Cheshire Moon Productions is a beacon of creativity, courage, and commitment to artistic excellence. Join us on a journey into the wonder of the human heart, where dreams take flight and the ordinary becomes extraordinary.
Focus Area: Artistic Productions and Creative Development
Mission Statement
Empowered by a rich tapestry of experiences in writing, directing, acting, and filmmaking, Sarah Carter, the visionary CEO of Cheshire Moon Productions, embodies a commitment to crafting stories that resonate deeply with audiences. From her collaborative endeavors with industry luminaries to the acclaimed success of her debut feature film "In Her Name", Sarah's artistic journey is rooted in a profound belief in the transformative power of storytelling for the individual as well as their families, communities, and the collective at large. Drawing inspiration from personal triumphs and tribulations, she strives to ignite resilience, hope, and a sense of shared humanity through creative expression and the magic of cinema.
At Cheshire Moon Productions, our mission is to illuminate the human experience, spark imagination, and foster connections that transcend boundaries, inviting audiences to embark on a journey of self-discovery and empathy through the art of storytelling.
Previous Success
Cheshire Moon Productions (CMP) boasts two acclaimed films: "In Her Name", which is now available to stream on all major platforms, and “A Pity”, which is currently making waves in festival circuits. "In Her Name" premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in June 2022, where it clinched the People's Choice Audience Award and garnered international acclaim. Selected for Tribeca Films, a prestigious distribution platform by the Tribeca Film Festival, the film had its official wide release with Giant Pictures and Drafthouse in June 2024. The film is available to stream now on Apple TV+, Prime Video, Kanopy, Google Play, and Fandango, with a Limited Edition Blu-Ray featuring a BTS documentary available exclusively on Amazon.
Beyond film, CMP excels in producing music, music videos, and an array of artistic endeavors across film, television, theatre, and literature. Founder and CEO Sarah Carter's multifaceted expertise in directing, acting, writing, producing, music, dance, Buddhism, Jungian story analysis, and personal healing journeys informs CMP's commitment to nurturing expressive art. Driven by curiosity and a quest for excellence, Carter collaborates with authentic artists to create transformative worlds that embody the healing essence of each project.
Overview
With faith in the artistic process to heal and in the healing process to create, CMP produces a diverse range of creative works, including films, television shows, theatrical productions, literary works, music, music videos, and art.
At Cheshire Moon Productions, we embark on a journey of creative exploration and artistic expression that transcends logic and celebrates the whimsical beauty of life's mysteries to lead us exactly where we need go to evolve and elevate consciousness. These journeys culminate in works of art that invite audiences to expand their perception of reality. Our work is an homage to the surreal, the poetic, and the transformative power of art. We begin with acceptance of what is, dive beneath the surface, and soar beyond expectations inviting our audiences and artists alike to embrace the magic within themselves and the world around them.
Our productions are honored as sacred from conception to completion. The process is recognized as shamanic, and each obstacle as an opening for miracles. The results are often prophetic and medicinal resonating with audiences and investors to achieve substantial success both emotionally and financially.
Specializing in healing through art and coaching individuals in their creative process through specific artistic endeavors, we offer a unique opportunity for personal growth, self-actualization, and success as an artist.
Approach
We believe in following impulses and allowing creative flow to guide our work, infusing it with symbolism, poetry, and humor that challenges conventional norms and invites a deeper connection with the human experience. With a focus on courage, innocence, and play, we aim to soften the edges of life's complexities and illuminate the beauty that lies within the darkest corners of the human heart.
At Cheshire Moon Productions, we believe in the inherent healing potential of art and the profound impact it can have on the artist’s family, community, and the collective. Our approach is rooted in empathy, creativity, and a deep understanding of the therapeutic benefits of artistic expression of felt truth. By creating a safe, disciplined, devoted, and nurturing space for creatives to explore their artistic visions and the often dark emotional territory those visions lead us to explore, we aim to facilitate healing, growth, and empowerment while also producing competitive high level works with cultural impact.
