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
Will Gehring
Will Gehring is a Texas-born colorist with a knack for turning raw footage into visual magic, the kind that makes clients say "Wait, that's the same shot?" Starting in dailies and cutting his teeth as a Color Assist, he rose to leading sessions, crafting looks with a calm, collaborative vibe. Will's all about creating grades that serve the story: full of feeling and grounded in a deep love for both color grading and color science. He fell in love with color when he saw the power it has to transform a film, bringing life to flat images. Will is drawn to the beauty of print film, striving to craft grades that feel sculpted and intentional: from the gritty depth of Taxi Driver to the kaleidoscopic saturation of Everything Everywhere All at Once. Outside the suite, he's probably experimenting in the kitchen or hanging with his dog Tofu.
Will Gehring
colorist
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
Chris Basta (C1)
Chris Basta, the founder of BOOM, is a prominent sound supervisor, chief re-recording mixer, and sound designer who works on a variety of projects daily in the studio. Known for his specialization in creating captivating soundscapes for advertising campaigns, video games, episodic TV, and film, Basta brings a unique touch to every project. His talents extend beyond sound design and include original music composition and rock drumming. Friends often remark that Basta is celebrated for crafting "beautiful, coherent noise," highlighting his exceptional skill and creativity.
Chris Basta (C1)
Re-recording Mixer / Composer
Chris Nicholson
Chris Nicholson is an Atlanta transplant and the talented sound designer who brings his immense set of skills as a re-recording mixer, and composer to BOOM Post Audio. Specializing in designing immersive soundscapes, composing original music, and mixing across diverse facilities, Nicholson combines technical skills with artistic flair. A musician from a young age and a graduate in Audio Production from the Art Institute of Seattle, his unique talents shine through in every project.
Chris Nicholson (C2)
Re-recording Mixer / Sound Designer
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Three men in the heavy metal world, each searching for rest. ALL WHO ARE WEARY is out today on Angel.
It`s a documentary from director Richie Johns, with Korn guitarist Brian "Head" Welch.
John Petersen and Will Gehring on the color grade, Ben Hendrickson on the online, all here at Moonshine in Atlanta. Sound by our partners at Boom Post Audio.
Holler at us, link in bio 🌙
#AllWhoAreWeary #documentary #colorgrading #postproduction #atlanta
Carving season never ends at Moonshine. 🎃
This year our pumpkin joined the crew and carved our logo into itself.
Raw footage in, then the cut, the grade and the mix chisel away until the story glows. Thanks to every filmmaker who hands us the carving knife.
Happy Halloween from Atlanta, where we`ve been carving out stories since 2011.
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#moonshinepost #halloween #spookyseason #postproduction #atlanta
Written in Georgia. Financed in Georgia. Shot at Assembly Studios. Now in post at Moonshine 🔔
ON A BELL is Michael Benedetti`s directorial debut, a meta horror feature film with an all Georgia crew, department heads included.
Olivia Scott Welch leads, with Doug Jones (The Shape of Water) in the cast.
We`ve been running full post in Atlanta, edit, color, sound and delivery.
Big shout out to editor Kristina Kromer and her incredible collaboration with Mike, as well as colorist John Petersen!
More in November. Happy Halloween weekend 🎃
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#OnABell #horrorfilm #georgiafilm #atlantapostproduction #indiefilm
Hutch and Bobby are Atlanta stunt veterans. So they went and made their own horror feature 🎃
OUT OF BODY. Director Hutch, producer Bobby Souris, Good Slate Pictures. Five friends, a remote cabin, an astral projection ritual.
Our editor Patrick Perry cut it and JP graded it. Full post under one roof.
Patrick calls the collaboration "a pretty high water mark for me and my career."
More in November. Holler at us, link in bio.
#OutOfBody #horrorfilm #indiehorror #atlantapostproduction #georgiafilm
Coke Daniels came back, and so did @therealhartbeat CONTENT is streaming on @tubitv just in time for Halloween 🎃
WHATS THE STORY
An influencer goes into an isolated house to find out who`s murdering other influencers.
