Clayton Guiltner

Clayton Guiltner is the owner of GC Films, and the founder of The Grex Group Theatre in New York City and Grex Group-LA in Los Angeles. He is a lifetime member of the Directors Unit of the renowned Actors Studio, where he was mentored by the late Martin Landau and director Lou Antonio. Clayton holds a Master of Fine Arts in Directing, a Master of Arts degree in Business Leadership, and a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre. A classically trained actor, he embarked on his career touring nationally with the Act One Drama Company before transitioning into directing and producing. For the first two decades of his career, Clayton focused on directing and producing live theatre, including musicals, dramas, comedies, and classical theatre, in various venues throughout New York City and the U.S. Encouraged by his mentors at the Actors Studio, he began exploring film and television directing and producing. Clayton initially worked as a creative producer, director, and writer for a boutique film production company in Orlando, Florida, where he gained comprehensive knowledge of filmmaking. Since 2015, Clayton has directed and produced Indie television series, short films, and developed numerous films, refining his producing skills, business acumen, and creative storytelling abilities. In addition to his professional directing work, Clayton has served as a college professor, teaching a wide range of courses in performance, entertainment business, and leadership.