My Story
I am the President of Shatterglass Studios, a Producer for Essence Films, an Internationally Accredited Wellness Consultant for Nikken, and an Area Director for BNI.
I graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in Graphic Design, and a minor in Information Technology. Currently, I live in Illinois with my wife Sheri and my daughter Isabella. As a movie producer, I see film as being one of those mediums to reach people on a global basis and impact and inspire them to make positive changes in their lives. I want to take films in a different direction; in a direction that fulfills people rather than just entertain them.
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Production News - see all 10
CEO Intern Looking for Investments and Distribution Feb 28
CEO Intern is currently looking to show our sizzler trailer for the show and our business plan and treatment to possible investors and networks who would like to distribute the show.
SUGAR Screening at the Bright Lights Short Film and Photography Show Feb 28
Sugar will be playing as one of seven short films at the "Dick Clark Productions Theater's Bright Lights Short Films and Photography Show." Two of the films played at the Sundance Film Festival 2008: FCU: Fact Checkers Unit (with Bill Murray) & Welcome (Directed by Kirsten Dunst). Orchids (Directed by Bryce Dallas Howard) is also among the seven films playing.
CEO Intern begins Pre-Production Dec 1
CEO Intern | Five Students. One Willing Business. An Eight Week Takeover. And the footage to prove it all.
Sleep of Reason: The Movie - Virb Site Up Jun 21
Sugar: The Movie - Virb Site Up Jun 21
Essence Films - Documentary Film in Pre-Production Jun 11
Essence Films is in pre-production on their first documentary feature film. The film is expected to be filmed with the Red camera, a new 35mm Digital 5k Camera. The documentary if being written/directed by Luke Boyce and produced by Scott Reichard, Judy Reichard, Brett Hays, David Fendley, & Luke Boyce.
Sleep of Reason Finishes Filming & Enters Post Production Jun 10
Today we finished our principal photography for the film called "Sleep of Reason" (previously titled "Box Busters"). Our Director, Chad Muska, is taking the footage to his editing studio in Austin Texas. The footage looks really great, and I'm excited to see the first cut. Click Here for Set Photos.
Sleep of Reason: A Feature Film - Begins Principal Photography May 7
We entered principal photography today on a feature film called "Sleep of Reason" (previously titled "Box Busters"). The film was written and is being directed by Chad Muska. It is Essence Films' first feature film. This is a story of one man's perception of life & the world around him, as told through a dream - of three young men that have been pushed too far by, what they perceive to be, the controls in their lives that are preventing them from reaching their ambitions & ultimately achieving happiness.
Sugar Finishes Filming & Enters Post Production May 1
Today we finished our principal photography for the film, Sugar. Avenue Edit will edit the film. The footage looks really great, Pete Biagi, the Director of Photography, did an amazing job. Thanks to everyone who helped on the film. There were a lot. Click Here for Set Photos.
Sugar: A Short Film - Begins Principal Photography Apr 29
We entered principal photography today on a short film, Sugar. The film was written and is being directed by Alex Beh. The Story is about...
Films
The Big Lebowski, Once, Vanilla Sky, Elizabethtown, Last Temptation of Christ, Made, Swingers, Koyaniskansi, The Matrix, Little Miss Sunshine, Invisible Children, Amilie, Almost Famous, Walk the Line, Garden State, The Last Kiss, Old School, Gladiator, Wedding Crashers, Fight Club, Sicko, Jesus Camp, Supersize Me
Music
U2, R.E.M., Michael Jackson, Jack Johnson, Ryan Adams, Counting Crows, Dave Matthews, Joshua Radin, John Mayer, Coldplay, Matt Wertz, Imogen Heap, Aimee Mann, Snow Patrol, Jars of Clay, Guster, Ben Folds, Frou Frou, The Killers, Michael Buble, Live, David Gray, Maroon 5, Green Day, James Blunt, Weezer, Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Madonna, Matchbox Twenty, Mary J Blige, Norah Jones, Sarah McLachlan, The Frames, Glen Hansard, Markéta Irglová, The Swell Season, and many more
Television
Pushing Daisies, 30 Rock, Sopranos, Heroes, Entourage, The Office, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Seinfeld, Party of Five, American Idol, Oprah
Books & Authors
A Course in Miracles, Disappearance of the Universe, Lead the Field, Power of Intention, Power of Now, Think and Grow Rich, Holy Bible, Wayne Dyer, Deepak Chopra, Eckhart Tolle, Tao Te Ching, I Ching, Producing for Hollywood, The Independent Film Producer's Survival Guide
Activities
Yoga, Tai Chi, Softball, Running, Basketball, Drawing, Mentoring for Big Brother, Big Sister, Swimming, Walking in the Park, Playing Guitar & Piano
Interests
Producing Movies, Visiting Museums, Learning about Spirituality, Motivation, Watching Movies
My Music
Recent Songs (VirbTunes) - see all
- Class Of 3000 - My Mentor
- Africa Children's Choire - O Sifuni Mungo
- Dupri Mix - What's Going On
- U2 - American Prayer
- Troupe de Khalia - Tombouctou
Top Artists (VirbTunes) - see all
- Rufus Wainwright - 12
- Rosie Thomas - 10
- Jack Johnson - 8
Top Songs (VirbTunes) - see all
- When You're Falling - Peter Gabriel - 3
- F-Stop Blues - Jack Johnson - 2
- Love Song - Sara Bareilles - 2
Top Albums (VirbTunes) - see all
- Rufus Wainwright - Release The Stars - 12
- Rosie Thomas - These Friends of Mine - 10
- Corinne Bailey Rae - Instant Karma: The Amnesty International Campaign to Save Darfur - 10
nick.moyer says:
you have of awesome things on this profile. this is what im hoping to become. a multimedia person. it looks like you are good at it all. later, nick
posted Nov 15