MPCA - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Development Coordinator
- Coordinator, Development
Adam Greitzer has been a Development Coordinator at MPCA since the beginning of 2022, helping develop many film and TV projects with a focus on our hit series on Hallmark, WHEN CALLS THE HEART. Originally from Los Angeles, Mr. Greitzer attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he received a Bachelor's degree in History and Creative Writing before moving to Chicago.
Job Titles:
- Director
- Director of Business & Legal Affairs
Allison is a film enthusiast with over 12 years of legal experience in the entertainment industry, with a primary focus in production & intellectual property law. Prior to MPCA, Allison worked for 5 years at The Walt Disney Company, starting at ABC Network Legal Affairs before transitioning to the content & marketing legal department at Disney+. Before Disney, Allison spent 5 years in the Content Protection and, later, Compliance legal departments at 21st Century Fox, where she found her calling for a career in studio legal affairs.
As Director of Business & Legal Affairs at MPCA, Allison works under Jennifer Provencher to support the business and legal affairs division.
She earned her Bachelor's degrees in French & Political Science at UC Berkeley, spent a year abroad in Paris at the prestigious Sciences Po university, and attended Loyola Law School in Los Angeles. She is a South Bay native and avid surfer.
Job Titles:
- President of Original Content for the Motion Picture Corporation of America
Amanda Phillips is the President of Original Content for the Motion Picture Corporation of America. Phillips is responsible for creative development on MPCA's current slate of projects. Her responsibilities include finding new material for TV movies and theatrical. She reports directly to Brad Krevoy.
Phillips was previously Co-Executive Producer at Larry Levinson Productions. At LLP, she oversaw the development of over 40 miniseries and TV movies (partnered with networks including the Hallmark Channel, Lifetime, NBC, CBS, SyFy and Spike) from initial concept through production, including script, casting, prep, and post. Phillips also contributed to the launch of the PixL Movie Channel, managed its original programming, and ran the writers' room for the "Love Comes Softly" TV series, based on the beloved Jeanette Oke novels, and to-date, the most successful ensemble of television movies in cable history. She also held the positions of Director of Development and International Relations Manager at LLP.
Phillips started her television career at the Disney Channel and is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Loyola Marymount University's School of Film and Television.
As President of Television at MPCA, Hartwick will lead the company as they build their scripted television division, working with all departments to oversee the development and production of scripted television content. She reports directly to Brad Krevoy.
Prior to joining MPCA, Hartwick was Senior Vice President of Creative Development for ABC Studios where she developed Emmy®-nominated Black-ish, breakthrough hit Grown-ish and renewed series including American Housewife and Speechless. She also oversaw the content that ABC Studios developed and produced for the Disney+ streaming service as the studio's liaison to the platform. She also identified and attracted promising global talent to the US and adapting formats for American audiences to deliver innovative projects. And finally, she emerged as a leader during periods of change and disruption to drive development momentum and progress of critical projects.
Before moving to ABC Studios, Hartwick was VP, Comedy Development, ABC Entertainment for six years. There, she was a major champion for Modern Family, which she supported and helped nurture from the pitch. At the network, she also oversaw development of The Middle, Happy Endings, and Don't Trust the B- in Apartment 23.
Prior to ABC, Hartwick was director of comedy at 20th Century Fox TV, where she developed scripted series My Name is Earl and Jake in Progress and helped to develop 20th TV's first reality franchise, The Simple Life and The Simple Life 2: Road Trip, with Bunim-Murray.
Job Titles:
- Executive Vice President of Production
As EVP of Production, Amy Krell supervises MPCA's film and television projects from MPCA's Los Angeles base and on location. She is a producer, executive producer, line producer, DGA Unit Production Manager, and Production Executive with extensive experience in feature film and television. Amy has produced films and series for Netflix, Hallmark, SyFy, Fox 2000 and Cinemax in the US, Canada, Mexico and Romania, and wrote and produced MPCA's "Witchville," a SyFy Channel film shot in China. She has worked extensively with film finance and various incentive programs. Previously, she was Vice President of Production for Promark Entertainment Group, where she supervised production and post on the company's features in the US, Canada, Mexico and the UK.
