WHAT IS REDJACK PICTURES?
Redjack Pictures is an award-winning Sacramento-based independent film company, founded in 2020 by local filmmaker Robert Welch. Joined by Christian Verbano, Gabriel Passos, and Colin Courtney, Redjack Pictures has produced a total of twelve indie film productions. Redjack Pictures has also collaborated with other entities on numerous productions such as the upcoming feature film For Old Times' Sake with KMiller Films.
WHO ARE REDJACK PICTURES?
Robert Welch is a writer, director, and cinematographer—and founder of Redjack Pictures. Born and raised in Sacramento, California, Robert has been involved in film since 2019—and has been the visionary behind numerous Redjack Pictures productions, such asThe Fire in Which All Things Burn and Out of Time.
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Robert's passion for creating was fostered on YouTube, where he naturally surrounded himself in the processes of directing, recording, editing, and promoting content—amassing millions of views on the platform. This core idea of creating and sharing led Robert to pursue his Bachelor's in Film at Sacramento State University. Beyond Redjack Pictures, Robert has found himself operating in numerous roles on other projects, whether that be as cinematographer, gaffer, colorist, or editor. Ultimately, Robert's goal is to bring his talented friends together to create labors of love and spectacle for the masses to enjoy.
Gabriel Passos is a filmmaker born and raised in São Paulo, Brazil. He moved to the US for college and for his love of film. Since 2017 he's been actively working in a multitude of student films from his very first Paliaço, and since joining Redjack Pictures, worked on the studio's latest projects including CRUSHED and The Boss Wants to See You.
He found himself with producing when he worked at Sacramento State Athletics to provide collegiate sport broadcasts to ESPN+ where he was credited as a Coordinating Producer, additionally producing for film when he participated in the making of The Fire in Which All Things Burn. Apart from producing, Gabriel also enjoys lighting sets in the form which he's worked on for short films such as Chained with Regret and Too Close for Comfort. All that he needs is "a good cup of coffee and a solid schedule" to bring out his best in the productions he participates in.
Christian Verbano is a screenwriter, director, and producer for Redjack Pictures. He is a recent Sacramento State University graduate with a BA in Film Production and is pursuing a future in independent filmmaking with his friends. Christian grew up in Pennsylvania and moved to Sacramento to study film, and has chosen to stay in pursuit of the new wave of independent filmmaking sprouting in Sacramento. #sacnewwavecinema
Christian has been a filmmaker since 2017, making student films and writing screenplays since he found his passion for it in high school. Christian has written and produced several short films outside of Redjack Pictures, but since joining he has co-written and produced The Fire In Which All Things Burn, as well as written and directed CRUSHED, The Boss Wants to See You, and The Loser. Most importantly, Christian thrives on a set surrounded by crew members he can call friends.
Colin Courtney started his film journey by taking an intro film course at San Francisco state university in 2017. After getting his associates degree in English he decided to shift his focus back to film and became a transfer student at Sacramento state university. He began filmmaking for class assignments, dabbling in sound recording, set design, and producing.
After graduating from Sacramento State he had the opportunity to be a part of his first feature production, For Old Times Sake, where he found a real passion for art direction and set design. Since then he has been a set designer on a multitude of short films adding different skills to his craft. When Colin started working on Redjack projects he realized that he could help make amazing art while still having fun with a group of people that make him feel like he belongs. He is excited to be starting this new journey with Redjack as an art director/producer and is looking forward to the future with this production company.