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SHORT FILM

REAL ARTISTS

In the near future, a young animator is offered what should be her dream job, but, when she discovers the truth of the modern 'creative' process, she must make a hard choice about her passion for film. 

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WE TELL STORIES 

ABOUT US

Charming Stranger Films has been producing and directing films
in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond since 2012.


Our team is incredibly passionate about film - from the initial creative process to the nitty gritty details.

We are a group of highly driven professionals that are ready to dedicate their time, speciality and expertise

to create award-winning films.
 

Our primary focus lies in science fiction films that delve into the narratives of women
and underrepresented individuals.

 

If you believe your project aligns with our objectives, we invite you to submit a comprehensive treatment, accompanied by a compelling pitch and a well-considered estimated budget.

 

Together, let's create something extraordinary.

50
AWARDS

+

10
YEARS

18
PROJECTS

+

400
FILM FESTIVALS

+

CORE FEATURES

WHAT WE DO

FILM DEVELOPMENT

Our team is here support filmmakers as they develop 
their ideas into feature films,
series, shorts.


FILM PRODUCTION

Big or small budgets, we'll always find the right personnel and cinematic tactics to bring your
story to life.

DISTRIBUTION

We work with film festivals, local broadcasters, streaming channels worldwide to discover and license our work. 

WHO WE ARE

MEET OUR TEAM

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Connie Jo Sechrist

Producer

THE
TEAM

We are stories tellers doing cool stuff.
We work with passionate directors, producers, videographers, writers and editors to bring ideas to life.

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Cameo Wood

Director/ Exec. Producer

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George Rush

Entertainment Lawyer

LET'S WORK TOGETHER

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"I believe films are a piece of art. They are meant to be what they’re meant to be, and sometimes the artist is informed by the film of what it needs to be.”

– Ava DuVernay

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