About Us
BarnSmoke Pictures aims to create profitable movies that entertain and inspire.
In an atmosphere of integrity, respect and excellence
— with an overseeing commercial sense —
we will deliver a rewarding experience for our audiences and stakeholders.
The Core Team has extensive experience in business, investments and the film industry.
Dan L.C. Pienaar
Adviser
A highly accomplished international business consultant, risk management adviser and former CEO and Managing Director with more than 30 years of experience in renowned financial and healthcare services groups.
Vanessa Stevenson
Writer-Producer
A financially savvy producer and commissioned screenwriter with 25 years of entertainment industry experience.
Proficient in project management, she has driven various projects, shorts and feature films through to completion and consulted on many others.
When a major production company asked Vanessa to co-produce their next feature film and aid with script development, she knew it was time to strike out on her own.
Mark Pile
Adviser
A multi-faceted project director, consultant and adviser with a degree in security and risk management, and a proven track record of excelling in multi-million-dollar contracts in the UK and the Middle East.
Our Communication Policy
Unfortunately we cannot accept any creative suggestions or materials unless we have specifically requested them. This is to avoid any misunderstandings if your ideas are similar to any of ours. Therefore, please do not send us anything unless we have asked specifically, in writing. This is for the protection of your work and ours. Thank you for understanding.