Our Staff
Creative Team
We believe in a diverse range of personnel to bring creative skills, thoughts, and ideas to the table. In addition to our core team, we work closely with talented film crews across the country and around the globe.
Eric’s first job was Fire Chief of Hancock Street. Since then, he’s put out a lot of fires as a writer, director, producer, photographer and PBS station VP. Eric is an Eagle Scout. He is a proud Florida Gator and UNC Charlotte grad. He lives by the creed, “If you can’t fix it, feature it!”. He has strong opinions about the band Rush, Dan Marino and pickle spears.
Eric Davis
Writer/Director
As a baby-faced freshman at the University of Tennessee, Beach founded the short-lived “Vols Fun Times Hat Club”. Undeterred by its lack of membership, he shifted his interests and began working in the Broadcasting Department at UT and for the SEC Network. Beach is an accomplished Director of Photography and camera operator, lending his talents to projects for networks including Apple TV, CBS, ESPN, NBC and PBS. Since joining the Susie Films team, Beach has attempted to establish “Fun Hat Fridays”. HR simply said “No”.
Beach Galloway
Cinematographer
Scott and his kid sister inspired Norman Lear to create Archie and Edith Bunker. Scott has produced hundreds of award-winning television shows and theatrically released documentary films. His career began as a writer and it is the crafting of story and putting just the right picture to word that he most enjoys. He’s also fond of red wine, Indian food, the Tennessee Volunteers, direct flights, the Pittsburgh Steelers and a job that allows him to tell stories about people who are much more fascinating than he is.
Scott Galloway
Director
After her last failed toe touch, Sheri Hirshman ran as fast as her red saddle shoes would carry her from her Americana surroundings. She stopped long enough to get a TV degree from Ithaca College before disappointing her parents by heading to Los Angeles. There, she served 20 years as a human pencil for award shows and political events. She brought her love of story-telling, scheduling and bossing people around to Susie Films, where she is organizing everything that isn’t nailed down.
Sheri Hirshman
Executive Producer
Kate was born and raised in lovely California. As a result, she is often perplexed by rain and other kinds of strange weather but manages to keep her sunny disposition all the same.Starting in non-profit humanitarian work, she inadvertently took a round-about exit into the glamorous World of Live Television and other award shows in Los Angeles…this would not be the last time a round-about confused her.Today, you can usually find her twirling her parasol around the US helping Susie Films tell beautiful stories.
Kate Johnston
Producer
Growing up in Efland, NC Jordan was ranked in under-18 amateur billiards circuits. A prodigy with the cue, he wrote the book on two-handed pocket pool. Jordan thankfully got his priorities straight and swapped shooting pool for shooting short films. A graduate from UNC Charlotte with a degree in Communication Studies, Jordan brings his creative edge and razor-sharp wit to both the production office and the film set. From research to wrap, he is instrumental in managing countless moving parts, all while totally rocking it in a cardigan sweater.
Jordan Synder
Editor
Born in the Kansas Territories circa 1840, Cinematographer Bill galloped west before turning around and riding all the way to Charlotte. His extensive career includes camera work with virtually every network you could ever imagine. Bill captures incredible images and periodically boasts about his focal length.
Bill Ward
Cinematographer
John always knew that he and his perfect-hair-helmet were destined for the glamorous world of corporate finance. Then he traded ties for tattoos, brought a Harley and discovered Susie Films. A graduate of Davidson College with a master’s degree from UNC Chapel Hill’s Keenan-Flagler Business School, John has spent his career partnering with entrepreneurial individuals to manage and grow their companies. Being surrounded by creative and talented professionals inspires John to produce award-winning spreadsheets.
John Woodall
Executive in Charge of Production