Category: Filmmaker

Dallas Santana

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Founder of Space Blue | Media Visionary | Lunar Arts Pioneer

Dallas Santana is an accomplished media executive, producer, director, writer, and blockchain media innovator whose career spans more than 350 film, television, sports, and entertainment projects distributed through major networks and platforms including Netflix, CBS, ABC, Fox Sports, Bloomberg TV, Hulu, Amazon Prime, and broadcasters in more than 66 countries worldwide.

In 2022, Santana embarked on a groundbreaking journey that would redefine his career and leave a permanent mark on human history. As the Executive Curator of the world’s first lunar art and film archive, he led the historic mission that successfully delivered art, film, music, and cultural treasures to the Moon aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 mission. On February 22, 2024, the archive landed on the Moon’s south pole aboard the Odysseus lunar lander, marking the first American lunar landing since 1972.

The project preserved over 222 art collections, 777 Grammy-winning artists, hundreds of sports archives, and works spanning thousands of years of human creativity—from Renaissance masters such as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo to contemporary cultural icons. Santana’s own film, The 9th Raider, became one of the first movies archived on the Moon, creating a cultural time capsule expected to endure for more than a billion years.

Born on a New England farm and educated through studies at Northeastern University, UCLA, and the American Film Institute (AFI), Santana built a distinguished career spanning entertainment, sports marketing, sponsorship development, media production, and emerging technologies. He has worked with global brands including Coca-Cola, Oakley, Lotus Cars, professional athletes, celebrities, and major sporting organizations.

Today, as Founder of Space Blue and creator of LunarBits222, Dallas Santana continues to pioneer the intersection of art, technology, blockchain innovation, and space exploration. His vision extends beyond the Moon, with future cultural preservation missions already being developed for Mars and beyond.

By combining storytelling, innovation, and exploration, Dallas Santana is helping ensure that humanity’s greatest artistic achievements accompany us as we venture deeper into the cosmos.

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Tiffany Cano

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Empowering Empaths, Elevating Leaders, and Inspiring Transformation

Tiffany Cano is an internationally recognized energy healer, clairvoyant, producer, educator, and transformational leader dedicated to helping people unlock their highest potential and live with greater purpose, prosperity, and joy. With a unique blend of spiritual insight, leadership development, and personal transformation, Tiffany has become a trusted guide for empaths, intuitives, entrepreneurs, and changemakers around the world.

Tiffany is featured in three powerful and inspirational documentary films: Pillars of Power: The Hidden Secrets Behind Achieving Greatness, Rise of the Lioness: The Power of Feminine Leadership, and The Frequency of Miracles. In addition to her on-screen appearances, she serves as a Creative Producer for both Pillars of Power and Rise of the Lioness, helping bring meaningful stories of empowerment, leadership, and personal growth to audiences worldwide.

Expanding her influence in media and entertainment, Tiffany is also producing and starring in the upcoming television series Loved. Seen. Heard., a transformative show designed to inspire deeper human connection, healing, and self-discovery.

As the CEO of Highly Perceptive People Academy, Tiffany has dedicated her career to supporting highly sensitive individuals, empaths, and intuitive leaders in overcoming limitations and stepping into their authentic power. Drawing upon her lifelong gifts as a clairvoyant and energy healer, she helps clients identify hidden blind spots, release emotional blocks, and create greater abundance in every area of life.

Her acclaimed transformational programs include Abundant Empath, Embodiment Program, Soulful Boundaries, and the Sacred Body, Sacred Soul Book Club. Through these offerings, Tiffany provides practical tools and profound insights that empower individuals to cultivate healthier relationships, strengthen self-worth, and align with their soul’s purpose.

Tiffany is also the host of the popular Soul of an Empath podcast and the Knowing You show, where she shares inspiring conversations, transformational teachings, and guidance for navigating life with greater awareness, authenticity, and confidence.

