PRODUCTION TEAM
Cyrus L. Richardson – Producer/Writer/Director
Cyrus is an award-winning screenwriter. He has a B.A. degree in Psychology; minor in Communications, and he recently graduated from Ohio Media School under the Film Emphasis Program. He was awarded the Rising Star Award from the school. Cyrus has produced 5 short films so far and they have had over 20 nominations and multiple festival selections. He is the founder of 12 Stones Production, a production company that aims to produce high concept thought provoking films. Cyrus is the Writer and Director of the upcoming feature film “Aimless” that is currently in the fundraising stage. Cyrus is the Writer and Director of the upcoming feature film “Aimless” that is currently in the fundraising stage.
Oliver Mann – Producer
Oliver Mann is a military veteran (1998-2003) whose focus was a U.S. Navy Hospital corpsman where he was trained to threat Marines medically during combat. After he got out of the military, he attended the prestigious college Full Sail in Florida for his Associates in Recording Arts and shortly after obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Entertainment. Later, Oliver obtained certificates at New York Film Academy for Directing Film and at the School of Visual Arts for Producing Commercials for TV.
Oliver is known for Such a Funny Life, Hero. Loss. Dirt. and Aimless.
Jaime Gallagher – Voiceover Artist, CSA
Jaime Gallagher is an accomplished actress, voiceover artist, CSA casting director and producer best known for her recent work on the highly anticipated drama Mistake, the psychological thriller Nightshade as well as the sci fi dramedy We’re All Gonna Die, a SXSW 2024 Official Selection and the horror comedy Fear, Inc., Tribeca 2016. During her 20-plus year career, she has worked with countless names and recognizable faces as well as up-and-comers on more than 30 features, with the majority of these films going on to enjoy great festival runs, awards and distribution. Additionally, Jaime has worked on multiple shorts, several pilots and series, commercials, industrials and an IMAX-sponsored television series for PBS that aired on more than 70 stations nationwide, which featured interviews with the likes of Burt Reynolds, Wes Craven, Danny Boyle, J.J. Abrams, Leonard Maltin, Beau Willimon and many more.
Patrick Phillips – Unit Production Manager
Patrick is a very experienced film Producer. He specializes in creating high-quality content that engages and captivates audiences. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling, he brings a unique perspective to every project he works on. Whether he’s editing footage, operating cameras, or directing talent, he always strives to deliver the best possible results.
Kirk Fernwood – Script Consultant
Kirk is a film critic who has reviewed, and critiqued hundreds of films and Oscar nominated ones as well over the last 10 years. Kirk will serve as a script consultant for 12 stones Productions. This gives our projects an analytical process towards becoming the best project it can be. Read Kirk’s review of Scent of a Sinner (HERE) and the review for Hypnopompia (HERE)
Sheila Pryce Brooks – Podcast host
Sleep Paralysis Podcast host and PhD researcher of sleep paralysis, metaphysical and spiritual phenomena. She will be helping with public relations for the project. And building the online sleep paralysis community.
Tyler Stanley – Editor/Photography
Tyler is a recent graduate of Capital University Film and Media Production Program with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Tyler has been part of editing all of 12 Stones Productions projects and his detail and creativity gives the company an innovative edge. He was recently nominated for Best Editor at Winterfilm X 2023.
Kaylin Allshouse – Writer/Director
Kaylin is a Writer, Director and Production Coordinator who has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film/Cinema studies. Kaylin has just been nominated for Best Writer, Director and Female Filmmaker of the year by Austin Revolution Film Festival for her latest film project PARTNR. Kaylin was the Writer and co-producer of “What are the odds?” which had 7x nominations at Winterfilm X 2023.