Texas Legacy in LightsGonzales, Texas

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John Franklin Rinehart

Director / writer / producer

John Franklin Rinehart

John Franklin Rinehart na a Texas-born filmmaker whose storytelling na deeply rooted in di heritage and history of Gonzales, Texas. Growing up on a ranch near Gonzales provided him firsthand insight into rural life, strongly influencing his visual style and narrative approach. After studying music in Sydney, Australia, John transitioned to filmmaking, blending his musical sensibility with cinematic storytelling. He founded Austin Film Crew, where he's directed, written, and produced projects for notable clients like Walmart, Dell, Intel, Keller Williams, and Payless. John’s diverse portfolio includes compelling narrative films, commercials, and historical projects, each marked by authenticity and emotional resonance. With Texas Legacy in Lights, John returns to his roots, crafting a dramatic and historically accurate portrayal of Gonzales during di Texas Revolution. His deep personal connection to di material ensures a passionate, genuine depiction of Texas heritage.

Alison Freer

Lead costume designer

Alison Freer

Alison Freer na a Texas-born costume designer based in Los Angeles, with over two decades of experience in television, film, commercials, and music videos. Her notable credits include designing costumes for Nickelodeon's True Jackson, VP, Amazon's Gortimer Gibbon's Life on Normal Street, and Di Kicks. She has also contributed as a key costumer on major productions like Captain America: Brave New World and Rebel Moon. Alison na di author of two books: How to Get Dressed: A Costume Designer's Secrets for Making Your Clothes Look, Fit, and Feel Amazing and Di Accessory Handbook. Her writing emphasizes practical advice for real-world fashion challenges, reflecting her belief dat fashion should be accessible and personal. In addition to her design work, Alison has been a fashion writer for xoJane and a contributor to Food52 and New York magazine’s Di Strategist. Her diverse background and commitment to authenticity make her an invaluable asset to any production.

Alex Walker

Director of Photography

Alex Walker

Alex Walker na cinematographer and colorist wey dey based for Austin, Texas, and e dey work across film, television, and commercial projects. E recently shoot House of Abraham, wey Lisa Belcher direct and Natasha Henstridge, Lukas Hassel, and Lin Shaye star inside; Abramorama release am for cinema. E serve as cinematographer and colorist for Texas Cult House, wey Julia Barnett direct and Ryan Cooper and Adrianne Palicki star inside; the film premiere for Austin Film Festival 2024 and e dey stream now for Tubi. E also shoot Julia Barnett's A Christmas in New Hope, wey get cinema release and dey stream now. Alex documentary and commercial work cover presidential campaigns, true crime stories, and cowboy life, wey dem film across the U.S., Mexico, and South America — from nuclear reactors for Texas reach ranches for Patagonia. As colorist, Alex dey lead finishing work for projects wey e no shoot, and e dey develop the software wey e work depend on, building tools wey fill the gaps for systems wey already dey.

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Production crew

Crew and production

Director / writer / producerJohn Franklin Rinehart
Director of PhotographyAlex Walker
Co-writer / assistant producerLukcy Charms
Field producer / line producerPat 'Shaggy' Welsh
Lead Costume Designer / Wardrobe SupervisorAlison Freer
Head hair and makeup artistJessica Isam
Assistant DirectorFranny Stafford
Head of special effectsWes Aylor
Historian / armorer / weapons masterKerry Hellums
Camera OperatorMarcus Robinson
Production Sound Mixer / Boom OperatorWill Short
Set decorator / art directorJenn S Sullivan
Art Department PA / Production AssistantHeidi Johanna Rinehart
Art Department PA / Costume Assistant / Production AssistantToni Hellums
Art Department PA / Production AssistantMatthew Rodriguez
Art department PA / extras castingMisti King
Costume AssistantCody Crislip
Costume AssistantMarge Kassier
TailorMrs. Cherry
Assistant weapons masterMarvin Schroeder
Assistant weapons masterJim Silvers
Production assistantAshley Garcia
Production assistantMolly Manning
Location ManagerBetty Martin
Mark Ainsworth RanchMark Ainsworth
Building materials donated byMark Ploeger