Meet Our Team
PRESIDENT & CEO
Samantha Van Sickle
ATL, LA
Samantha is an award-winning producer, director and writer who has appeared as an actor in numerous films and television shows. She studied at Florida State University and obtained her major in Digital Media Production, with minors in Business and Psychology. She also studied abroad in London, England for a documentary production program. Sam continued her education through the University of Southern California, UCLA Extension, and NYU.
VP OF INVESTOR RELATIONS & CHAIRMAN
Craig Panter
Honolulu, Singapore, Las Vegas
Craig has a BA in International Business from Oglethorpe University and a MA from Sophia University in Tokyo. He has over 30 years of experience managing and marketing multinational tech firms around the globe. His background in the tech startup industry makes him a valuable asset to the company as he’s able to connect Time Fray with potential investors and utilize his unique perspective to conceptualize disruptive innovations to the way things are done in the film and television world.
VP OF ARTISTIC DIRECTION
Brenton Burgess
NYC
With over 30 years experience as a writer, director, producer, show doctor, and acting coach for both stage and film, Brenton previously served as artistic director for multiple theatre companies before becoming Vice President of Artistic Direction for Time Fray. Brenton has extensive experience across multiple genres ranging from comedy to horror, and from drama to musical theatre. He has had the honor of working with, mentoring, and developing talent that has gone on to work on Broadway, in television, and major motion pictures.
VP OF CONTENT DEVELOPMENT
Thaddeus Cole
ATL, Lisbon
Thaddeus is a producer, director, writer, and actor in the theatre and film/television markets. Appearing in numerous national tours, off-Broadway and regional productions, he is an alumnus of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) conservatory. He has produced and directed shows and readings, served as a script doctor for numerous productions and has shepherded hundreds of young actors. Thaddeus specializes in helping mold ideas into their best potential and is able to develop concepts for film and TV in a unique way.