How it started
Founders Nathan Crowell and Chase Parker met while working in the food service industry in Santa Barbara, California. It didn’t take long for them to discover their shared passion for the film industry. Collaborating on various projects, they built the idea of a service that would assist individuals within the industry seeking to share their narratives. Consequently, FTA Collective was established.
Nathan Crowell
Nathan moved all the way from North Carolina to beautiful Southern California in 2016 but his love and passion for Film and VFX began from a very young age. From making short films with his siblings to attending film school and discovering a passion for editing.
Nathan has been self taught (For the most part) in the world of VFX and DCC programs such as Blender for the last 13 years. In recent years he has been continuing his education and learning programs such as Unreal Engine and Houdini. Using the knowledge and skills he has developed over the years, his mission is to help other artists and creators in not only achieving their vision but help educate others in how to do so!
Chase Parker
Chase was born and raised in Santa Barbara, California. From a young age, he developed a passion for cinema. It was during this period that he found his dream to pursue a career in filmmaking. Throughout his life he dedicated himself to acting, cinematography, screenwriting, and visual effects. His ultimate objective is to share his acquired knowledge and establish himself within the film industry.
Joey Reynoso
Joey is a Santa Barbara local. Multimedia and design are passions that fuel his life. In 2020 he began designing artwork for his clothing brand Don Bevi. Since then he’s made it his mission to create artwork for others and help bring businesses to life.