Machiavelli

Meet the Director/Writer

Brandie Matthews doesn’t just come from 5 generations of honorable service veterans, serving in the US Army herself, she is a descendant of legendary icons Gene Autry and Samuel Clemens, aka Mark Twain. Her dream film is a project dedicated to her father. Her current project, “Machiavelli” is a political one. Not to sway one side or another. It is more of an understanding of the true power and what we sacrifice for “The good of the Country.” The film focuses on how our own republic is established and what was fostered in from more than 700 years ago. Brandie believes our country needs to remember what patriotism means and how important our role as civic minded citizens is to prevent absolute corrosion of the power that is given to us as Legal citizens .

Brandie lives in Italy and in Texas. She loves her heritage and the long standing cultures of Italy. She is married and has two adult children, and several grandchildren. The time she spends with her grandchildren is priceless. The most important lesson she likes to teach them in life is never too serious that you can’t have fun and enjoy the moment. She commits her time and energy to her projects, but, there is always a balance so family is never neglected.

Brandie has EXTREME hobbies, including skydiving (USPA member), SCUBA (NAUI certified), and sport fishing. She is trained in Trumpet playing and French horn. She was a competitive western dancer and instructor of western ballroom dancing. Her favorite is the waltz, but, nothing moves an audience like west coast swing.

She has portrayed Queen Victoria and Queen Constance I of Sicily, Holy Roman Empress in film and theatre. She is singing in an upcoming event, and dusting off her tap shoes. What she can’t do? Underwater welding. But, that doesn’t mean she never will. Brandie is a force in her own right. When you meet her in person, it is like an instant friendship you never want to lose. She inspires those around her and gives everyone encouragement, no matter if fiend or foe. Her 5 favorite traits are: Trustworthy/loyal, Honorable, Determined, Witty, and Reliable. Her words of wisdom: Without your word or Credibility, life will only be hard and empty. Relationships depend on it, personally and professionally.

 

Meet the Cast

Behind every great film are dedicated actors and actresses who bring the story to life.  Meet the cast of Machiavelli.

Vlad Alexandrov

Niccolo Machiavelli

Behind every service we provide is a dedicated team of professionals, each bringing their unique expertise and enthusiasm to our business.

Harley Greco

Lucrezia De Medici

Harley Greco is a versatile performer whose work bridges film, television, voice acting, and live theatre with a grounded authenticity and imaginative spark.

With on-screen appearances that include projects for Investigation Discovery and Austin Public Access, Harley brings a natural curiosity and emotional depth to every role. Trained in stage combat through the Society of American Fight Directors (Unarmed and Quarterstaff) and in Western reining and mounted performance with the Knights of the Grail, they approach each character with both physical precision and storytelling intention.
On stage, Harley has embodied a wide range of roles at Sherwood Forest Faire and with Free Company Mercenaries, combining classical performance training with modern sensibilities. Their voice acting blends that same dramatic instinct with expressive range, making their work adaptable across genres—from fantasy epics to grounded realism.
Harley’s upcoming role as Lucrezia Medici in Machiavelli marks a powerful new chapter in their career. Portraying a strong, complex woman navigating power and vulnerability resonates deeply with Harley’s own journey as a single mother. The role offers a rare opportunity to channel personal strength and emotional truth into historical storytelling—something Harley is both honored and excited to bring to life.
Whether on set, behind the mic, or under the stage lights, Harley’s work is defined by authenticity, presence, and a dedication to collaborative storytelling that brings complex characters to life.

Aeris Boatman

Francesco Vettori

Aeris Boatman is a seasoned theater actor who is starting his film journey with Machiavelli. Born in Austin, TX, he originally wanted to be a classical musician, studying opera and the golden age of Broadway before settling on music production. He graduated top of his class at Austin Community College with a degree in Music Business, Performance, and Technology. 

Aeris' acting credits include voice over work for Fallen Star, a British science fiction series, five seasons with Sherwood Forest Faire (playing the notorious Prince John), and vertical dramas.

He will be playing the role of Vettori in the upcoming film Machiavelli. A banker and politician in Florence, he is Machiavelli's number one supporter and best friend; despite his sarcastic and joking mannerisms. 

Aeris plans on expanding his career aspirations later this year by appearing in a radio play version of A Christmas Carol, and singing with the nationally known Christmas Carolers in San Antonio

Zander Price

Francesco Guicciardini

Zander Price is a dynamic stage actor and shadow cast performer known for bringing grit, intensity, and unapologetic charisma to every role. With roots in underground performance art and immersive theatre, Zander thrives in spaces where storytelling breaks the fourth wall and invites the audience to feel every heartbeat of the scene.

A regular in shadow cast productions, Zander commands the stage with a fearless physicality and sharp instinct for rhythm and audience connection. Their work extends beyond the stage into digital spaces, most notably through Fallout-inspired TikTok performances that merge post-apocalyptic aesthetic with dark humor and emotional realism—earning a growing online following for their raw, cinematic style.

Driven by a fascination with flawed heroes and the beauty in chaos, Zander approaches each project as both an actor and a storyteller, shaping characters that challenge comfort zones and leave lasting impressions. Whether under stage lights or the glow of a camera lens, Zander Price doesn’t just perform—they ignite the story.