Crimson Flare

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“He was one of the youngest filmmakers in the competition, fresh out of school.” Later, “When Brady was announced winner at the Desert Frames awards, he had to give his speech remotely because he was in Thailand making a documentary about children displaced from Myanmar.”
— FUJIFILM, “How a College Graduate Turned His Fear Into a Short Film” (opens the article in a new tab)
“You have to go out and do stuff, get on set and master what you can do, make your work with whatever resources you have available to yourself.”
— Brayden Moritz, GCU News, “Students Share Their Creative Vision at College of Arts and Media Showcase,” (opens the article in a new tab) April 22, 2026.

Crimson Flare Productions was founded on a simple idea: every story begins with a spark, but only the right team can turn it into something that truly burns. We started as a group of friends who have known each other since sixth grade, making small projects and sharing a passion for film. Over time, that passion grew into something more serious, and in January of 2024 we took a major step forward by creating our first large-scale production.

At our core, we operate with a hands-on, filmmaker-first philosophy. Every project we take on, whether narrative, documentary, or corporate, is approached with the same level of care, creativity, and attention to detail. We believe strong storytelling exists in every format, and even practical or client-driven work deserves a cinematic, intentional approach.

The team behind Crimson Flare represents a new generation of filmmakers growing into the industry with ambition, adaptability, and a shared creative instinct built through years of collaboration. That long-standing trust allows us to move quickly, work efficiently, and stay unified from concept to final product. We're constantly pushing to improve, take on bigger challenges, and refine our voice with every project.

“I like taking initiative, and I find pride in putting myself out there, trying to get things done, so this was a big test run for me. It was more about becoming a better filmmaker than just getting people to see it.”
— Brady Hayes, GCU News (opens the article in a new tab), November 26, 2025.
The crew

Hands on every frame.

Brady Hayes

Writer · Director · Creative Lead

Evan Gallett

Director of Photography

Michael Orr

Audio Technician

Bradley Widhalm

Camera Operator

Brayden Moritz

Director of Photography · Lighting Coordinator

Koralynn Dennison

Photographer