About
We tell damn fine stories
Moonshine is a full-service post-production house with world-class facilities in the Old Fourth Ward neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia. Comprised of a solid team of artists, supervisors, and technicians, the company has many years of experience and a consistent track record for delivering creative work on time, on budget, and with exceptional service.
Meet the Team
Drew Sawyer
Moonshine’s fearless founder Drew Sawyer began his professional life as a clam farmer – really, he farmed bivalves for a couple of seasons – before getting a German University education, then returning to his Georgia roots and becoming a Post Producer. Whether he’s on the set of an indie Sundance horror film dressed only in a pair of bloody boxers, or working with a talented post-production team on an episodic television series, Drew loves telling stories. It’s why he started Moonshine in the first place. When he’s not making movies with his friends or for “the Man,” Drew is hard to find, and camping with his daughter or four days deep backpacking in bear country.
Drew Sawyer
Partner & Post Producer
John Petersen
With over 25 years of experience in production and post, Moonshine’s colorist John Petersen has seen it all. After a decade in Chicago post, he joined us here in Atlanta where he’s worked on numerous feature films and television series. His seasoned wisdom combined with youthful vigor make JP Moonshine’s finest aged spirit. Outside the office, he’s a family man who enjoys summer trips home to IN with his wife, their two kids, and their dog, Ruth.
John Petersen
Partner & Colorist
Hannah Rockette
Hannah “our rock” Rockette, the most powerful producer at Moonshine, spends her days kicking the sh*t out of deadlines, charming humans with her actual good nature and waging a constant real-time strategy war of resources with reverent authority. Her secret weapon is Charles, her puppy, the center of attention at Moonshine HQ, our prince, and with whom she spends most of her free time laughing or yelling at.
Hannah Rockette
General Manager
Travis Preston
Travis Preston has worn several hats in the industry over the past decade but the one he wears now (and dare we say, ‘best’) is that of kick-ass (insert suitable family friendly alternative here) producer. A long-time collaborator of the Moonshine team and an accomplished former editor in his own right, Travis brings fresh creative insight and top-notch service to every project. The GA native is fiercely local and loves seeing and being a part of the boom in Atlanta’s creative film/production scene. When not writing and producing his own material, you can find him tackling an ambitious recipe or leading a quest in DnD. His promise: To see and buy into the filmmaker’s creative vision, and then make the stars align in post to achieve it.
Travis Preston
Producer
Caleb Wood
Caleb, like the great Rick Astley, ain’t never gonna let you down! A transplant from Nashville, Caleb brings a decade of producing experience to the Moonshine team. He prides himself on his responsiveness to client needs, as well as his stewardship of budgets and timelines. If you’re looking for Caleb, you can usually find him in the trenches with his team getting involved in the finer details of the post process or discovering creative solutions for his clients. The only job he loves more than fixing it in post is being a husband and dad. When he’s not at work, his ideal vibe is stoking coals and good convos around his fire pit, playing board games, or biting into some of that delicious Nashville Hot Chicken.
Caleb Wood
Producer
Brandon Clark
This guy – he just does everything with an amazing attitude, and he’s a Post Coordinator?!? It’s a thankless job and there should be more people like this in the world. Brandon got his education from Jacksonville State University in Technical Theatre, though film has been a passion of his from a young age. When he’s not at Moonshine, you can find him escaping the big city for tent life deep in the woods somewhere.
Brandon Clark
Producer
Patrick Perry
One of Moonshine’s most seasoned editors, Georgia’s own Patrick Perry has an impressive portfolio of TV shows, features and advertising campaigns–to be honest, the length of Patrick’s resume is matched only by the length of his hair. When he’s not burning the midnight oil on the next Moonshine production, Patrick enjoys a nice, sippable bourbon, (or, you know, the classic PBR) and would be happy to school you on all things Twin Peaks.
Patrick Perry
Editor
Kristina Kromer
Affectionately referred to as “Kromer”, this talented editor brings more to the table than her unmatched wit and sarcasm. She played an integral role in bringing our beloved Creepshow to life and has a shining resume of series and commercial work. When’s she’s not pulling all the stops to make deadlines, she can be found flipping through her favorite modern comics (like the must-see “Oh no!” by Alex Norris).
Kristina Kromer
editor
James Koon
James has spent the better part of 30 years in the industry helping productions navigate the transition between Production and Post. From his start as a dailies colorist at the local film lab during the '96 summer Olympics he has helped indie and studio features and episodic television find the best way ahead in the changing landscapes of film and digital production. When he's not in the office he's either with his wife painting miniatures, playing games, walking his dogs, or writing on his novel.
