Contact Information

Phone:  540-392-1874 or 540-257-4292

Email:  info@horsearcherproductions.com

Horse Archer Productions
2890 N. Franklin St.
Christiansburg, VA  24073

The Story Behind
Horse Archer Productions

Horse Archer Productions arose out of a conversation between Chris Valluzzo and Sean Kotz in the summer of 2005 when the two decided that the time was right in the New River Valley for a video production company with the capacity to create both full length feature films as well as commercial and personal video products.


On set at the Henry Reed Festival  2006

That summer, the two began evaluating various projects and by September, the first two films were in pre-production.  The Henry Reed Legacy was the first film Horse Archer decided to pursue and it should reach completion in the early summer of 2008.  It is a documentary on the impact of a Giles County legend, Henry Reed, whose musical style and historical position between 19th Century Europe and 21st Century America has been a major influence on Old Time music across the world.

The second project, Hokie Nation: A Team, A Town and the Best Darned Fans in College Football, dominated the Horse Archer Productions work schedule throughout 2006 and 2007, however.  This film, which is about to go into its second pressing, has been broadcast on WDBJ-7, shown in theaters throughout Virginia, and sold at more than two dozen locations and websites.  This full length feature documentary put Horse Archer Productions on the map and enabled the company to expand and purchase HD equipment.


Nice hat!  This was the first image posted
on our Hokie Nation website.  To learn
more about the film, click here.

At the same time, Horse Archer Productions began serving the New River Valley with commercial and personal video services.  We have created eye catching video for trade shows, television commercials, website applications and promotional films.  Currently, we offer both commercial video and event videos (like wedding, reunion and organizational video) at reasonable prices.  Utilizing HD equipment and the best available software, Horse Archer Productions delivers a wide variety of high quality video and we invite you to check out our services and contact us with your questions.

So . . . who are we?

Since 2005, Horse Archer Productions has assembled a talented crew of local camera operators, film editors, musicians, designers and production assistants, contracting with them to create everything from full length feature films to 30 second commercials. 

The Horse Archer Productions Partners

Sean Kotz
Executive Producer/Director

VT grad and former member of the Virginia Tech faculty, Sean's work as a professional writer, artist and musician opened the door to film making in 2005.

Chris Valluzzo
Executive Producer/Director

Graduate of Virginia Tech and the New York Film Academy's Director's Craft program, Chris has been making films professionally since the 1990s..

Our Exceptional Talent Pool

Jack Bennett
Editor/Still Graphic Design/Camera Operator

Jack Bennett is local filmmaker whose company, LookSharp Films, has produced several movies including Fool and Beast.

Chip Herman
Color Correction/Camera Operator

Chip Herman has worked in video production for more than a decade including television.

Chad Kotz
Camera Operator, Lighting & Sound

A musician and photographer, Chad has been making films since he was 15 years old and currently works as the NRCC sports videographer.

Eric Schenkel
Camera Operator, Lighting & Sound

Eric Schenkel graduated from Radford in Media Studies with a specialization in production and he shoots freelance video in the NRV.

Keith Thomas
Sound & Motion Graphic Design

A talented musician and producer, Keith has worked on several films and video projects as a sound and graphic designer.

   

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