Differentiation
What sets Cheshire Moon Productions apart is our unwavering dedication to making bold investments in unknown artists and visionaries and stay the course even in the face of uncertainty. With solid connections to high level industry players and a very real understanding of the business of creativity, we believing in prioritizing the purity of the artistic vision. From the onset, we embrace the duality of the miraculous and unpredictable nature of creativity while upholding a deep respect for the work, the skills, techniques, organization, focus, and formulas necessary to support the creative process, knowing that commitment is the key to achieving success and bringing visionary ideas to life.
Clientele
Our productions appeal to investors looking to support innovative storytelling, and artists yearning to manifest their dreams into reality. We welcome collaborators who are drawn to the magic of the unknown and the profound impact answering to our creative calling can have on individuals and communities alike.
Our services are tailored to unique individuals with promise and a willingness to do whatever it takes to break through into new levels of their careers as professional artists. Whether you are an already proven artist looking to deepen your creative practice and output, or someone seeking support in navigating life's challenges through art, Cheshire Moon Productions welcomes any and all hearts and ideas. We celebrate misfits, rebels, and outcasts. Through art, we can all find our way back home to each other.
As CEO of Cheshire Moon Productions, Sarah Carter continues to champion opportunities for artists to share their gifts, sustain their livelihoods, receive recognition, and secure the support they deserve for their unwavering dedication to seeking freedom from all that is not love. Her commitment to fostering creativity, empowering artists, and nurturing transformative artistry defines the visionary spirit of Cheshire Moon Productions.
Her success as an actor inspired a quiet pursuit of the director’s chair beginning with Judd Apatow and Seth Rogan inviting her into the writer’s room to develop her character on their comedy series Undeclared. Since then, she has shadowed and worked with several top directors, including Spike Lee, Martin Donovan, and Miguel Sapochnik most notably over the course of her 5-year run on Steven Spielberg’s Falling Skies.
Her debut feature, In Her Name, premiered at Tribeca Film Festival in June 2022, winning an Audience Award. Along with A Pity, a film she starred in and produced with her husband, writer/director/editor Kevin Barth, In Her Name continues to collect accolades and recognition from international audiences. In Her Name has been selected for Tribeca Films, a prestigious new distribution platform for awarding winning independent films and documentaries. The official wide release of the film was in June 2024 with Giant Pictures and Drafthouse. The film is available to stream now on Apple TV+, Prime Video, Kanopy, Google Play, and Fandango, with a Limited Edition Blu-Ray featuring a BTS documentary available exclusively on Amazon.
Sarah was featured on a panel alongside multiple Oscar-winning producer Kim Magnusson at Evolution Mallorca Film Festival, sharing her insights on international sales and marketing. She was then highlighted in “Screen Daily” by moderator Ben Dalton, discussing her experience with alternative courses of influence for artists and thought leaders.
Having acquired teaching status for her studies with Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estes on story analysis and channeling archetypes, Sarah applies her experience as a mystic and professional core energetics training to all facets of her life’s work. This unique perspective infuses her creative endeavors with depth and meaning, allowing her to guide others on transformative journeys of self-discovery and empowerment.
Alongside her roles as a professional actor, director, writer, and producer, Sarah is also a singer/songwriter and musician in her band, “SanguinDrake.” Through music, she brings another dimension to her artistic expression, weaving together storytelling and melody to create soul-stirring experiences for audiences.
Her diverse talents and multifaceted approach to creativity reflect her unwavering commitment to exploring the depths of what’s possible to create with our human experience by connecting the dots of our lives and sharing unique and profound truths. Through her own artistry and facilitation of the gifts and pure potential of those she works with, her mission is to find the magic in what’s real.
Most recently, Sarah journeyed to the Cannes Film Festival with her latest screenplay, “Paris Shanghai,” a captivating female-centric action thriller currently in development as a collaborative French-Australian production. Sarah’s mission is to convey profound truths that offer solace and liberation within the rich tapestry of human existence, guided by a leadership ethos empowered by feminine wisdom and strength.