Whether through film, television, coaching, speaking, or energy healing, Tiffany Cano continues to inspire people across the globe to embrace their gifts, embody authentic empowerment, and create lives filled with purpose, love, and fulfillment. Her work stands as a testament to the transformative power of self-awareness, healing, and conscious leadership in today’s world.

“When we truly know ourselves, we unlock the power to transform our lives and positively impact the world around us.”
— Tiffany Cano

Natalie Burn

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A Dynamic Force in Film & Television

Natalie Burn is a celebrated actress and producer known for her dynamic range, formidable action skills, and unwavering commitment to artistic excellence. Of Ukrainian heritage and an American citizen, she is a true global artist, fluent in four languages and a classically trained ballet dancer. A lifetime member of the prestigious Actors Studio and a member of both the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and the Producers Guild of America, Natalie stands as a powerful and inspirational figure in the entertainment industry.

A Versatile and Acclaimed Actress

Natalie’s career is marked by compelling performances across genres, sharing the screen with some of Hollywood’s most legendary names.

  • Recent Lead Roles: She recently wrapped the action thriller “Foster,” starring opposite Academy Award nominee James Franco and Ron Perlman. She won the Best Actress Award at the Eastern Europe Film Festival for her powerful portrayal of the fearless rebel Diana in the medieval epic “The Last Redemption.”

  • Critical Praise: Her performance as a runaway bride in the thriller “Til Death Do Us Part” (released in AMC theaters nationwide) earned critical acclaim, with outlets like The Hollywood Reporter, CBS News, and the LA Times highlighting her dramatic depth and exceptional ability to perform her own stunts.

  • Blockbuster Collaborations: Natalie’s filmography includes major studio features such as Warner Bros.’ DC film “Black Adam” (with Dwayne Johnson), “The Expendables 3” (alongside Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger), “The Comeback Trail” (with Robert De Niro and Morgan Freeman), and “The Enforcer” (with Antonio Banderas).

Action Star and Stunt Performer

Recognized for her exceptional martial arts prowess, Natalie has established herself as a commanding presence in the action genre. She recently led the thriller “Acceleration” opposite Dolph Lundgren and has worked with iconic action stars including Bruce Willis and Jason Statham. Her dedication to authentic, physical performance sets her apart in every role.

Producer and Industry Leader

Beyond acting, Natalie is a savvy and driven producer. She owns and operates two production companies, 7Heaven Productions and Born To Burn Films, through which she has produced a dozen successful films to date, with several more in active development. This entrepreneurial spirit fuels her mission to create compelling stories and opportunities within the industry.

Television and Diverse Projects

Natalie’s talent shines on the small screen as well. She earned an Indie Series Award Nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the Emmy Award-winning Amazon Prime limited series “Studio City.” She continues to seek diverse and challenging roles, recently appearing in the reimagining of “The Island of Dr. Moreau,” titled “Eyes In The Trees,” with Anthony Hopkins, and working on the upcoming feature “The Movers” with Terence Howard and Jena Malone.

A Classically Trained Artist

Natalie’s discipline and artistry are rooted in her classical training. A graduate of the world-renowned Royal Ballet School in London and the Bolshoi Ballet Academy, she brings a unique grace and physical precision to all her work.

A Role Model for Empowerment

Driven by a profound desire to inspire, Natalie Burn is dedicated to empowering women in entertainment worldwide. She sets a high standard as a role model—demonstrating that one can be a successful producer, a fearless action star, a nuanced dramatic actress, and a professional of the highest caliber.

Natalie Burn is not just participating in the industry; she is actively shaping its future with talent, tenacity, and vision.

Timothy Woodward Jr.

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Emmy Award-Winning Director & Producer

Timothy Woodward Jr. is an acclaimed filmmaker whose distinctive visual style and masterful storytelling have cemented his reputation as a leading force in independent cinema. An Emmy Award-winning director, producer, and showrunner, Woodward is celebrated for his work in period pieces, gritty thrillers, and character-driven dramas, drawing comparisons to legendary auteurs while forging a uniquely modern path.

