POLESTAR founder, John Reign, has a rich history in the entertainment industry that spans four decades. A true veteran, his expertise lies both as a performer and has an award winning director, racking up over 29 prestigious film awards. This skill set allows him to communicate efficiently and effectively to both his cast and crew.
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In addition, John has directed and written dozens of feature films, TV productions, and children’s programming, such as Grimmet’s Magic Forest. Grimmet’s Magic Forest is based on the children’s book, What’s a Grimmet, authored by John.
He has directed programs for reginal FOX TV, PBS and also headed up large-scale concert events with Azula Rocks and Nightlife Promotions.
A true pioneer in film, he is a master model maker, and special effects artist. John brings these skills to the table and displays them on screen... making him a stand-alone in the low-cost magic of filmmaking.
John Reign
COMPANY FOUNDER
MARK WEIS
COMPANY MANAGER
EXCUTIVE PRODUCER
Mark has over 30 years of experience in the music business, where he’s guided the careers of domestic and international acts and personalities. He is extremely sought after to break young artists out on the music scene worldwide.
In addition, he was associated with the Broadway show Rock-of-Ages where he created and coordinated all Broadway entertainment events for this production.
He was recruited by Polestar Pictures eight years ago, placing his artist's original music in several of Polestar’s projects as well as securing acting roles for many of his artists and other talents.
His years in the Entertainment business are heightened by being a CEO in corporate America and being a former professional football player. He brings a "Team" mentality to make any corporation highly successful.
Debra Lamb is an award-winning actor and producer. With a career spanning 40 years, Debra has worked with acclaimed directors Kathryn Bigelow, David Lynch, Paul Verhoeven, the iconic John Hughes, as well as independent filmmakers such as Adam Rifkin, John Reign, and many others.
After graduating from Santa Monica High School, Debra embarked on an acting career. She immersed herself in the study of acting at the Van Mar Academy of Motion Picture and Television Acting, whose students included Emmy winners Bryan Cranston, Mariska Hargitay, and John Larroquette. During her numerous interviews, when asked what advice she would give to actors just starting out, Debra always stresses the importance of training, and has studied with several acting coaches herself throughout her long-standing career.
With over 100 film and television credits, Debra has amassed an impressive body of work playing a wide range of characters but is most notably known for her roles as strong authority figures. Her endearing performance as Marion McMurtry in the multi-award winning western, Showdown in Yesteryear (2023), garnered her two Best Actress awards, and her performance as the downtrodden wife of a violent gangster in Blood Covered Chocolate (2022) earned her another Best Actress award. Debra also won two Best Supporting Actress awards for her portrayal of the real-life mother of the titular character in Finding Nicole (2024).
An accomplished author, Debra’s stories have been published in Dark Beauty magazine during her five-year stint as a writer/contributor from 2010 to 2015, and in over a dozen anthology books.