Linda Thurman is co-owner and President of Emerald Bayou Studios. Her 43-year eclectic career encompasses work in film, television, theater, music and publishing. Having held positions at companies like United Artists, Norman Lear's Act III Productions, and HBO Pictures, Linda is proficient in business affairs, administration, contract negotiations, and interactive technology.

As president of EBS, her many responsibilities include overseeing the company's 6 sister companies, business affairs, as well as coordinating the research and development of distribution and technology. She is currently set to produce/distribute a number of film projects for Emerald Bayou Studios including the features "TOUGH LIKE WEARING DREADLOCKS", "MY IMAGINARY BOYFRIEND" ,"FACELESS", "DEAR ISAUN" and "SANS SOUCI". more

Marquetta Cheeks is co-owner and President of Emerald Bayou Studios. Her 31-year career spans film, television and music working in Los Angeles and New York. Beginning her career with Richard Pryor and working for major companies like WARNER BROS. (film, television, and records) and INTERSCOPE FILMS. She is proficient in film and television production, music production, contract negotiations, budget administration, project development, promotion, marketing and publicity. Marquetta is skilled at managing and coordinating multiple projects for companies (CBS, RCA, Arista Records) with large crews (NAACP Image Awards - Halle Berry, Denzel Washington, Jay Leno) and film budgets up to $100 million (What Dreams May Come).

A native of Louisiana, Marquetta graduated from prestigious Southern University in Baton Rouge with a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism. Being a trained musician with a love for the creative arts and a passion for film it was only natural that Marquetta would pursue a successful career in the entertainment industry. more

Kimberley Heart is CEO of Emerald Bayou Studios. Ms. Heart is experienced in the entertainment industry having been a media consultant to CBS News Special Report, NBC, ABC, as well as providing her expertise to foreign broadcasters from Japan, England, France and Italy . Over the last 20 years, through her consulting practice, Unlimited Consulting, she has assisted corporations and law firms through challenges relating to business strategy, practice group efficiencies-improved client relationships/cross-marketing, organizational/leadership development, succession planning, and cultural integrations. She has consulted for law firms such as Labaton Sucharow LLP, Milberg Weiss Bershad Hynes & Lerach LLP and Fortune 100 companies Hewlett-Packard, Xerox, and Sprint, as well as numerous closely held businesses. Her nationally recognized clients include the California Institute of Technology, American Medical Association, and California Highway Patrol. She is currently the host of the weekly LA TalkRadio show "Business with Heart".

Calvin Brown is Vice President of Studio Operations for Emerald Bayou Studios and President of Kansas City based Global Development Co. Global Development Company has been engaged as real estate and property management consultant for Emerald Bayou Studios. Brown, a sixteen-year veteran of the real estate and construction industries, has experience in overseeing acquisitions and renovation projects for GDC as well as brokering opportunities for other investors. He is currently involved in the development of commercial and residential projects in the Midwest and Gulf Region. In addition, Brown has 13 years of experience in the entertainment industry doing lighting and sound for Universal Studios, ABC and CBS television including the hit TV shows "Murder She Wrote" and "Moonlighting". These skills make him a valuable asset in understanding, developing and facilitating the needs of a fully operational studio.

Sandra Thompson Herman is Executive Director of Studio Development for Emerald Bayou Studios. Sandra has achieved success as a public servant and business owner. She spearheaded the creation of Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism and served as its first cabinet-level Secretary. Mrs. Herman was Executive Director of the Atchafalaya Basin Program and Louisiana's Beautification Program, and President of Louisiana Women's Political Caucus and Capital Area Network. She also founded and operated a transportation company for the oil industry and was named President of Women Business Owners of Louisiana. She served on the Cultural Economy Task Force of Transition New Orleans and the Board of Baton Rouge Area Chamber. Mrs. Herman has received numerous awards including the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Louisiana Center for Women and Government, Louisiana Women in Business Advocate of the Year by U.S. Small Business Administration, and Trailblazer for Women by Louisiana Women. Ms. Herman received her MBA from Louisiana State University.

