Where stories
flow from
truth to screen.
Reimagining film in the
Creative South.
A vertically integrated production studio developing, producing, and supporting stories in the Carolinas.
Our Projects
Die Laughing
Shuler King is a stand up comedian on the verge of his big break in Hollywood when his father has an accident, forcing Shuler to return home to Glory, South Carolina to run the family business – a funeral home. Waiting for him there are the headaches of the funeral business, the woman he never got over, and a dream of comedy success now deferred.
Trouble in Mind
This comedy-drama, planned for Broadway, was canceled when the playwright refused to tone down its message. Trouble in Mind finally made a triumphant Tony nominated premiere on Broadway in 2021. Although written by Alice Childress almost 70 years ago, the story is astoundingly and unfortunately even more relevant today, especially from this cinematic view.
My Partner Can’t Cook
One partner cooks. The other can't. Chef MJ helps them come together, one dish at a time. When two people blend their lives, they don't just bring love. They bring routines, upbringing, boundaries. Somehow, all of that shows up in the kitchen.
No Wave
Set in the racially divided South of the 1950s, an unexpected love story between a crusading African-American school teacher and a Chinese-American traveling salesman exposes the fault lines of identity, loyalty, and courage.
Hollywild Kidz
Hollywild Kidz is a wildly entertaining children’s series where live-action, animation, and unforgettable animal stars collide as a legendary Hollywood animal trainer, and a sarcastic monkey puppet lead young audiences through hilarious adventures, real-life animal behavior lessons, and behind-the-scenes learning fun from the world of wacky, wooly, and wonderful stars.
Cult
When Lisa, a documentary filmmaker, is invited to follow the self anointed guru, Dr. Harmony Light, and her devoted community, she expects to expose them as a sham. However, she soon discovers that truth is indeed stranger than fiction.
Can I Come In?
At the dawn of an apocalyptic event, as society and civility stand on the brink, an unwanted visitor knocks on the door where a group of displaced neighbors shelter together.
A. Price
A fast-paced global drama about Alexandria Price, a brilliant young doctor who trades privilege for service by enlisting with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. From hurricanes to wars, pandemics to political unrest, she confronts crises across the globe while uncovering long-buried secrets at home. A powerful story about what it truly costs to change the world.
Unapologetically
Carolina
An innovative docuseries spotlighting South Carolina’s influential native sons and daughters, exploring how their roots shaped their rise, and how they navigate the world’s perceptions of the South.
Douglass Family Lives
A limited series inspired by distinguished scholar Dr. Celeste-Marie Bernier’s forthcoming Douglass Family Lives collection. Featuring Frederick Douglass, the most photographed American of the 19th-century, and his extraordinary family, the series connects their legacy to today’s ongoing struggle for human rights and justice.
Meet Our Team
Charles Randolph-Wright
Creative Principal
Rooted in South Carolina and working globally across film, television, and theater, Creative Principal Charles Randolph-Wright leads Salt Run’s vision – nurturing emerging talent and partnering with local artists, musicians, writers, and institutions to amplify the region’s authentic voice. Through Wright Angle Productions, he has spent decades bringing bold, diverse stories to stages and screens worldwide – work that now converges in the creation of Salt Run Entertainment.
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“We’re fueling the creative economy of the Carolinas by developing and producing authentic, meaningful stories right here at home.”
John Gramling III
Business Principal
A Spartanburg native with deep roots in the region’s civic and business community, Business Principal John Gramling III guides Salt Run’s economic strategy – aligning purpose-driven investment with long-term regional growth, quality jobs, and sustainable creative infrastructure across the Carolinas. As President & CEO of New Canaan Impact Capital, he has built a portfolio where financial returns go hand in hand with community impact – a philosophy that directly shaped the formation of Salt Run Entertainment.
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“We’re planting roots and building lasting partnerships so Salt Run doesn’t just make content – it creates quality jobs and an enduring creative industry here in the Carolinas.”
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Martin Wilkins
Studio Operations Coordinator
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Rina Zattam
Chief Administrative Officer
Our Partners
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Our partners are part of the story.
Salt Run Entertainment is building something that's never been done quite like this before, and we're not doing it alone. From industry collaborators to community champions, our partners share a belief in the power of authentic storytelling and the untapped potential of the American South.
We're proud to grow alongside people and organizations who see what we see: that the next great chapter in entertainment is being written right here.
Industry Partners
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Contenu Entertainment
Full-service physical production company built for projects of every scale, from intimate indie films to large commercial productions, bringing precision and craft to every stage of the process.
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SC Film Commission
State agency dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and facilitating film, television, and commercial production across the Palmetto State, offering financial incentives, location scouting, permitting, and full logistical support.
Community Partners
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Spartanburg Community College
Public college serving more than 10,000 students across five campuses with over 90 academic, technical, and workforce programs, including the Spark Center, one of the Southeast's premier business incubation facilities.
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University of South Carolina Upstate
Regional university offering more than 50 undergraduate and graduate programs, empowering students since 1967 to reach greater heights in their chosen fields through academic excellence and a commitment to upward mobility.
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Urban League of the Upstate
Champion of economic empowerment and equity, equipping individuals and families with the tools and resources they need to thrive as part of the nation's oldest and largest community-based movement devoted to social and economic justice.
Workforce Development
At Salt Run Entertainment, building South Carolina's film industry means building its workforce.
This is how we fuel the creative economy of the Carolinas, not just by telling stories here, but by ensuring the people who make them can come from here.
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Get In Touch
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