meet the filmmakers
paul davids
Creator, Producer, Director,
Screenwriter & Editor
Paul co-wrote 6 "Star Wars" sequel books for Lucasfilm that sold 5 million copies. He was Marvel's production coordinator for 79 "Transformers" animated TV episodes and wrote 4 episodes. He wrote, produced & directed a dozen feature films. His "Roswell" for Showtime was nominated for a Golden Globe as Best TV Motion Picture. His "The Sci-Fi Boys" (Universal) won the Saturn Award for Best DVD. He created the first long-form AI Series in history: "The Naughty Adventures of Scarlett May Blossom. For more information visit www.pauldavids-artist.com.
HOLLACE DAVIDS
Executive Producer
Hollace Davids produced 10 feature-length films with her husband, Paul Davids through their Yellow Hat Productions, Inc. She served as Senior Vice President of Special Projects at Universal Pictures in the Feature Film Marketing Department from 1995 to 2018 responsible for overseeing Universal’s movie premieres, including major blockbuster franchises–”Jurassic Park”, “Fast and the Furious”, “Despicable Me” and the Bourne Identity series. She is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the PGA. and served as President of Women In Film from 1998-2000. She serves on the board of Greenlight Women.
Ron James
Executive Producer & AI Animator
Ron James is a filmmaker and writer known for his award-winning documentary “Accidental Truth: UFO Revelations”, narrated by Matthew Modine. Paul and Hollace Davids served as Executive Producers. The film has won 28 film festival awards and was mentioned in a Congressional hearing on UAPs/UFOs. A frequent guest on shows like “Ancient Aliens”, James co-founded MUFON Television, featuring the world’s largest collection of UAP-related content, and has earned 42 national awards, including multiple EBE and Telly Awards.
Russell Metzger
Musician / Songwriter
Russell Metzger is a singer, songwriter, and artist from Oskaloosa, Kansas. He began performing with his brother Martin in the 1980s and later moved to Nashville, where they performed as "The Winchesters," appearing at the Bluebird Café. After returning to Albuquerque, NM, he recorded Doc Metzger & Friends, earning a New Mexico Music Award for his song “A Home Blessed with Love.” Russell's music, described as "Music with a Message," has been performed at venues like the House of Blues, and his fine art continues to attract attention. His songs are featured in “Before We Say Goodbye,” produced by Paul and Hollace Davids. https://soundcloud.com/doc-metzger
Martin Metzger
Musician / Songwriter
Martin Metzger is a singer-songwriter and guitarist with a musical career spanning 50 years. Originally from Oskaloosa, Kansas, he has performed on national TV, had songs featured in films, and gained over a million streams for his album “Bad Habit Baby.” Martin began performing with his brother Russell in Kansas before moving to Nashville, where they played at the famed Bluebird Café. After Nashville, Martin formed the popular "Martin and the Dead Guy's Band" in Florida. Now based in Independence, Kansas, he continues to write, perform, and captivate audiences with his bluesy guitar, gritty vocals, and compelling lyrics.
Carrolle-Shelley Abrams
Animator
Carolle-Shelley Abrams is an award-winning artist and filmmaker from Manchester, England, now based in Los Angeles. Known for her imaginative storytelling, she draws inspiration from eclectic muses, including her animated creation, Natalie, who sparked her foray into animation. Currently, Abrams is developing a supernatural thriller and an animated series about Harvey Goldfarb, a dentist-turned-vigilante, blending humor and suspense. Alongside her filmmaking, she has created a new body of artwork inspired by her muse.
MEMPHIS “PIANO” JOE
Boogie Woogie Piano Player
Memphis “Piano” Joe is a seasoned pianist with extensive experience as a solo artist and collaborator. He has performed with renowned musicians, including Elliott Randall of Steely Dan and members of Jerry Lee Lewis’ band. For over 30 years, Joe has studied under Mike Garson, David Bowie’s longtime pianist and musical director. Their duet performances, available on YouTube, demonstrate Joe’s technical expertise. For more information: https://www.youtube.com/user/demografx
AI image by Lucas Jenke.
Baba Vusi Shibambo
African Drum Music
Baba Vusi Shibambo, a Zulu from South Africa, grew up during Apartheid, using music as a means of cultural expression and resistance. His family, known as "Guardians of the Skins," were caretakers of tribal drums, which Shibambo learned to play under his mother’s guidance. He formed the band Azumah, performed for Nelson Mandela, and toured globally with Ipitombe. Invited to the U.S. in 1993 for Northern Arizona University’s World Peace Festival, Shibambo now teaches Zulu culture and drumming across Northern California and Arizona. Learn more at shibamboworldmusic.com.
RusseLl Maynor
Key Art Designer
Russell Maynor is a photographer, filmmaker, and graphic designer based in New Mexico. Originally from New York City, he brings a wealth of experience across the film industry, having worked in acting, directing, casting, producing, as well as shooting behind the scenes photos and actor headshots. Russell creates compelling publicity shots and posters for both theatre and film, and he’s currently exploring the world of AI to produce his own short films.
LISTEN TO THE filmmakers Q&A
Listen to the Q and A by Series Creator Paul Davids and Executive Producers Ron James and Hollace Davids that followed the premiere screening of four episodes at the Mary Fisher Theatre in Sedona, Arizona on October 27, 2024, sponsored by the Sedona International Film Festival.