She is a graduate of the Motion Picture/Television program at UCLA.
Job Titles:
- Manager of Physical Production for the Motion Picture Corporation of America
April K McCall is the Manager of Physical Production for the Motion Picture Corporation of America. Ms. McCall's responsibilities include but are not limited to, distribution, licensing, closing production & tax credit loans and coordinating meetings within the Production/Business Affairs team. Prior to working with MPCA, Ms. McCall was a freelance Production Coordinator in Los Angeles. She coordinated multiple films, commercials and content for new media. Before moving to Los Angeles, Ms. McCall spent 6 years as a Supervising Producer with the Home Shopping Network, producing 15 hours a week of live shows for the Culinary space.
Ms. McCall is originally from Texas and received her BA in Media Production from Harding University.
Job Titles:
- Executive Assistant
- Vice President, Operations
- Executive Assistant to Brad Krevoy
Billy Schofield is Executive Assistant to Brad Krevoy at Motion Picture Corporation of America. In addition to the traditional duties that go along with being an assistant, Billy is responsible for making sure the day-to-day operations of the office run smoothly. He also helps to support the rest of the office staff and oversees MPCA's internship program.
Born in New Jersey and raised in Michigan, Billy moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in film and television. He graduated from the University of Michigan Screen Arts & Cultures Program. He is a published author and an Eagle Scout.
Job Titles:
- Vice President of Development & Production for Motion Picture Corporation of America
- Vice President, Development and Production
Cara Russell is Vice President of Development & Production for Motion Picture Corporation of America. As part of the creative development team, she works on MPCA's current slate of feature and television projects, and helps find and develop new material. From Hudson, Ohio, Ms. Russell graduated with a B.S. in Communications from Miami University, and earned a certificate from UCLA Writers' Program.
With an array of diverse music business experience, Caroline Bersch has worked in A&R, artist management/touring, sync, professional songwriting, and music supervision, supervising her first film when she was nineteen. As MPCA's Music Coordinator, Caroline oversees the company's music library, publishing, cue sheets, and royalty management. In addition, she operates as an in-house music supervisor.
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Caroline moved to New Orleans to receive BAs in Political Science and Communications from Tulane University, and now still resides in New Orleans part time. In her free time, Caroline is a singer-songwriter as well as a general live music enthusiast.
As the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Courtney Colman is responsible for the strategic planning, accounting, finance, budgeting and forecasting at MPCA.
Courtney has 25+ years of strategic financial experience, 15 years at the CFO level, in media & entertainment (feature film, creative marketing/agency, television, music, home entertainment, and live theater), internationally and domestically.
Prior to MPCA, Courtney has held the position of CFO at the following companies: Mob Scene LLC., XPRIZE Foundation, Bellum Entertainment LLC., Gold Circle Entertainment, Porchlight Entertainment, First Look Studios and Lieberman Research Worldwide.
Other senior finance roles that Courtney has held were the SVP Finance & Business Development at CBS Films, VP Participations at Sony Pictures Entertainment, VP Finance at Universal Music's Interscope, Geffen, and A&M record label, VP at PolyGram Filmed Entertainment (Courtney's experience at PolyGram/Universal extended over nine years in Canada, the UK, and the United States) and SVP of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group in the UK.
She is a citizen of the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.
Doyle Johnson and Bud Macintosh are best friends who live in Arizona. They pull a stunt to get out of Earth Day activities with their Earth conscious girlfriends, Monique and Jen. When the girls find out about it, they decide to get even by pretending to have met two men at the event and give the boys a red herring location. The two leave to go after them but soon realize they were fooled. On the way home, Doyle finds he needs to urinate. They pull off the road at the Bio-Dome, which they mistake for a mall, and are turned away by a security guard at the entrance. But by the time they are ready to leave, they realize they have been sealed inside.
