Tri-Seven Pictures is a Production Services & Consulting company founded by husband and wife producing team DK and Katherine Johnston in 2008. The duo first began collaborating on audio and video editing projects in 2006 in Anchorage, Alaska, and later relocating to Los Angeles, CA to develop their production style.  Tri-Seven has since produced numerous award winning scripts, short films, new media projects and features.

In 2010 Tri-Seven returned to their home of Anchorage, Alaska due in part to the Alaska Film/Television Tax Incentive Program (2008-2015). Later establishing the Alaska Filmmakers non-profit organization in 2011, as well as the companion web series, to help develop local film events, workshops and networking opportunities for professionals and up and coming storytellers. Tri-Seven quickly became a recognized name for independent film in the state through their new media and short film projects. Each story exploring new genres and techniques, and growing their roster of crew and on-screen talent. In 2015 Tri-Seven began a three year stay in Denver, Colorado, where they would produce their first feature film, Army & Coop, in collaboration with No Clue Entertainment.

Now operating out of Atlanta, GA, Tri-Seven Pictures continues to build a strong network of professional storytellers from all over the country. Everyone has a story to tell, so the only question is…what’s your story?

DK Johnston (DGA)

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DK Johnston is a seasoned Assistant Director, Writer and Producer, who has been studying production since he was in grade school. Over the last 18 years he has managed numerous feature length films,, reality programs and commercial productions all over the United States and Mexico. DK was born in South Texas, raised in Anchorage, Alaska and trained in Los Angeles, California. He is a graduate of the University of Alaska Anchorage Journalism program and the New York Film Academy’s MFA Film program, and has written, directed and produced several award winning screenplays and short films. His reputation and experience affords him the ability to build solid project management teams, and promote positive, and safe, work environments.

Along with his professional career, DK has helped develop and promote educational resources for aspiring filmmakers through various non-profit organizations around the country. In Alaska he is a former board member of several non-profit film groups including the Alaska Film Group, Alaska Film Forum, and Alaska Filmmakers. In Colorado he sat on the board of the Colorado Film & Video Association, and since moving to Georgia he has been a regular guest lecturer at the Savannah College of Art & Design’s Film & Media program in Atlanta. Before departing Alaska, DK was selected as one of state’s Top 40 Under 40 by the Alaska Journal of Commerce in 2015.

DK now resides in Atlanta, Georgia along with his wife Katherine and their two dogs Charlie and Dublin. If you are looking for a hard working, organized and positive member of your production team DK and Tri-Seven Pictures are ready to work for you!

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KaTHerine R. JOHNSTON

Originally from Colorado, Katherine entered the state of Alaska in 1997. Attended high school in Kenai, AK during which she showed great interest and talent for radio production and advertising.  Katherine hosted her own radio program and helped organize several events for local community organizations before relocating to Anchorage to attend the University of Alaska Anchorage. There she studied Journalism, Public Relations, and Disaster Management. Katherine also studied broadcast communications while working directly for the UAA Journalism Department.

After school she worked as an event planner for several non-profit organizations, and as an independent audio & video producer. After a spending time working in Los Angeles as a casting assistant she and D.K. relocated back to Anchorage in 2010 with their company Tri-Seven Pictures. Her marketing and organizational skills were then put to work with Morris Communications’ Alaska Magazine and Milepost, and later as head of Communications and events with Hope Community Resources. Today, in addition to her duties at Tri-Seven, Katherine continues working as a freelance marketing and social media consultant for several small businesses and non-profit organizations.

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