Aaron Wilson

Feature films, comedy shorts, and story essays that feed the soul.
We TRANSCEND.

TRanscend ENTERTAINMENT llc

OUR MISSION:

Transcend Entertainment is an independent film production studio founded by Arizona writer/director Aaron Wilson.We tell stories about flawed characters who, against all odds and through hard experience, confront their demons and learn truths that could not be discovered any other way.We believe storytelling is more than just entertainment. In the tradition of great storytellers, we seek to lift the hearts of our audience through stories that transform struggle into Hope.The world is filled with entertainment that doesn't feed the soul...We TRANSCEND.

What We Create

Feature films

Starting with our first feature-length film, THE ARTIST'S HANDS, we aim to create character-driven stories about flawed people, hard choices, faith, failure, healing, and the journey toward becoming whole.

Comedy

From a man who thinks his reflection is some stranger, to a woman who takes the question "Do you validate?" as an invitation to raise customers' self-esteem, our comedy short films have Aaron Wilson's unique sense of humor, wrapped around a deeper message.

Short Films

Ranging in genre from Ghost-Story to Western, TRANSCEND has created four short films so far with scripts for more, ranging in theme from Redemption to "don't let time pass you by."

Story Video-Essays

Our flagship YouTube series, FACETS OF STORY, explores theme, character, story structure, creativity, and the craft of meaningful storytelling.

Feature film

THE
ARTIST'S HANDS

THE ARTIST'S HANDS is the story of a perfectionist artist who, through the help of his poet girlfriend, learns that his flaws are not his DEATH, but proof of truly LIVING by reaching beyond his grasp.Our first feature film, currently in post-production, explores perfectionism, creativity, faith, love, failure, and the courage to create even when the work and the artist remain unfinished.

Transcend's Storytelling

Redemption Songs

Hi, my name is Aaron Wilson, writer, director, and founder of TRANSCEND ENTERTAINMENT.I believe storytelling is a power, one that can be used as poison or medicine. With my projects, I strive to create the latter.During film school, I often felt like I was swimming against the tide, not just creatively, but in life itself. Alongside that came years of mental health struggles that continued long after college. But over time, I began to realize that the very burdens that wound us can also deepen us, teaching lessons that cannot be learned any other way.If those struggles taught me anything, it is this: the only thing I truly have to give is myself.I believe stories give us keys to carry these burdens. They can remind us who we are, help us endure, and point us toward something higher.Borrowing the words of Bob Marley, I believe every good story is, in some way or another, a “redemption song.”

Help Build Transcend:

Help Build the Next Story

Transcend Entertainment makes films about flawed people, hard-earned hope, and redemption that does not come cheap.Join us on Patreon for behind-the-scenes updates, early looks, and a front-row seat as we build our next films.

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Thank you

To all those who have donated to TRANSCEND's past projects and who have put such faith in us to fulfill our creative mission.