James Koon
Dailies Supervisor
Neil Mikels
Following his passion for creative editorial, Neil Mikels became a crucial part of the Moonshine team as one of our star assistant editors. You can usually expect to see him sporting Atlanta United fan attire with expertly groomed hair. When he isn’t pulling late nights at Moonshine, Neil enjoys cuddling his cat or singing karaoke, but especially enjoys cuddling his cat while singing karaoke and watching Star Wars.
Neil Mikels
ONLINE EDITOR
Ben Hendrickson
Ben doesn’t talk much so we don’t know much about him. What we do know is that he’s a kick-ass Assistant Editor with superpowers in motion graphics. We also happen to know (because we asked him) that he studied computer science at KSU, loves hiking/camping, painting, pickleball, and “uh… napping”.
Ben Hendrickson
VFX & ONLINE
Brooke Sonenreich
Brooke Sonenreich is the Head of Marketing & Events at Moonshine Post. She is lovingly referred to as "B" by friends. She has a knack for getting things done when it comes to gathering filmmakers and industry professionals for damn fine events. When she's not knocking out marketing tasks at an alarming rate, she's walking her dog who is named Diane Keaton (who goes by “Kiki” in the streets).
brooke Sonenreich
HEAD OF MARKETING & EVENTS
Brian Wilkerson
Brian is a UGA alum and former student of the Georgia Film Academy. With a background in art and design and a passion for the world of storytelling, his goal at Moonshine Post is to tell our journey and build our brand all while showcasing our expertise in collaboration, commitment to learning, growing, and creating with curiosity and pursuit of craft. When he's not capturing content or posting about one of our latest achievements, you can find him watching anime, doodling on his iPad, or playing board games.
Brian Wilkerson
Social Media Coordinator
Chris Basta (C1)
After graduating from Millikin University with a major in Commercial Music, Chris Basta – aka “C1” – moved to Atlanta to begin his audio career. A quick study with a strong work ethic, Chris was promoted early-on to a full-time sound designer, composing music and mixing for clients including Home Depot, Coca-Cola and Ford, which is still a client today. C1 joined the Bare Knuckles team in 2016 where he and Buddy, Founder of BK, concentrate on audio for advertising, video games, episodic TV, film, and original composition. Basta is known for making noise. Lots of it. And often, it’s quite pleasing.
Chris Basta (C1)
Re-recording Mixer / Composer
Chris Nicholson
A musician since childhood, Chris Nicholson – aka “C2” – received his degree in Audio Production from the Art Institute of Seattle before pursuing a career as a recording engineer/club DJ. It was when he was asked to create a music bed for a commercial—and he saw the result of his work against pictures—he knew he’d found what he was meant to do. He relocated to Atlanta to design soundscapes, write music and mix at a variety of facilities (like Turner Studios, Cartoon Networks’s Game Studios and Deluxe). Now a sound designer and composer at Bare Knuckles Creative, C2 is over 6′ of double-sleeved goodness—both talent and heart.
Chris Nicholson (C2)
Re-recording Mixer / Sound Designer
Our Facility
Check Out Our Instagram:
A first for America and a first for Moonshine Post! (turn your phone 🔄)
We joined the team @ROK_Productions @DiversifiedProductionServices @TheCarterCenter in celebrating the centennial birthday of one of America’s most beloved presidents, Jimmy Carter.
Tune in to GPB tonight at 7p to see this wholesome concert celebration featuring @theb52sband @indiaarie @drivebytruckers and more favorites of The Rock ‘n’ Roll President
Moonshine provisioned three remote Mac Studios for west coast editors to work collaboratively with the lead editor out of our facility in Atlanta. Edited with @avidtechnology, colored by @jpcolor in @davinciresolvestudios and mixed by the @boompostaudio team in @avid.protools
ReRecording Mixer: @chris_basta
Finishing Editor: @neilhanmikels
Tech Ops: @bmclark96
In-House Sound Producer: @afandozzi
In-House Post Producer: @travispressedon
Don’t miss the debut of The Moonshine Storytellers Podcast OUT NOW, exclusively on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MoonshinePost.
Kicking things off with three stellar episodes featuring AMAZING guests: Raymond Carr (@theninjapuppet), acclaimed puppeteer and filmmaker; Chris Ledoux (@chris.ledouxofficial), co-founder of Crafty Apes; and Jean Ellen Cowgill (@jeanellenc), creator of the Portrait Networking App (@onportrait_).
Get ready for inspiring discussions with filmmakers at the forefront of this dynamic industry!
Storytelling`s our craft - now it`s our #podcast
#MoonshinePost #PostProduction #Filmmakers #Storytellers
🚨 we throw darn fine events (one’s happening this saturday)🚨
Join Moonshine Post editors Kristina Kromer and Patrick Perry at the Georgia Film Festival, presented by the University of North Georgia.
As the industry evolves with emerging technologies and remote work, it’s crucial for creatives to adapt. Kristina and Patrick will be sharing their experiences with AI editorial tools, their innovative approaches across features, series, and ads, and tips for thriving in today’s hybrid workspaces.
