Gregory Jordan
Screenwriter & Executive ProducerÂ
Is the creator, writer, and producer of The Pearl Fisher. He wrote and produced his first feature film, The Royal, released in the United States in 2022, with Variety praising the strength of his writing. Several of his screenplays have been optioned by international production companies, including Nerissa, Operation K, and TheTrouble Is You. He is also the author of several non-fiction books translated into multiple languages, such as The Saints Are Coming, set in Ciudad Juárez.
Richie Smyth
Director
Richie Smyth is an Irish film director and creative director with a distinguished career in advertising and music videos. He has directed award-winning campaigns for brands such as Guinness, Nike, Pepsi, and PETA, and has worked with international artists such as U2, Bon Jovi, and The Verve. His work is characterized by a strong visual identity and a profound emotional approach. He made his feature film debut with The Siege of Jadotville (2016), a Netflix original production based on true events, which received several IFTA Awards.
Donna Features
Associate Producer
Celina Torrealba, a Rio de Janeiro–based filmmaker with a master’s degree in documentary filmmaking from NYU, and Sergio Carpi, an Emory University Arts graduate with a strong background in finance, are the founders of Donna Features, a production company focused on innovative global storytelling. Their proven track record includes acclaimed films such as Wasp Network (Golden Lion, Venice), The Lighthouse (Academy Award nominee), and Invisible Life (Cannes), bringing strong international reach and creative diversity to The Pearl Fisher.
Mike Weiss
Associate Producer
Mike Weiss a producer and Los Angeles entertainment attorney. As a producer, he is best known for Bad Hombres with Thomas Jane and Luke Hemsworth, White Boy Rick with Matthew McConaughey, and the forthcoming Muzzle starring Aaron Eckart. He has structured or produced nearly 60 feature films.
B.Water studioS
Service CompanyÂ
It is an international animation studio specialized in 2D and 3D productions for film and television, recognized for combining technological innovation, visual excellence, and highly efficient production pipelines. With offices in cities such as Barcelona, Tenerife, Cologne, and Budapest, the studio works on internationally oriented projects, committed to high-quality creative animation and a flexible, collaborative workflow methodology.Â
Mark Rau
Line ProducerÂ
Mark Rau is a globally active media executive, Oscar-nominated producer, and serial entrepreneur with more than 25 years of experience across film, television, digital media, and artificial intelligence. He has held leadership positions at major entertainment companies such as Bastei Lübbe AG, ESL TV, and The H Collective, where he oversaw global business development, mergers and acquisitions, and intellectual property strategy.
As a studio founder in Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia, China, and Germany, Mark has built production ecosystems in emerging markets, blending cultural storytelling with commercial innovation. His track record includes more than $1.5 billion in box office revenue, over 500 hours of television, and some of Europe’s earliest transmedia and AI-driven content projects. A strategic thinker with strong creative instincts, Mark is passionate about bridging art, technology, and scalable impact.
Andy Lacy
Associate Producer
Is a Washington, D.C. based antitrust attorney and co-owner of the critically acclaimed restaurant Maydan. He is the lead investor in The Pearl Fisher, first financing the predevelopment work and soon as a significant financial partner.