T.C. Johnstone is a multi-award-winning documentary film director/producer and the founder of the Gratis 7 Media Group Foundation, which produces films and content designed to create measurable change. T.C. and his wife, Kristen, live in Boulder, CO.
Film Overview:
“Rising From Ashes”, Executive produced by Oscar-winning actor Forest Whitaker. Winner of 19 film festival awards, with U.S. and international distribution.
“Red Horizon” Narrated by eight-time Grammy winner Usher.
“Teen Press”, Multiple festival wins; generated national and international youth journalism pilots.
“In the Dirt”, Screened in over 100 communities; winner of numerous audience awards.
“The Power of Small”, Releasing now; Festivals and community screenings.
“Untethered”, Currently in post-production.
And many others.
Their foundation has raised over $2M in funding for impact films through the DFS system.
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