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Nova Pictures is a Development, Production and Distribution Company. We are listed in both the Hollywood Creative Directory and the Hollywood Distributors Directory. The company has optioned several books and scripts, produced award winning shorts such as "The Yellow Badge of Courage" and distributed award winning feature films including "Extraordinary Visitor".

We look for quality material in any stage of development or completed projects. We are a filmmaker friendly company that looks for partnerships with other filmmakers.

Our staff has a vast background in Film/Television production, Film Finance, Budgeting and Accounting. Our staff can provide several production services, at any stage of production.

For screenplay submissions, please send a brief pitch or synopsis to us via e-mail. For completed films send us a brief description and status of the film via e-mail and we will ask for a screening copy to be sent. Thank you for your submissions.

President - Peter J. Barnett

Most recently Mr. Barnett was the Producer of the HBO original comedy series ARLI$$. Prior to that he was an Executive Producer for Earthship.tv, a James Cameron Company, and the Supervising Producer on "The Thin Green Line" for the Outdoor Life Network. He has produced the award winning films "The Yellow Badge of Courage", now appearing on the SciFi Channel and "Mulligans" starring Tippi Hedren airing on the Romance Classics/We Network. He also produced several award winning commercial spots airing on MTV, FX, Nick-at-Night and E!

He is founder of Nova Pictures and co-founder of Arcane Films that develops projects and distributes films. Through Nova Pictures, he released the critically acclaimed and award winning Canadian Film "Extraordinary Visitor". He has vast experience in Television/Feature production finance having worked in production finance for HBO on "Mind of the Married Man", "Lloyd What Happened", "Lansky", "The Rat Pack" and "Poodle Springs", also for New Line Cinema on "American History X" and "Alone" for ShowTime.

At Walt Disney Pictures he was responsible for budgeting several motion pictures to include "Eddie", "The Rock", "Phenomenon" and "Con Air". Mr. Barnett worked in production accounting on Hollywood Picture's "Spy Hard" and Touchstone Picture's "Romy & Michele".

Mr. Barnett is a graduate of California State University Northridge, holding a degree in Film and Television Production. He also graduated with honors from Webster University receiving a Masters in Business Management.

In addition to his Film/TV experience Mr. Barnett is a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Marine Corps where he served as a combat helicopter pilot and intelligence officer. He is a recipient of two Air Medals for Heroic Achievement. He served in Southwest Asia during the Gulf War and continues his service as a reserve mobilization officer.

Mr. Barnett is a member of the Producers Guild of America, Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (Producers Group), Independent Film Project, American Film Institute, American Cinematheque, Scriptwriters Network, The Alex Film Society and the Hollywood Arts Council.

For further information call 323-462-5502 or contact pbarnett@novapictures.com

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