Lighthouse Films

11/12/2025

Grateful to have our recent film, Pine, the poignant and eternally beautiful Directorial debut from .pate, be made an official selection at the

A lot of incredibly talented people brought this to life. Go follow them below and stay tuned as we share more about Pine in the future.

Director / Writer / Executive Producer
Lilah Pate .pate

Executive Producers
Lyra Katzman
Tyler Zibaie
Brad Walker

Producers
Lyra Katzman
Tyler Zibaie

Associate Producer
Mike Hewett

Score
Score by: of

Cast
Grey
Olive
Jade Riley Sampson
Brody

Camera Team
Director of Photography
1st AC
2nd AC
Camera Operators
Steadicam Operator
Ronin Tech
Sound
Set Photography:

Grip & Electric
Gaffer
Key Grip

Production
Key Production Assistant
Production Assistant

Post Production
Editor .polich
Post Production Supervisor
DIT .polich
Assistant Colorist
Sound Mixer: Alex Markowski

VFX
VFX Supervisor Larry Detwiler
VFX Artist

Special Thanks
Lighthouse Films
Old Books on Front
Gravity Records
Pineapple Studios
City of Wilmington
Town of Wrightsville Beach
UNCW
New Hanover County Arboretum
The Leas Family
The Pate Family

10/16/2025

Need equipment? We got you covered!

10/15/2025

You should trust us.

Thanks for the inspiration

10/06/2025

Maybe Mondays aren’t that bad after all…

📸 Chris Davis Photography

09/26/2025

Starring:
Cliff Cash

Executive Producers:
Brad Walker
Andrea Walker
Tyler Zibaie
Cliff Cash
Billy Mellon

Production:
Line Producer: Tyler Zibaie
Director/DP: Brad Walker

Production Coordinator: Key Pearson
Production Assistant: Kadin Cobb
Production Assistant: Golda Gamlin
Production Assistant: Keagan Morgan
Production Assistant: Nick Jamison
Production Assistant: Cate Whiteley

Camera:
A Camera Operator: Chris Vinopal
B Camera Operator: Derek Tindall
C Camera Operator: Shawn Lewellan
D Camera Operator: Nick Cocuzza
A Camera 1st AC: Robin Wood
B Camera 1st AC: Alan Swanson
Camera Utility: Adolfo Hernandez-De La Cruz
Camera Utility: Tony Scopino
Drone Operator / Utility: Steve Simpson
DIT: Paul Sitler
Still Photographer: Genie Mason

Sound:
Sound Mixer: Joshua Stowe
Sound Mixer: Jon Hensen

Thalian Hall
Lighting Technician: Nick Fenner
Technical Director: Cole Marquis
Sound Mixer: Shane Jackson

HMU:
Hair Stylist: Tyler Kent
Barber: Ulrict Little
Makeup Artist: Carly Waterbury

Post-Production:
Editor: Ed Hanna
Post Producer: Jon Hensen
Assistant Editor: Erin Polich
Assistant Editor: Paul Sitler
Colorist: Brad Walker
VFX: Mark Eaton
Audio Mix & Engineer: Alex Markowski
Score: Sean Thomas Gerard

Key Art
Creative Director: Tyler Zibaie
Still Photographer: Genie Mason
Camera Operator: Chris Vinopal
Tech: Steve Simpson

Cliff Cash’s Team:
Wiley Cash
Billy Mellon

Special Thanks To:
Bigg Redd’s Barber Shop
The Historic Thalian Hall
Bougie Nights
Wills Maxwell Jr
Drew Harrison

Equipment:
Lighthouse Films

09/25/2025

Since its grassroots YouTube launch, Cliff Cash: The Long Road and its top ten clips have amassed over 28 MILLION views and 2 MILLION watch hours. (And tens of millions more across other social media platforms.)

This viral success has now led to us striking a global distribution deal, making The Long Road widely accessible, mostly for free, while it remains on Cliff’s YouTube channel, staying true to our independent, audience-first approach. 

