ABOUT US
The Showdog Mission
Our mission is rooted in curating and acquiring genuine stories, shaping them into impactful feature films, episodic television, documentaries, and animation. We are committed to capturing the heart of iconic tales that deeply resonate with audiences, delivering authentic entertainment experiences.
EST. 2023
Showdog Studio is a multiplatform production company that produces high-quality programming that embodies courage and unwavering determination spanning all genres. It aims to uplift and inspire audiences through its work. Headquartered in historic Franklin, Tennessee, the company’s mission is rooted in curating and acquiring genuine stories, shaping them into impactful feature films, episodic television, documentaries, and animation.
Showdog Studios is in development or production on several episodic and feature projects, including: animated feature, Baby on Board, historic feature, The 442, feature based on true events, Plan B, scripted series, Sweet Toxins, reality series, Spec Ops Boss, and genre-crossing anthology series, Revive: Portraits of Redemption.
The Showdog AI Framework, one part of the company’s tech-forward strategy, is the studio’s advanced production system designed to support creators with real-time capabilities. It enables companies to save time and resources, allowing them to focus more on creativity and less on repetitive tasks while protecting the rights of creative and on-screen talent and preserving the humanity that makes stories resonate. This suite of tools is currently in use on Showdog’s projects and available to co-production partners and other interested parties.
Leadership
John Attard
Founder
Award-winning VFX Artist, developer, Supervisor and Producer John Attard has been a principal figure in the visual effects community for over twenty years. His expertise in Stereo 3D production, virtual production and digital production pipeline architecture has been reflected in work done for major companies such as Warner Brothers, Disney, Nissan and Toyota. Attard has lent his expertise to some very significant blockbuster films A few of his credits include The Avengers, Gladiator, Blackhawk Down, Jungle Book, Pitch Black, Minority Report, and Holes.
Robert Harris
Executive Producer
Robert Harris is an accomplished producer, studio executive, and media consultant with over four decades of experience in the entertainment industry. He has held key leadership positions in network television, broadcasting, cable, internet, and motion pictures. Harris has played a vital role in shaping popular culture and media business models through his innovative work in traditional and new media. He has held executive positions at Universal Television, MCA’s worldwide TV operations, and was the first Vice President of Broadband Strategy for America On Line. He also served as President and Director of Imagine Films Entertainment and was involved in the development, production, and marketing of successful films such as Parenthood, Kindergarten Cop, and Backdraft, among others.
Austin Copps
Development Executive
As a Development Executive at Showdog Studio, Austin Copps plays a pivotal role in shaping the company’s creative vision and guiding projects from inception to full-scale production. With a distinguished academic background, Copps holds a BFA in Motion Pictures with Honors from Belmont University. Beyond his executive role, Copps boasts a versatile artistic career, having appeared in numerous SAG-AFTRA films, notably starring alongside Reba McEntire in “Christmas in Tune.” Additionally, he demonstrates his talent and innovation as a director and screenwriter, with a portfolio of successful projects under his belt.
Kinsley Slaton
Development Executive
Kinsley Slaton, a Development Executive at Showdog Studio, seamlessly orchestrates the studio’s operations with a wealth of experience and expertise. Holding a distinguished BFA with Honors from Belmont University, she’s not only a proficient manager but also a creative powerhouse, boasting successful ventures as a writer, director, and editor in the realm of short films. Her editorial skills are exhibited through projects like CMT Hot 20 and PBS’s The Key Ingredient S2. At Showdog Studio, Kinsley’s organizational discernment and strategic foresight drive the seamless execution of every project, making her an invaluable asset in shaping captivating narratives and propelling the studio to new heights of success.
Louis Siciliano
Producer
Harry Fisher
Australian Team Lead
Bruno Maremonti
Italian Team Lead
Representation
Gersh has been a force in the entertainment industry since its founding in 1949. With a commitment to excellence and hands-on representation, Gersh – a full-service agency with over 300 staff, including more than 130 agents – has earned an unrivaled legacy in Hollywood. In 2023, an equity investment from Crestview Partners signaled a new era for the agency, beginning a global expansion plan.
Contact: Roy Ashton
The Lippin Group is a strategic communications consultancy focused on entertainment, media, and technology. With decades of experience, Lippin helps companies boost their profile, connect with key decision-makers, and enhance their business. Services include corporate communications, PR, event publicity, thought leadership, and business development.
For nearly 40 years, Lippin has worked with a wide range of clients, from start-ups to global companies, across TV, streaming, film, podcasts, music, and live events. Their expertise covers all content genres, including comedy, drama, documentary, sports, and kids.
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Heller Law is a Los Angeles-based entertainment law firm representing clients in all aspects of the film, television, digital, and new media industries. Founded and led by Wendy Heller, the firm’s clientele includes a variety of leading production companies, financiers, media outlets, brands, studios, distributors, foreign sales agencies, independent producers, actors, writers, authors, celebrity endorsers, and executives.
