Why focus on Homeschooling?

*Multi Academy Award Winning Slate*

J. Todd Harris is the president of Branded Pictures Entertainment. Previously, he was the president of production for Intellectual Properties Worldwide and the president of Davis Entertainment Classics.  Has produced 50 feature films, including Golden Globe-winning and Oscar-nominated films in addition to five Sundance Film Festival entries.  He has produced three stage musicals in New York.

Harris is a 21-year-member of the Motion Picture Academy, a member of the Producers Guild, and a Broadway League member (2015-2018).  He is a founding board member of the Napa Valley Film Festival and a former adjunct professor at Chapman University and Syracuse University (LA campus).  He earned his BA and MBA from Stanford University.  He lives in Los Angeles with his wife Amy Powers. 

*Forbes 30 Under 30, LA Weekly's Top 10 Game Changers in Entertainment*

Niki Koss started her career as an actress in films like the Terence Malick produced, Red Wing, opposite Glen Powell, Paramount's, Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse and many more. When she landed her series regular role opposite Bella Thorne in Freeform's Famous In Love, created by Pretty Little Liars showrunner, Marlene King, she began shadowing as much as she could and inundating herself with behind the camera knowledge. Niki quickly became enthralled with directing and embarked on a long journey of producing and directing everything and anything she could get her hands on. She began with shorts, webseries, pilots and music videos, all which won numerous awards, and then moved onto features. Koss has produced three feature films and directed four, all of which were either network financed or independent films which received worldwide and theatrical distribution. Her more recent documentary feature film, Homeschooled, is currently going through the festival circuit and has already won several awards. Niki was also winner of the FEMALE FILMMAKER OF THE YEAR at BIFF. She is a member of Women in Media, Women in Film and the Alliance of Women Directors as well as a SUNDANCE COLLAB DIRECTING FELLOWSHIP and WOMEN IN FILM PRODUCING MENTORSHIP PROGRAM alumna. During the strike, Niki directed THREE COMMERCIALS FOR SEPHORA. Koss was included in the FORBES 30 UNDER 30 in Entertainment list as well as LA WEEKLY as one of their TOP 10 Game Changing Innovators in Entertainment.

* Multi Award Winning Producer & Executive * 

Thomas Pettinelli is an executive and producer at Branded Pictures, coming from NBCUniversal in Film and Television Development. His work there in acquiring and developing valuable IP with franchise worthy potential, translates perfectly to the core mission statement of Branded Pictures Entertainment. Prior to that, his experience ranges from working with companies in strategic branding and social media outreach. Thomas is a graduate of Emerson College with a double major in Marketing and Writing, Literature and Publishing.

*Multi Award Winning Producer*

Los Angeles based filmmaker Samantha Baugnon was born and raised in Austin, TX, and studied acting at the prestigious Paramount Theatre. She took on the film industry as an actress, contributing to projects like Big Little Lies (2017) and the Oscar-Nominated film The Greatest Showman (2017). Before long, she was ready to branch out and take on producing. She worked with writer/director Niki Koss on multiple projects, including Night Night (2021), her first feature producer credit. In 2021 Samantha joined Koss at her production company, K Factor Films. Since joining the team, she has worked on various award-winning music videos, short films, and Homeschooled (2024), a feature-length documentary on the intriguing world of homeschooling. Samantha’s films have been featured at major film festivals in the U.S., Spain, France, and Italy. Prepared to conquer another phase of entertainment, she recently co-wrote her first film and is preparing to sell the project.

*Multi Award Winning Producer*

Ryan DeLaney is a film producer based in Los Angeles, California. His most recent films include CORSICANA, directed by Isaiah Washington, and NIGHT NIGHT, directed by Niki Koss- both of which have received worldwide distribution. Ryan wears many hats in addition to producing, such as acting and modeling. After a prosperous modeling career that eventually won him 2018 Male International Supermodel, Ryan decided to try his hand at acting. He spent many years studying at the University of Performing Arts of Miami before he landed roles in USA's GRACELAND and the world-renowned, HUNGER GAMES. Ryan is currently working as a producer and creative executive for K Factor Films.

*Multi Award Winning Producer*

Cheryl Bauder is a screenwriter who found her way to film through a love and knowledge of comedy and storytelling. She studied English Literature at California State University, Long Beach where she first entered the writers’ room of ONBOARD, a late night talk show, and LONG BEACH SKETCH, a comedy sketch show. When she graduated, she created and co-hosted the podcast PLEASE LEAVE BY 9 while working as a Writer and Executive Assistant at Moviebill. She has recently worked as a producer and script supervisor on a number of projects such as SOBRIETY, HOMESCHOOLED, DAISY and several commercials for Sephora, Malibu Country Mart and more. 

*Multi Award Winning Producer*

Bekki Elaine is a highly motivated and ambitious professional who has excelled in her career as a producer and writer in the film and television industry. Holding a Valedictorian degree in Filmmaking from Full Sail University, she has contributed to numerous feature and short film projects, as well as overseen various unscripted television projects for leading networks such as TLC, MTV, Discovery, MAX, Lifetime, and A&E. Her diverse experiences have equipped her with a comprehensive knowledge base, allowing her to seamlessly multitask and assume multiple roles on set.

* Emmy Award Winner * 

Lee Citron is an acclaimed director, writer and cinematographer based in Los Angeles who specializes in surreal yet relatable comedy and high-concept narratives. His work showcases a unique blend of character-driven storytelling, science fiction, and playful quirkiness, conveyed through precise visual language and a keen sensitivity to human emotion.

In television, Lee has directed original series for BratTV and created original comedies for TruTV, along with directing promos for MTV. His short form content includes MARTIAN AMERICAN, which garnered numerous accolades including an Emmy Award for Best Comedy in Student Film, and ANDROID LOVE, recognized at festivals such as Newport Beach Film Festival and the ICG Emerging Cinematographer Awards. His film IDIOT BOX secured Best Short Film at the Albuquerque Film Festival and the Film Outside the Frame Awards at the DGA, premiering on PBS.