Troy Guthrie - Founder & Executive Producer
I founded TBT Productions in 2018 with a simple goal: build a production company that creative agencies, brands, studios, and filmmakers could trust to execute ambitious projects without sacrificing quality, creativity, or efficiency.
Executive Production & Creative Operations for Brands, Studios, and Original Content.
Today, TBT Productions partners with agencies, entertainment companies, creators, and global brands to develop, budget, produce, and deliver premium content—from national advertising campaigns and branded entertainment to feature films and vertical scripted series.
Over the past 15+ years, we’ve had the privilege of producing content for some of the world's most recognizable companies and creators, including, HBO, Netflix. Sony Pictures, Disney, Paramount, Amazon, Samsung, LG, Audi, Fox, Mercedes-Benz, Subaru, Ford, Kia, TopGolf, WebMD, MISSHA Cosmetics, MrBeast, and Seven Bucks Digital Studios.
Throughout our career we have managed productions ranging from $150,000 independent films to multimillion-dollar commercial campaigns and digital productions. Whether overseeing a single commercial or managing multiple productions simultaneously, we believe every successful project begins with careful planning, transparent communication, and building the right team.
One of the defining moments of my career was serving as Main Channel Producer for MrBeast, where I led the company's first-ever back-to-back flagship productions across five U.S. states and three continents. Earlier in my career, I produced more than 120 episodes for Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's YouTube channel, helping grow one of the platform's fastest-growing creator brands while producing premium branded entertainment alongside some of Hollywood's biggest names.
More recently, TBT Productions has become an active producer of premium vertical scripted dramas for platforms including MyDrama, DramaWave, and Upright App, producing mobile-first series across the United States and internationally. As the entertainment landscape continues to evolve, we're committed to helping shape the future of short-form storytelling while continuing to serve our commercial and branded clients with the same production excellence we've built our reputation on.
What truly sets TBT Productions apart isn't simply the productions we've completed—it's how we approach every partnership. We combine executive-level strategy with hands-on production expertise, allowing us to seamlessly guide projects from development and budgeting through production, post, and final delivery. Our extensive network of experienced crew members, trusted vendors, and creative collaborators enables us to scale efficiently while maintaining the personalized service our clients have come to expect.
Whether you're producing a national advertising campaign, feature film, branded content, corporate communications, live event, or the next hit digital series, our mission remains the same: deliver exceptional content on time, on budget, and above expectations.
We don't just produce projects—we build long-term partnerships and bring ambitious ideas to life, all while loving what we do.
We’ve been all over…
…and there’s still so far to go.
Meet Our Team
Kyle Kruse - Lead Producer & Production Manager
Kyle is a veteran of the US Navy (02-12) and obtained his MFA from Ohio university in 2015. He has been cutting his teeth in Los Angeles since 2015 working with production companies such as Stray Angel Films, Gadfly Productions and Tilt Creative as a Producer, Line Producer and Production Manager. Kyle enjoys focusing on character-driven stories and has a wealth of commercial experience for blue-chip clients such as Audi, Subaru, Toyota, Nike, Vanity Fair and Fender to name a few. Kyle recently relocated to Detroit, Michigan and is ready to help you bridge the gap between client and production when bringing dreams to the screens.
Ethan Landry - Director
Philadelphia native Ethan Landry has been a creative force in Los Angeles since 2008, armed with a Bachelor's in Communications from the University of Miami. Ethan's directorial prowess is evident in his ability to craft compelling narratives, with multiple award-winning short films under his belt. His creative vision extends seamlessly into the commercial and corporate arena, where he has led premiere campaigns for industry leaders, including veterinary giant Antech Diagnostics.
What sets Ethan apart is his extensive background both in front of and behind the camera, allowing him to blend cinematic and emotional elements effortlessly. This unique perspective shines in narrative storytelling and brings a distinct touch to commercial and corporate settings. With Ethan Landry at the helm, your project isn't just a production—it's an artfully crafted story poised to come to life.
Brendan Merrill - Head of Post
Brendan was born in Washington D.C. and grew up on the east coast before receiving his undergraduate degree in Communications at the University of Miami. He recently Co-Produced the groundbreaking feature UNDER MY SKIN starring Liv Hewson (Yellowjackets) and Alex Russell (S.W.A.T.) and released his own feature MADE IN CHINA which he wrote, produced and directed.
Brendan has produced several other feature films, edited award-winning commercial campaigns and helped create award-winning shorts for forward-thinking companies like OfSubstance. He’s worked on films and TV in post for companies like Nickelodeon, Peacock, PostScript Creative, Netflix, Observatory, ParamountPlus and HBO. He is now show-running a TV program on the east coast and is assisting companies with development, pitch deck creation and post-production supervision.
