Ben Jones

Producer

Ben is a promoter of the arts and a people lover and has served as a producer for 54 Film Fest since its inception in Middle Tennessee in 2013. He stands as the lone representative of every year of the festival. Through prayer, hard work, and lots of love from the film community, he has helped grow the festival from humble beginnings.

He has produced a multitude of films including eleven for timed film competitions, and throughout his years of production, teams have created hundreds of films for the festival. His works have garnered award recognition and address the heart of the human experience. He is a CPA and serves as Director of Accounting Services at Middle Tennessee State University. He is a creator at heart and writes, produces, and directs short films with the intent to honor God and serve people.

Ben loves the film community and the spontaneous creativity that the 54 provides. He is thrilled to produce the festival with such an amazing producer team.

Apolonia Davalos

AMBASSADOR FOR THE ARTS

Apolonia Davalos is an Off-Broadway actress and has been a four-time 54 Film Fest collaborator and a three-time festival producer since 2014.

Ms. Davalos has an Associate of Arts Degree in Theater, Film, and Television from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in NYC.  Furthering her acting training with The Barrow Group, also in NYC, she booked her first principal feature role in 2007 for Reigning Star Pictures.  Her performing arts roots began in the theater and she has worked consistently on stage, behind-the-scenes as well as in front of the camera since 2006. 

Some of her Nashville feature film credits include: The Good Book, Providence, and Summer of ’67. She achieved her film directorial debut with her short Children of War (2016) and originated the role of MARGO PALMER in the pilot episode for The Alley. 

Through her company APOLCORE, she continues to produce, write, consult, and direct independent film and media content that inspires truth through beauty!  She dedicates herself to cultivating and continuously developing opportunities for fellow creative artists.

With honor and humility, Apolonia offers her support to the Middle Tennessee film community and beyond as a Ambassador for the 54 Film Fest!

Richard Chilton

Producer

Richard is a six-time participant in the 54 Film Fest.

He has been a part of several award winning films within the festival, including producing and acting in 2014’s Best Writing/Story winning “Time Musheen”, assistant directing for previous 54 Film Fest Producer Ryan Rehnborg’s 2015 Best Picture “The Rat King”, and producing, writing, directing, and acting in the stuffed animal led 2016 Best Production Design winning and Best Film Nominated “Chrona Templar”.

He plays a little music, makes a few movies, and has been eating a lot of chocolate lately, which will help explain his manic personality once the festival arrives.

David Perault

Producer

David is a four-time participant in the 54 Film Fest. He has left the participation to become a full-time producer and is now looking to afford the opportunity to others while creating networking opportunities for the community.

His filming career began in 2010 and more than a decade later has participated in several festivals, projects and professional networking that has led to the filming of one full-length feature film, along with the editing of two full-length feature films, “If You’re Gone” (2018 – Editor) and “Be Still and Know” (2019 – Director of Photography and Editor).

He launched his production company BreakAwayStory in 2016 and has created several projects, films, music videos, corporate and educational videos and looks forward to continuing to network while helping others network in the industry through film festivals.

All glory to God for everything!

In
Memoriam

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