PRODUCER – Co-Founder
PRESTON EWASIUK
In both the creative and commercial sectors, Preston Ewasiuk is guided by a commitment to collaborative leadership—an approach that has consistently driven the successful delivery of corporate, technology-driven, and narrative motion picture productions. By fostering high-performing teams and aligning diverse creative and technical disciplines, he delivers results that consistently exceed expectations.
With more than three decades of experience as a Producer and technical media specialist, Preston has led a broad spectrum of projects spanning film, digital media, and emerging technologies. As a founding member of Brimstone Pictures, he has produced a slate of acclaimed titles including Boneyard Racers, Spin The Wheel, Rutherford Manor, and the action–sci-fi feature Contamination. His work is distinguished by a balance of creative vision and technical precision, resulting in compelling, market-ready content for global audiences.
Preston’s producing achievements have been recognized with more than 70 film and production awards, underscoring his reputation as a leading voice within the Canadian film and media industry.
DIRECTOR & EDITOR – Co-Founder
DAVID HEACOCK
A founding member of Brimstone Pictures, David Heacock is a multidisciplinary filmmaker with over 20 years of experience across directing, performance, editing, cinematography, composing, and writing. His career reflects a rare versatility, with credits spanning intimate independent productions to large-scale, million-dollar projects in collaboration with Canadian, British, and American Forces.
David’s work is rooted in a deep understanding of human behavior and its influence on storytelling, particularly through visual movement and musical composition. This integrated approach has earned him multiple award nominations and recognition for his writing. Known for his ability to unify creative and technical disciplines, he brings a cohesive vision to every production while elevating the emotional resonance of each project.
Driven by a genuine passion for storytelling, David approaches every collaboration with openness, adaptability, and creative focus—contributing his diverse skill set to realize each film’s vision while fostering a professional, positive, and highly engaged production environment.
WRITER & DIRECTOR – Co-Founder
NEIL CHASE
A formidable creative force in contemporary storytelling, Neil Chase is a multi-disciplinary screenwriter, novelist, and actor whose work spans action, science fiction, drama, horror, and comedy with equal command. Renowned for his narrative precision and genre versatility, Neil has earned more than 150 international writing awards, with top honors from leading competitions including Script Summit, the Las Vegas Film Festival, and FilmQuest.
His accolades include Grand Prize wins at the FilmMakers International Screenwriting Awards and the Neoverse Writing Competition, two Gold Medals at the Global eBook Awards, and the prestigious Arthur Rosenfeld Award for Excellence in Dramatic Writing. His work has also secured his place among The Top 100 Indie Writers in the World, underscoring his impact as a leading voice in independent storytelling.
As a founding member of Brimstone Pictures, Neil continues to expand his creative reach, making his directorial debut with Spin the Wheel—a project that reflects both his distinctive voice and his evolution as a filmmaker. He further solidified his position behind the camera as the writer and co-director of the smash hit action feature Contamination, demonstrating a commanding ability to translate his award-winning storytelling into high-impact cinematic execution.
Check out Neil’s world renowned screen writing website: https://neilchasefilm.com/
Co-Producer – Actor – Coach
ELIZABETH LAVENDER
With over 20 years of experience in film and television, Elizabeth Lavender brings deep industry knowledge and a passion for storytelling to her performances.
Her journey began on stage with the Mazoola Children’s Theatre, as well as in dance and figure skating. A chance film audition in her 20s led to back-to-back bookings, sparking a lifelong dedication to screen acting. She has since appeared in major productions such as The X-Files, Dead Again in Tombstone, and I Dream of Murder, among others.
Elizabeth is a graduate of the Motion Picture Arts program at Red Deer College, and has continued to refine her craft through training in Edmonton, Calgary, Vancouver, and Los Angeles. Her career spans commercials, independent films, television hosting, and work on sets for major studios including Universal Studios and Fox.
In addition to acting, Elizabeth has contributed across various crew departments and has worked as a film acting coach in recent years. These experiences have led her to her newest role as Co-Producer with Brimstone Pictures.
“Keep an eye in the future; it’s where your dreams lie. Keep your feet in the present; it’s where your dreams are created.” Shea
Check out Elizabeth’s Acting School: https://firsttakefilmacting.ca/
Associate Producer – Actor
S-RAJ KUMAR
S-Raj Kumar is a multi-award-winning actor with a commanding screen presence and over 20 years of experience across film, television, and digital media. Born in the Fiji Islands and trained at the prestigious American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Hollywood, Kumar has built a career defined by versatility, intensity, and global perspective.
A dynamic performer, Kumar has taken on a wide range of roles across North American productions, including Los Angeles–based television and independent feature films. His work extends beyond acting into associate-producing, hosting and entertainment reporting—bringing a sharp creative instinct and full-spectrum industry understanding to every project.
He is best known for his standout performances in the Brimstone Pictures feature films Spin the Wheel and Contamination, where he delivers powerful, character-driven performances that anchor each story with authenticity and edge.
Now actively collaborating with Brimstone Pictures on a slate of upcoming projects, Kumar continues to expand his presence as a bold and evolving voice in cinema.
S-Raj Kumar brings depth, precision, and undeniable screen energy to every role—making him a talent to watch in today’s cinematic landscape.