Online, color grading and VFX at Moonshine, our Atlanta post production home, with Boom Post Audio on sound. Deadline met.
Shout out to Neil Mikels on online, John Petersen on color, Ben Hendrickson on VFX and Hannah Rockette producing.
Holler at us, link in bio 🤙
#moonshinepost #atlantapostproduction #colorgrading #horrorthriller #tubi
Post Atlanta Conference is a week out.
Sept 26–27 at the Plaza Theatre. 20+ curated panels, 50+ post professionals, and networking mixers at the end of each day so the conversations that start in a panel actually keep going.
I`ll be moderating several panels alongside the Moonshine Post team, and we`ve put together a ton of powerful workshops, and roundtables.
Come find me.
IDIOTS is in theaters TODAY. 🎬
For an indie, the window is short. The first few days decide how long it stays on a screen.
Buying a ticket this weekend is a vote for movies like this one getting made at all.
Kristina on the assist. JP on the grade. Ben on VFX. Chris and Chris at Boom on the mix. Drew post producing.
Full post at Moonshine. Edit, color, sound, VFX, delivery. All under one roof.
Opening weekend still matters.
Go sit in the dark with strangers. It`s one hell of a ride.
@idiotsthefilm
#idiotsthefilm
#IdiotsMovie #MaconBlair #MoonshinePost #GeorgiaFilm #IndieFilm #InTheaters #PostProduction
"What tools do you use?" from Moonshine Post Producer Drew
On the movie IDIOTS, top to bottom.
Dailies. Colorfront Express Dailies.
Editorial. Avid, on our NEXIS. LA to Atlanta.
Remote. Resilio Sync and Mimiq.
Conform and grade. DaVinci Resolve.
Color sessions. Colorfront Streaming, straight into Macon`s living room.
Pretty standard toolset honestly. Best tools in the hands of strong collaborators is the whole trick.
IDIOTS in theaters August 28th.
#PostProduction #Avid #DaVinciResolve #Colorfront #Resilio #FilmWorkflow #IdiotsMovie #MoonshinePost
Because in this given moment, the best I`m able to do is tell you that IDIOTS opens in theaters NEXT FRIDAY, August 28. And tickets are on sale RIGHT NOW.
This one is close to home. Macon Blair shot it in Georgia and it was Produced by in GA @boatgoat and came through our little shop at Moonshine Post on its way to the world.
We watched it premiere at Sundance back in January. Now it gets the thing every movie deserves. A big screen, a room full of laughs, and popcorn.
Opening weekend box office still matters. Especially for an independent comedy. When people actually show up on opening weekend, the industry notices, and more movies like this get made.
So grab a ticket, grab a friend who`s doing the best they`re able to in this given moment, and go enjoy the movies. @idiotsthefilm @ifc
MoonCrew
@captainkromer Assistant editor
@jpcolor Colorist
Ben Hendrickson VFX
@theonlydrew Post Producer
@boompostaudio Mix by Chris and Chris
📅 Sept 26–27 📍 Plaza Theater, Atlanta 🎬 2 days · 20+ panels · 50+ practitioners ✂️ Edit · color · sound · VFX · online · post management · animation · creators
🎟️ Tickets are live. Link in bio / linktree
If you cut, grade, mix, comp, online, animate, or create for a living then this was built for you. By people like you. 🤙
Loved having folks in the color bay on our latest feature Out of Body. feat. Director James "Hutch" Hutchison and Producer Bobby (Robert Souris) in the bay with our senior colorist @jpcolor this week, setting looks and developing the grade.
Love having Good Slate Pictures in the building, @garrettvinson1 @brandontylermoore @bobbydstunts @hutchstunts
Tomorrow night June 11th. Tribeca Film Festival.
Trinity: The Story of The LOX premieres. Decades of archival footage, concert material, and interviews.
JP created a cohesive visual story using film techniques rooted in his celluloid days.
Three MCs from Yonkers who went platinum, fought a predatory industry for their publishing rights, and stayed brothers for 30 years.
Proud of this one. Proud of JP. June 11 at Tribeca. Hope you get to catch it!