Catch us at the UNG Gainesville Campus Performing Arts Building and be part of the conversation! Don’t miss out!
👉 @georgiafilmfestival
#MoonshinePost #GFF #GeorgiaFilmFestival #PostProduction #EmbracingAI
We loved seeing you last night at “Moonshine After Dark”
Big thx to @plazaatlanta x @atlfilmparty for supporting the efforts to showcase the local indie short @anemoiamovie by @hannahalline x @hocastudio x @thejuiceboxfilms
We also really loved sharing the classic mother daughter roomie flick - “Black Swan” by @darrenaronofsky - with you
All jokes aside, big gratitude to the audience who came out and shared insightful questions during our Q&A with Moonshine Moderator @lone_tree x Anemoia director @hannahalline x producer @bythangho - our community couldn’t make film magic happen without Atlanta filmmakers and cinephiles like you ✨
& this is just the beginning! Stay tuned for more programming by signing up for updates #linkinbio
See ya at the movies!
#moonshinepost #postproduction #atlantafilm #atlfilm
Did someone say NEW headshots?! 📸
The Moon Crew is ready to shine brighter than ever! SWIPE to see the faces behind the magic at Moonshine Post.
#MoonshinePost #PostProduction #ATLFilm #polaroid
Big congrats to Moonshine’s Filmmaker in Residence, Thang Ho, for producing the short Anemoia - which just landed a premiere spot in LA Shorts!
“Producing this film was about pushing boundaries with the right people. The first time the girls at Juice Box Films teaming up with HOCA Studio, we said okay let’s make a period piece psychological thriller, no problem. We’re idiots and we loved making this film together. The cast & crew (and friends and family) BROUGHT it! It also opened our working relationship with Moonshine and we’re so grateful for that.” - @bythangho
Anemoia follows a mentally unbalanced woman who develops an unhealthy relationship with a stationary bike...one that dissociates her from the present and transports her into an alternate universe filled with seemingly picture-perfect 1950s housewives.
ONWARD AND UPWARDS to @hocastudio x @thejuiceboxfilms crew!
@atlmoonrock & Caleb Wood | Post Producers
@jpcolor | Colorist
@neilhanmikels | Online Editor
@boompostaudio | Post Production Sound Services
Join Senior Colorist John Petersen (@jpcolor) as he delves into the technical and creative aspects of perfecting a wide range of skin tones. Discover his unique approach to color correction, from mastering scopes to fine-tuning saturation!
#MoonshinePost #PostProduction #FilmMaking #SkinTones #Colorist #FilmEditing #VideoEditing #CreativeProcess #FilmmakingTips #VideoProduction #ColorCorrection
The Moon crew is expanding! 🌝 We’re thrilled to announce our brand-new initiative: Moonshine Filmmaker In Residence. Our inaugural filmmaker is none other than the Emmy award-winner, Thang Ho (@bythangho)! 🎬
Thang’s resume is nothing short of spectacular. Specializing in directing and producing, he blends the heritage of his past with the promise of the American dream, forging a path uniquely his own in the world of filmmaking. Ho’s accolades include a DGA award for Best African American Film for “The Last Black Dinosaur” and an Emmy for Best Music Video for “Noah” by Halie Loren. His critically acclaimed productions, such as “Aurinko in Adagio” and “Anemoia,” highlight his innovative approach. Now partnering at HOCA Studio, he continues to shape Atlanta’s cinematic landscape with his unique vision.
With a flair for global storytelling, Thang is set to bring a fresh perspective to our team. Moonshine Post will collaborate with Thang to run writers’ workshops, facilitate jam-packed production days, and pitch, process and develop projects.
Join us in welcoming Thang to the team!
When James (@guysmile_twitch) isn’t busy working dailies magic, he is getting inspired by the stories of author, Neil Gaiman (@neilhimself)! What work inspires you in your creative process?
#moonshinepost #dailies #atlantafilm #inspiration #neilgaiman
🧢 Big thanks to Katie Culp’s @tulipcakeatl for our amazing swag and merch! Her Atlanta-based, queer woman-owned business offers personalized service and top-notch fulfillment.
TulipCake is not just a service provider; they’re a valuable member of our community, championing inclusivity and craftsmanship.
And while you’re here, make sure you click the 🔗 in our bio to buy the dope swag she created for Moonshine!
We love producing fun stuff with the team! @brookenreich and @bmclarke96 get into it on Overrated/Underrated. Full video is going live tomorrow on our YouTube Channel! @moonshinepost (link in bio)
#postproduction #overrated #underrated #moonshinepost #crocs #coffee #musicals
On this installment of ‘What’s in My Bay?’ @jgrantreynolds colorist @moonshinepost shares a few of the tools he uses to make sure picture looks just right before hitting the big and small screen 📺 ✨
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