Meet The Team

Ezra Petersen

Matt Burchfield

Justin Kosch

Lawanda Edwards

Co-Producer/Director

Co-Producer/Director of Photography

Co-Producer/Writer

As a Freelance filmmaker, Ezra has produced and directed several short films such as "El Sueno," "Don't Stop" and "Liberals with Doubt" as well as television series for ODU and Channel 757. In 2012, as part of FiftyOneFifteen Productions, he produced "Fatal Games" for the 48 Hour Film Project, which went on to win Best Director, Best Actress, Audience Choice and Best Film for Hampton Roads.

Matt's career in film and television started in 2004, working on feature films such as "The New World" and "War of the Worlds." He later transitioned into Post Production as editor for regional and national brands. He is prolific in the Independent Film Industry with films winning and playing in festivals across the country.

With the ability to tackle any genre thrown his way, Justin's love for all things film led him to studying Digital Filmmaking at Old Dominion University, where he honed his skills and found his voice as an artist. His work has since made the short list at various festivals such as Shriekfest and the FADE IN Awards. Justin wrote the script for "Fatal Games," which went on to win four awards at the 48 Hour Film Project, including Audience Choice and Best Film.

Lawanda found her niche for writing and producing while studying Theatre/Dance and Digital Fimmaking at Old Dominion University. In 2012, after winning the 48 Hour Film Project, she along with fellow filmmaker Ezra Petersen, went on to create FiftyOneFifteen Productions as a creative network and outlet in the Hampton Roads area. To date, after working as Production Coordinator, Researcher and Associate Producer, and has now joined forces with Matt, Justin and Ezra to form Missing Reel.