OUR TEAM
The founders of Family Portrait Productions met in college and quickly bonded over their love of storytelling and filmmaking. They each bring their own unique perspective to each production they embark on.
Writer / Director / Producer
Raven Young
As a creative artist, Raven enjoys a healthy blend of drama, comedy, and horror. She focuses on female-centric stories that subvert negative stereotypes and seeks to send an important message with each film she makes. Raven wrote and directed "You Too" (2020) and "Two Steps Back" (2021).
Raven will be directing her next short film currently in pre-production.
Writer / Director / Producer
Jacob Kellar
As a filmmaker, Jacob strives to tell stories from unique perspectives while presenting themes that challenge who we are as people. Jacob enjoys collaborating with cast on characters and discovering ideas not on the page. Jacob's work includes “Dandelion Petals” (2019), “Our Family” (2021), and "Watch Me" (2026).
Jacob is currently in pre-production for his next horror short film.
Editor / Visual Effects
Nate Superczynski
Nate's passion for finding creative ways to tell stories and deliver emotional impact on screen can all be attributed to his love for post-production; from film editing to visual effects, he loves it all.
Nate's portfolio includes "Dandelion Petals," "Our Family," and "Two Steps Back." He is currently in post-production working on "Watch Me."