Critics have hailed it as a “raw, hilarious love letter to the struggle,” celebrating Cliffs’s authentic voice as a refreshing contrast to manufactured mainstream comedy. One reviewer called it “comedy as resistance, as healing, as truth-telling,” cementing Cliff Cash as one of the most compelling voices in stand-up today.

Discover the behind-the-scenes journey of making The Long Road, the risks we took, and its growing impact on the comedy landscape at the link in our bio.

Stream now on Amazon Prime, YouTube, Apple TV+, Plex, Fawesome, Xumo, and Tubi (soon).

09/12/2025

This week, our Executive Producer and Head of Production and Marketing, Tyler Zibaie, had the opportunity to meet with North Carolina Governor and champion of the film industry, Josh Stein. They had a candid conversation about the impact film has had on our state, more specifically, Wilmington, and the work that Lighthouse Films is doing to bring larger productions to town while supporting local features and short films.

“Now more than ever, it’s important that no matter the type of content, the voices of every generation and creator have an opportunity to be heard. This means creating more equitable opportunities by rethinking our state’s incentive structure to target and attract lower-budget independent films and commercial productions, which I’ve seen firsthand can bring hundreds of jobs.” -

Tyler noted that it was great to connect with other members of our film community, local businesses that have seen the positive impact film brings, and creators such as Madison Morrison, who shadowed Governor Stein for the day, and also interns at Lighthouse Films.

To learn more about the meeting, click the link in the bio for John Staton’s amazing article on how Governor Stein sees a bright future for film in North Carolina.

Thanks you Madison for setting this up and for taking the photos!

08/21/2025

08/07/2025

Dream big. take the stage September 1.

We’re eternally grateful to be a part of this journey! Our very own Brad Walker brought the visual language to life as the lead Director Of Photography, our team hosted post production, supplied equipment, and produced marketing for the band and series. Truly looking forward to the world experiencing The Runarounds.



Amazon MGM Studios
Prime Video
Skydance

06/10/2025

🚨 JUNE EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT 🚨

Meet Kimberly – the Accounting Specialist at Lighthouse, and the person making sure the money flows so productions can thrive!
Kimberly may not come from a film background but she is no stranger to the arts as she owned her own photography studio.

Kimberly quickly found her place within the close-knit family at Lighthouse when she moved to Wilmington from Wisconsin in 2022. For her, the job feels less like work and more like doing something she genuinely enjoys with a team she trusts.

Her journey into the industry began 20 years ago while watching a movie’s end credits. Among the sea of names, she spotted the accountants and bookkeepers and thought, “Maybe one day, I’ll see my name there too.” Today, some might say it was fate that brought her to Lighthouse Films.

If stranded on a deserted island, Kimberly says she’d bring her pillow—because nothing beats a bit of comfort, even in survival mode!
Known for her efficiency and attention to detail, Kimberly has played a key role in streamlining operations and making accounting processes smooth and reliable. She’s the kind of person who can balance the books and crack a joke—organized to the core, and always down for a laugh with the Lighthouse family.

05/27/2025

Huge thanks to everyone who came out to Lighthouse on the Lawn for a cozy evening of cinema, snacks, and community. We loved seeing families and friends gathered together to enjoy Wes Anderson’s Fantastic Mr Fox and local filmmaker Bo Webb’s short film, Crackers.

Special shoutout to our amazing sponsors for making this event possible: Cucalorus, Cake Man’s Bakes, Lowes Foods, L&L Tent & Party Rentals, and Rent A John. We couldn’t have done it without you!

We’re already looking forward to the next Lighthouse on the Lawn event coming this fall. What should we show next?

PS: Our grill master will make his return at the next event! 😉

05/07/2025

We were thrilled to represent the film industry as a partner in the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce’s Career and Leadership Development Academy!

Lighthouse Films welcomed 7th grade students from New Hanover County Schools to explore careers in film production—giving them hands-on insight into what goes on behind the camera.

This initiative connects students with growing industries in our region, and we’re proud to help inspire the next generation of storytellers right here in Wilmington.

Huge thanks to the Wilmington Chamber and all the industry partners making this program possible.

Want to get involved? Learn more about the CLDA here:
https://www.wilmingtonchamber.org/career-and-leadership-development-academy