A Filmmaker’s Journey

Born in Georgetown, South Carolina, Timothy’s passion for film ignited early. He began his career on the other side of the camera before transitioning to directing music videos. This foundational experience honed his visual sensibilities, leading to his directorial feature debut in 2013. His rapid ascent is a testament to his sharp directorial instinct and profound understanding of commercial and artistic filmmaking.

Architect of the Modern Indie Western

Woodward made a significant mark on the genre with his first period piece, “Traded” (2015). The film’s great commercial success and critical acclaim established it as a prototype for successful independent westerns. He quickly solidified this reputation with follow-up bio-pics like “Hickok,” exploring the life of the legendary Wild Bill, and the noir thriller “Gangster Land,” a deep dive into the world of Al Capone and his enforcer, Machine Gun Jack McGurn.

A Distinctive Cinematic Vision

Frequently compared to western filmmaking legend Sergio Leone for his expansive framing and tense, character-focused narratives, Woodward’s visual signature is crafted in close collaboration with acclaimed Director of Photography Pablo Diez. Together, they create visually stunning and atmospheric pieces, whether in the sun-bleached landscapes of a western or the shadowy corridors of a horror film. Their first foray into independent horror, “The Final Wish,” premiered at the prestigious ScreamFest in 2018, showcasing their versatile artistry.

Emmy Award-Winning Excellence

In 2021, Timothy Woodward Jr.’s exceptional work was recognized with an Emmy Award for Outstanding Limited Drama Series for “Studio City” on Amazon Prime. This prestigious accolade highlights his skill as a showrunner and director in the television landscape, proving his mastery extends seamlessly from feature films to serialized storytelling.

A Prolific and Evolving Career

As a prolific director and producer, Woodward continues to push boundaries and explore new narratives. His body of work demonstrates a consistent ability to attract talented casts, execute high-concept genre films with precision, and connect with audiences seeking substantive, beautifully-crafted cinema. He stands as a dynamic creator who not only understands the legacy of classic filmmaking but is actively defining its contemporary evolution.

Timothy Woodward Jr. is more than a filmmaker; he is a dedicated storyteller whose award-winning vision continues to shape the landscape of independent film and television.

Marlin McDarragh

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I came from a modest-of-means family in Eugene, Oregon – one that couldn’t really afford much in the way of travel, and certainly not to countries abroad. Sure, we had the family road trips now and then to the Pacific coast, to visit relatives in central Oregon, and up to Seattle. I loved it all. But I think our most exotic trip when I as young was a family car journey to Banff. My mom has never been on an airplane, and the only travel my dad experienced was as a radio officer on a ship during WW II’s Pacific Theater. A harsh kind of travel experience, let’s say. It didn’t really seem that travel was in the family genes. However, I had a keen interest in collecting foreign coins, stamps and poring through National Geographic magazines and the World Book encyclopedia my folks invested in.

When I was 12, my dad won an 8mm camera – a booby prize at some local contest. I became fixated with that little camera, and started making short films. These were action-packed, shot-in-the-neighborhood tiny adventure stories, starring friends, like Gary Zenzen. I’d been playing piano since age 8 and I believe that background aided me in filmmaking, giving me a sense for the rhythms of editing films. Then I won an “Oregon Young Filmmaker” award and a couple of other prizes in high school, and a screening on the Oregon PBS channel, of a short I made, A Child’s Vision. There was no looking back from there.

My first foray outside of North America was when I was 16, as I played trombone, and my high school concert band managed to spend about eight weeks touring various cities in Europe. Fantastic. That was the lodestar first travel experience, the one that cast the die for the rest of my life. I always tell audiences at my travel-film lectures that they should get their kids and grandkids to travel now, when they’re young. If you travel when young, your curiosity about the world will stay with you for the rest of your life. My daughter Maya (22) has three passports (US, Japan, and Brazil), and has already been to about 30 countries, and I know that her thirst for knowledge and world experience will be with her forever.

