VFI PRODUCTION LEAD TEAM

STEFAN JONAS

In 1991 he co-founded the international, digital post-production company Das Werk. The initially small creative workshop developed into a company for digital special effects in television and cinema with branches in Germany, Europe and the USA. In addition to managing the company, he acquired projects for post-productions worldwide, including Duell - Enemy at the Gates, The Pianist and Run Lola Run. In 1995, he produced the English feature film Seven Servants, starring Anthony Quinn, which he also co-directed. Das Werk went public in 1999. Jonas focused on producing and directing international feature films.

In 2000, he founded the international film production company Frame Werk Produktion GmbH&Co KG and produced Rave Macbeth, the world's first HD feature film. He was executive producer of the Canadian science fiction television series Starhunter with Michael Paré (22 episodes). In collaboration with banks, sales agents, distributors and producers, he created films such as The Company and Eulogy, produced by Steven Haft and starring Debra Winger, among others. As co-producer, he was responsible for Out Of Sale (with Dennis Hopper, Gina Gershon and Dominique Swain, among others), Digital Jesus (with Armand Assante, among others) and Modigliani (with Andy Garcia, among others).

Jonas also advised the board of Cinemedia AG on international business development and film production financing. From 2005 to 2010, he was co-founder, partner and co-managing director of the private equity fund Silverreel, which invests in international feature films. His film production company is Open Circle Media Produktion GmbH & CoKG.

Since 2004, he has also directed television series such as Unter uns and Die Anrheiner. Since the end of 2005, he has directed over 1100 episodes of Sturm der Liebe. and worked on films such as "The Company" and "Modigliani." He advised Cinemedia AG and co-founded Private Equity Fund Silverreel in 2005. Since 2004, Jonas has directed TV series like "Unter uns" and over 1400 Episodes of the Prime Time Soap "Sturm der Liebe."

His hobby is to distribute Manuka Honey , from New Zealand. He is a father of four children, and resides in Munich. 

© by Mike Elliott

© by Mike Elliott

© by Mike Elliott

WAYNE GRAVES

Wayne produced 10 films. In his latest endeavor, “The Last Kumite,” Graves once again demonstrates his ability to shepherd

ambitious projects from conception to completion with precision and authenticity.  As the producer of this adrenaline-fueled martial arts epic, he has played a pivotal role in bringing its riveting tale of honor, rivalry, and redemption to the screen.

Graves extensive business background and adept management skills have not only fostered a creative approach to managing the filmmaking process but have also bolstered overall effectiveness in building departmental teams and streamlining workflow. With a solid foundation in Law and Finance, coupled with his previous role as Vice President of Operations for Bar D Financial Services, brings a wealth

of strategic acumen to the table. He approaches the filmmaking process with a keen understanding of what it takes to succeed, treating it as a robust business operation.  He spezializes in the production of moderate to very low budget, high quality films. 

MIKE ELLIOTT

Mike Elliott is an accomplished film producer, director, and writer with a distinguished career spanning over 100 film productions. 

Elliott started his career interning for independent filmmaker Roger Corman and rose to vice-president at Corman's Concorde New Horizons, acting as liaison and producer with partner companies like Showtime.

He is particularly renowned for pioneering the direct-to-video sequel market, contributing to titles such as "Casper Meets Wendy," "Addams Family Reunion," "The Prince and Me 2," "American Pie Presents: Band Camp," and "Timecop 2: The Berlin Decision.“

Selected Filmography:

Producer/Co-Producer: - After the Storm  - WarGames: The Dead Code  - The Eye  - The Perfect Holiday  - Rogue Assassin  - Comic Book Villains- 

Director: Beethoven's Big Break (2008)  - Blue Crush 2 (2011)- 

Recent Credits: 

Death Race 3: Inferno (Starring Luke Goss and Ving Rhames)  - Forced to Fight (Starring Gary Daniels and Peter Weller)  - Dead in Tombstone (Starring Danny Trejo)


Elliott's work has cemented his reputation as a versatile and influential figure in the film industry, with a keen ability to create engaging and commercially successful sequels and original films at moderate costs.