Moon Shadow Entertainment
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What do you do when you meet a group of talented artists (writers, directors, actors, musicians, etc.) who have been “breaking in” for over thirty years? You form your own production company and produce your own out-of-the-box films. Moon Shadow Entertainment is a startup production company who is willing, ready and able to deliver new and creative works. The individuals bring a wealth of skill and knowledge to the team with an average of over 30 years of experience in each field. After all, in this business, aren’t we all wannabees and gonnabees looking for the next job? At Moon Shadow we believe in the wisdom of giving a second chance to the usetabees, working side by side with the wannabees, believing we are all gonnabees, and being proud of our final creations.
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John Lewis, Writer/Director/Producer
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John has worked in the entertainment industry for over 40 years as a writer, director, actor, set designer and acting teacher. John is a highly decorated Vietnam combat veteran, military intelligence and undercover operative, a high school theater teacher, author, psychologist with special needs adults, and much much more. These life experiences combined have given John a unique advantage in the art of storytelling. Many of his plays have been produced in Hollywood and various parts of the country. John has written live-action stunt shows (Las Vegas, Universal Studios), television specials, screenplays and several animated features (Annabelle’s Wish). The 1987 film The Pistol features his versatility with 5 credits; acting coach, actor, scenic artist, continuity supervisor, and still photographer. John has 4 adult children who were child actors and now working in the industry. His oldest son is a twice Emmy-winning editor, his daughter worked at Disney Animation, and his youngest son is professor of Directing at Cal State Fullerton. 6 of his 10 grandchildren are now working actors. Although he continues to remain active as writer/director, John spends much of his time working with children and teens through his non-profit, Ovation School for the Performing Arts, teaching children and teenagers life skills and the concept of using their gifts to pay it forward.
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Becky Broyles, Producer
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Becky Broyles began her career as a singer/actress in musical theater. After starring in several large productions, Becky transitioned into the art of Producing. While continuing to perform, Becky produced over 200 stage shows from intimate dramas to large scale musicals on stages from black-box theater to the Rose Bowl. Becky is especially adept at producing quality shows with budgets of all sizes. Becky began composing and arranging music for various artists and has produced 3 albums. She created and managed the group Desiah and took them on 3 national “give back” tours. Producing film was a natural transition for the native Californian, as the goal is still the same – to bring to life the creative vision of the story, the writer, and the director. An artist at heart, she holds a degree in Business and Music with an emphasis in Vocal Performance. Becky brings a rare balance of the creative and fiscal sensibility. In 2004 Becky co-founded the 501c3 non-profit Ovation School for the Performing Arts. Becky continues to manage the school and teach voice while simultaneously venturing into the world of film production.
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Jacquie Donley, Producer/Lead Actress
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Jacquie Donley is an actress, producer, singer, musician, dancer and choreographer. Originally from the Washington D.C. area, she first began working professionally as a musician at the age of 9. When she discovered her passion for acting, she commenced training in England, then New York and eventually landed in Los Angeles. Having studied at the prestigious Royal Shakespeare Company and Stella Adler Academy, Jacquie enjoys the challenge of rich character pieces with nuances and depth. Perhaps her greatest challenge as an actress has been playing the role of 13 different women. In addition to her work in the Entertainment Industry, Jacquie is the Program Director of Ovation School for the Performing Arts. Here, she uses her skills as a choreographer, dance teacher, musician and actor to give back by mentoring children and teens in the arts.
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Mark Marshall, Associate Producer
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A native Oklahoman, Mark Marshall began his career in 1978 when he joined Lucasfilm Ltd., serving as production assistant on “More American Graffiti, “Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back” and “Raiders of the Lost ark,” directed by Steven Spielberg. In 1984 he joined Amblin Entertainment as personal assistant to Mr. Spielberg. During that time, Marshall assisted on a varied slate of projects including “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom,” “The Goonies,” “The Color Purple,” “Empire of the Sun,” and “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” as well as Spielberg’s television series, “Amazing Stories.”
In 1989, Marshall joined Donner Shuler-Donner Productions as a production representative to producer/director Richard Donner on HBO’s hit series, “Tales from the Crypt.” During hiatus on that series, Marshall joined producer Jennie Lew Tugend as her assistant on “Radio Flyer” and “Lethal Weapon 3.” In 1992, Tugend tapped Marshall as a Producer on the “Free Willy” trilogy for Warner Bros. Marshall also brought his considerable post-production experience to such films as “Assassins,” “Lighting Jack,” “Star Kid,” “Message in a Bottle, Billy Crystal’s “61*” for HBO and “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” for director Chris Columbus. He also served as production manager of the Academy Award-nominated short film, “Kangaroo Court.” After years of research and development, Marshall completed his work on a project he has long been passionate about: “Remember the Sultana.” Along with “Supernatural” co-executive producer Jim Michaels and actor Sean Astin (who served as Narrator), Marshall produced a full-length documentary about the little-known but needs-to-be-told Sultana Disaster that occurred at the close of the Civil War. A SIDE NOTE: Mark Marshall and John Lewis have known each other for over 35 years. Mark worked with John’s 4 children when they were child actors in the 1980’s. |