Filmmaker . Writer .
DEREK RAHM
Derek Rahm started his deep dive into films after watching The Shining at a young age. He began to learn more about the technical craft of filmmaking and what aspects made people enjoy them. Soon enough, Derek began to appreciate film as an intricate art form that was irresistible to avoid. This led him to DeSales University, where he graduated from in 2022 with a degree in film. His goal is to create films that are unique and resonate with a wide range of people.
Derek has directed multiple award winning films throughout his career. He has created content for FGX Creative, DeSales University, Lafayette College, Keeperstop.com, Family Promise Lehigh Valley, CS Films, and more. In all these ventures, his goal is to bring out a cinematic element and learn something new. He is constantly attempting to improve his work and is committed to making high quality content. He prides himself with bringing people together to create something beautiful for the world to see.
Filmmaker . Photographer .
JESSE CRUM
Jesse Crum has been fascinated with all kinds of film / photography and the magic / teaching ability they have from a young age. This fascination propelled him to recieve a degree in film in 2021. Taking inspiration from other past filmmakers and photographers, his goal is to make content to inspire, teach, promote, and entertain the next generation of audiences. Jesse's career path has given him the opportunity to work for several notable clientele including Larry Thomas, Gino Crognale from The Walking Dead, Carlos Neto, FGX Creative, Discover Lehigh Valley, and Robert Anderson Jr.
Jesse has created a collection of short films, pilots, and music videos that have been run in festivals and won awards, as well as being aired in the Lincoln Center in NYC and on TV. He as been placed first in festivals such as The Screendance Dance on Camera Film Festival and The Jim Thorpe International Film Festival. On set and during his work, Jesse radiates inclusion, comfortability, creativity and fun. He loves telling stories and having clients from all walks of life, ensuring what he creates excites them. Jesse's specialized interests range from content that involves fashion, artistic creations, nature, horror, prop photography, and small businesses.
Filmmaker . Writer .
ANDRE EWING
Andre is a freelance videographer based in the Philadelphia region with over five years of hands-on experience. After graduating from DeSales University in 2022 with a bachelor's degree in film, Andre continues to pursue his work through the making of short films, engagement videos, and promo videos in the local area. Over the years, Andre has made many films, some of which have been screened in film festivals and are award recipients.
From an early age, filmmaking has always been Andre’s passion. He loves telling stories and bringing them to life on camera. Andre is highly dedicated to his craft and very attentive to every shot he captures. He is most skilled in cinematography; the art of lighting, composition, and camera movement. Andre is exceptionally familiar with modern camera technology. He understands the importance of utilizing cameras to the best of their ability and even pushing them to their limits when necessary. What Andre enjoys most about his craft is the dedication it takes. No matter what project he is handed, he will work tirelessly to ensure it’s completed and delivered at the highest quality.
Filmmaker . Photographer .
EMILY ROBERTI
Emily Roberti is a freelance photographer of 4 years from the Poconos. A lifelong passion for visual arts lead her to pursue degrees in film and digital design. After graduating from DeSales University in 2022, Emily works to combine a career of freelancing with the artistry of filmmaking. As an creative media freelancer, she has created content for FGX Creative, Lehigh Valley Events & Productions, BellaBaby, and local artists and businesses.
Emily strives to bring the beauty of cinema into her photography, and achieve emotional stills in her videography. Working with individuals, Emily strives to create a personal experience, building a connection from the first interaction. Her personal style follows the stories of couples, artists and musicians, and models. From photography shoots to editing motion pictures, Emily believes in expressing unique stories of the individual through her work.
Filmmaker . Producer .
ROBERT FELLA
Robert Fella has always been engrossed in video and photography at a young age. Coming from a family of professional photographers, Robert spent a good portion of his childhood in photography studios. His love of film didn’t take into full effect until High School where he discovered that movies are more than just superheroes, space battles, and sword fighting. Movies are an art and Robert wanted to be a part of that art in some way, shape or form.
Robert enrolled at Northampton Community College and received his Associates in Media Production along with a specialized degree in Multimedia. He is a 2022 graduate of Temple University with his Bachelors in Film and Media Arts. There he had the opportunity to speak and receive advice from talented individuals like actor and music producer Jamie Foxx along with songwriter and music artist Wizgamb, who has worked on hit shows like Empire Seasons 1, 2, and 3. Robert strives to be a Film and TV Producer one day and believes that with enough passion and love for the craft, anyone can make a film.
Filmmaker . Documentarian .
SIERRA KRAGNESS
Sierra Kragness has been loving movies since she was a child. Just by looking at the world around her she could find a story to tell in unlikely places. While film wasn’t her original major, she received her Media Production degree in the Spring of 2021 along with a specialized diploma in Multimedia and then enrolled at Temple University. She graduated with her Bachelors in Film and Media Arts in the fall of 2022.
At Temple, Sierra wrote, produced, and directed her first documentary film To Love a Dragon, which asks the question can people have an emotional connection to something like a bearded dragon as they do with a dog or cat. The film premiered at a Temple Film Festival in 2022 and after that Sierra’s goal has been to make more documentaries. Since then, she has worked for the company Freshpet as a Video Production Intern as well as a Social Media Coordinator. Sierra’s best quality is making the people around her comfortable and heard, especially while working on set. Sierra is a photographer, videographer and documentarian at heart and is ready for whatever is next in her filmmaking career.
Filmmaker . Content Creator .
JACK STRINI
Jack Strini is a content creator and producer with over 10 years of experience. His love for content creation started with video games and automobiles, and has transformed overtime into telling stories through audio and video. He has several years of experience with video editing, radio presenting, and live/TV studio and field production in the roles of camera operation, replay engineering, as well as directing! Recently been focusing on honing his photography skills!
Content Creator . Marketer .
AVIANA RIVERA
Aviana Rivera is the Marketing Associate for Rising Storm Productions! In her role, she is responsible for developing and executing marketing campaigns, managing social media accounts, and creating content for the company's website. She is also responsible for tracking and analyzing marketing data to measure the success of campaigns.
Aviana is a marketing and communications professional with a proven track record of success. In her previous role, she increased website traffic by 75% year-over-year. She also successfully managed and grew her own social media accounts to over 100,000 followers totaled across all platforms. Aviana is currently pursuing her marketing degree and is expected to graduate in 2024. She is a highly motivated and results-oriented individual with a passion for using marketing to connect with people and tell stories!