My name is Chandler Walton, and I'm the filmmaker who built Reverent Studios
My name is Chandler Walton, and I'm the filmmaker who built Reverent Studios
I guess if you asked me why I became a filmmaker, it all started with curiosity. I remember when Godzilla: King of the Monsters came out — I must've been around 14 — and it just blew my mind. I asked my dad how they even made something like that because it just seemed impossible. I was also obsessed with how Infinity War had a bigger budget even though, to me, Godzilla looked cooler.
Later on, I joined an art class where I had to make a video project. I didn’t know exactly what to do at first, but I stumbled across Cinecom.net’s Sonic tutorial, and it just clicked. It looked so easy, and when I tried it myself, it actually turned out great. I showed it to my dad, and he was genuinely impressed. That moment kind of set everything into motion.
I started learning more, watching tutorials, trying new things — it all just snowballed. Eventually, I even landed a job working for one of my dad’s friends, and that's where I really learned the ropes: Final Cut Pro, cameras, lighting, all of it. It was supposed to be just a side thing — I was actually planning on becoming a doctor with my best friend — but filmmaking was just way more fun, way more exciting.
If I really think about it, the reason I became a filmmaker is because of the reactions I got from people when they saw my work. Growing up in a small community, nobody really knew anyone who could do the kind of stuff I was learning to do. Over time, that hunger to improve and get better only grew.
I live for those moments — like during my final film school project, where after two solid months of work, my teacher told me it was one of the best he'd ever seen. Or later, when I brought a cinema camera on a trip with my friends, spent a month editing the footage, and when we all sat down to watch it, they were just... silent. Completely absorbed. Moments like that are why I do this.
I want to inspire people, to build something bigger — a real space for aspiring filmmakers here in Utah, because this industry is hard to break into. I want to create opportunities, work with others who have the same drive, and eventually build a profitable film studio. That's the dream.
I guess if you asked me why I became a filmmaker, it all started with curiosity. I remember when Godzilla: King of the Monsters came out — I must've been around 14 — and it just blew my mind. I asked my dad how they even made something like that because it just seemed impossible. I was also obsessed with how Infinity War had a bigger budget even though, to me, Godzilla looked cooler.
Later on, I joined an art class where I had to make a video project. I didn’t know exactly what to do at first, but I stumbled across Cinecom.net’s Sonic tutorial, and it just clicked. It looked so easy, and when I tried it myself, it actually turned out great. I showed it to my dad, and he was genuinely impressed. That moment kind of set everything into motion.
I started learning more, watching tutorials, trying new things — it all just snowballed. Eventually, I even landed a job working for one of my dad’s friends, and that's where I really learned the ropes: Final Cut Pro, cameras, lighting, all of it. It was supposed to be just a side thing — I was actually planning on becoming a doctor with my best friend — but filmmaking was just way more fun, way more exciting.
If I really think about it, the reason I became a filmmaker is because of the reactions I got from people when they saw my work. Growing up in a small community, nobody really knew anyone who could do the kind of stuff I was learning to do. Over time, that hunger to improve and get better only grew.
I live for those moments — like during my final film school project, where after two solid months of work, my teacher told me it was one of the best he'd ever seen. Or later, when I brought a cinema camera on a trip with my friends, spent a month editing the footage, and when we all sat down to watch it, they were just... silent. Completely absorbed. Moments like that are why I do this.
I want to inspire people, to build something bigger — a real space for aspiring filmmakers here in Utah, because this industry is hard to break into. I want to create opportunities, work with others who have the same drive, and eventually build a profitable film studio. That's the dream.
We're driven by the desire to create cinematic work that makes a real impact. Our goal is to craft stories that not only engage but also challenge perspectives and spark meaningful conversations, ultimately inspiring a deeper connection with the world around us.