Job Titles:
- Development Manager at Motion Picture Corporation of America
- Manager, Development
Erika Jensen is Development Manager at Motion Picture Corporation of America. In addition to assisting MPCA's creative development team throughout the script development process, she is also involved in creating marketing and promotional materials. Originally from Connecticut, Erika graduated Summa Cum Laude from Fairfield University with a degree in Film, Television & Media and a minor in Marketing.
Job Titles:
- Senior Vice President, Head of Business Affairs
With over 18 years of legal experience, Jennifer has worked across the entertainment industry, as well as in corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions, and financing. She was instrumental in starting up three companies' in-house production legal teams. Prior to MPCA, Jennifer held the position of Director, Business and Legal Affairs at Netflix, and served as VP, Business & Legal Affairs for Endemol North America.
Job Titles:
- Director of Production for Motion Picture Corporation of America
- Director, Production
Kaan Karahan is Director of Production for Motion Picture Corporation of America. Among his responsibilities are traveling to locations, sourcing and developing original material, and helping develop MPCA's current slate of projects.
Karahan was an associate producer on Amazon's HOTEL FOR THE HOLIDAYS, and had the opportunity to serve as executive producer on Paramount's indie coming-of-age film WINTER SPRING SUMMER FALL and THE IMAGE OF YOU, a thriller based on the work of Best Selling author Adele Parks,
Having grown up in Istanbul, Turkey, Mr. Karahan was immersed in the film and TV industry from a very young age. He learned from his father, Hakan Karahan, who is an accomplished actor and author, and his uncle, Burak Duruman, a pioneer of Turkish TV game shows who produced Turkish versions of WHEEL OF FORTUNE, FAMILY FEUD, and other beloved American shows.
Among Karahan's previous experiences are some of the most successful TV shows in Turkish television, including YASAK ELMA and KADIN. He also spent several years as a music executive and writer at Stache Records.
Karahan holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business from the University of Miami.
Job Titles:
- Director of Post Production
Kelly is a seasoned post-production executive with a well-rounded understanding of the industry, having worked in various capacities for over 35 years. She has experience as a lab tech, account manager, director of client services, and a staff associate producer.
In her current role as Director of Post Production, Kelly is responsible for overseeing the post-production process to ensure that all final deliverables meet the high standards required by the studios. Her attention to detail and expertise in managing the various elements of post-production makes her an invaluable asset to any production team. Whether it's coordinating with vendors, or ensuring that the final product is delivered. She also oversees the creation of trailers and other deliverables to the studios, including deliverable assets for the international team.
Job Titles:
- Manager of Development for Motion Picture Corporation of America
- Manager, Development
Kelsey Nisbett is a Manager of Development for Motion Picture Corporation of America. In this role, she manages numerous projects in current development and discovers new material to transform into feature films. She is also involved in the casting, production, and post-production of those projects as well.
Prior to joining MPCA, Kelsey gained creative development and production experience from Larry Levinson Productions and Solar Drive Productions, a term deal at CBS Television Studios. In addition to her creative background, Kelsey expanded her knowledge of the entertainment business and legal realm through her time in the Business Affairs department at HBO.
Originally from Happy Valley, Oregon, Kelsey has spent over a decade in Los Angeles studying and pursuing a career in film and television. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Loyola Marymount University with a major in Film and Television Production and a minor in Theater.
Job Titles:
- Coordinator, Development
- Development Coordinator at Motion Picture Corporation of America
Kristin Hopkins is a Development Coordinator at Motion Picture Corporation of America. As part of the creative development team, she assists on MPCA's current slate of feature and television projects. Originally from Aspen, Colorado, Kristin graduated with honors from the University of Colorado Boulder with a Bachelor's degree in English and a minor in Film Analysis. She moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in the film industry.
