Shanna Forrestall: Partner/Producer
Shanna Forrestall has been working in the film & television industry in Louisiana under the Louisiana Film Resources banner since 2007 as a resource liaison for projects of various budgets.
Shanna’s extensive background in marketing, advertising, publicity and project management is an asset to the team in the areas of project development and marketing, event planning, budget maximization and project efficiency.
Shanna has worked closely as a consultant/producer with a variety of short films, feature films and reality TV projects to assist with special needs (locations, casting, logistics, special projects, etc.) She has also coordinated product and logo placement with key Louisiana vendors like Raising Canes on independent feature films.
Shanna’s personal projects include a completed short film WHERE STRIPPERS GO TO DIE, and a commercial/industrial project called ENTER NAMASTE that was filmed in India to assist a series of schools for disabled children.
She is currently overseeing post production on her most recent short film entitled THE ANIMAL INSTINCT (that she wrote, produced and starred in), and is also currently raising funds for a full length feature entitled OUR LADY OF THE PINK PUSSYCAT, as well as other local collaborative projects.
Shanna has been the Editor and Assoc Publisher of Louisiana Film & Video Magazine since 2009, and is a member of Women in Film & Television in her home city of New Orleans, LA.
Lydia Laine: Producer/Consultant
Lydia has been involved in the production and theatre industries in the areas of extras casting, locations, production coordination, travel coordination, prop/set construction, wardrobe and industry education in Louisiana since 2008. She has worked on a variety of projects ranging from small local independent projects to large budget features like Twilight Saga Breaking Dawn.
Her work experience also includes a certificate to work as a Substitute Teacher, and her passion for helping people to learn and grow has opened doors for her to be an educator on the film industry as a speaker and/or panel facilitator at various festivals, events and expos.
Lydia is currently a member of SAG (the Screen Actor’s Guild) who grew from a theater actor, to a film extra to a professional talent who performs in commercials, TV and feature films. She is passionate about helping likeminded individuals develop their talent and skills so they can become a viable contributor to the production industry.
Lydia is also an artist, working in stained glass and clothing design. She volunteers for local theater projects, and is an avid supporter of local independent filmmakers.
Jan Kinberg: Producer
Jan Kinberg is a native of New York, and has over 15 years of experience owning and operating a business in the New York Garment Industry in sales, marketing, design, production and merchandising. She was also involved in real estate sales and interior design in the New York Metro area for four years and assisted with client relocation services. Jan has a degree in Art Education, is a licensed Realtor, and is an Accredited Buyer’s Representative.
Kinberg has been involved in the film industry for several years and has credits as a 2nd AD, 1st AD and Producer on multiple short and feature films. She is also a talent in the film industry, and studies with a nationally certified acting coach in her current city of New Orleans.
Kinberg has traveled extensively throughout America, Asia and Europe, and is a certified yoga instructor and acupressure/energy healer. She is a meditation practitioner and facilitated workshops and sessions for groups and individuals in the New York area.
Rob Harris: Publicist
Rob Harris has worked as a unit publicist on such films as Black Swan, Revolutionary Road, Frost/Nixon, American Gangster, Blood Diamond and Gladiator. A full list can be found on IMDB. He has served as publicity manager on Jarhead, Hotel Rwanda, Blue Chips and a consultant for WWE Films, among others. Harris is a former V.P. of publicity for Gramercy Pictures and head publicity writer for 20th Century Fox. He is a member of the Motion Picture Academy and a former nominee for the Les Mason Award, the Publicists Guild’s highest honor.