Partners:

GOV Films is conglomeration of US film industry experts. It has been established to promote the production of ‘Green-Organic films’. Its partners are made of world renowned industry experts from all aspect of television and motion picture production. Most of its members have proven track records of over 30 years in the industry and have been involved in the production of award winning television series and motion pictures. These include Academy Award winning Hollywood blockbusters and award winning television series broadcast by companies such as Discovery Channel, National Geographic, BBC to name a few. GOV Films partners include, Richard Martin of Star Circle Pictures, Jay Evans, Gracie and Paul Atkins of Moana Productions, Ben & Johnathan of BlueWaterMultimedia LLC, and Osler and Mark of HDology.

Summary of Achievements:

  • Richard Martine of Star Circles Pictures: In addition to producing several feature films he is a leading expert in production distribution and management.

  • Jay Evans: A talented and experienced editor and owner of one of the best and most complete postproduction facilities.

  • Gracie Atkins of Moana Productions: In addition to being an award-winning sound mixer for documentaries, commercials and TV movies, she is president of two production companies which have made countless television documentary series’ and several independent full length award winning motion pictures. Her credits include award-winning BBC and National Geographic TV Specials, as well as being a line producer for a number of other documentaries or segments for TV and IMAX. In Hawaii the Atkins have produced several commercials and dramatic shorts. 

  • Paul Atkins of Moana Productions: With over 30 year of experience, Paul has become one of the most sought after cinematographers and directors for television, motion pictures and IMAX productions. His biography is too expensive to list in full but some of in accomplishments are listed below:

Features

 

Voyage of Time. 70mm/IMAX. In Progress

Director: Terrence Malick

The Tree of Life. 2nd Unit DP 35mm.

Director: Terrence Malick

Heatstroke. 35mm

Rigel Entertainment/ Sci-Fi Channel

Tyrannosaurus Azteca. 35mm

Rigel Entertainment/ Sci-Fi Channel

Chief. Super

2008 Sundance Official Selection

Tides of War

Regent Entertainment/ Pacific Films, Ltd

Master and Commander - Cameraman

Academy Award for Cinematography

The Land has Eyes

Submission for Best Foreign Film, 75th Academy Awards

Silent Years

1st Prize Cinematography

Dolphins /DP IMAX

Academy Award nomination

Night Orchid

Florida Film festival winner

Danger Island

NBC / Von Zerneck-Sertner Films


Television

Director & Cameraman

Killer Whales

Discovery Channel

Kilauea: River of Fire

PBS/ "Nature" series 2009

Violent Hawaii

PBS / "Nature" series, 2004

Secret Killers of Monterey Bay

National Geographic Explorer /BBC,
Emmy nominee, CINE Masters Series Award, Innovative Photography – Missoula Festival

Dolphins: The Wild Side

National Geographic Special (NBC)/BBC
Emmy nominee - Directing, Jackson Hole Festival Winner

Great White Shark

BBC Wildlife Special /National Geographic Special (NBC)
Emmy Winner – Cinematography, Best Program/Innovative Photography – Missoula Festival

Hawaii: Strangers in Paradise

National Geographic Special /BBC NHU
Two Emmys, four Emmy nominations, Hawaii International Film Fest Winner, Gold – NY Fest

Television

Selected credits: DP/Cameraman:

Oceans

BBC London series,2008

Earth: The Biography

BBC Bristol/National Geographic, 2008

Jean-Michel Cousteau's Ocean Adventures

PBS/Ocean Futures, 2006

Lost. Camera operator (B).

ABC series

Planet Earth. Director/Cameraman.

BBC series

Strange Days on Planet Earth. Cameraman

National Geographic Television

Size Matters. Director/DP

BBC/Discovery Channel

David Attenborough's 'Life of Mammals'. DP/Cameraman

BBC /Discovery Channel series

Nova: Magnetic Storm. Cameraman.

NOVA/PBS

Bioterror. Cameraman

Lone Wolf Productions/ NOVA

Pearl Harbor: Legacy of Attack. Cameraman

National Geographic Specials

Passion for Africa. DP/Cameraman

National Geographic Television

In the Wild: Dolphins with Robin Williams. Cameraman

PBS/Tigress Productions

Hawaii: Born of Fire. Director/Cameraman

Peace River Films/NOVA

Explorer Specials: Volcano/Africa. Director of Host Wraps.

National Geo Explorer/TBS

Global Sunrise. Cameraman

BBC Special

Mysteries of the Deep, with Robert Urich. Director.

National Geographic Explorer/TBS

Trials of Life, with David Attenborough. Director/Cameraman

BBC/ TBS series

Fastest Claw in the West. Cameraman

BBC - Wildlife on One

Portrait of America: The Territories. DP/Cameraman

Turner Broadcasting

  • Ben & Johnathan of BlueWaterMultimedia LLC: Blue Water Multimedia has won many awards for their innovative high-technology computer generated imagery (CGI).

  • Osler and Mark of HDology: HDology is a production company based out of Honolulu and has experience in creative development, script writing and post production editing.

Partners Roles & Responsibilities:

  • Richard Martine of Star Circles Pictures: Co-Producer and Global Distribution Lead.

  • Jay Evans: Chief Post-production Editor.

  • Gracie Atkins of Moana Productions: Executive Production Manager. 

  • Paul Atkins of Moana Productions: Principal Series Producer in charge of the overall production.

  • Ben & Johnathan of BlueWaterMultimedia LLC: Multimedia and CGI Animations.

  • Osler and Mark of HDology: Program Episode Producer/Director.