Experienced Industry Talent On Board

Ardeshir Radpour is an experienced stunt coordinator, actor, and movement specialist with credits on major studio productions including Avatar: The Way of Water, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and The Book of Boba Fett. A professional horseman for over 28 years and former professional polo player with a deep background in dressage and cavalry arts, he is an expert in mounted archery, sword, spear, and armored combat across Western, English, and Asiatic disciplines. His ability to choreograph and perform complex action on horseback—combining motion capture, weapons work, and live-animal control—adds a rare level of authenticity and visual scale to productions. On Die Standin’ Up, Ardeshir’s mastery of mounted performance and physical storytelling elevates the film’s action realism and production value, allowing ambitious sequences to execute safely, efficiently, and with true cinematic impact.

Ray Siegle is an action specialist and seasoned fight coordinator, actor, and producer with decades of experience across major studio film and television productions, including The Dark Knight Rises, Captain America: The First Avenger, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, Three Kings, Limitless, and The Odyssey. As a fight coordinator and performer, he has shaped hard-hitting sequences across both blockbuster features and television, coordinating stunts on series such as Wizards of Waverly Place, Good Luck Charlie, and Hannah Montana. He builds fights the way a director builds suspense: clean beats, clear geography, and controlled chaos that reads clearly on camera while maintaining safety and efficiency under demanding schedules. On Die Standin’ Up, Ray’s disciplined execution elevates the film’s action authenticity and production value, ensuring every sequence delivers cinematic impact with professional control.

Ryan Sturz is an experienced stunt performer, actor, and second unit director with credits on major studio films including 65, Captain Marvel, and Den of Thieves. Built for the shots that make a story feel bigger—the hard-to-get angles, the kinetic inserts, the action coverage that sells speed, weight, and danger without losing clarity—Ryan brings a stunt-driven instinct to coverage and execution. With a background rooted in stunts and physical storytelling, he brings a performer’s instinct to directing: tight geography, clean beats, and action that remains clear under pressure. On Die Standin’ Up, he helps the production achieve a larger cinematic scope without compromising schedule or budget, maximizing production value through disciplined, practical filmmaking.

Lucas D. Miller is a director of photography with a rare fusion of scientific understanding and cinematic instinct. With a background in bioengineering and cinematography, he brings both technical precision and visual artistry to every frame, allowing him to approach light, movement, and composition with a uniquely analytical eye. That dual perspective gives his work a distinct edge—he understands visual storytelling not just as imagery, but as structured, living systems that evolve with performance and environment. His cinematography blends sharp intelligence with an immersive, emotionally driven style that enhances tone and narrative depth. Lucas has won a Clio Award for his work on Toyota's Olympic commercial campaign. He has won multiple film festival awards including best comedy at the Palm Springs International film festival and also won best drama and cinematography for 'Lost Dogs' at The NBC/Universal Short Film Festival and best cinematography and best drama for the short film 'The Garage' at the New York International Film Festival. On Die Standin’ Up, Lucas’s ability to translate complex visual ideas into clean, compelling imagery elevates the film’s overall look and production value, delivering a polished, cinematic experience grounded in both discipline and creativity.