Forthright Records is a record label and film entertainment studio.
Founded in 2011; based in Greenville, South Carolina by way of Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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Andrew P. Oliver
FOUNDER / CEO
Andrew P. Oliver is a record producer, filmmaker, and entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in entertainment and media. He first found success as a songwriter and producer for the band Brother Oliver, later expanding into digital media production with content featured across national platforms including the UFC, HBO, MTV, PBS, Huff Post, American Songwriter, and more.
In addition to his entertainment career, Oliver launched the music product Dummiez and was the co-founder of WAVS Custom.
As a producer and director, his recent projects include How To Break A World Record (2024) and the upcoming feature film Paperweight (2025), releasing September 5th on Prime Video.
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Stephen J. Oliver
COO / PARTNER
Stephen J. Oliver has spent the past decade working in the entertainment industry, with a brief period in the finance sector. Throughout his career, he has helped develop products and build brands, while also building an extensive content resume that includes starring roles in multiple feature films, national touring as a musician, and creating viral content for major social media platforms.
He currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Forthright Records and is a Guinness World Record holder for the "Longest Marathon Playing Mandolin." As the electric mandolinist for the band Brother Oliver, Stephen starred in the award-winning feature-film How to Break A World Record.
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Dan Johnson
VISUAL ARTS DIRECTOR
Dan Johnson is the lead videographer and photographer at Forthright Records. He was a director and lead editor for the feature films How to Break a World Record (2024) and Paperweight (2025).
His visual work in music, film and comedy entertainment has accumulated millions of views across platforms and earned placements on major outlets, including Funny Or Die. Dan is also FAA-certified for drone and aerial cinematography.