Meet the Team
Dalton Thorvilson
Dalton Thorvilson realized at a young age that storytelling was the only path that allowed him to explore a wide array of human experiences.
Dalton launched into commercial directing while continuing in the narrative horror genre with the 2024 short film She’s on the Ceiling. He’s thrilled to announce Ether as his debut feature, as it is in many ways the culmination of his journey: deep human connection, amazing visual effects, and the existential dread of a ticking clock.
DIRECTOR
Khira Layne
Khira Layne fell in love with writing and producing while working on films such as Dune: Part Two and Joker: Folie à Deux. She started her production company Hourback Pictures in 2024.
In addition to producing feature films under the company’s philosophy of “indie stories, infinite depth,” the company is contracted with the Marketing team at Warner Bros. Pictures to project manage VFX for trailers, most recently Animal Friends, Conjuring: Last Rites, and Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow.
WRITER & PRODUCER
Cameron Kashtan was born and raised in Westchester, NY. He studied Film and TV producing at Savannah College of Art and Design. Since moving to Los Angeles, Cameron has worked for VFX producers at Lucasfilm, Warner Brothers, and Skydance. His producing credits include award-winning shorts that have screened at festivals around the US, commercials for New York-based ad agencies, and internet content that has amassed millions of views.
PRODUCERCameron Kashtan
Aaron Schmidt began his career in the entertainment industry as a production assistant, quickly rising through the ranks on various high-caliber feature films. He became the executive assistant to acclaimed director Anthony Mandler, before serving as Chief of Staff at Tucker Tooley Entertainment for several years. During his time there, he contributed to major projects including Den of Thieves 2: Pantera, Lee Daniels’ The Deliverance, and Arthur the King.
PRODUCERAaron Schmidt
Kate started her career producing theater in Cleveland, Ohio. She then studied Film and TV at Boston University and worked for many productions on the East Coast, including NBC’s Late Night with Seth Meyers. In LA, she has worked in production and VFX on major Film and TV projects at both Marvel Studios and Warner Bros. Kate currently serves as the Manager of VFX for Sphere Studios, where she helps produce and execute shows for the Las Vegas Sphere.
PRODUCER