A North Carolina born filmmaker based in Los Angeles. Troy blends southern artistry with contemporary methodology and aesthetic. Director, DP and Editor of music videos, commercials and films like award-winning indie feature, Half Empty, short comedy, McDuffy, a feature film now in development, Birdies, and viral series The Golf Jokes. 15 years in film and television (IMDb), and 10 years as a commercial and music video director at Crane House Film. For booking info contact troy@cranehousefilm.com
This is Troy's most recent work...
Proof of concept for a narrative feature comedy about a washed up golf phenom who's hired as the pro at a decaying country club.
Written, Directed and Edited by Troy Carlton
Short film about a detective who shoots first and asks questions never. Still immersed the in policing styles of 80's cop movies, McDuffy's (Matt McHugh) tactics are called into question in his hunt for his nemesis, Chocolate Pretzel (Zeeko Zaki).
A comedy about two wanna-be's on a journey to become real-be's. Written and directed by Troy Carlton
Proof of Concept Teaser for a feature narrative film about the infamous pirate who lived and died in North Carolina.
Written and Directed by Troy Carlton
A dark comedy of coincidence where two guys meet in a bar and find they have a little too much in common when they find they've swapped jobs, and a girlfriend.
Co-written, co-directed, & edited by Troy Carlton
Videos Directed, Shot and Edited by Troy Carlton.
Music Video shot in Wilmington NC for 11 Grooves.
Shot, Directed and Edited by Troy Carlton
Compilation of the viral golf series, viewed over 7 million times on YouTube.
Written, Directed, Shot and Edited by Troy Carlton
Directed, Shot and Edited by Troy Carlton
Official video for Jamaican gospel artist, Omari.
Directed, Shot and Edited by Troy Carlton
Directed, Shot and Edited by Troy Carlton
Directed, Shot and Edited by Troy Carlton
Directed, Shot and Edited by Troy Carlton
Directed, Shot and Edited by Troy Carlton
Edited by Troy Carlton
Award-winning feature comedy about two guys that unknowingly swap a job, and a girlfriend.
Co-Written/Co-Directed and Edited by Troy Carlton
Award-winning short comedy about a loner detective. In a city with no rules, he makes his own.
Written, Directed and Edited by Troy Carlton.
Award-winning short film about a writer and his uncontrollable main character.
Edited and Co-Produced by Troy Carlton
Viral video with 1 million views. A short intro to the fictional world of Twin Pines.
Written, Directed and Edited by Troy Carlton
The first viral Golf Joke video on Tight Lies with 2 million views.
Written, Directed and Edited by Troy Carlton
Compilation of recent commercial work.
Directed, Shot and Edited by Troy Carlton
1-minute spot for apparel brand, U Suck at Golf.
Directed, Shot and Edited by Troy Carlton
Promotional travel video for Jade Retreat.
Directed, Shot and Edited by Troy Carlton
Promotional video for Unis shipping and 3PL.
Directed, Shot and Edited by Troy Carlton
Promotional video for holiday decoration company Mosca Design, Inc.
Directed, Shot, and Edited by Troy Carlton