1577 Productions

ABOUT 1577

At 1577, we value the power of human connection through film, relying on it to entertain and inspire audiences across the country. Whether it is an intimate narrative, a complex documentary, or a branded film – we create focused, compelling stories that get noticed. Our core services include:

Creating your Story

Through our discovery process, we seek to identify the audience and target platforms which will best serve the story. From initial concept development, to organizing production days, we lay the foundation towards getting the most out of your production.

Capturing your Story

1577 has employed a scalable production model for both local and nationally driven projects. This gives its clients access to a highly talented and a trusted team, regardless of project size.

Sharing your Story

Whether your project is destined for social media and a company website, television, or a national distribution platform, we have a proven team to bring those hopes to reality.

"Disturb us, If our dreams come true it’s because we have dreamed too little."

Sir Francis Drake - 1577

About

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WHO WE ARE

A quickly evolving film production studio with award winning talent.

David Tester

Founder and President

Dave is an award winning director, DP, and producer who has worked on a variety of projects from commercials for Fortune 500 companies to feature length documentary films. With a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Central Oklahoma, Dave worked as a Series 7 licensed Financial Advisor for three years, managing over $25 million in assets by the age of 23. Following his passion for filmmaking, Dave now uses his experience to serve as president of 1577 Productions and as an executive producer for several films, in which he secures investors, manages budgets, and leads projects from concept to completion.

Christopher Hunt

Director and Co-Owner

Christopher is an award winning Native American (Cherokee) director specializing in documentary film and commercial production. After graduating from Middle Tennessee State University, Christopher began his career as a sound engineer in New York City. There, he worked alongside film composers, producing music for Dora the Explorer and various Nickelodeon television shows. Now, Christopher focuses on the big screen, telling stories that resonate with large audiences. He has been a 2X winner at the deadCENTER film festival, and has screened his work from coast to coast. Currently, he is finalizing “EDDIE”, a feature length documentary about legendary basketball coach Eddie Sutton.

Let’s Talk About Your Project

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Works

SELECTED WORKS

We believe our work speaks for itself. We invite you to browse our most recent projects below and enjoy our handmade work with love for every detail.