Meet the Crew

A near 50-year resident of the Austin area, Phil founded Film Fleet LLC in early 1994. But his adventure in the Texas film business began long before. Phil owned and operated a motorhome rental business for many years. In 1980, the production BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS approached him with the opportunity to provide rental equipment. He soon parted ways with his rental business and worked as a driver on his first feature length film,…

Shelly joined the team in October 2003, after a decade long career in corporate accounting & finance. Today, she’s proud to hold the reigns as the President and General Manager of Film Fleet, LLC along with all sister companies nationwide. Not only is she responsible for the operational aspects, but she also finds time to design and host the film transportation industry’s most extravagant events. In her time away from the office, Shelly enjoys building…

I was hired on as Film Fleet’s Senior Mascot in late January 2008. As a young pup, I entered this position with little experience and was thankful for the opportunity. My daily duties involve Longhorn wrangling, well wishing, salesman startling and being a lot leader. I am also in charge of making sure the carpet stays in place – this is a tough job, that requires many naps, in various locations, each day. I take…

In 2009 Christal graduated from Texas State University with a teaching degree. The universe had something else in mind for her though. Christal stumbled upon a Craigslist ad and luckily drove a mustang, leading her take a job to became the care taker of Shelly’s son Nate. The bond grew tight with the Schriber family and she made her way into the Film Fleet Crew in 2014 as the assistant make ready manager/lead decorator and…

In the summer of 82’, two young lovers rippled the earth’s vibration in a ball of Hitchcock coastal sweat creating a life force that would change the course of America forever. The following year, under the water sign of Pisces, an All American Badass, born with balls and braun, part wizard, part pirate, began his quest. By the age of three, he toured the planet as a concert pianist, and gifted the music world with…

Mechelle joined the team March of 2017. After a great start working directly with the equipment, she’s now an essential member of the Accounting Department. Mechelle is always willing to pitch in. Her decorating talents are on point, and her love of plants keeps the fleet looking marvelous. Outside of work, Mechelle loves spending time with her family as well as gardening.

Mike was born and raised in Nebraska. He attended trade school to become a mechanic and has a variety of experience in the field. Mike spent 5 years overseas supporting our military as their mechanic. Mike was introduced to the film industry when he began working as the fuel truck driver/mechanic for a show named Skam. He joined Film Fleet November of 2018. He is the Fleet Mechanic and is responsible for the day to…

Gina joined team Film Fleet in November 2021 as our Fleet Operations Manager. A Criminal Justice graduate of Troy University, Alabama, Gina has over 22 years of experience managing Fleet Maintenance Operations while serving in the Us Army and as a government contractor. She retired from Army after 21 years while living in Hawaii and landed in Austin, Texas in October of 2012. She owns and operates a make ready for sale handyman and landscaping…

Mojo’s service to Film Fleet began in August 2021, and he soon learned he had to fill a position previously occupied by the beloved Pete E. Bear. He spent his early days chasing cats, monitoring the perimeter, and stealing food (for which he was rarely successful). Mojo has grown into his roll, and takes his job as Deputy Security Dog seriously…his deep bark has frightened the most season delivery driver, but he really is gentle…