The Filmmakers
Meet the Team
TERRESTRIALS is made by independent Houston filmmakers who believe in the power of human storytelling.
Director / Writer
Jase O'Brien
Jase has loved cinema before he could even remember. Growing up as a musical theatre performer, he has always been an entertainer. He fully transitioned to filmmaking when he entered University of Houston’s Media Production program. His short films, which have earned thousands of views online, also have screened at festivals across the country, earning recognition for their compelling storytelling and emotional depth. Terrestrials is his debut feature, a project he has been developing for over two years.
Executive Producer
Gabby Surber
Gabby is a producer whose managerial expertise has the supreme power to bring people together. A natural problem solver towards when anything gets in her way. With a thoughtful eye for both the creative and practical sides of filmmaking, she helps guide projects from their earliest ideas through the many moving pieces required to bring them to life.
Cam Op/Producer
Daniel Oakes
Daniel brings a background in independent documentary and narrative film, with a passion for stories rooted in historical truth. He has produced three award-winning short films and one feature documentary, and has a reputation for building the conditions in which artists can do their best work.
AD/Producer
Adam Castro
Adam Castro is a filmmaker whose work is defined by precision, leadership, and a deep respect for the collaborative rhythm of a set. As First Assistant Director, he brings order to the moving parts of production, balancing schedules, cast, crew, and the countless details that allow a story to come to life.
Director of Photography
JP Burguete
JP is a cinematographer and filmmaker drawn to the intersection of story, atmosphere, and human connection. His approach to visual storytelling is shaped by a background in both production and filmmaking, with an instinct for finding images that feel intentional without losing the authenticity of the moment
Writer
Zion-Alexander
Zion is a dramatic writer with a strength in devising multi-dimensional, grounded characters within fantasy worlds. Her education consists of an associates in theatre performance and graphic design, plus a B.F.A. in Dramatic Writing from Savannah College of Art and Design. Her background has allowed her to be mindful of the needs of an actor, trusting their capabilities for subtext, display her work as a thoughtful designer, and write with the discipline of conciseness and nuance.
Join Us in Making This Film
TERRESTRIALS is an independent film made possible entirely by the support of people who believe in the power of intimate storytelling. Our Kickstarter campaign is now live.
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