The Team
Persephone Hawkins
CEO
Persephone’s dream and her production company, Pandora Persephone Films, is to produce family films that both inspire and transport viewers to beautiful places through gorgeous cinematography, music composition and inspirational stories.
Recently Hawkins produced Saving Christmas Spirit that aired on AMC+, she also worked as an executive producer and producer of the family feature film and horse movie, “Adeline”, based on a true story about a horse who heals a town and helps a child with autism through equine therapy.
Hawkins is a proud member of the PGA and is passionate about telling stories that uplift the human spirit.
Brandon Riley
EVP Development & Production
With 10+ years of film, television, and new media production experience, and as the producer of award & festival-winning films, Brandon is a versatile and collaborative producer, line producer & executive specializing in physical production in all genres and at varying budget levels.
As an experienced entrepreneur, Brandon has a passion for developing systems, utilizing new technologies and building solid teams for every project he is on.
Brandon holds a Bachelor's degree in Radio/TV/Film and a minor in Philosophy from the University of North Texas and is currently a member of both the Directors Guild of America and the Producers Guild of America.