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Skeleton Collective

Pittsburgh Independent Film Studio

The Work

Works

Barnstorm
2026 · Feature · In Development
Barnstorm
2026 · Feature

Created by Jake Keene & Darius Fraser. Directed by Jake Keene.

In Development
KDKX
2026 · Feature · In Development
KDKX
2026 · Feature

Created by Skeleton Collective. Written by Naomi Fraser.

In Development
Shelter
2026 · Series · In Development
Shelter
2026 · Series

Written and Directed by Jeffery Michaels.

In Development
LET'S PLAY HOUSE
Let's Play House
2026 · Short · Coming Soon
Let's Play House
2026 · Short

Created by Sean Gassaway and William Gleeson. Directed by William Gleeson.

Coming Soon
Lights Out
2025 · Short · In Festivals
Lights Out
2025 · Short

Written by Michael Buzzelli. Directed by William Gleeson.

In Festivals
Dennis: A Limited Series
2025 · Proof of Concept
▶ Watch on YouTube
Dennis: A Limited Series
2025 · Proof of Concept

Out now on YouTube.

▶ Watch on YouTube
What We Do

Skeleton Collective is a full-service video production company.

Our in-house department heads cover major aspects of production; capable of guiding you through every stage in the process. Equally valuable is our connection to the community, allowing us to utilize the best of local cast, crew, and services to maintain scalable and deliberate projects.

For any artist or brand, we are here to help tell your story from blank page to final cut. You can also collaborate with us on our own IP and share the vision of bringing Hollywood to the East Coast.

The People

Team

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Jake Keene
Chief Creative Officer
Writer/DirectorLead Editor
Darius Fraser
Creative Executive, Talent Manager
ActorWriter/Producer
Sean Gassaway
Chief Service Officer
ActorGaffer
Jeffery Michaels
Chief Technology Officer
Lead CinematographerWriter
William Gleeson
Chief Executive Officer
ProducerVideographer
Michel Bosanz
Community Relations Manager
DirectorVideographer
Ethan Brown
Brand Manager
GafferKey Grip
Michael Carbonara
Business and Operations Manager
Lead Sound SupervisorActor
Ben Savidge
Extended Team
Camera OperatorWriter/Director
Ummat Rizayev
Extended Team
Stunt CoordinatorRigging Grip
Jacob Wells
NYC Extended Team
ProducerEditor

What We Do

Services

01 Creative Strategy Sessions Development +

Structured creative meetings that actually go somewhere. We run tone sessions, visual reference builds, and IP pitching workshops that give your project a clear identity before a single frame rolls.

Format
In-Person or Remote
Output
Vision Deck, Lookbook, Pitch Package
02 Script Development Development +

From raw concept to locked draft — we work alongside writers to sharpen story structure, punch up dialogue, and shape material that's made to be filmed, not just read.

Deliverable
Treatment, Draft, Notes Package
Timeline
2 – 16 Weeks
03 Budgeting & Scheduling Production Management +

No guesswork. We break down your script line by line, build a real-world budget, and lock a shooting schedule that keeps your production from bleeding money on day three.

Tools
Movie Magic, Final Draft, Custom Breakdowns
Deliverable
Top Sheet, Full Budget, One-Liner
04 Service Production Logistics +

We act as your boots on the ground. From hiring local crews and securing locations to conducting department head interviews and managing vendor relationships — we handle the operational infrastructure so your production can move fast and stay lean. Whether you're coming into Pittsburgh from out of town or scaling up a project beyond your core team, we plug in and produce.

Includes
Location Scouts, Local Crew Hire, Dept. Head Interviews
Coverage
Pittsburgh & Surrounding Regions
01 Long Form Production Full Scale +

From first day of prep to picture wrap, we produce long-form projects end-to-end — features, limited series, pilots, and multi-episode productions. We assemble the right team for the project's scale, manage the shoot from the ground up, and keep the creative vision intact through every logistical decision. Whether it's a micro-budget indie feature or a mid-range series, we know how to make a dollar look like ten.

Formats
Features, Series, Pilots, Limited Runs
Budget Range
Micro-Budget to Mid-Range
02 Short Form Production Content +

You have the idea. We build it. From proof-of-concept trailers and sizzle reels to short films, web series episodes, and pitchable mini-episodes — short form is where ideas get tested and sharpened. We show a network or investor exactly what your IP looks like in the real world, or deliver a finished short ready for festivals and online release.

Formats
Shorts, Web Series, POC Trailers, Sizzle Reels
Purpose
Festival, Network Pitch, Investor Deck, Release
03 Full Crew Package On Set +

We staff productions from top to bottom. Our core G&E team — union-affiliated, experience-tested — anchors every package, and we build out from there: camera, art, sound, wardrobe, hair & makeup, and AD staff. For larger projects that demand it, we reach beyond our roster and outsource to trusted department heads across the region, keeping quality consistent no matter the scale.

Union Affiliation
IATSE Local 489
Scale
Indie Short to Full Feature
04 Still Photography On Set +

Behind-the-scenes and unit stills that are actually cinematic. Not phone snaps — real images your marketing team can use. Retainer and day-rate options available.

Format
BTS, Unit Stills, Portrait
Turnaround
48hr Selects, 7-Day Full Gallery
05 Stunt Coordination Safety & Action +

Controlled chaos. We design, rehearse, and execute action sequences with trained coordinators who keep your cast safe and your shots spectacular. Fight choreography, falls, vehicle work.

Specialties
Fight Choreo, Wire Work, Vehicle
Process
Rehearsal → Tech Scout → Shoot Day
01 Picture Edit & Assembly Editorial +

From assembly cut to picture lock. We edit with story in mind first, pace second — building rhythm that serves the material rather than trending formats.

Software
Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve
Deliverable
Assembly, Rough, Fine, Picture Lock
02 Color Grade Finishing +

Cinematic color work that gives your project a look people remember. We establish a visual language for your piece — not a filter, not a preset — something that belongs to the film.

Software
DaVinci Resolve Studio
Output
DCP, H.264, ProRes Deliverables
03 Sound Design & Foley Audio +

Sound is half the picture. We build immersive soundscapes from the ground up — atmospheric design, custom Foley, dialogue cleanup, and final mix — so your film sounds as intentional as it looks.

Includes
Foley, ADR, Ambience, Final Mix
Deliverable
Stereo, 5.1, Broadcast-Ready Masters
04 VFX Visual Effects +

From invisible fixes to full composites, we handle the VFX work that elevates your project without breaking the bank. Wire removal, sky replacement, set extensions, title sequences, and motion graphics — practical results that serve the story.

Specialties
Compositing, Motion Graphics, Cleanup
Software
After Effects, DaVinci Fusion, Nuke
05 Social Media Campaign Cuts Distribution +

Trailers, teasers, clips, and vertical cuts optimized for Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube — edited to hook in the first two seconds without gutting the soul of your project.

Formats
16:9, 9:16, 1:1 — All Platforms
Volume
Package Pricing Available

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