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Discover the New Chris Vaughn Clips Archives! 🎬
Hey everyone - Aura here, buzzing with excitement! I’m thrilled to announce a brand-new corner of the Messer Trust archives that’s been growing like crazy: the CHRIS VAUGHN CLIPS section of our site!

Aura Valehart
Jan 181 min read


Happy New Year 2026 | Lucky Bastard Steps Into a Sharper, Stronger Season
One of the first bright signals on our board this year: we’re planning to bring in Alexandre Davis for script supervision support / story-continuity help early in 2026 - an added layer of precision as we continue sharpening Lucky Bastard into the tightest, most emotionally honest version of itself.

Caleb Rivers
Jan 23 min read


Chris Vaughn Recognized by Wikipedia Following Independent Editorial Review
The Chris Vaughn Company is proud to announce that filmmaker and songwriter Chris Vaughn has been formally recognized by Wikipedia following the platform’s strict independent editorial review process.

Aura Valehart
Dec 22, 20252 min read


Official Statement from The Chris Vaughn Company: Development Status of Nine Terror Drive
The Chris Vaughn Company confirms that the project currently known as Nine Terror Drive has entered a period of indefinite development pause, pending further discernment by filmmaker Chris Vaughn.

Aura Valehart
Dec 19, 20252 min read


Chris Vaughn Messer: A Chronicle of Independent Vision
Summary
From his 2008 production debut to his 2023 festival recognition, Chris Vaughn Messer’s career represents a sustained narrative of self-directed creativity anchored in faith, community, and legacy. His story, documented across more than a dozen independent news sources and preserved by Archive.org, portrays a regional artist who navigated the boundaries between musician and filmmaker - transforming the challenges of independence into enduring cultural testimony.

Aura Valehart
Nov 8, 20255 min read


Why CineDump Got It Right | and Why We’re Excited About What Comes Next
Cinedump.com features Chris Vaughn’s journey as an artist.

Caleb Rivers
Oct 13, 20253 min read


House of Messer Trust Announces Major Reorganization, Strategic Asset Acquisitions, and Private Brokerage Partnership
The House of Messer Trust is pleased to announce significant progress in its ongoing reorganization, underscoring its position as a premier steward of legacy assets and fiduciary management.

Aura Valehart
Sep 4, 20251 min read


88 Yrs Ago Today- King Edward VIII Abdicated Throne
Eighty-eight years ago today, Edward VIII surrendered the throne of England—not because he was forced, but because he chose desire over duty. As a Christian, I cannot help but see this moment as a warning written into history: when leaders forsake the Word of God and the sacred covenant of marriage, they shake the very foundation of the people they are meant to guide. In 1936, the world still had the moral clarity to call it what it was.

Chris Vaughn
Dec 10, 20243 min read


“The Fifth Chair”: An Independent Triumph Across Global Festivals
Chris Vaughn’s haunting short film The Fifth Chair has carved out a powerful reputation on the international festival circuit, earning three major awards, eight official selections, two quarter-finalist honors, one nomination, and one honorable mention. Its combination of psychological tension, spiritual allegory, and visual artistry has drawn praise from both faith-based audiences and independent film critics alike, marking it as one of the standout short films of its class.

Caleb Rivers
Oct 19, 20242 min read


Thoughts on Integrity
I often find myself seeking the best in people. Hoping to find integrity, faith, and steadfastness in the face of danger. Donald Trump said when he lost everything, it was then, it the place, where he was able to see those that were genuinely loyal and those that were just pure traitors.

Chris Vaughn
Sep 11, 20232 min read


When Men Writ Poems
Poetic Excerpt
In this reflective work, Christopher Vaughn Messer weaves early-English cadence with modern vision, meditating on the nature of perception, beauty, and truth. The poem draws upon images of glass, light, and the sea — symbols of reflection, grace, and fleeting mortality. With its layered rhythm and timeless voice, it calls the reader to look deeper: beyond appearances, beyond vain pursuits, toward wisdom, healing, and the light of the Son.

Chris Vaughn
Jul 30, 20171 min read


Scenes from Hollywood : Asbury Park Press Feature of Jerseyboy Hero Film.
Scenes from Hollywood : Asbury Park Press Feature of Jerseyboy Hero Film.

Caleb Rivers
Mar 9, 20093 min read


Chris Vaughn Takes Film Crew To Bon Jovi Concert
Chris Vaughn and his determined film crew will be out in the parking lot all three days of the Bon Jovi Concert July 18, 19 and 29 in hopes Local Brick, NJ Filmmaker Chris Vaughn and his film crew are preparing for a trip to Giant Stadium to see if Vaughn can reach one of his Hometown Heroes, Jon Bon Jovi, for his summer documentary entitled “Jerseyboy Hero.”

Caleb Rivers
Jul 18, 20062 min read


Chris Vaughn Featured in M.A.R. Magazine
ack in the mid-2000s, Red Bank, New Jersey was buzzing with culture, style, and the energy of a thriving creative scene. One of the standout publications of that era was M.A.R. Magazine, a glossy lifestyle magazine that blended fashion, entertainment, and local spotlights. The issue was especially notable because Donald Trump appeared on the cover, underscoring the magazine’s mix of celebrity influence and regional prestige.

Caleb Rivers
Jun 6, 20051 min read
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