Team

Glenn Owen

Founder/President

Glenn cannot remember a time when he wasn’t surrounded by the business, and pleasure, of the entertainment industry. Joining his father’s band at age 12 and playing drums, bass, lead guitar, and singing, he took the stage every weekend through his late teens. At 20, he set off for New York City and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, and began a promising career as an actor. Relocating to Los Angeles, he discovered an even greater passion: the creative, behind-the-scenes side of “the business.”

Glenn came to realize that, no matter how successful a person or a business, or even a charitable organization, unless there is someone to tell the story, nobody will ever know about it. VentureFilms was founded to answer that call.

Dyanna Lynn: Associate Producer

Administrative Manager

Dyanna’s more than 25 years of experience in the film and television industry serve her well as she dons multiple hats, often simultaneously, to manage VentureFilms’ clients and project docket. She coordinates production needs such as crew hires, equipment procurement, location and staging logistics, and talent management. She works with the creative team on concepting and storyboarding, oversees timelines and budgets, and provides invaluable administrative support in the areas of accounting, payroll and client services.

Outside the realm of film production, Dyanna actively pursues her personal passion of helping and mentoring abused and needy children, both domestically and internationally.

Jon Nelson

Director of Photography

“Lights, cameras, action!” could be written on Jon Nelson’s calling card. With more than 30 years of experience in on-set film and video camerawork, as well as a mastery of cutting-edge digital lighting equipment, Jon’s role as director of photography strengthens the VentureFilms team and lends every shoot an air of calm professionalism that is felt by the production crew, actors, and clients alike.

Jon graduated from the University of Richmond’s Robins School of Business with a degree in Marketing and Operations Management. His career has included stints in television news and live television production; director of photography for award-winning commercials and television; running his own Gaffer Owned Grip & Electric Rental House; and, producer of live events and travel and tourism commercials valued at some $1,000,000.

Nadine Hoffman

Writing and Editing Professional

Nadine Hoffman has spent countless years speaking, writing, editing and reveling in languages. With degrees in International Relations and French, she has worked at the French Embassy; in the international aerospace industry; in robotics; and, in public relations. She has helped businesses of all sizes, in an array of industries, to tell their story.

As a member of the pre-production team at VentureFilms, Nadine participates in concepting and storyboarding, and is responsible for crafting and editing scripts for on-screen captioning and voiceover. She frequently assists during post-production to ensure the synchronization of audio and video elements.

Terry Moran

Still Photography

Born into a family of musicians, vocalists, and television and radio broadcasters, Terry has always been surrounded by creative and technical professionals. He immersed himself early on in photography, design and musical performance. With 11 years’ experience in graphic design and commercial printing, and 12 more in aerospace information technology and security, Terry combined these skills and launched a new career as a photographer, graphic designer and video production support specialist.

At VentureFilms, Terry captures and incorporates his photography with video footage, as well as into online and printed marketing materials, and pre-event production documentation. When he emerges from behind the lens, he can be found working as a lighting, audio or rigging technician. His photographer’s eye and musician’s ear help to ensure that VentureFilms’ visual media production is fully and seamlessly integrated.

Eric Larson

Web Design, Graphic Design & Motion Graphics

Eric Larson brings to VentureFilms more than14 years of experience in the web development and digital marketing industry. He has worked as a marketing director and media planner; as a graphic designer and web developer; as an in-house webmaster and art director; and, as a web development manager at a design agency. Eric holds a bachelor of science degree in e-business.

At VentureFilms, Eric provides graphic design and motion graphics integration services, as well as web and data-driven application development. He also can assist clients with user interface and online strategic and marketing development.