From the gridiron
grave to national glory!
The extraordinary season of a destined team battling overwhelming odds from injuries, having a new coach, and being ranked 19th in the Nation. The Oklahoma Sooners became the nations underdog hero’s, going on to be ranked #1 and ultimately National Champions in the 2000 season.
From the gridiron grave to national glory!
The extraordinary season of a destined team battling overwhelming odds from injuries, having a new coach, and being ranked 19th in the Nation. The Oklahoma Sooners became the nations underdog hero’s, going on to be ranked #1 and ultimately National Champions in the 2000 season.
Creative Team
NICHOLAS RICE
Writer & Producer
Nicholas Andrew Rice is an actor residing in Dallas, TX. A true chameleon actor, author, and writer with the ability to bring forth any emotion. Known for his lead role in the film The Place In Between. He is the creator/actor/producer in the up-coming film Beyond Sight. He is the author of Dare to Compare and Preemptive Strike. Nicholas grew up a Southern Baptist pastor’s kid. He decided to follow where God was leading and became an actor/ writer/producer in the entertainment industry. Already a true born leader coupled with his love and passion for acting, Nick wants the world to know what God has called him to do. Nicholas is also known for his roles in The Place We Hide, The Chosen, and Cold Blood. Nick has been writing since he was first introduced to the complete sentence. With a fascination that spans everything from short-stories to novel length works, he currently has several publications as an indie writer exclusive to Amazon. Wanting to expand his writer’s toolbox, he attended UNT’s film school with a focus on screenwriting. Combining that with all things football, and as a lifelong north Texan, he now scribes engaging and inspirational tales of athletes fighting against all the odds, including the internal obstacles found within every human breast, to achieve unexpected victory. Once approached with the opportunity to write about OU’s destined 2000 season, he jumped at the chance.
NICK KELLER
Writer & Producer
Nick Keller has been writing since he was first introduced to the complete sentence. With a fascination that spans everything from short-stories to novel length works, he currently has several publications as an indie writer exclusive to Amazon. Wanting to expand his writer’s toolbox, he attended UNT’s film school with a focus on screenwriting. Combining that with all things football, and as a lifelong north Texan, he now scribes engaging and inspirational tales of athletes fighting against all the odds, including the internal obstacles found within every human breast, to achieve unexpected victory. Once approached with the opportunity to write about OU’s destined 2000 season, he jumped at the chance.
Carl Weyant
Director
Driven by integrity and rich spiritual passion, Carl Weyant is a distinguished New York-based Director, Producer, and Cinematic Filmmaker renowned for accentuating the screen viewing experience. Leaving New York to pursue a career in entertainment in 2004, Carl began working on various short films, building an industry reputation that later landed him the role in the film ‘Karma: Crime, Passion, Reincarnation’ in Ooty, India. Carl would go on to work on several acclaimed film projects, becoming respected for his cinematic inputs and bringing dynamic characters to life. This accumulation ultimately became the catalyst for Carl to join the ranks of film production in 2011 and consequently spearhead the production of award-winning films Samuel Bleak in 2013 and Benjamin in 2014.
With growing accolades for creating compelling stories that provoke higher levels of emotional influence, it continually inspired Carl’s creative dynamicity to propel industry initiatives while truly connecting, captivating and inspiring viewers. However, after facing extensive partnership disparities, Carl decided to leave the entertainment industry in 2015. During this time, Carl focused heavily on rebuilding his life, starting a family, and journeying deeper into his spiritual walk. With the understanding that creating positive trajectories for the future start from making intentional progressions in the present, Carl began to pioneer social good projects across technology landscapes in 2017.
In 2019, Carl would make his first appearance back in film as Longinus in the Feature Film, ‘The Christ Slayer.’ In 2022, Carl would then extend his profession into the sector of filmmaking, now with the goal of creating entertainment that possesses a higher purpose.
RAY ELLINGSEN
Producer
Ray Ellingsen began his film career in 1987 as a writer. He has since gone on to pursue numerous aspects of filmmaking, from directing and producing, to supervising post production of feature films, documentaries, and commercials. In 1999, Ellingsen helped form the motion picture entertainment company, Ugly Old Bird Productions, which produced multiple film and video projects during its five years of doing business.
Ellingsen moved to Arizona in 2005 to manage the largest motion picture film studio in the state of Arizona, Hollywood-Phoenix Film Studios. Within a year, Ellingsen brought in three feature films, numerous commercials, as well as a television series for the studio to produce. Ellingsen left the studio and moved back to Los Angeles to further his filmmaking career.
To date, Ellingsen has written and directed two documentaries and a feature film, along with a multitude of commercial, instructional and industrial projects. He has also produced nine feature films and over 30 video and commercial projects, with two feature films currently in development.
alliance studios
Production Company
Alliance Studios, founded by veteran filmmaker Carl Weyant, is a cutting-edge film and animation production company dedicated to delivering high-quality, cost-effective content across film, television, and digital media.
With over two decades of industry experience, Weyant established Alliance Studios to harness the power of artificial intelligence in streamlining production processes, enhancing efficiency, and reducing turnaround times.
The studio offers comprehensive services spanning pre-production, production, and post-production, ensuring meticulous planning, creative execution, and polished final products.
Notable projects include the upcoming films “Vindicated: Violent Crimes Unit,” “Liminal,” and “4:26,” each showcasing the studio’s commitment to compelling storytelling and innovative filmmaking.
By integrating advanced technology with cinematic artistry, Alliance Studios continues to set new standards in the entertainment industry.
Visit www.thealliancestudios.com for more.
AEON IMAGERY
Production Partner
Aeon Imagery is a groundbreaking FilmTech finance company revolutionizing the entertainment industry by merging artificial intelligence with cinematic storytelling.
With over 70 years of combined industry experience, Aeon streamlines the production process from script to screen, delivering high-quality, ethically driven films and animations with speed and precision. The company fosters global partnerships across major markets like Bollywood and Hollywood and recently launched the Guyana TV Network to expand content distribution throughout the Caribbean, India, Africa, and beyond.
Positioned for a future NASDAQ listing, Aeon Imagery is committed to empowering the next generation of filmmakers through innovative technology, collaborative creativity, and a foundation rooted in integrity and faith-based values.
Visit www.aeonimagery.com for more.
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
Moving Pictures Media Group
Moving Pictures Media Group, also known as MPMG, is a production company founded for motion picture, television, and internet content. MPMG provides a full suite of services to assist independent filmmakers, production companies and investors in the development, production, post-production, distribution, and marketing of their projects. Managing Director and Chief Creative Officer, Michael Minkler is a three-time Academy Award winner for his outstanding work on Black Hawk Down, Chicago, and Dreamgirls. A seasoned professional who has collaborated on over 200 projects with Hollywood’s elite directors, his most recent works include the Academy Award winning film, The Hateful Eight, written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. Chief Legal and Operations Officer, Ron Takehara, has a wide range of legal experience in the entertainment industry, from high profile cases involving motion picture and television industry litigation, to representing entertainment production companies, television networks, actors, stunt men and women, and screenwriters.
SOCIAL MEDIA