Regis Le'Bron | Writer/Executive Producer

Regis Le'Bron's foray into the independent film business is dIvine. While standing in front of the Apollo Theatre observing the marquee, a hand tapped his shoulder. The street merchant handed him a flyer and said, "You need to see this movie." The flyer was a promotion for the film, "Sankofa." Having never been on a New York subway before, he was a bit intimidated by the directions to the theater but he challenged his fear and found the small theatre. Inside, he experienced a life-changing film by Haile Gerima.

Mr. Brown was so impressed by the film, he took it upon himself to begin marketing it in his hometown of Dallas, TX. The film had a successful nine-week run in the city and a new passion was ignited in Mr. Brown.

His passion grew a did his expertise as a film marketer but the daunting task was draining his pockets so he decided to co-produce an indie film called "Solitaire" and sold the home DVD rights to Maverick Entertainment for distribution in Blockbuster stores nationwide.

While reading an article about how Blacks overturned the "Caucasian Rule" in golf, he saw a movie flash before his eyes and was eager to get someone to write it. His attempts failed, as he was constantly told on more than one occasion, "I think God wants you to write it." While tossing and turning in bed, he awoke and typed out the words, "On The Cumberland," and to his surprise was still typing eight hours later. He has now completed 21 original screenplays and 15 original TV show treatments.

Mr. Brown didn't start out as an artist, yet he considers that to be his greatest strength. Since beginning work on "Sankofa" 19 years ago, he has made it a point to learn and absorb as much as he can about the film industry, and while he hasn't a single day of formal training, it has proven to be an essential asset because he doesn't see a limit to what he can do in the field.

Mr. Brown developed "First Impression" based on a personal experience he had with online dating. He penned the script thinking he would produce it as a low budget film with a local Dallas cast. Obviously, a higher power had a much larger plan.

Arthur Muhammad | Director

Arthur Muhammad is a rare breed of filmmaker. He studied Cinema at Southern Methodist University and has been involved with video/ film production for 16 years, working on movies, commercials, television shows and music videos.

Mr. Muhammad's first short film "C'Ya" (produced on 16mm film for $1,000) won best film in the Dallas Black Film Festival and the 21st Annual Scottsdale Film Festival. His first feature "Solitaire" (produced on 16mm film for $6,000) also won best film in the Dallas Black Film Festival and went on to be distributed by Maverick Entertainment. Mr. Muhammad has learned almost every facet of filmmaking, including writing, shooting, editing, directing, scoring, and producing. The multi-talented award-winning director was honored as a writer for his screenplay, "Carter High," at the 2009 Cinema City International Film Festival's Screenwriter Awards in Los Angeles. "Carter High" is the long awaited true story of the 1988 Carter High Cowboys, the most feared high school football team in Texas at that time. It is the Carter High story that inspired the blockbuster football movie "Friday Night Lights."

His feature film, "Black Angels" (originally "Sweet Justice"), the story of a private child support agency that believes in collecting payment by any means necessary, sold out the Studio Movie Grill theaters throughout Dallas and received video distribution through Wells Go, USA.

Mr. Muhammad has recently wrapped two films that he directed "Paradise House" filmed in Dallas and most recently, "First Impression," which was filmed in Atlanta.

Rhonda F. Baraka | Creative Producer

Rhonda Freeman-Baraka made her foray into the film industry with the 2008 production of her film "Pastor Brown," a family drama that has been touted as an uplifting twist on the prodigal son story. Directed by Rockmond Dunbar ("Prison Break," "Soul Food," "The Family That Preys," "Terriers"), "Pastor Brown" features an all-star cast, including Dunbar, Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Nicole Ari Parker, Keith David, Ernie Hudson, Tasha Smith, Michael Beach, Tisha Campbell-Martin and Michael B. Jordan. Music icons Angie Stone and Monica also appear in the film, which has been screened at churches and colleges across the country and received much critical acclaim. Due in theaters later this year, "Pastor Brown" has been touted by many as a life-altering film with an inspiring message of redemption and forgiveness.

Her most recent film "Trinity Goodheart," a heartwarming family drama starring Erica Gluck ("The Game," "American Son," and "Mirrors"), R&B singer Eric Benet and legendary actor James Hong ("Kung Fu Panda," "Avatar the Last Air Bender") premiered on the gmc network on August 20, 2011. According to Nielson ratings, "Trinity" was the network's highest rated show ever.

She recently served as Creative Producer of the independent romantic comedy "First Impression" starring Lamman Rucker ("Why Did I Get Married," "Meet the Browns"), Lisa Arrindell Anderson ("Madea's Family Reunion"), Elise Neal ('All of Us," "The Hughleys," "Hustle & Flow,"), Brad James ("For Better or Worse"), David and Tamela Mann ("Meet the Browns") and Carl Payne and Tommy Ford ("Martin"). In January she will shoot "Westbrook High" which she wrote and is executive producing for gmc.

Through her company, ToKo Productions, Mrs. Freeman-Baraka is also developing the romantic comedy "Looking For Jimmy Lee" with real life husband and wife Boris Kodjoe ("Undercovers," "Resident Evil," "Surrogates") and Nicole Ari Parker ("The Deep End," "Soul Food," "Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins").

Mrs. Freeman-Baraka lives in Marietta, GA with her husband, Tony, and their two children, Toni, 16, and Koran, 14.