T.C. Johnstone

“Rising from Ashes” is a feature length documentary about the first Rwandan National Cycling Team and their six year journey to the Olympic games in London. It's not about the bike. It's about second chances, how our past doesn't have to define our future, and the impossible triumph of the human spirit over one of the world's most devastating genocides.

A documentary film about a group of pilots who are dedicated to keeping the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen while pursuing their dream of becoming professional aviators and inspiring the black community to take to the skies and change the racial imbalance in the world of aviation. The film centers around a cast of dedicated students at who are on scholarship with the Red Tails Scholarship Fund. Their hopes are not short sighted, but what matters most is keeping the Tuskeegee Airmen legacy alive.

We’re excited to announce that the documentary “Miracle Boy”: The Dave Mirra Story is in development. Dave Mirra was more than just a BMX legend - he was a cultural icon who changed the face of action sports forever. His life was filled with triumphs and tragedies, and his legacy continues to inspire people worldwide to pursue their dreams. The film will be Produced by Gratis 7 Production, Directed by T.C. Johnstone. More information is to come here on Dave's site, or if you would like to sign up for the Gratis 7 Production newsletter, subscribe here.

Cheetahs are heading towards extinction at an alarming rate. Over the last century, their population has decreased from 100,000 to less than 8,000. Nick Kleer, a South African and wildlife enthusiast, left his corporate job in the city to find new meaning. Soon after, he visited Tiger Canyon Private Game Reserve where he witnessed the start of the cheetah project. Cheetahs that were once captive were being introduced to the wild in Africa. He quickly fell in love with the cheetahs and developed strong, personal bonds with them. Nick jumped into the world of wildlife guiding and animal conservation all over the world where he serves as an ambassador for the animals he has grown to love, along with his (now) wife, Kristina, who also left her home to pursue conservation in South Africa.

IN THE DIRT is a documentary film about a group of passionate Native American cyclists who attempt to bring the sport of mountain biking to the Navajo Nation, where no bike shops exist.