Philip R. Garrett

Phil Garrett got his start in film at PDI/DreamWorks in VFX editorial and later, feature animation production management. After moving the Midwest in early 2000s, he moved into live action and has since produced independent features ranging from documentaries to horror, science fiction, action, realist dramas, and experimental and documentary shorts. He has shepherded projects as a creative producer, mentored emerging industry professionals, and served on advisory boards for performing arts programs and film commissions. In 2022, he joined Good Deed Entertainment and its genre label, Cranked Up Films, where he produces features and worked with the team to build and launch Cranked Up TV, an independent horror streaming service, for which he serves as curator and content manager.