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Lewis continues to utilize his artistic talents and public motivational speaking abilities for various youth, community, and religious, educational, organizations nationwide. Lewis is the CEO and founder of SPARROW-VIEW enterprises, and is currently working on a soon to be released Gospel music recording with a new singing group (SOVEREIGNTY) which he coproducer featuring various local artist. Many of the songs were written, composed and arranged by Lewis. Lewis is also currently coproduction an upcoming youth, Hip-Hop Christian talk-show entitled "HE'S IN THE HOUSE". Lewis currently serves as senior pastor of True Vine Covenant Fellowship (inter-faith) church in St. Petersburg Florida and travels extensively across the country spreading the Good News with his multi-talents.
Joanna has a BA degree from Hunter College in English/Journalism, and studied script writing for eight years in invitation-only workshops conducted by New York University faculty. She also recently participated in an online writing course at UCLA. She is a member of Women in Film and Greek Americans in Entertainment. A native New Yorker, Joanna currently resides in Northern California.
Paul Kaloyeropouolos is a new associate with MPC. Paul is Chairman of Cross Productions and Cross Entertainment, LLC, in Burbank, California and Jacksonville, Florida. As an accomplished writer (scribe), Paul has penned a collection of family oriented screenplays and television shows, MPC now represents.
Paul’s diverse career ranges from the television program “Hard Copy” to staff writer on the popular talk show “The Good Life”. Among his many screenplays Paul has been awarded international acclaim for the short subject movie “I Am Much More” winning the Cine Eagle Certificate Award. The piece was featured at Cannes Film Festival and later aired on Public Broadcasting. The stories Paul has penned have wonderful family content, which both companies believe is the future of valued programming and big screen successes.
Paul’s seasoned experience as a filmmaker and talents behind the camera will add great substance to the projects MPC is developing. His creative talents and vision will equate to larger productions with enhanced profits to both companies as well as our supportive investors.
Ken developed the concept for the exciting new series "EVER WONDER". With a desire to find answers to common questions, Ken research why people do things. In a methodical approach, he discovered many reasons people exhibit long standing traditions with very interesting beginnings.
Ken is working diligently on his directorial skills, while perfecting the interesting storylines for the series "EVER WONDER". Other projects taking shape for Ken, include a complete public relations campaign for the theater industry and other Television profiled series.
Since March of 1973, Alex has served as director of The Voices Of Inspiration, a Christian community choir based in Compton, CA. Under his leadership, their professional credits include television appearances with The Beach Boys, Diahann Carroll, Debbie Boone, Phil Driscol, Lola Falana, Barbara Mandrell, Jerry Lewis, and a record album with the group "Chicago". Hamilton's choir featured in the television pilot "Easy Street " and were profiled "On Stage America", and have appeared several times on The Soul Train Christmas Special. In June of 1985 they competed with over 75 choirs from the Southern California area and became the very first Grand Prize winners in the, "McDonald's Gospelfest" competition now in its twenty year. The Voices presently have three albums released: "Glory, Hallelujah!” "God Can", and a Christmas album: "Praise Him Till".
Alex will oversee the traditional aspects of Gospel music as well as other forms of music featured in the theatrical release. We're honored to have Alexander Hamilton as a core team member on this historical motion picture, based on the life of Dr. Thomas A. Dorsey, Father of Gospel Music.
Her ethics and judgement allows comprehensive evaluations of industry issues in line with business concepts on the most delicate topics. Becky maintains a positive, professional entrepreneurial spirit, reflected in her dealings with the entertainment industry.
Becky currently oversees the operational structure of MPC film and TV projects while handling daily activity from the branch office in Burbank, CA.
Nancy's diverse background in motion picture, stage and television productions have brought some of the largest entertainment clients her way. Her extreme knowledge of union and below-the-line budgeting issues has made her an asset to several production final auditing procedures.
Nancy continues to assist below-the-line production crew with tax issues, financial planning and guild or union pay structures. Her involvement in Women in Film and other industry organizations keeps her skills up to date and pencil sharpened.
Akens Design, Inc. specializes in Styling, Image Enhancement, Event Design and is a respected Etiquette Expert. Melva was raised in South LA (Compton) and is a proud alumnus of Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. Her background in design will be invaluable to MPC projects and TAKE MY HAND Productions.
Grand Master of Science Fiction and Fantasy, Andre Norton, was one of the most fascinating authors, publishing science fiction and fantasy when women were not excepted in that world. Andre changed her name, from Alice to Andre, so the publishing world didn't know she was female. Ms. Norton passed on in 2005 at age 92. She has left the world great stories that reach into the inner mind of fantasy.
Among her many fantastic novels, were Beast Master, Wraiths of Time, Shadow Hawk, Ralestone Luck, Witch World, Seven Spells to Sunday, House of Shadows as well as many, many, more. Ms. Norton bring us the ability to look past daily reality and see worlds only she could pen.
Several of the late Ms. Norton's work have been or are in the process of being developed for motion picture theatrical release and television development by MPC.