Martin Shapiro
Wrote, directed, and produced the horror short Chopper, from his own comic series — its prequel became a web series starring Tyler Mane (Halloween, X-Men). His thriller Lair of the Fox sold to Ilya Salkind (producer of Superman).
He's developed for HBO and MGM, including an adaptation of Dragonlance. MFA in Screenwriting, UCLA — where he won the Showcase award for his war drama Crossfire.
IMDb ↗▸ Selected Work
Taylor Randall
A union director of photography — IATSE Local 600 for more than 19 years. Taylor's credits run across feature films, network TV series, global brands, and some of the biggest artists in the world.
From Chicago to LA at 17, he learned the set from every seat — and has since shot for Cardi B, Justin Bieber, Bad Bunny, The Weeknd, and Eminem, with work for Netflix and BET+.
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Production Services
Crew up your next shoot.
Thunderstruck isn't just gear on a truck — it's a production resource. Bring us in for a day or a full schedule and we'll put the right DP, crew, and kit on your call sheet, then keep your Austin or Texas-based project moving.
Cinematography
Book Taylor Randall as your director of photography — a 19-year IATSE Local 600 DP whose work spans feature films, network TV, global brands, and the biggest artists in the world.
Crew Up
Need a full team? We'll assemble department heads, gaffers, grips, and ACs from our Texas network — vetted people who know the gear, the region, and how to keep a set on schedule.
Gear & Grip Truck
Our 3-ton grip truck rolls in fully stocked with lighting, grip, distro, and camera support — delivered and run by people who've been on set from every seat.
Where We Work
Austin home base — Texas reach.
We're based in Austin and shoot across the state's biggest production markets. Wherever your project lands in Texas, we can crew it, supply it, or point you to the right people on the ground.