ABOUT US

fantasy a gets a mattress ~ Crew

fantasy a gets a mattress ~ Crew

DAVID NORMAN LEWIS

Director / Writer / Editor / Producer — David is a Seattle-based filmmaker and writer. He has written for The Stranger, The Seattle Weekly, Post Alley, and BlackPast.org. His cultural history of Bigfoot, Evergreen Ape, is available from Microcosm Publishing. His novel, The Golden Basement, is available on Amazon. Most recently David co-directed, co-wrote, co-edited, and co-produced the feature film Fantasy A Gets a Mattress.

NOAH ZOLTAN SOFIAN

Director / Writer / Editor / Producer / Cinematographer — Noah is a filmmaker and visual artist from Seattle, Washington. His films have appeared in national and international film festivals and indie cinemas. In 2023, Noah illustrated the novel The Golden Basement, available on Amazon. Noah is the co-director, co-writer, co-editor, co-producer, and co-cinematographer of the feature film Fantasy A Gets a Mattress.

SAFIYE ROSE SENTURK

Producer / Production Designer — Safiye Rose Senturk is an editor, filmmaker, archivist, librarian, and businesswoman from Seattle, Washington. She has performed archival and library work at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Frick Collection, Gagosian Gallery, and David Yurman. Most recently Safiye produced and contributed to the production design on the feature film Fantasy A Gets a Mattress.

Myles LaU

American digital digest

Special Effects — Meet Myles Lau, a visionary in the world of visual and special effects, based in the creative hub of Seattle. With an unwavering passion for creating immersive experiences, Myles specializes in both Visual Effects (VFX) and Special Effects (SFX).

Chad Courtney

Color — Chad is an accomplished colorist. Ten years ago he started color grading short films, worked his way to commercial projects, and most recently color graded a narrative feature he DP’d. His experience as a DP informs his decisions in color grading, ensuring the shots are enhanced all while staying true to the director’s vision. He takes pride in finalizing the look of all types of projecs.

Miranda Larson

Sound —  From subtle whispers to explosive action sequences, Miranda excels in shaping auditory landscapes that elevate the emotional impact of every scene. Their expertise in sound mixing brings a unique dimension to each project they touch, including this project.

fantasy a gets a mattress ~ cast

fantasy a gets a mattress ~ cast

fantasy a

Actor — Fantasy A is a real life Seattle urban legend. Sneakers on asphalt all day, he posters the city of Seattle down with his self-promoting fliers: AUTISTIC RAPPER. CAN’T BE STOPPED. Fantasy A is a rapper, actor, municipal employee, landscaper, and permanent Seattle street fixture.

Acacia porter

Actor — Acacia is a Seattle-based entrepreneur with many passions. She is the owner of Badder Body, a vegan self care brand, and also sings with the R&B duo Peace and Red Velvet. In addition, she is a model and social media influencer.

Aaron Billingsly

Actor — Meet Aaron - a Detroit native who now calls Seattle home. He is a versatile artist with skills in acting, voice acting, and animation. Whether in front of the camera, in the recording booth, or behind the computer screen, Aaron brings creativity and passion to everything he does.

LOGIC AMEN

Actor — Logic Amen is an artist, father, and educator. Amen has used his experience in media, music, and education to provide content for motivational speeches and workshops. In the area of media, he has published a magazine, created, hosted, and engineered a public television show, acted in roles for TV and video, and produced over 100 songs (several were used for his two albums and one for a music compilation released in 2001). He is currently producing shows for 91.3 KBCS radio.

Keosha "Lovely" Fredricks

Actor — Lovely is a multi-talented artist based in Seattle. As an entrepreneur, she has a talent for bringing people together and creating amazing events. And as a singer, she has a beautiful voice that captivates audiences wherever she performs.