Job Titles:
- in 2015 As the Executive Assistant
- Vice President, Development and Production
Lorenzo Nardini first joined MPCA in 2015 as the Executive Assistant to Brad Krevoy, and has since become Vice President of Development and Production. In this position, he has overseen the development of a number of projects, including installments in Hallmark's THE WEDDING MARCH and ANGEL FALLS franchises, and is involved with casting, production, and post-production of those projects as well. In 2019, he had the opportunity to serve as the on-set creative producer for Netflix's holiday hit THE KNIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS in Ontario, Canada and Ireland. Additionally, Mr. Nardini helps to bring in new talent and material, and prepares sales and pitch documents for upcoming projects.
Originally from Oregon, Mr. Nardini moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in film and television, and graduated Cum Laude from Loyola Marymount University's School of Film and Television.
Job Titles:
- Vice President, Distribution
As the VP of Distribution for MPCA, Martin Devis' responsibilities include the distribution of all of MPCA's content, including feature films, TV shows and library titles. Mr. Devis previously worked for a number of media companies in international sales and content acquisition, including AMBI Distribution (Arctic Dogs, Future World), where as VP of International Distribution he successfully sold and distributed to worldwide Theatrical, Home Entertainment, TV and VOD outlets. Prior to AMBI, he was with Telepool GmbH in Germany, where he acquired and sold major box office successes like Olympus Has Fallen, and many more.
Overall, Mr. Devis has successfully spearheaded international sales of more than 200 films and TV shows consistently creating multi million revenues. He is fluent in four languages - English, German, Spanish and Portuguese.
Job Titles:
- Production Coordinator
- Coordinator, Production
Nick Medavoy is a Production Coordinator based in Los Angeles, with a background in the entertainment industry. He holds a degree from the prestigious UCLA School of Theatre, Film, and Television, where his passion for filmmaking and storytelling blossomed.
Growing up in the heart of LA, Nick was surrounded by a family entrenched in the industry, fostering his love for the art of cinema from an early age. His professional journey has taken him to exciting corners of the globe as he travels to production locations, contributing his skills to bring stories to life.
Nick's versatile role involves wearing many hats - from being an indispensable on-set coordinator to assisting executive producers, sourcing and developing compelling material, and acting as Associate Producer on projects like "Christmas on Windmill Way," "Paris Christmas Waltz," "Royal Date for Christmas," and "Swing into Romance".
Prior to his current role, Nick honed his skills and gained valuable industry insights during his time at Creative Artists Agency and Fuzzy Door Productions. His experiences have equipped him with a unique blend of creativity, strategic thinking, and organizational abilities.
Job Titles:
- Coordinator of Physical Production at Motion Picture Corporation of America
- Coordinator, Physical Production
Samantha is the Coordinator of Physical Production at Motion Picture Corporation of America. Among other responsibilities, she assists with distribution, tax credit loans, and legal delivery. She is originally from Rhode Island and now resides in Los Angeles, where she began her career working in talent representation before coming to MPCA. She holds a BS in Film and Television from Boston University's College of Communication.
Job Titles:
- Director, Physical Production
Job Titles:
- Vice President of Development and Production for Motion Picture Corporation of America
- Vice President, Development and Production
Vince Balzano is Vice President of Development and Production for Motion Picture Corporation of America. In this role, he has overseen or assisted in the development of numerous projects, including installments of the CROSSWORD MYSTERIES franchise on Hallmark Movies and Mysteries. In addition to script development, Mr. Balzano is involved with casting, production, and post-production, and travels to location as necessary. Mr. Balzano's additional responsibilities include sourcing material and talent for future film and television projects.
Before transitioning to creative full-time, Mr. Balzano spent three and a half years working in business affairs, coordinating and executing legal delivery of over 80 hours of in-house productions to domestic and international distributors, and provided logistical support to productions, corporate operations, and the finance department.
Mr. Balzano received a BA from Georgetown University and an MA from USC School of Cinematic Arts.