Erik Skramstad
Founder / Creative Director - ZESTY
Erik is a writer/director/rascal who is a fan of all things strange and genuine. He is drawn to extremes. The dissonant and the harmonic. Erik is the one head banging in the background of your selfie. Erik left you a note at your last party and you haven’t found it yet.
There is nothing like being behind the camera as you watch an idea take form in reality. Nothing.
Erik has worked across several departments in the film industry on films like Jurassic World , The Magnificent Seven, and Logan. During that time, Erik was able to connect with a variety of people who, like himself, wanted to use their skills to create something of their own. That is how he formed such a lasting friendship with Christa and Andre, and how he has formed a network of talented, passionate collaborators in this city.
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Andre Herrera
Founder/ Creative Director - SPICY
As a creative director Andre oversees all production at “Sweet & Spicy”, from concept through production and post, he’s there every step of the way.
Andre has formed a lot of his working relationships with other creative film minds though his active career as an Assistant Director on Television Shows like Claws & Queen Sugar and films like Girls Trip & Cut Throat City.
As a new venture, Andre is excited to bring his experiences and eye for detail to the creative team at Sweet & Spicy Filmworks.
Christa Beth Watkins
Founder / Producer - UMAMI
Christa Watkins comes from a long line of self taught, dedicated and hardworking Film Makers, the same attributes she has adopted for herself. With their collective 40+ years of Costume Designing, Directing, Producing, Stunt Performing and Coordinating it has truly become the Family Business.
Since 2010 Christa has worked consistently in the Camera Department on Network TV shows and Feature Films such as Twilight: Breaking Dawn, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Now You See Me, and most recently TNT’S #1 Hit 'CLAWS' Seasons 1 and 2.
Being in the trenches with others crew members has given Christa an even deeper understanding of all roles folks play to achieve the finished project. As well as an insiders appreciation of the technical ins/outs of the day-to-day. Most especially maintaining that trust given from the crew and empathy for the individual.
This is what Christa strives to work on and build upon every day.