Karl Herrmann - Director / Screenwriter
Karl Herrmann is an independent filmmaker, screenwriter and producer. He is a founding partner in Pioneer Pictures, which produces content for both film and television, among which is the biopic, Titan, an exciting look at the life of John D. Rockefeller Sr., directed by Lasse Hallström, and written by Craig Borten. In addition to his work as a producer, Karl has written numerous screenplays for film and television. The Canary marks his first time as a director. Karl began his career at Sony Pictures working in production on such films as Click, starring Adam Sandler, and Spiderman-3, starring Tobey Maguire. He graduate with honors in Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is a lifelong Ohio State Buckeye.

Noah Rosenthal - Cinematographer
As the son of a filmmaker, Los Angeles “native” Noah Rosenthal became fascinated with the art and craft of movies at a very young age. This early interest led him on an unconventional path to a career as a Cinematographer. Attending Middlebury College in Vermont, he took a double major in Film and Media Culture and American Literature (with a little Division III Football mixed in!), guided fly fishing trips on wild trout rivers of Wyoming, traveled the country taking photographs, studied acting at The Beverly Hills Playhouse before eventually receiving an MFA in Cinematography from The American Film Institute where he was the first second-generation graduate.

Noah prides himself on strong collaboration and the ability to work from the elements of a story to find the best look for a film. In finding and defining visual choices and structure, one can support a narrative visually in ways that help to elevate the story far beyond what is on the page. He has experience across the genres and looks forward to expanding it, fully expecting his passion for visual storytelling to be a life-long pursuit.

Noah's recent feature film work includes Cold Comes the Night, starring Bryan Cranston, Drones, starring Matt O'Leary, and Fat Kid Rules the World, starring Jacob Wysocki and directed by Matthew Lillard.

Bert Kern - Producer

Bert is a producer at Whitewater Films, an LA based indie film production company whose credits include the critically acclaimed feature “Mean Creek” as well as “Nearing Grace” and “Kabluey.”   Whitewater has also executive-produced are the 2013 Sundance  opening night film “May in the Summer” and dramatic competition selection “Afternoon Delight". Other Whitewater productions include "Fat Kid Rules the World" (SXSW Narrative Spotlight Audience Award 2012), “California Solo” (Sundance 2012), “Arcadia” (winner of the Crystal Bear at Berlin 2012) and “On the Ice” (Sundance 2011 and Berlin - Crystal Bear). Bert is an Associate Producer of “According to Greta” (2009), starring Hillary Duff and Ellen Burstyn, as well as “Fat Kid".  Bert is co-producing Whitewater Films’ anticipated feature "7 Minutes", recently released film "Drones" and is an executive producer on "King Jack" and "Band of Robbers". 

Ian Coyne - Producer
Ian Coyne has been making films since his teenage years. Working for highly reputable companies such as Echo Lake, Permut Presentations, Duly Noted, Fresh Produce Films, and Skybox Films, has given him extensive production and development experience. Most recently, Ian produced the first national TV spot for Tesla Motors and two highly acclaimed feature films. After nearly two decades of working in the industry he has established a reputation for being personable, professional, and innovative.

Robert Kravis - Producer
Prior to founding Pioneer Pictures with Karl Herrmann in 2013, Robert Kravis produced an adaptation of Hunter S. Thompson’s The Rum Diary, which starred Johnny Depp, Aaron Eckhart and Amber Heard. He worked closely with Academy Award nominated, and BAFTA award winning writer/director, Bruce Robinson to adapt Mr. Thompson’s novel for the screen, and was instrumental in bringing Johnny Depp aboard to star, and in securing financing for the picture through GK Films.

In 2006, Robert produced Lucky Number Slevin, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. The film starred Josh Hartnett, Bruce Willis, and Academy Award winners, Morgan Freeman and Sir Ben Kingsley. Following the film’s release, Mr. Kravis collaborated with Lucky Number Slevin producer Tyler Mitchell, and writer Jason Smilovic on the NBC TV Series My Own Worst Enemy, which starred Christian Slater.

He began his career at the independent film production company, The Shooting Gallery, where he served as Co-President of Production. While at The Shooting Gallery Mr. Kravis produced such films as Sling Blade, for which Billy Bob Thornton won the Academy Award for Best Screenplay and was nominated for Best Actor. Mr. Kravis also developed and produced You Can Count On Me, for which Laura Linney received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress, Kenneth Lonergan received an Academy Award nomination for Best Screenplay, and for which actor Mark Ruffalo received critical acclaim.