Meet 2025 Controlled Chaos Hosts!
Grace Dombrowski
Grace Dombrowski is a Senior BFA Musical Theater major at WCU. She is excited to be a host for CCFF because she recognizes the joy the hosts bring to the evening in addition to all of the excitement surrounding the festival and accolades for the thesis films and students. She’s very happy to get the chance to bring these qualities to life at this year’s festival with some pretty awesome cohosts by her side.
Ben Lyons
Ben Lyons is a 2nd year at WCU and a 1st year in the Film and Television Program. He aspires to be a television screenwriter after graduation. He loves Controlled Chaos as it is a chance to connect with industry professionals and other members of the Stage and Screen Program. He is very appreciative of Trent Lakey and Steve Kniss, who have given him the opportunity to host this incredible festival, along with his awesome cohosts.
Matthew McCaskill
Matthew McCaskill is a senior BFA Acting Major at WCU. He aspired to be a host for CCFF since he saw the great Alex Manley do it in 2024. He loves Controlled Chaos because it’s one of the few times you’ll see the whole Stage and Screen in one place! He is very excited to be cohosting with a duo such as Grace and Ben.
