character and story come first.

An award-winning producer and director, Marielena brings fifteen years of documentary filmmaking expertise to every project she touches. Beyond her creative work, she shapes the next generation of storytellers as a faculty member in the Media Arts Department at the University of North Texas. As the director of Fort Worth's Festival De Cine Latino Americano, she champions emerging Latinx voices and stories that celebrate the richness and diversity of Latin American cinema.

Johnathan Paul and Josh Gilbert have worked in the film and television industry for twenty years. After some success (and more failures than they care to admit) in the fields of screenwriting, producing, and directing, they decided -- foolishly or not -- to start an independent production company in a far-flung corner of Texas.

As true renegades, they decided to produce a comedy western for their first feature film. Perhaps not the most obvious/wise choice, but the result is Harsh Treatment, a film that wouldn't have been given a chance otherwise.

With a versatile fifteen-year career spanning concept art, storyboarding, and comic book illustration, Andrew brings worlds to life through his distinctive artistic vision. Currently heading creative design development at Datalus Pictures, he shapes the visual direction of cutting-edge video games and comics, transforming raw ideas into immersive visual experiences.

Drawing on over two decades of executive leadership experience, Jeremiah drives Datalus's strategic vision and operational excellence. As Chief Strategy Officer, he transforms ambitious goals into measurable success, guiding the company's growth through data-driven decision making and innovative business development.