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About

We bring together our unique backgrounds and ways of looking at the world to craft work that makes a difference for you.

We bring together our unique backgrounds and ways of looking at the world to craft work that makes a difference for you.

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Dallas, TX / May, 2022

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Cross Plains, TX / January, 2019

Who you chose to work with matters just as much as the project at hand. We believe that we can concept and execute ideas that are only possible when done together.

Who you chose to work with matters just as much as the project at hand. We believe that we can concept and execute ideas that are only possible when done together.

↓ BTS from Search & Destory. July, 2022.

↓ BTS from Southwest Review shoot in Cross Plains, TX

↓ BTS from Southwest Review shoot in Cross Plains, TX

Our Manifesto

Our Manifesto

01
It's Not About Us

Film production involves a lot of things: family, heart, humility, insanity, genius, endurance, and solving problems. There’s no room for egos. We are here to serve the project's goals and vision.

02
Good Work is Hard Work

Good work is more than pretty images and sound. (But to be clear, we’re still really into pretty content.) It has weight and substance and hits you in the gut. It is to create beyond mere images and sound and to communicate truth to someone right where they are.

02
Good Work is Hard Work

Good work is more than pretty images and sound. (But to be clear, we’re still really into pretty content.) It has weight and substance and hits you in the gut. It is to create beyond mere images and sound and to communicate truth to someone right where they are.

03
Push Standards

Best practices are best practices because they work. That said, there’s still a lot of gray area in the production world. We push established standards to find better ways to do work that serves your project’s goals and vision.

03
Push Standards

Best practices are best practices because they work. That said, there’s still a lot of gray area in the production world. We push established standards to find better ways to do work that serves your project’s goals and vision.

04
People Over Profit

We like to do good work and make friends along the way. While we are a one stop shop for video production, it’s bringing in other people with their unique experiences and ideas that take a project from good to KICK A$$. Honestly, we just want to work with people and brands who inspire us.

05
Work Hard, Rest Hard

We hit the career jackpot: we make a living doing what we love! But we also value seeing family and friends, recovering from big projects, dreaming, and passion projects. Time off makes time on even better.

06
Equip, Educate, Encourage

We’re lucky to have had great teachers and mentors that have shaped us into the people and artists we are today. Our goal is to provide the same support and encouragement to young artists through mentorship, educational experiences, community and university workshops, and speaking events.

06
Equip, Educate, Encourage

We’re lucky to have had great teachers and mentors that have shaped us into the people and artists we are today. Our goal is to provide the same support and encouragement to young artists through mentorship, educational experiences, community and university workshops, and speaking events.

Our Team

Our Team

Prelude Films

Josh Gallas

Partner & Director

When he’s not behind the camera, our Director Josh Gallas can often be found behind the drums, keeping time for the band he plays in with his four brothers. And if he’s not playing music, he might be outdoors mountain biking, skiing, or hiking. Already an Emmy Award-winning director, Josh has over a decade of experience creating commercials, documentaries, features, and short films. He’s a globe-trotter by nature and draws inspiration for projects from his travels through Turkey, Nepal, Brazil, and more. A native of Arlington, TX, with both a degree and a Master’s from the University of Texas at Arlington, Josh is married to his wife Abbie, an ICU nurse. They have a son Fritz and share their home with the hairiest member of the family – Chala, the Australian Shepherd.

Josh is a director and writer with a background in editing and cinematography. He studied film in graduate school at the University of Texas at Arlington where he taught a number of film courses including cinematography and narrative. He has filmed extensively overseas in places such as Turkey, Nepal, Uganda, Brazil, and Costa Rica, and continues to write stories that are influenced by his time overseas.

Andrew Czap

Partner & Director of Photography

Book lover. Guitar player. Fan of wasabi almonds. That’s Andrew Czap… in a nutshell. An avid reader with a keen eye for aesthetics, Andrew has 12 years of combined experience in the creative industry as a Director of Photography, still photographer, and graphic designer. He’s worked on a wide variety of film and video projects, and is known and respected for his strong leadership skills on the set in helping guide productions to successful completion. A graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington with a degree in Visual Communication Design, Andrew is a devote of black & white film that he develops at home. He also enjoys the great outdoors, and loves mountain biking, camping, hiking, and skiing. But in his downtime, you’re also just as likely to find him at home with a good book and a cup of tea.

Prelude Films
Prelude Films

Jim Reynolds

Partner & CEO

Jim has an incredibly diverse work background. From cowboying in West Texas, to owning a travel agency in Turkey, to running a marketing agency based out of Fort Worth, and much more, Jim provides valuable insight into the workings of running a successful company, serving our clients better, and various marketing strategies for video content.

Lizette Barrera

Producer

Running! Jumping! Lifting! Moving! Our Producer Lizette Barrera makes the most of her CrossFit expertise every day on the set. With over a decade of experience in the film business, Lizette possesses all the best skills and instincts of a producer – always knowing exactly who needs what before they actually do. Having successfully produced projects with budgets ranging from minuscule to mega, she’s a pro at running the show from pre-production to completion. Lizette takes care of both her clients and crew equally well, making all feel welcome and crucial to the cause. An LA native and Texas raised with a Master of Fine Arts in film production and directing from the University of Texas at Austin, Lizette has licensed and distributed two short films with HBO and ShortTv. She also has a reputation for being a drop-everything-and-just-go spontaneous traveler – an interesting contrast when you consider the meticulous, minute-by-minute planning required of a successful film producer.

Prelude Films
Prelude Films

Seehum Isa

Creative Producer

A love of peanut butter and jelly helps fuel our creative producer Seehum's passion for competing in triathlons.  But it’s blending film with marketing and advertising to help clients reach their goals that she truly loves.An experienced marketer with experience writing and producing commercials. Seehum’s main focus is achieving what’s important to a client.  She also specializes in ensuring a brand’s voice is communicated and maintained throughout their video content. A native of El Paso, TX, and a graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington, Seehum gave a Ted Talk when she was only 20. She has authored two children’s books on culture and religion, and also enjoys painting and baking. Seehum and her husband James make their home in Fort Worth, which they share with their French bulldog Matcha.

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