Richard J. Polite, MA.
Executive Director and Producer
Richard Polite has made his mark in broadcasting by winning five television ACE Awards for a signature network music series. He then transitioned from production to management while pursuing his master’s degree in film at Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA. Richard produced some of CBN Network's highest-rated programs at the time, including the Emmy-award winning "Scarecrow and Mrs. King" and "Remington Steele."
In addition, Richard and his work have been featured on the Family Channel, The BET Network, Bravo, and MTV. With over 30 years of creative television and film experience, Richard Polite brings a wealth of knowledge to any project.
Contact me
Info@tfistudio7.com
(844) 834-5683
Mark Keuthan, Ph.D.
Storie School
Dr. Keuthan has received multiple awards at Faith-Based Film Festivals for his work. His feature film script, "Deep in the Heart: The Ballad of Ruthie and Beau," won the gold medal at the Houston Worldfest International Film Competition. He also adapted Bernard Malamud's short story "The Silver Crown" into a short film, which was nominated for a Student Academy Award, won the Platinum Remi award at Houston Worldfest, and was selected as an Official Selection at the Cannes Film Festival.
Chey Sanders, MA.
Actor Coach
Chey Sanders has been teaching, directing, coaching, writing and producing for over 30 years. She served as the Education Director at Creative Arts Theater & School as Head Acting Consultant.
Her undergraduate degree is a BA in Secondary Education Drama/Theater from the University of Hawaii. She has two masters, one in Communication Radio, TV, Film and an MA in Marriage/Family Counseling, both from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Chey loves teaching people of all ages and is passionate about her faith.
Doug Miller, M.F.A.
Cinematography
Douglas Miller is a feature-film cinematographer known for his clear, emotionally nuanced visual style. His credits include An Unlikely Angel (PureFlix), The Mulligan (ICFF Award winner for Best Cinematography), and God’s Compass (drama rooted in spiritual realism). With each project, Douglas brings cinematic precision, lighting finesse, and framing that support storytelling and character depth.
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Leann Barna, MA.
Creative Storytelling
Leann Barna holds an M.A. in Cinema and Television/Script and Screenwriting and an M.A. in Biblical Studies from Regent University.
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She has worked as a story analyst for studios, production companies, and screenwriting competitions, including PureFlix, Disney, Mar Vista Entertainment, BlueCat Screenplay Competition, Goldcrest Films, and Eclectic Pictures. She has extensive experience in all aspects of film festival production, including judging/programming for the DTLA Film Festival, NYC Independent Film Festival, and the Artemis Women in Action Film Festival.
Drew Pendleton
Writer/Director
Drew Pendleton is a Texas-based filmmaker. His body of work spans narrative film, commercial, and emotionally-charged visual storytelling, earning him industry recognition including an Emmy nomination. Now channeling years of practical filmmaking experience into his feature film The Stars Unseen, Drew brings a grounded, character-focused approach to faith-based drama. With a style shaped by both technical precision and personal conviction, he approaches the project not just as a writer, but as a storyteller deeply invested in crafting meaningful cinema that resonates beyond the screen.
