THE TEAM
TRAVIS BOWMAN
P R O D U C E R
Travis Bowman is an author, actor, film producer and 7th generation descendant of Peter Francisco. He released his novel LUSO™ in 2009 and worked with the History Channel to produce the first ever television documentary about his famous ancestor. The documentary, The Peter Francisco Story, won a Platinum Aurora Award in 2012.
Travis has brought his great-grandfather to life over 100 times through a 30-minute dramatic impersonation for historic societies, schools, universities, and church groups across the US and Portugal.
Mr. Bowman’s work has earned him numerous awards and accolades and dozens of newspapers have published articles about him around the world. Travis is cofounder of Into The Storm Productions, LLC which manages LUSO™
BRIAN PATRICK WADE
A C T O R / P R O D U C E R
For over 20 years, Brian Patrick Wade has been entertaining audiences around the world with his acting skills. As an actor, he’s portrayed serious characters, comical roles, true heroes, and even comic book figures, and some people consider him one of the most diverse artists in Hollywood.
Brian was raised in Florida and shortly after college decided to move to Los Angeles to pursue his passion. Over the last two decades he’s been blessed to work with Kevin Costner, Laurence Fishburne, Ashton Kutcher, Kelsey Grammer, Clark Gregg, Chloe Bennet… just to name a few. You might recognize him from the Big Bang Theory, The Guardian, Two & Half Men, NCIS, Teen Wolf or Marvel Agents of SHIELD, and now he’s stepping into a Producer/Actor role on LUSO™. Brian is cofounder of Into The Storm Productions, LLC which manages LUSO™.
KEVIN PEEPLES
D I R E C T O R / E D I T O R
Kevin brings 20 years experience in the industry as an award-winning writer, director, editor, marketer, cinematographer, and post-production supervisor. Kevin has directed multiple documentary and feature-length projects, including LIFEMARK and Like Arrows.
He has spent the majority of his film career coming alongside other filmmakers to help market their films into box office success. Kevin has worked with SONY, AFFIRM, Pure Flix, CanZion, The Kendrick Brothers and others to help make and market films such as Lifemark, Searching for the Elephant, War Room, Overcomer, Beyond the Mask, and Courageous: Legacy.
As a father of eight, Kevin and his kids created the Elementary Film School to teach other kids how to be better storytellers and filmmakers by using their imagination to become creators not consumers.
MARK KOCH
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Mark W. Koch is the founder of Prelude Pictures and a veteran film producer whose career includes major Hollywood successes such as Lost in Space and Black Dog. Under his leadership, Lost in Space set a record for the highest April opening of its time and displaced Titanic from the number one box office position. In 1997, at the height of his success in Hollywood, Mark experienced a profound spiritual awakening that led him to step away from the film industry and dedicate himself to serving God. He later returned to faith-based filmmaking and played a key role in the promotion and marketing of The Passion of the Christ, helping build partnerships with more than 50 Christian organizations and contributing to the film’s record-breaking release. Today, Mark continues his work as a producer through Prelude Pictures, developing feature films that reflect both his extensive industry experience and his commitment to faith.
ERIK WEIR
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Erik Weir is a film executive, producer, author and entrepreneur whose work has helped bring some of the most successful faith-based and inspirational films of the past decade to audiences worldwide. As a managing partner of WTA Media, a leader in film marketing, financing, and literary representation, he served as executive producer on films including Unbroken: Path to Redemption, Run the Race, and Surprised by Oxford. WTA also played a key role in the success of acclaimed projects such as I Can Only Imagine, I Still Believe, War Room, Won’t You Be My Neighbor?, Soul Surfer, and Heaven Is for Real. Beyond filmmaking, Weir is the principal of Taverik Capital LLC, advising high-profile clients ranging from Grammy-winning artists and professional athletes to prominent business leaders and billionaire families. Through his work in entertainment, finance, and entrepreneurship, he has built a reputation for connecting creative vision with strategic business leadership.
OLIVER KELLER
PRODUCER / STUNT COORDINATOR
Oliver Keller was born in Switzerland and got his start in the Film Industry working as a Stuntman at the young age of 16 years in Germany and Switzerland. In the year 2000, at the the age of 24 he packed up and moved to Los Angeles where he made a name for himself as a Stuntman and Stunt Coordinator with dedication and hard work. After working for 21 years in Hollywood on some of the biggest Blockbusters, doubling some of the most known names in the Film Business, Oliver decided to reside back to Switzerland where he owns 1291 Productions GmbH.
THE TEAM
TRAVIS BOWMAN
P R O D U C E R
Travis Bowman is an author, actor, film producer and 7th generation descendant of Peter Francisco. He released his novel LUSO™ in 2009 and worked with the History Channel to produce the first ever television documentary about his famous ancestor. The documentary, The Peter Francisco Story, won a Platinum Aurora Award in 2012.
Travis has brought his great-grandfather to life over 100 times through a 30-minute dramatic impersonation for historic societies, schools, universities, and church groups across the US and Portugal.
Mr. Bowman’s work has earned him numerous awards and accolades and dozens of newspapers have published articles about him around the world. Travis is cofounder of Into The Storm Productions, LLC which manages LUSO™
BRIAN PATRICK WADE
A C T O R / P R O D U C E R
For over 20 years, Brian Patrick Wade has been entertaining audiences around the world with his acting skills. As an actor, he’s portrayed serious characters, comical roles, true heroes, and even comic book figures, and some people consider him one of the most diverse artists in Hollywood.
Brian was raised in Florida and shortly after college decided to move to Los Angeles to pursue his passion. Over the last two decades he’s been blessed to work with Kevin Costner, Laurence Fishburne, Ashton Kutcher, Kelsey Grammer, Clark Gregg, Chloe Bennet… just to name a few. You might recognize him from the Big Bang Theory, The Guardian, Two & Half Men, NCIS, Teen Wolf or Marvel Agents of SHIELD, and now he’s stepping into a Producer/Actor role on LUSO™. Brian is cofounder of Into The Storm Productions, LLC which manages LUSO™.
KEVIN PEEPLES
D I R E C T O R / E D I T O R
Kevin brings 20 years experience in the industry as an award-winning writer, director, editor, marketer, cinematographer, and post-production supervisor. Kevin has directed multiple documentary and feature-length projects, including LIFEMARK and Like Arrows.
He has spent the majority of his film career coming alongside other filmmakers to help market their films into box office success. Kevin has worked with SONY, AFFIRM, Pure Flix, CanZion, The Kendrick Brothers and others to help make and market films such as Lifemark, Searching for the Elephant, War Room, Overcomer, Beyond the Mask, and Courageous: Legacy.
As a father of eight, Kevin and his kids created the
Elementary Film School to teach other kids how to be better storytellers and filmmakers by using their imagination to become creators not consumers.
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