FILMMAKERS
Michael P. Nash
Producer, Director, Writer (Protocol Productions)
Michael Nash has been involved in the entertainment industry for a decade. Michael’s story and contributions will be
illuminated in the soon to be released book; “THE MINDSET OF INNOVATION.” Recently Michael Nash was
hand picked along with the likes of Steve Wozniak/co-founder Apple computers, John Chambers Founder/CEO-
Cisco Systems, Carlos Santana/musician, and Richard Newton/Dean of UC Berkeley, to be the recipient of “THE
2007 GLOBAL INNOVATION AWARD”. It is Nash’s cutting edge innovation and his passion to tell stories that
so few filmmakers will attempt, that has garnished him such high accolades. Nash has recently directed his first
feature films, created a digital-video exploration montage for the Getty Museum, has been involved in several
television programs, development deals, music videos, and commercial. He has also worked as a writer for hire.
“Michael Nash is one of the fastest rising stars in the entertainment industry. His goals, passion and purity of
artistic vision drove him to the creation of his first feature film “FUEL” a highly anticipated independent film. This
innovation in both screenplay and directorial capabilities has now drawn the attention of the mainstream movie
industry. It is this vision of determination and singularity of artistic purpose that is now causing a shift to begin in the
entertainment and media distribution industries where content and artistry can so-exist or even exceed the financial
drivers of the industry. He is a true innovation leader, on a global scale, for the 21st century,” said Pallab Chattrjee,
president of Silicon Map and Chair of the Selection Committee.
illuminated in the soon to be released book; “THE MINDSET OF INNOVATION.” Recently Michael Nash was
hand picked along with the likes of Steve Wozniak/co-founder Apple computers, John Chambers Founder/CEO-
Cisco Systems, Carlos Santana/musician, and Richard Newton/Dean of UC Berkeley, to be the recipient of “THE
2007 GLOBAL INNOVATION AWARD”. It is Nash’s cutting edge innovation and his passion to tell stories that
so few filmmakers will attempt, that has garnished him such high accolades. Nash has recently directed his first
feature films, created a digital-video exploration montage for the Getty Museum, has been involved in several
television programs, development deals, music videos, and commercial. He has also worked as a writer for hire.
“Michael Nash is one of the fastest rising stars in the entertainment industry. His goals, passion and purity of
artistic vision drove him to the creation of his first feature film “FUEL” a highly anticipated independent film. This
innovation in both screenplay and directorial capabilities has now drawn the attention of the mainstream movie
industry. It is this vision of determination and singularity of artistic purpose that is now causing a shift to begin in the
entertainment and media distribution industries where content and artistry can so-exist or even exceed the financial
drivers of the industry. He is a true innovation leader, on a global scale, for the 21st century,” said Pallab Chattrjee,
president of Silicon Map and Chair of the Selection Committee.
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Justin Hogan
Producer (Left Hook Films)
Independent producer Justin Hogan most recently produced the widely controversial film FUEL. The movie,
inspired by current events, is based on the life of a troubled genius who attempts to invent a magnetic engine to end
oil addiction and control Global warming. The film is currently starting the festival circuit. In the spring of 2006,
Hogan produced the Off-Broadway hit musical MENTAL at the Cherry Lane Theatre in New York City. The
musical will be continuing its run in Los Angeles winter 2007. In the fall of 2005, Hogan produced the independent
feature film MADE IN BROOKLYN staring Michael Rispoli (Weather Man) and Kathrine Narducci (The Sopranos).
Prior to that, Hogan produced 5UP 2DOWN. The movie stars Kirk Acevedos (Oz, Band of Brothers) and Issach
De Bankole (Coffee and Cigarettes, Ghost Dog). The film just completed its world premier at Cine Las Vegas. The
founder of Left Hook Films, Hogan initially produced the multi-award winning picture STANLEY’S GIG, which
starred Oscar winner Faye Dunaway, Emmy winner Marla Gibbs and William Sanderson (Deadwood, Blade Runner).
STANLEY’S GIG was sold to the Starz! Cable Network as a World Premiere in 2002 and Vanguard Video in 2004.
In August of 2003 Hogan co-created and produced the originally inspired reality-assisted feature length project,
THE UGLY AMERICANS (formally The Americans Are Coming) which debuted to a “standing room only”
audience and critical acclaim at the Hollywood Film Festival and won Best Feature at The World of Comedy
International Film Festival. The film had its debut at the 2005 AFM by Push Worldwide.
Hogan comes from several years of experience in the film industry, working his way up through the ranks via gigs
as unit production manger, line producer and producer on multiple television commercials, music video’s and
corporate projects. He also did a two-year stint in the literary field, working closely with a veteran artist manager
responsible for launching the careers of innumerable writers and filmmakers, including Quentin Tarantino.
Additionally, Hogan has been a writer for hire and has had two of his four spec scripts optioned.
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