Ted E. Haynes is an award-winning producer, director, and co-founder of Confluence Productions. Guided by a "story is king" philosophy, he develops character-driven films that challenge perspectives, unite diverse voices, and reveal our shared humanity.

His work spans narrative and documentary filmmaking, including an Oscar-qualifying short film and the upcoming theatrical release of Occupational Hazard: The First Coral Reefers, narrated by Jeff Bridges. Haynes is committed to creating an environment where talented people elevate one another, believing every great film is the product of a great team.

With family and friends impacted by the criminal justice system, Haynes brings a deeply personal perspective to Saving Throws, an unwavering dedication to authentic storytelling, and a belief in the power of story to drive meaningful change.

Marc Buhrig is the founder and owner of Castaway Investments, a diversified holding company with a portfolio spanning real estate, aviation, energy, ranching and conservation breeding, and film production.

The English-born son of a South Florida treasure hunter, Marc is a serial entrepreneur with salt in his veins, serving as both innovator and investor across a broad range of ventures. Driven by his passions for architecture, art, design, and luxury travel, he has built a career turning ambitious ideas into successful ventures. After graduating from the University of Miami, Marc left healthcare to build businesses spanning mobile learning, security, and marine automation before founding Castaway Investments.

Having witnessed the impact of the criminal justice system through those closest to him, Buhrig believes in the power of stories to change perspectives. As Executive Producer of Saving Throws, he brings an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for purpose-driven filmmaking to the project.

Jeff McWilliams is an entrepreneur and dealmaker with a career built on recognizing opportunity and connecting the right people to pursue it. An Indianapolis native, his early exposure to the timeshare industry broadened his world before he moved into real estate, buying, renovating, and selling homes long before flipping became an industry. He later turned his attention to private equity and collateral-based lending.

McWilliams has built a reputation for seeing potential and bringing together the relationships, expertise, and capital needed to turn opportunities into reality. His entrepreneurial instincts and expansive network have allowed him to operate across industries while remaining focused on the people behind every deal.

As Executive Producer of Saving Throws, McWilliams brings that same ability to connect people and possibility, opening doors and building relationships that strengthen the film’s ability to reach audiences and challenge assumptions about rehabilitation within the correctional system.

Brian Chumney is a two-time Academy Award-nominated and Emmy-winning Supervising Sound Editor at Skywalker Sound, where he has spent more than 25 years helping shape the sound of some of cinema's most acclaimed films. A three-time Golden Reel Award winner, Chumney has collaborated with legendary directors including Steven Spielberg, Ron Howard, Alejandro G. Iñárritu, and Dean DeBlois on productions such as The Wild Robot, West Side Story, The Fabelmans, Ready Player One, The Revenant, Bridge of Spies, and How to Train Your Dragon.

Known for crafting immersive, emotionally resonant cinematic experiences, Chumney has built a career where technical excellence serves story above all else. As Consulting Producer of Saving Throws, Chumney brings Hollywood's highest standards of storytelling and craftsmanship to a documentary rooted in humanity, hope, and connection.

David Kost is a Pittsburgh-based entrepreneur, filmmaker, and producer whose career has been defined by building both businesses and stories that bring people together. For more than two decades, he has been a leader in Pittsburgh's restaurant and hospitality industry while simultaneously developing an award-winning career in independent filmmaking as co-owner of Long Knuckle Studios.

As a director and producer, Kost has created numerous festival-recognized films, including the multiple award-winning Last Call and The Ending of Thunder, an acclaimed short exploring veteran suicide and PTSD that earned international acclaim.

A lifelong creative who chose independent filmmaking over a traditional career in public relations, Kost brings an entrepreneurial mindset, relentless passion, and a deep commitment to authentic storytelling to every project. As Producer of Saving Throws, he helps shape a documentary exploring the transformative power of imagination, community, and second chances.

Alicia Figliuolo is an educator, producer, and therapeutic tabletop role-playing game innovator dedicated to advancing the use of storytelling, imagination, and community to strengthen mental health and human connection. As Director of Education and Training for Geek Therapeutics and Vice President of The Saving Throw Society, she has trained clinicians, educators, and facilitators around the world in the ethical and applied use of tabletop role-playing games across therapeutic, educational, and justice-impacted settings.

Through her work with Geek Therapeutics and The Saving Throw Society, Figliuolo is helping shape an emerging field that is redefining the role of games in mental health, education, and rehabilitation. Her work explores how collaborative storytelling helps individuals process trauma, strengthen identity, build communication skills, and foster meaningful human connection.

As Producer and Therapeutic Consultant on Saving Throws, Figliuolo brings the clinical expertise and therapeutic insight that grounds the film's message in evidence, helping demonstrate the transformative power of collaborative storytelling as a tool for rehabilitation within the correctional system.

Troy Jackson is a producer and cinematographer whose work has reached audiences of millions through feature films, documentaries, national commercial campaigns, and chart-topping music videos. Most recently, he produced Ella Langley's No. 1 hit Choosin' Texas, whose official music video surpassed 10 million views within two weeks of release.

Known for his instinctive visual storytelling, Jackson uses the camera to motivate narrative, elevate emotion, and strengthen the audience's connection to every story. His ability to translate ideas into compelling cinematic imagery has made him a sought-after creative partner across entertainment, documentary, and commercial productions.

As Producer and Director of Photography of Saving Throws, Jackson brings a passionate belief in the film's mission and a visual approach that transforms its themes into an authentic, emotionally resonant experience, ensuring every frame deepens the audience's connection to the people and the story.

Gregory J.M. Kasunich is an Annie Award-winning filmmaker recognized for his work on How to Train Your Dragon. His latest short film qualified for Academy Award consideration at the Dallas International Film Festival, reflecting a career dedicated to pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling through both animation and live action.

Kasunich believes the most powerful stories invite audiences to experience what cannot be captured through traditional filmmaking alone. His work blends imagination with cinematic craft, using animation to reveal emotional truth, illuminate the unseen, and strengthen the audience's connection to a story.

As Animation Consulting Producer on Saving Throws, Kasunich helps expand the film's storytelling language, ensuring the imaginative heart of tabletop role-playing becomes an authentic and emotionally meaningful part of the documentary experience, allowing audiences to understand not only what these games are, but why they have the power to change lives.

Multi-Emmy Award-winning producer Denny Wolfe has spent more than two decades shaping some of ESPN's most acclaimed documentary and long-form nonfiction storytelling. As Senior Managing Producer of ESPN's Features Unit, he has overseen award-winning productions spanning professional and collegiate sports while earning multiple National Sports Emmy Awards for his work.

Throughout his career, Wolfe has become known for crafting emotionally resonant stories that place compelling human experiences at the center of every production. His expertise in editorial development, narrative structure, and character-driven filmmaking has helped define some of ESPN's most celebrated long-form features.

As Consulting Producer of Saving Throws, Wolfe helps shape a documentary that uncovers the extraordinary humanity behind an unlikely story, bringing decades of award-winning documentary experience to a film about resilience, imagination, and second chances.