Making travel-adventure films, documentaries, and feature films over the past many decades has given me a laser-like focus on “the project” at hand, on the specific productions I’ve been commissioned to make, or films that I’ve funded through private equity.

My wife Lin Zuo is also a producer and contributing writer on our films, and we both wish we had more time during productions to linger in the locations, and talk in more depth with the local people.

Other specific challenges I’ve had during productions. The physical challenges of getting myself, the crew and the equipment through the run of production in the swamps and forests of tribal lands in New Guinea.Sitting through dinners with cold-blooded assassins in the Tribal Zone of Pakistan, trying to bend your mind around the juxtaposition of the hospitality offered and the fact they’ve brutally killed dozens of people. Being knife-attacked in an open market by an old woman in China – never knew exactly why. And obviously, filmmaking draws a lot of attention! There have been significant challenges to film topics that might embarrass the dictates of certain strong-arm governments. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been stopped or questioned or harassed by local authorities in communist, Muslim or dictator-driven countries.

Dream Cinema Productions

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Dream Cinema Productions llc.

Ray Michaels Quiroga CEO / Producer / Actor

 

Dream cinema productions just finished shooting their SyFi / Horror film “ Night Mistress” starring Sharyn Wynters from “Batman” original tv series. Deborah Dutch – Hollywood Horror Scream Queen. Brinke Stevens Hollywood Horror Scream Queen. Tracee Lee Cocco – star of Star Trek next generation. Dream cinema productions is also developing the video game for distribution with Sony PS4. Dream cinema is also in preparations for a slate of new films including “. Green olds” starring Thomas Hayden church from sideways. Ray Michaels Quiroga has been an actor / producer / director and ceo of Dream cinema productions. Ray as an actor has been in multiple. Televisions show and films. With years of experience under his belt he is striving to turn Dream Cinema Productions into a film company that will make films in the path of making a change in this world for the better.

Dream cinema productions is in partnership with many Oscar winning producers and directors in the industry. It’s dream cinemas wish to make films and projects that will help all talent and mankind in anyway possible.

 

    


Dream CIinema Productions is a film corporation that produces high quality theatrical films and has been in the business for many years working with and partnering with many Oscar winning Directors, Studios and Producers.  Dream Cinema Productions has many films out in theatrical release and DVD distribution worldwide.

  Our current IMDB rating is 700, which makes Dream Cinema Productions among the top, elite Hollywood film making companies.  The lead Producer and CEO of the company, Ray Michaels Quiroga, has vast knowledge and experience in the business with years of partnership with other major named Producers, such as:  John D. Scolfield; Oscar winning Producer for JERRY MCGUIRE starring Tom Cruise and Cuba Gooding Jr. Prodcuer, Roland Pelligrino of the AUSTIN POWER movies starring Mike Myers. Producer Todd Needham of the HISTROY CHANNEL, including shows such as SWAMP PEOPLE, CHASING STORMS, WEDDING CRASHERS and IN SIXTY DAYS.

 Producer, Ray Michaels Quiroga, is the lead Producer responsible for films such as MANSION OF BLOOD, starring Gary Busey, Robert Picardo, Calista Carradine, Pamela Hasselhoff, Mindy Robinson and the legendary Carla Laemmle. THE EXTRA, starring Tyrone Power Jr., from COCCOON and John Saxon, star of over 200 films. COTTON, starring Gary Cole and many other films you may find on IMDB.

  

 

 

 

 

Producer, Jerry Mao, is a Co Producer in our slate of films. Jerry has vast experience in financing, producing and and Line producing films and other corporate needs within the project.

  All of Dream Cinema Productions films have had major domestic distribution and foreign worldwide. Our company affiliations have been with major studios such as Paramount, Universal Studios, Lionsgate, Los Angeles Studios, Glasshouse Entertainment, Cinemate Studios and Colone Studios.