Ready Ron

Actor — Ready Ron Beats (the Rocket Launcher aka Chinatown's Greatest Mystery) is one of the most underrated local hip-hop producers in the Seattle area for over 20 years. He produces hot instrumental beats for local artists and promotes shows, showcasing new and veteran rappers, R&B singers, and spoken word poets. Don’t be surprised if one of the members of his music company TAKEOVER MUSIC COLLECTIVE is the next to put Seattle hip-hop back in the world wide spotlight. You can find TAKEOVER on all social media platforms and takeovermusiccollective.org

Chris zapata

Actor — Chris is a native of the Pacific Northwest. He is a writer, stand-up comedian, and also has a love for music and DJing. His ultimate passion is bringing joy and inspiration into people’s lives.

OSATO COOLEY

Actor — Osato is a photographer and stockbroker based out of Seattle, Washington. While his main focus is event photography, Osato's portfolio showcases a eclectic mix of work. He began his career working with various non-profit organizations, including the Low Income Housing Institute, Food Bank at St. Mary's, and St. Vincent de Paul of Seattle/King County.”

MILES Stanberry

Actor — Miles "39" Stanberry, Seattle-born multi-ethnic multimedia artist, guerilla filmmaker, witchdoctor, and restaurateur. Chief of Circle at the non-profit Crossroad Circle, lead vocalist of the band "Planet 39", and co-founder and co-owner of Moon Village Bakery. A rough upbringing inspired them to pursue social justice causes, including environmental justice, racial equality, gender equality, LGBTQ+ rights, and poverty elimination—all subjects of which he touches on in their art and when operating their small business.

Elizabeth Navarro

Actor — Elizabeth is Fantasy A’s friend and former co-worker.

Charles McKinney

Actor — Charles is the foreman of a nail factory in Everett, Washington.

DoNormaal

Actor — doNormaal is a writer and a recording artist experimenting in morbid, emotional prayer.

Louis Wilson

Actor — Louis is a design/build artisan of things large and small, working in the northern Ozarks.

Uncle Shredded Wheat

Actor — Uncle Shredded Wheat is a visual artist that makes boomboxes out of suitcases. He is also a producer, rapper, musician, and Seattle metro bus driver.

Tony Beck

Actor — Tony is a DJ, musician, and rapper in Seattle, Washington, originally hailing from Casper, Wyoming.

Lisa ransopher

Actor — Lisa Ransopher is a holistic care advisor at Zenith Supplies, as well as an owner/operator of Merchantessa—a small business specializing in hand-poured artisan candles.

Karen WetterhaHn

Actor — Karen has been acting in films and commercials for the past 12 years in roles ranging from doctor, therapist, teacher to damsel in distress and psycho killer.

Margaret Channon

Actor — Margaret will emerge from the ashes in about five years.

HAMzA ADAN

Actor — Hamza is a Seattle-based actor and musician.

Lil Soda Boi

Actor — Lil Soda Boi is a vocalist and producer hailing from Seattle, Washington, now living in Salem, Oregon. Drawing inspiration from emo bands, folk artists, smooth jazz/vaporwave, and country music, versatility is key in his music.

Jackson Witmer

Actor — Jackson is a Seattle-based composer of keyboard music, pianist, hispanophile, and amateur botanist.

Brenton Bennett

Actor — Brenton is the owner of Feathered Coyote Designs, a Seattle-based design firm specializing in jade, wood, and metal interior decor and jewelry.

SKYLER FORD

Actor — Skyler is a songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist from Washington state.

fantasy a gets a mattress ~ soundtrack

fantasy a gets a mattress ~ soundtrack

Mario Casalini

Mario is well versed in the creation of any kind of music you may need for whatever project you are working on. With over 20 years of experience, he is fluent in beat/instrumental creation, audio production, recording, mixing & mastering.

Mario has worked with Joey Cool, Tech N9ne, X-Raided, Jon Connor, B-Legit, Young Slo-be, Lex Bratcher, iLL Chris and many others.

Brian NOyes-Watkins

Solo tunes, keys, etc in Tomten.

Solo work.

bug bus piano

Bug Bus Piano is Jake. Born in 1991 in Seattle and doesn’t live there anymore. Likes drawing and making some small music, sometimes practicing animation. Rides the bus every day. Shouts out to the 36, 60, 48, & 43. South Seattle/ C.D. what's up!