Derek Tilton has spent over twelve years producing, writing, and directing short films, while studying and consuming everything on the art of cinema. He realized at a young age, having very few friends growing up, the power of cinema and after discovering that becoming a Ghostbuster wasn't an actual career choice, he turned to the next best thing.

Now, he's ready to take the world by storm with his first feature film as he'd like to have one feature under his belt before he finally hits thirty and falls apart. (Note: He's 27 now) (Another Note: He apologizes to anyone 30 and over who feel offended by that previous statement)

Carlos Carter - Bryant Zambrano

Bryant Zambrano is a filmmaker has produced short films, music videos, and web series with his company, Hard Luck Media. During high school, he became heavily involved with the theater and broadcasting programs, and would go on to receive an award at the North Carolina Theater Conference Festival of Arts.



Bryant is bringing his talents both in front of the camera, as well as behind it, serving as producer on this project, too.

Throughout the past few months, Bryant & Derek produced a series of short films known as the Affordable Eight.

Audrey Duvall - Morgan Petersen

Morgan has always wanted to be an actor. When she was younger she’d get so enthralled by the stories she watched that afterwards she’d be immersed in the world that was created for days sometimes. Originally from South Carolina, she moved to Atlanta to pursue a career in film after graduating college. After having been in many short films, she’s ready to make her leap into feature films. This film’s story speaks to her in particular because of its subject that deals with what love is and how there’s a constant internal battle between the head and the heart.

Luke Duvall - Keenan Edge

Keenan Edge never knew what to do with himself. He always acted, because that way he could focus on being someone else for a change. He spent his childhood changing his mind about what he wanted to be, but never gave a thought to what he was doing. He realized that the only thing that he was doing that was making him happy was working on or behind a stage, so that's what he did. He spent his senior year of high school at UNCSA and wanted to act instead of go to college. He's doing both now in Charlotte.

For him, the role of Luke is an exploration of himself, and an experiment in changing perspectives. He is no stranger to uncommon love, and relishes the chance to show how normal deviance can be.

Sam Meadows - Jake Whaley Jake Whaley is an accomplished musician and actor. He spent his high school years performing in theatrical productions, even garnishing a Best Supporting Actor nomination. His most recent role in "Love has No Heartbeat" has Jake as the leader of a survivalist group during a zombie apocalypse.

Lydia Myers - Megan Waller

Coming from a theater heavy background, Megan initially began her career on the technical side of the art. However, she’s always had a passion for being in front of an audience. As a child, she would watch all kinds of musicals. Oklahoma was her personal favorite for the longest time. It wasn’t until her parody performance of 99 Problems by Jay-Z, where she was a calculus teacher schooling her students during a rap battle. For her this story represents how we all have a tendency to feverishly pursue our dreams, passions and goals despite what the consequences may be in the end.