MEET SHEENA

Sheena Vaught is an independent filmmaker, writer, director, and producer based in Brunswick County, North Carolina (Shallotte/Southport area). With over 15 years in the industry, she is the founder and owner of Tower 5 Media and A R I M U S E Productions LLC, where she creates faith-inspired, family-friendly content emphasizing Christian values, redemption, justice, character building, and heartfelt storytelling.

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Vaught’s career began with hands-on roles in independent projects, including early work as a script supervisor on films like Adrenaline (starring John Schneider) and directing her first documentary, God in My Fingers (2012), about Wilmington artist Ivey Hayes. She has since worn multiple hats across dozens of shorts, features, and web series—often serving as writer, director, producer, cinematographer, editor, and more—demonstrating her versatility on independent budgets.

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As a writer, Vaught crafts emotionally resonant scripts rooted in biblical themes and personal growth. Her credits include the feature The Reason (2022), shorts such as My Last Goodbye (2023), Convicted (2018), and Reception Impossible (2015), and series like Coffee with the Girls (creator, 2019–2022) and M A N C A V E (2021). She is currently developing ambitious projects such as the TV series The Reaper (exploring biblical concepts like the blood avenger) and the Scarlet Reign trilogy (featuring a faith-driven female superhero with healing powers who balances saving lives with Christian principles).

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In her role as director, Vaught brings intimate character-driven visuals and thematic depth to the screen. Her director’s reel highlights her skill in capturing spiritual and relational journeys, with work screening at regional festivals and events. She has also contributed to community filmmaking through teaching workshops in Brunswick County and serving as executive director and chairperson of the CineBay Film Festival.

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As a producer (including executive producer credits), Vaught oversees projects from development to completion, managing creative vision, logistics, and collaboration. Recent and ongoing work includes executive producing My Last Goodbye, The Reason, The Scavengers, and Scarlet Reign (development), where she also handles cinematography.

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Recognized locally as a rising talent (e.g., Future 10 feature in 2022), Vaught remains committed to uplifting faith-centered narratives and mentoring emerging creators. Her work blends cinematic polish with inspirational messaging, making her a driving force in North Carolina’s independent film scene.

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For more details, visit her IMDb page, Tower 5 Media website, or follow her on X at @sheenashayna.