizona.

James A Lee – Organizer
Having worked with Filmstock since its inception in 2009 through showing his films and helping out wherever he could, James is now responsible for organizing the festival & its films.

Charlie Gravina - Organizer, Filmstock New Mexico
Charlie Gravina is an attorney, producer, UPM, and locations manager for local independent film. His production company is Bride of Films, which is expanding into motion graphics. He also acts for the screen and stage, and is coordinating Filmstock New Mexico with JD.

Andrew Nease - Organizer, Filmstock Colorado
Andrew Nease is a Denver based cameraman and Director of Production for digital marketing firm FeelGoodNow, Inc, and he is the organizer for Filmstock Colorado, as a way to strengthen the Denver film community and its ties to neighboring industries.

Tina Thorup - Organizer, Filmstock Utah
Results driven, Tina utilizes her industry knowledge to create the perfect casting experience for her clients and those selected during the screening process. Tina is a stellar asset to any project, and Filmstock is no exception.

Bobby Shook – Filmmaker Liaison
Bobby is a resource to filmmakers involved in this festival, and ensures that their needs, concerns & questions are addressed.

Dan Senatore – Branding & Design Director
Dan is a terrific graphic designer and will go to great lengths to make his designs, collateral and creations stick out a cut above the rest.