Makeba Johnson
Works with her Godmother, Carole Dean. She helps with productions and grants. She is soon retiring from the US Navy.
Claire Papin, Assistant to Carole Dean and Co-Host of the The Art of Film Funding Podcast
The Art of Film Funding (http://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-art-of-film-funding).
Claire is also the founder, producer and voice over artist of Lighted Paths Productions.
She has worked as an on-camera talent in film & TV, and radio broadcaster, for over 25 years. Claire can be remembered for her ground breaking work as a host and producer on Wisdom Radio’s Wisdom Today, and on It’s All Good for Lime Radio; both of which aired coast to coast in the U.S. and Canada on Sirius Satellite Radio.
Elizabeth England, Campaign Reporting
Elizabeth England’s crowdfunding expertise has supported hundreds of creative projects. Currently, she co-produces and co-hosts BuzzBroz.com media projects with her partner Ken Sheetz. Their 100% crowdfunded feature film, The Coolest Meditation Ever: Antarctica 12.12.12, is free to watch on the About page at CoolestTechEver.com, an ecommerce funding portal that sprung organically from their successful crowdfunding perk strategies. CoolestTechEver.com is fundraising for their current film project, Coolest Meditation Ever: Arctic 2022, where they will complete another 24 meditations for the flowering reverence for life and peaceful cooperation among all peoples; and a collective commitment to responsible stewardship of our planet.
Richard Kaufman, Director of Marketing
Richard has used his expertise and knowledge to help us grow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. He’s also helped many of our campaigns with targeted advertising on those platforms. This has resulted in increased donations for their projects. Richard is also a Senior Account Executive at Filmtools.
Carole Joyce – Vice President , Director of Roy W. Dean Grant – Consultant for Filmmakers
A talented filmmaker, photographer, and producer, Carole Joyce is a Board Member of the 501(c)3 non-profit From the Heart Productions, and Director of the Roy W. Dean Grant, of which she has been an integral part of for over 20 years. Carole is also the CEO of Authentic Vision Consulting, a consulting firm specializing in independent film production and financing.
A graduate of Brooks Institute of Photography, Carole is an award-winning filmmaker for her documentary Survivors. Carole served as Executive Producer for the award-winning short film Stairway to the Stars starring Sean Young and as LA Line Producer for Wheels of Heaven with Mickey Rourke. Carole produced the short film Living UnDone, which won the Grand Jury Award at the Ethos Film Festival and Best Short Documentary for the Paris Film Festival. Carole is a Producer for the upcoming film Prodigal Daughter. Carole’s additional credits are available on IMDb. From the Heart Productions’ credits are also available on IMDb.
Carole also serves as an Advisor for the Authentic Global Film Festival and a Judge for the Ethos Film Festival.
Click Here to schedule a consultation with Carole Joyce. Students enrolled in the year long Producer’s Class get a special discounted price of $80 for a 1 hour consultation.
Adam Heyes – Director of Development
Adam Douglas Heyes, M.A. is a multidisciplinary creative and business developer, working primarily with filmmakers, artists, authors, transformational teachers, and non-profit organizations.
Adam has worked with From the Heart Productions since 2012, helping the organization and its clients with pitch decks, design, editing, film and event production, website development, marketing, crowdfunding course design, and fundraising. Adam manages several programs for From the Heart Clients including our LargoAI reports and our Grant Advance donor research system, and also recently redesigned the entire website. He also designs Allyra fundraising pages and provides support to filmmakers, and helps at From the Heart in many different ways.
Adam graduated Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa from UCLA’s Honors Program with a degree in Psychology, and holds a Master’s Degree in Spiritual Psychology from the University of Santa Monica. He also runs a thriving heart-centered counseling practice in Seattle. You can learn about Adam’s services for filmmakers at www.adamheyesdesign.com.
Claudia Padilla – Bookkeeper
With over 20 years in bookkeeping, she brings deep expertise in full-cycle bookkeeping, financial reporting, payroll processing, accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, and general ledger management. Throughout her career, she has supported small businesses, mid-sized companies, and nonprofit organizations across diverse industries, ensuring accurate financial records and compliance with regulatory standards.
Known for her attention to detail and strong analytical skills, she has implemented efficient accounting systems, streamlined workflows, and improved financial accuracy for the organizations she has served. Proficient in leading accounting software platforms and cloud-based financial tools, she combines technical knowledge with practical business insight to help leadership make informed financial decisions.
Dependable, discreet, and deadline-driven, she is committed to maintaining financial integrity and supporting long-term organizational growth.
Alan Perez – Jack of All Technical Trades
Alan Perez has over 15 years experience in Sales,Marketing and Cyber Security industry. He has worked in many tech industries and worked with C2B and B2B platforms. Specializing in Digital Forensics, Pentesting and Consultant in Analytics, Sales, Marketing and Cyber Security.
A leader and a team player to adapt to ever changing technologies and strategies to propel any business to exceed their goals. He has worked with law enforcement and legal to document, handle digital artifacts and provide a forensics report for evidence. Also offering consultations and training with threat mitigation for businesses that were affected by cyber crimes. He has taken his passion to teach others as a part-time instructor in the cyber security space.
Reliable, Out of the box strategist, and passionate. He is committed to maintaining maximum company security, goals and vision in an ever-changing exciting world.
