meet our team of professionals

James Young has spent his life in the arts. At the young age of five, James began picking up musical instruments, starting first with the drums, moving to piano then finally the guitar. His first concert in front of a crowd was at the age of six playing the drums in front of his classmates. James is a serial entrepreneur with a passion for life. James is an accomplished musician, author and personal development consultant. His move into Film Production was as natural as anything he has done in the past. With a drive to learn new things, James finds himself at home in the unknown.

~ In his own words~

"My excitement for life is continued by the knowledge I gain as I go"

 Levi Young is a General Contractor in the state of Utah. He enjoys being creative in all aspects of life; whether it be in construction or in the arts Levi is constantly thinking of new ways to be creative. Levi is the Co-Author of the feature film “End of Dave’s” (currently in pre-production). He is also currently working on two new scripts, writing a three-part novel and building or remodeling different projects. When there is time to spare he enjoys spending time with family and friends. 

Head of Dark Horse Publishing

 Holly J. Wood has fifteen years of writing, editing, and publishing experience. Using her own name and the pen name Holly Stevenson, she has both traditionally and independently published 24 novels, two novellas, and ghostwritten a memoir. Some of Holly’s interests include travel, consuming scandalous amounts of chocolate, and spending time with family and friends. She lives with her husband and four kids in a beautiful Northern Utah town. Holly is passionate about the power of story in all of its mediums. She enjoys reading a variety of genres and believes that everyone has a story to tell.

John Meier, is an Emmy Nominated documentary filmmaker. Through his career he has made commercials, corporate videos, short films, and feature documentaries. He understands the power of the visual medium. Storytelling is at the heart of what he loves.Stories have the power to inspire change, connect the unconnected, and bring genuine joy and laughter to people. John knows what it takes to bring an idea or vision to the screen. John realizes the power of visual media. For him this is his love. Stunning visuals, and following passionate people on their journey. His goal is to show the magic of Utah to the rest of the world.

Bryson is an award-winning filmmaker and cinematographer, garnering accolades from international film festivals in both Asia and Europe. Having worked in Los Angeles for major film and television productions as an actor, editor, sound assistant and camera assistant, his career has now developed full-time as a Director of Photography for multiple agencies and renown directors in both Mumbai and Los Angeles. In 2015 he took off for India concentrating on film and concept work for a series of NGO's in Bangalore. Continuing to shoot short brand films across South East Asia, he helped construct a sound stage/production house in Stockholm, returned to Taiwan to film the documentary short The Bamboo Hunt, which gained international acclaim in the film festival circuit. Upon receiving an award for Best Documentary Short at the Finisterra Arrabida Film Festival in Portugal and the 8th International Short Tourism Film Festival in Greece, he was commissioned by the Amorgos Island Tourism Board to film a campaign for the island. With more than 80 broadcast commercials, short films, documentaries and ads for large brands , He is accomplished to say the least. We here at Dark Horse Production are glad to have him onboard.

In his own words.

"There is a lot that can be done by run and gun style storytelling. You have to be present and vigilant to never miss that genuine moment. But there's something about drawing out a scene and painting a visual language that makes anything imaginable possible

Anthony spent over a decade releasing critically acclaimed albums under the name Stray Ghost, working with many labels worldwide, including 1631 Recordings, Universal/Decca, Phases/Believe and many more. Since 2021 he has primarily been composing music for feature films and various other media. His music has always displayed an extraordinary ability to convey deep emotions through sound, which lends itself to crafting deeply moving and evocative film scores. 

Stephanie Moore, the visionary lead designer behind Gemini Crown Tech’s

Production Value software, has laid the very foundation for the exceptional

programs and products offered by the company. Her diverse background,

spanning over a decade, is a testament to her multifaceted expertise in script

development, budgeting, script coverage, festival consulting, filmmaker

development, and the seamless execution of live events and film productions.

A film and theater producer at heart, Stephanie is not just an industry

professional; she is the driving force that founded and served as the

Managing Director of The Filigree Theatre. Under her leadership, The Filigree

Theatre produced the critically-acclaimed Los Angeles Premiere of “Any

Night” by Daniel Arnold & Medina Hahn, alongside 11 other plays in

collaboration with various theater companies, including Past is Prologue

Productions and The Archive Theater.

Stephanie’s prowess extends to the world of feature film production, with

notable credits such as “Love Labour’s Lost”, “Child of Light”, and the

upcoming Gemini Crown Productions Horror Slate. Her portfolio includes

producing and first assistant directing numerous short films, music videos, and

web series, such as “Hardish Bodies” and “Bye Bye Baby”. Stephanie’s

journey began with pivotal roles as a ‘filmmaker liaison’ at the Austin Film

Festival and a ‘Theatre Manager’ for SXSW, sparking her enduring passion for

producing and collaborating with filmmakers.

Recently adding an MBA from St. Edward’s University to her list of

achievements, Stephanie is not only a creative force but a strategic thinker

with a comprehensive understanding of business dynamics. Her academic

journey started at Texas State University, where she graduated with a degree

in English and dual minors in Honors Interdisciplinary Studies and History.

Stephanie’s outstanding contributions to the university earned her the Texas

State Leadership Institute’s Medal of Hope, the highest non-academic honor.

Stephanie Moore embodies the spirit of innovation and excellence in the

entertainment industry. Her commitment to seeing development done right,

regardless of the production channel, has left an indelible mark on Gemini

Crown Tech’s offerings. As the lead designer, producer, and advocate for

filmmakers, Stephanie’s impact resonates throughout the industry, ensuring a

bright future where creativity and technology converge seamlessly.

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 Taylor is the Owner, Creative Director, and Senior Editor of Taylor Nickerson A/V, LLC; a boutique advertising agency that specializes in the creation and distribution of post production marketing materials for film and television series.  This includes but is not limited to sales/distribution pieces, teasers, trailers, tv spots, promos, social/digital spots, digital banners, behind the scenes interview footage, creative content pieces, and key art. For inquiries and availability please e-mail him at taylornickersonav@gmail.com 

 Kelly is a licensed cosmetologist/ barber in Utah, with 10 years of experience as a professional hair and makeup artist. She started in haunted attractions doing fx makeup and worked her way into film. Currently she only works in film and TV. She loves blood and gore, making creatures, being creative, and taking on challenges. 

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 Tamara is a self taught, life long artist whose skills range from cartoonist to realism. From a young age Tamara found herself taking orders to create drawings for friends and classmates in her grade school. Later in life creating coloring books for pilots at the airport and children with a love for aviation. Tamara is also an accomplished singer/song writer with music that receives radio play and an album you can find in online stores. She is also the author of children's books, coloring books and a few novels in the works. You can find her creative handy work from buildings in her home town, to published works on the web. When Tamara is not enjoying the country life, you will find this socialite surrounded by a crowd of people watching to see what she is going create next. 

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