ABOUT
FilmFrontier Studios is an independent production company dedicated to the discovery of new horizons in cinematic storytelling. The stories we share are perspective-driven and genre-oriented, seeking out the authentic human drama waiting just beyond the limits of perception. By embracing bold ideas that connect our adventurous audience to the storytellers of tomorrow, we seek to build a sustainable and equitable platform that fosters the future of independent film.THE TEAM
Partner / CEO / Producer
Cameron Beyl is an award-winning director and writer of independent features, shorts, and documentaries. His work has been featured in numerous film festivals, museums and online media outlets like Sight & Sound Magazine, The Huffington Post, Vice Creators Project, Indiewire, and Slate. His narrative works have claimed top festival honors, lauded for their striking visuals and resonant storytelling. His ongoing video essay project, THE DIRECTORS SERIES, has also established him as a prominent voice in the world of online film scholarship, with Indiewire citing the project as a “significant contribution” to the discipline.
After graduating cum laude with a degree in film production from Emerson College, Cameron made his professional debut at the 2009 Zero Film Festival, taking home the Best Feature award for his experimental microbudget drama, SO LONG, LONESOME. The 2012 Oregon Independent Film Festival awarded the Best Director prize on his follow-up feature, the entirely-improvised character drama, HERE BUILD YOUR HOMES. In the years since, he has steadily built up a body of work that includes music videos, promotional content, and short narratives. His latest feature, a cosmic horror-sci-fi titled THE VEIL, screened at the HP Lovecraft Film Festival and the Austin Film Festival and was featured in Fangoria and Dread Central before releasing on major TVOD and AVOD platforms in October 2024. He resides in Los Angeles with his wife & two children.
CAMERON BEYL
Partner / COO / Producer
Kyle is a Los Angeles-based writer, actor, and producer. A graduate of Emerson College, he is the COO and one half of the creative team behind FilmFrontier Studios, an independent film and podcast production company. Their debut cosmic horror feature film THE VEIL (distributed by Buffalo 8) screened as part of Austin Film Festival's 30th Anniversary program, and is now available on Tubi and VOD. The team currently has several films in development, including Kyle’s horror comedy H(A)UNTED, and are repped through Sandstone Artists.
Kyle is also the writer and creator of the paranormal docuseries podcast TINSELTOWN GHOST STORIES, exploring the darker side of Hollywood’s sordid past and the spirits that still linger. Prior to his work with FilmFrontier, Kyle spent a decade as a freelance screenwriting development consultant. He has worked with several major screenwriting contests and industry development programs, and his client list includes television showrunners, celebrated authors, and Emmy nominees. As an actor, he is a member of SAG-AFTRA, and is repped by ATB Talent and Sandstone Artists.
KYLE F. ANDREWS
JOHN MALETIS
Partner
John Maletis is a Portland, Oregon native and a partner in FilmFrontier Studios. His business experience ranges from diverse industries such as aviation, food and beverage, real estate, and now film, having served as an executive producer on FilmFrontier Studios' debut feature, THE VEIL. John has a BA in Public Policy Studies from Duke University and an MA in Theology from Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology. John's philosophical approach to business is relationship-focused — a natural alignment with the ethos of FilmFrontier Studios.
Vice President of Production
Morgan is a director/producer/actor based in Los Angeles. She graduated from the University of Southern California with a BFA in Acting. With experience as an Associate Producer on shows like LET'S MAKE A DEAL for CBS and PASSWORD for NBC, she has a solid background in television production. Her true passion lies in narrative storytelling, and Morgan has successfully produced independent short films, including ASHES ASHES WE ALL FALL DOWN, and this year she associate produced her first feature film, D(E)AD. Also an actress, she was recently cast in two short films; a comedy about art, THE PIECE, as well as a contemplative drama, THE COST OF CONSIDERATION. She is thrilled to join the Filmfrontier Team!
MORGAN RUTTER
Executive Assistant & Social Media Manager
Emily Castro is a queer screenwriter born and raised in Riverside, California. She attended California State University of Fullerton where she earned her Bachelor’s in Communications and minored in creative writing. Emily is pursuing her storytelling dreams of writing and directing by freelancing in the industry and collaborating with other artists. When she’s not typing away at her desk or assisting on a set, you can find her working as a set watch officer at Warner Brothers Studios.