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ABout Astronomic Studios

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Astronomic Studios thrives on delivering big-budget concepts with an indie mentality, fostering a supportive and diverse environment both in front of and behind the camera. We are passionate about teaching, mentoring, and creating opportunities for growth in the film industry. Our team is driven by the exhilaration of bringing bold visions to life, combined with the joy of working together as a close-knit "family" that celebrates everyone's contributions and successes.

THE TEAM

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Owner / Director / Writer

Bobby Canipe Jr. is the founder of Astronomic Studios and a lifelong fan of horror, with deep roots in the world of VHS and indie genre filmmaking. Since diving into the indie film scene, Bobby has taken on just about every role behind the camera, from writing, directing, shooting, and producing a wide range of low budget horror projects.

He’s known for his creative collaborations with cult genre legends like Donald Farmer (Cannibal Hookers), Tim Ritter (Truth or Dare), and Gary Cohen (Video Violence), and for working alongside underground distribution staple SRS Cinema on several releases. Under his direction, Astronomic Studios has grown into a consistent presence in the world of DIY horror, with titles like Grandma and the recent documentary Mom N’ Pop: The Indie Video Store Boom of the 80s/90s.

As Astronomic Studios continues to grow, Bobby remains focused on building a home for inventive genre voices and honoring the gritty, analog spirit that inspired him from the start.

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Producer / Assistant Director

Brady Daley has been working off and on in the indie film scene since the late 90s taking on various roles. In recent years he’s been trying to help out indie filmmakers by donating to projects he’s interested in. This, along with his physical media collecting, led him to meet Bobby Canipe Jr. and led to him executive producing a few of Astronomic’s projects like “Grandma” and “Mom N’ Pop: The Indie Video Store Boom of the 80s/90s”.

Since then Brady has become a permanent part of Astronomic Studios. Brady is looking forward to the future of Astronomic Studios and working with the multi-faceted talents that comprise each set.

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Director of Photography

Joe La Scola is the Director of Photography for Astronomic Studios and a skilled visual storyteller with a strong background in cinematography, lighting, and practical effects. Joe brings a highly cinematic eye to every production, utilizing professional tools such as Blackmagic cameras, complex lighting setups, and advanced post production techniques to deliver polished, dynamic visuals.

Before joining Astronomic, Joe worked on a range of independent genre projects, often taking on multiple roles including director, VFX artist, and practical effects designer. His award-winning short Outhouse and his work on the concept teaser for the upcoming feature Field of Screams have demonstrated his talent for combining technical precision with creative flair.

In addition to his film work, Joe is the co creator and host of the Movie Dumpster podcast, where he explores cult classics, horror, and genre filmmaking with insight and humor. At Astronomic Studios, Joe plays a key role in shaping the visual language of each film, contributing both his technical expertise and creative instincts to every project.

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DEvon Tuttle

Sound

Devon Tuttle serves as the primary audio & boom operator for Astronomic Studios, playing a crucial role in capturing clean, consistent production audio across all of the studio’s projects. With a sharp ear and steady hand, Devon ensures that performances are recorded with clarity, even in unpredictable indie shooting environments.

Devon first began working with Astronomic on smaller productions and quickly became an essential part of the team. Whether it’s a quiet, emotional moment or a chaotic effects heavy scene, he brings focus and professionalism to every set, helping preserve the natural energy of the actors’ performances through precise mic placement and technique.

Known for his reliability and positive mindset on long shoot days, Devon is part of the tight knit backbone that helps keep Astronomic productions moving smoothly. As the studio grows, Devon continues to bring strong, consistent sound work to every new project, and remains a key presence on set and in the team’s creative rhythm.