Our Staff

MIKE BENTON

Director / Photographer

15 years of experience

Mike started Courage Media 11 years ago and has grown it into an award-winning studio employing some of the best talent in Kentucky.

Skillset:

Directing, producing, editing & photography.

Awards:

EMMYs for producing and cinematography reel. Multiple ADDYs & TELLYs.

CHRIS WRIGHT

Videographer / Editor

10 years of experience

Chris has a varied set of experiences and crew positions he’s held which gives him insight and capabilities into the many roles in making a great film.

Skillset:

Directing, producing, shooting & editing.

CARRIE BENTON

Producer

8 years of experience

Carrie has been with Courage Media since the beginning. She often serves a variety of roles from producing and coordinating shoots to handling the day to day activities of the office.

DANE SEARS

Gaffer / Lighting Technician

12 years of experience

Dane has been a grip and lighting tech for over a dozen years and has worked on countless commercials, television shows and movies.

Skillset:

Lighting, camera operation and editing.

Erin Conley

Office Manager

6 years of experience

From accounting and payable to managing the office and studio, Erin handles many of the day to day operations that keeps the business going.