Chris Surrett‑Forgach

Co‑Founder, CEO, Creative Producer, Director & Game Designer — Arise Entertainment, LLC

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

Co‑Founder, Creative Executive, Game Designer & Songwriter — Arise Entertainment, LLC

Greg Surrett‑Forgach is a songwriter, musician, 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 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.