V. Thomas Clark, Jr. is a partner at Adams and Reese, LLP. For the past 20 years Mr. Clark has been actively involved in the development of the film and entertainment industry in Louisiana. Mr. Clark represents various producers, directors, screenwriters and providers of ancillary services to the industry. He currently serves as General Counsel for Louisiana Entertainment Industries Association, a trade association established to represent the coalesced interests of the entertainment industry, and Right Quick Productions, LLC, an organization focused on producing documentaries and curricula detailing educational issues, as well as providing applied arts education to young people. Mr. Clark serves on the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, and chairs its Nominating Committee. In 1990, Mr. Clark received his Juris Doctorate from Paul M. Hebert Law Center of Louisiana State University, and received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Louisiana State University in 1986.

Billy Hamilton is a true technology evangelist, bringing over twenty years of cutting-edge systems development and management disciplines to the team. Billy's diverse background combines executive acumen and strong creative vision into a convergence essential to the success of entertainment and new media projects. An expert in people and process management, Billy has led strategic direction and application development for Business Intelligence initiatives, Content Management applications, Internet and Intranet projects, as well as several highly customized sales, marketing and finance applications. He has held senior roles building superior IT infrastructures that dramatically improved operational and financial results for such companies as Disney and Trust Company of the West. Most recently Billy has been very active in Business Intelligence consulting, working with clients such as The Gap and Starbucks, Inc. to implement state-of-the-art budgeting, forecasting and planning systems.

Patric Z has a background combining vivid storytelling with extreme technology. Patric is a seasoned producer with over 15 years experience helming acclaimed, multi-million dollar entertainment projects. From 1996's revolutionary Mission: Impossible - The Web Adventure, to 2010's Time Jumper (TimeJumperComics.com) -- the first digital collaboration between Disney and the legendary Stan Lee -- Patric has served as producer on the some of the most groundbreaking projects of our era. Patric's most recent projects include the official web site for Walt Disney and his Museum (WaltDisney.org). He is currently developing a UFC-flavored action comedy series and overseeing the digital release of the acclaimed independent hit film Left-Overs, which he sold in the Cannes Film Market in 1998.

J. Scott Carter J. Scott Carter of Wylie Carter Architects is Emerald Bayous Studios Chief Architectural Advisor. He consults worldwide with top entertainment industry companies. His soundstages are considered the "best in Hollywood". J. Scott Carter is a recognized expert at film and TV studio master planning, studio operation, and soundstage design. His Disney Stages 6 & 7 are highly regarded for functionality and convenience. Raleigh Studios Stages 11 & 12 are among the first, and the highest concrete tilt-up buildings erected in Los Angeles, and are renowned for their versatility and flexibility, setting new standards in performance specifications. His India studio's first three soundstages opened for business in January. The next five are to open later this year, He has designed studio facilities in Canada, Chile, Portugal, Russia, South Africa and elsewhere. In the USA, he has planned studios in Charlestown, Orlando, Baltimore, Albuquerque, Phoenix, Seattle, Miami, Shreveport, and continues to be active in Hollywood.

Robert Obier Robert Obier, of Obier Studios, Baton Rouge has also practiced architecture in Boston, New Orleans, Dallas, and on the Gulf Coast. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture and is a graduate of the Master's Program in Industrial Design from the prestigious Art Center College of Design. With over 25 years of experience his work exploring the possibilities of architecture and innovation has been featured in numerous exhibitions, magazines, television and motion pictures. As project architect for the Intellihome Project in Dallas, Tx, he worked with experts in hardware and software design to create the most advanced computer managed and operated home of it's time. His innovative designs and renderings were recently profiled in an exposition at LSU entitled, "Living Architecture - A Legacy of Frank Lloyd Wright.