Anthony Howald started
Rusted Sun Films with his friend
Brad Alsobrook in 2002. As an audio engineer
and musician, Howald had dreams of putting together a short film "just to see if
he could do it." That short project became RSF's first short film,
THE VISITOR
(2003). The short gathered some acclaim as the production quality was far above
and beyond that of a first time effort. Through making his first production he
become engrossed in Memphis’ local film community. Making friends through
actors and NO-BUDGET filmmakers alike, he coined what is now referred to as
“The Rusted Sun
Films Family.”
Howald was later approached by Bevan Bell to help put A COWBOY'S SILVER LINING (2004) into production. Howald would serve as Co-Director, Executive Producer, Audio Supervisor, and Assistant Camera Operator on the project. Through a heavy process of overcoming obstacles with No-Budget, A COWBOY'S SILVER LINING went on to win an award at the Barebones International Independent Film Festival.
Howald and Bell would again work together on completing, DIVINE MANIPULATION OF THE THREADS (2006). An agreement was made and Anthony would this time take the helm as Director of the picture as well as his other duties as Production Manager, Assistant Camera Operator, Audio Supervisor, and appear in the film through a cameo taking on the silent role of Sebastian the Gay Cowboy.
Howald continues to use Rusted Sun Films as a platform to produce high-quality, low-to-no-budget films in the Memphis, TN area.
