Elizabeth Fowler is an award winning Producer known for producing and financing critically and commercially driven films that are distributed theatrically worldwide. Fowler has raised over $40 million to date on a project by project basis. She has developed from book to screen films such as DEVIL'S KNOT, based on the award winning book, and directed by Oscar nominee Atom Egoyan and starring Oscar winners Reese Witherspoon and Colin Firth. Devil's Knot premiered at the Toronto Film Festival. Fowler also developed and produced award winning OFFICIAL SECRETS which premiered at Sundance Film Festival in 2019 and was released theatrically to rave reviews. Official Secrets was directed by Oscar winner Gavin Hood and stars Oscar nominees Keira Knightley and Ralph Fiennes. Fowler recently wrote and produced BLACKWATER LANE based on the NYT bestselling book The Breakdown by B.A. Paris and starring Minka Kelly, Maggie Grace and Dermot Mulroney and was released theatrically day and date by Lionsgate. Fowler also recently produced the critically acclaimed documentary THE CONQUEROR which had a theatrical release and has been distributed globally. 

Joshua Michael Stern is a visionary American filmmaker whose work reflects a rare blend of emotional intelligence, political insight, and cinematic craftsmanship. As a director, writer, and producer, Stern has consistently drawn top-tier talent and delivered critically recognized films and television with both commercial appeal and artistic depth.

Stern made his directorial debut with the haunting and imaginative Neverwas, a psychological fantasy drama starring Ian McKellen, Nick Nolte, Jessica Lange, Alan Cumming and Aaron Eckhart. The film showcased his early affinity for deeply human stories told with mythic resonance — attracting powerhouse performances from actors who rarely take on first-time directors. The film also featured the late Brittany Murphy, rounding out a cast drawn to Stern’s layered, literary approach to storytelling.

He followed with the politically charged dramedy Swing Vote, a prescient and witty exploration of democracy and disenfranchisement that positioned Kevin Costner as an everyman who holds the fate of a presidential election in his hands. The film demonstrated Stern’s growing confidence with both scale and tone, balancing political commentary with heartfelt comedy. Backed by a formidable cast including Dennis Hopper, Stanley Tucci, and Paula Patton, Swing Vote cemented Stern’s reputation for drawing bold performances from elite talent — and for delivering complex ideas in accessible, audience-friendly packages.

In 2013, Stern directed and produced Jobs, the biographical drama chronicling the rise of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. The film starred J.K. Simmons, Josh Gad and Ashton Kutcher in a career-defining dramatic turn, alongside Dermot Mulroney  and Lukas Haas. With Jobs, Stern proved his command of true-story storytelling with commercial potential, capturing the contradictions and charisma of one of the most iconic figures of the tech era. The film marked a new chapter in Stern’s career, bridging biopic with boardroom drama — always with a human pulse.

Stern further honed his voice for politically infused narrative in television, creating and showrunning Graves for EPIX, starring Nick Nolte as a former U.S. President reckoning with his legacy. The series blended satire, soul, and redemption in equal measure — and underscored Stern’s mastery of genre-blending and character complexity. The ensemble cast included Sela Ward, Nia Vardalos, and Ernie Hudson, again affirming Stern’s ability to attract and collaborate with award-winning, cross-genre talent.

Stern has also developed films with many actors, as well as his own adaptation of King Lear with Anthony Hopkins and is also developing a drama with Uma Thurman.