Wayne N. Bateman
Executive Director–Operations/Development
Earning an MFA in film and television production (emphasis in writing and producing) from Chapman University has provided a strong foundation for Wayne’s jump into full time production work. His background also includes three years of television production specific undergraduate education, and over 18 years of involvement in faith-based cable television and web-based programming as writer, producer and multi-camera director. Wayne has written over 24 scripts including Riding Destiny, A.S.I.–The Alien Soldier Initiative, and Intent.
Wayne has been involved in producing and the production of educational, mainstream and faith based projects over many years. This includes creating promotional and training media while employed at the Los Angeles County Office of Education for 25 years.
“I consider it no greater challenge than sharing God’s message. As a filmmaker, this desire has brought me to Hollywood, the home of excellence in film production and quality. It’s my desire to meet or exceed this production excellence, yet present the stories and content that until most recently has been absent in mainstream motion pictures and television… I want to hear the words, ‘Your story helped change my life!’ That’s what motivates me every day towards excellence in film and television production.”
HONORS
- Highly skilled multi-camera live event/live to tape director (over twenty years)
- Dynamic writer/producer/director of award winning single-camera style productions
- Twenty-five years of experience as administrator/project manager for variety of tasks
- Graduated with MFA (film/television) with departmental honors