
From tabletop games and paranormal storytelling to music-driven projects and original digital content, Arise Entertainment develops creator-led IP designed to entertain, connect, and give back.
Arise Entertainment, LLC was founded by Chris and Greg Surrett‑Forgach, who set out to build a creative studio rooted in imagination, inclusion, and authentic storytelling. What began as a shared vision has grown into a multi‑division indie studio producing original board and card games, independent music, and paranormal‑focused multimedia series.
Their earlier careers leading large‑scale banking operations and technology organizations give Chris and Greg a deep well of experience in strategy, risk management, and execution. That grounding supports the studio’s creative ambitions, ensuring every game, song, and series is built with intention, clarity, and craft. Together, they’ve created a space where curiosity, community, and bold ideas thrive—inviting audiences into worlds that connect, inspire, and spark joy.
Our products are available at AriseENT.com and through major retailers such as Amazon and Walmart.com, earning consistent 5-star reviews for their originality, quality, and replay value. Our music can be streamed on all major platforms—including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube Music—and our YouTube channel features video projects like Chris & Greg’s Haunted Road Trip.
Beyond creativity, Arise Entertainment is deeply committed to making a positive impact. Select titles, such as Tim’s Playlist Music Trivia, donate a portion of proceeds to suicide awareness and prevention organizations, with a new charity chosen each year. This initiative allows our customers to enjoy unique, high-quality entertainment while supporting meaningful causes.
At Arise Entertainment, LLC, we aim to create experiences that entertain, uplift, and connect communities through games, music, and storytelling.
We are proud to be an NGLCC certified LGBTQ Business Enterprise.
Chris Surrett‑Forgach is the CEO and Co‑Founder of Arise Entertainment, LLC, where he leads creative strategy, brand development, and cross‑platform product development for the studio’s games, merch, and paranormal series. Drawing on nearly three decades of senior banking leadership, Chris blends operational clarity with imaginative world‑building, guiding Arise Entertainment's projects from concept to production with precision and heart.
As a creative producer and game designer, Chris developed Tim's Playlist Music Trivia and It's Queerly Iconic Pop Culture Trivia games. He also directs the studio’s YouTube series and shapes the narrative identity of Arise Entertainment’s expanding entertainment universe. His work centers on inclusive storytelling, community empowerment, and building entertainment spaces where people feel seen, welcomed, and connected.
His approach combines technical fluency, creative vision, and a deep belief in entertainment as a catalyst for belonging.

Greg Surrett‑Forgach is a songwriter, game designer, and co‑creator of Arise Entertainment’s paranormal projects. As co‑founder of the studio, he brings a deeply intuitive, emotionally grounded creative voice to every division of Arise Entertainment — from music and world‑building to game development and on‑camera storytelling.
Alongside his work in music, Greg designed Arise Entertainment’s original board game World Traveler, shaping mechanics, themes, and player experience with a focus on connection, accessibility, and emotional resonance. His creative instincts help transform simple ideas into imaginative, inclusive experiences that bring people together around the table.
Greg is also a driving force behind Chris & Greg’s Haunted Road Trip, serving as co‑creator, on‑screen investigator, and narrative contributor. His curiosity, empathy, and grounded approach to the paranormal give the series its distinctive blend of mystery, humanity, and heart.
With over 25 years of experience as a tarot reader, Greg also brings a deep understanding of symbolism, intuition, and personal storytelling to Arise Entertainment’s creative universe. That expertise directly informed the development of his own tarot deck — Mid-Knight Prophecy Tarot - a product that blends his artistic sensibilities with decades of lived spiritual practice.
Across music, games, and storytelling, Greg’s work is shaped by emotional truth, lived experience, and a commitment to creating entertainment that feels inclusive, affirming, and deeply human.

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Arise Entertainment, LLC
350 George Liles Parkway NW
Suite 160, PMB 2030
Concord, NC 28027
Arise Entertainment, LLC is a certified Minority Owned, LGBTQ+ small business by Supplier Gateway Certification #SG05254743201252
