About Us
ABOUT US
Founded in 2014 by Tanner J Perry, SpiderBite Entertainment, LLC strives to create, and curate, new & artistic projects across film, television and various digital platforms. Our company was founded on groundbreaking storytelling, world-building and inviting audiences into our character’s everyday life. Committed to being a voice for the seemingly voiceless, SpiderBite Entertainment is proud to exclusively showcase the work of filmmakers of color, female filmmakers, and filmmakers that identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community.
The Team
tANNER j. pERRY
FOUNDER/CEO
Actor, Writer, Director, Tanner J. Perry (tries) to do it all. Born in Chicago, IL, Tanner began acting at the age of 8. By 14, Tanner discovered his love for working behind the camera, beginning a path as a writer. With the launch of SpiderBite Entertainment at age 18, Tanner wrote and directed his first short film "Robbed." earning him "Best Technical" award at the La Jolla Film Festival in 2015. Less than two years later, Tanner brought his 4th short film to The Short Film Corner at the Festival de Cannes in France. He has since gone on to write, direct, or produce nearly 20+ projects spanning from short films, television pilots, and even a web series. In 2024, Tanner brought his first fully budgeted project "SKIN," executive produced by Marlon Wayans, to multiple festivals both domestic and international. He also recently completed a new short, "THE CLEANER" written by and starring his sister, comedian Olivia Corkery Perry, releasing Late Summer of 2025. Tanner has and always will commit himself to telling the best stories he can, while making sure all involved loved what they’re doing in addition to what they’re making.
tjp@spiderbiteent.com
Corbin Swanlund
President of Production
Corbin is an experienced producer in the scripted and documentary worlds. He cut his teeth working on microbudget features in the Pacific Northwest. He has worked on everything from large budget scripted series, to unscripted reality shows, to animated documentaries, and everything between. He most recently worked on the film PIECE BY PIECE: THE PHARRELL WILLIAMS STORY, as the Archival Coordinator, as well as being an Associate Producer on a upcoming HBO Docuseries. His favorite films are Interstellar, Nosferatu the Vampyre, and Harlan County, USA.
corbin@spiderbiteent.com
Isabel ElVIRA
cREATIVE diRECTOR
Isabel Elvira, an LA-based Production Designer and Producer, began studying art at an early age. She earned a BFA in Filmmaking from Woodbury University and has contributed her talents to a wide range of productions, from BET Networks projects to independent films. Her design work on the short film Genesis earned her the “Best Production Design” award at the Olympus Film Festival in 2019. Isabel has been working/collaborating with SpiderBite since 2017 on many projects in various roles, strengthening her and Tanner’s relationship, stepping into the Creative Director role as of 2024.
Isabel@spiderbiteent.com
