The Team

Joseph J Graber – Producer / Co-Director

Joseph is skilled in multiple aspects of the film industry and is able to cast creative vision and provide strong leadership for the team; good communication skills with a clear grasp of storytelling and Christian worldview;  he is capable of organizing crew and talent to work efficiently even in adverse conditions. 

  • Writer/ Actor – ​ What the Shepherd Saw ​ – 2011
  • Writer/ Producer/ First AD – ​ Indescribable – ​94 minutes – 2013
  • Writer/ Producer/ Director/ Editor
    • The Amish and the Reformation – ​ Documentary – 54 min – 2017
    • Breaking the Silence: My Amish Story – ​ Documentary series – 6 episodes, 2018
  • Producer / Editor
    • My Lighthouse DVD – 13 music videos – 2018
    • Light of Our World DVD – 11 music videos – 2019

Stacie Elizabeth Graber – Director / Associate Producer

Stacie is resourceful and diligent; she is skilled in directing and has a lot of experience working with children and first time talent, she has first hand knowledge of all phases of filmmaking; she keeps calm under pressure and practices good conflict resolution skills.

  • Director/Writer/Editor​ –
    • Bessie ​– 28 minutes – 2009
    • Hope Pregnancy Center – commercials and documentary ​ – 2010
  • Director/Editor
    • Door Backwards -​film short – 2010
    • S.A.L.T. – Training materials for Victorious Christian Living – 2010
    • What the Shepherd Saw – ​Chalk presentation DVD – 2011
    • Indescribable – ​94 minutes – 2013
  • Production Designer​ – Creed of Gold -​ feature– 2010
  • Producer/Camera/Editor – ​ Breaking the Silence – ​Documentary series – 2018

Spencer Weaver – Director of Photography

Spencer’s thoughtful approach gives depth and intent to visual storytelling. On every project he brings a passion to inspire and connect with the audience—a passion equal to his desire for positive team building along the way.  With this in mind, Spencer strives to create a collaborative atmosphere where the film crew can encourage one another, sharpen their skills, and invest in each other’s lives. Together with his wife and four children, he travels across the country to work on and support the efforts of faith based film projects.

  • Director of Photography
    • The World We Make (2019)
    • Champion (camera operator) / (director of photography: second unit) – 2017
    • Princess Cut (director of photography) – 2015
  • Gaffer
    • Blindsided – 2020
    • The Warrant – 2020
  • Key Grip
    • Blue Ridge (2020) key grip
    • Overcomer (2019) key grip; 2nd unit
    • Christmas on the Coast (2018) key grip
    • Like Arrows – 2017,
    • Legal Action (key grip) – 2018
    • Legend of Five Mile Cave (key grip) – 2019

John-Clay Burnett – Editor, Colorist

John-Clay Burnett specializes in cinematography, editing, and color grading. He has been significantly involved with a number of award-winning Christian feature films and documentaries. With an eye for story, John-Clay loves coming alongside a director’s vision and crafting a compelling experience for the audience. He won the 2015 Pan Pacific Award “Best Editing” for Polycarp. His director portfolio includes high-end promotional pieces for organizations including Oklahoma Baptists, Ellerslie Discipleship Training, and the ALERT Academy.

  • DP/Editor/Colorist – ​ Captivated (feature documentary) 2009
  • Camera Operator – ​ Beyond the Mask (feature film) 2015
  • Camera Op/2nd Unit DP/Editor/Colorist ​ – Polycarp (feature film) 2015
  • 2nd Unit Camera Op – ​ Tortured for Christ (feature film) 2018
  • DIT/Editor/Colorist – ​ Washington’s Armor, Episode 1 (TV Show Episode) 2019
  • For full body of work see: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3303326/

Tyler Michael Smith – Film Composer

Tyler Michael Smith was born and raised in the Nashville area where he began learning to play the piano at the age of five. During his teenage years, he began composing material of his own. He has since written original music for commercials, short films, documentaries, and theatrical feature films. In addition to scoring films, Tyler has also toured as a keyboard player for Michael W. Smith, 4HIM, and Guy Penrod. He is also a Dove Award nominated producer, working with artists spanning multiple genres. Tyler currently resides in the Nashville area with his wife and four children.

  • WE THREE KINGS – 2020
  • TREASURE LIES – 2020
  • WASHINGTONS ARMOR – 2020
  • THE WORLD WE MAKE – 2019
  • EVERY OTHER HOLIDAY – 2018
  • BILLY GRAHAM: AN EXTRAORDINARY
  • JOURNEY – 2018
  • KIRK CAMERON: CONNECT – 2018
  • VERSORIUM – 2017
  • THE LAST WELL – 2016
  • COME TO THE GARDEN – 2016
  • 90 MINUTES IN HEAVEN – 2015
  • BURT’S EYE VIEW -2015
  • THE DEBT – 2015
  • RUMORS OF WARS – 2014
  • …AND A BAG OF CHIPS – 2013
  • THE LAST POPE? – 2013
  • AFTER – 2012
  • DEVIL’S SHOESTRING – 2009
  • For more information visit: http://www.tylersmithcomposer.com/