  Dream Cinema Productions has just finished shooting their first film in a new slate of lined-up films for the upcoming season.  The film, NIGHT 

 

 

 

 

MISTRESS, starring Deborah Dutch & Brinke Stevens -‘Hollywood Scream Queens’, Tracee Lee Cocco, star of STAR TREK television series, Sharyn Wynters, Cat-Girl of the original BAT

 MAN series & star of WESTWORLD, starring Yul Brynner. The film is set through distribution through Glasshouse Entertainment world wide on all platforms including theatrical, domestic and foreign, dvd, vcod, internet, Netflix, Hulu, Red Box and many more. Film is also being accented by the development of a video game based on the film to be distributed through Sony PS4 distribution world wide.

  Dream Cinema Productions is very proud of their new slate of films coming up on the line up.  Including: 

 

  1. GREEN OLDS aka DECEPTION ROAD (a dark comedy film) – starring Thomas Hadden Church, star of the successful film SIDEWAYS, ALice Eve, star of theatrical film STAR TREK VI: THE UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY, Finn Wittrock, star of AMERICAN HORROR STORY. Film is completely owned, controlled, and operated by Dream Cinema Productions, who is owner of the IP. Film is contractionally agreed for distribution through Radiant Films Distribution for foreign and Lionsgate for domestic. All Actors are under contractual agreement. Our partners are Wild Invention Pictures, Producer Dallas Brannan, who produced the Oscar winning movie SIDEWAYS. Our other partners are CAA for domestic sales. This is a 5.4 million dollar motion picture all ready to go and contractually agreed by everyone.

 

 

  1. UNDER THE SHADOWS (a true story of the Flying Tigers during WW2). This film is a period piece with a budget cost of 71 million dollars. The movie is Produced and owned by Dream Cinema Productions and in partnership with Wind River Productions and award winning Producer James Fargo, who directed THE ENFORCER and DIRTY HARRY, starring Clint Eastwood. The movie is set to be shot in the United States and China. Stars in talks for roles in this film are with Michael Keaton, Matthew McConnaughey, Bruce Willis and Chris Pine. Directed by James Fargo and produced by Ray Michaels Quiroga.

 

 

  1. TICKER (an action adventure film) – starring Shin Koyomada, star of THE LAST SAMURAI, with TOM CRUISE. Also in talks with MEL GIBSON and DANNY HUSTON star of the film WONDER WOMAN. This film is owned and operated by DREAM CINEMA PRODUCTIONS in partnership with SHINCA PICTURES. Produced by RAY MICHAELS QUIROGA and Directed by JAMES FARGO. Film is to shot in Los Angeles with a budget of 25 million dollars.

 

 

  1. THE LAST KABBALIST OF LISBON (based on a true story of the massacre in Portugal in the 14th Century) – starring JEREMY IRONS star of BATMAN and LAST TRAIN TO LISBON. In talks with BRAD PITT and NICHOLAS HOULT. Film is set too be shot arround Lisbon Portugal with a budget of 25 million dollars. The film is a world best seller book which sold over 50 million copies. The film is owned by DREAM CINEMA PRODUCTIONS and produced by RAY MICHAELS QUIROGA in association with Cinemate Studios of Portugal.

 

 

 

  1. HEART OF THE DRAGON (action adventure thriller) Film is being directed by JEFF MCDONALD and produced by DREAM CINEMA PRODUCTIONS. Producer, RAY MICHAELS QUIROGA, is in association with SHINCA PICTURES and Producer, SHIN KOYOMADA. Film is being looked at by MEL GIBSON as Director and starring role. Film is budget at 25 million dollars. Shooting locations are set around Los Angeles, CA.

 

   Dream Cinema Productions LLC. International is always looking for and interested in partnerships with other production companies, Bankers, Investors, Product Placement, Growth and Development for future projects domestic and foreing. We welcome all inquiries and are very excited in developing our our company with yours. Lets grow together.

DREAM CINEMA PRODUCTIONS LLC.
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Studio Offices: (323) 314-8492
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