LazRael Lison

Having produced and directed five successful motion picture projects, a 15 episode comedy series, documentaries, commercials, music videos and a host of other film-related media. Lison leads the paramount team of imaginative and business savvy film professionals that make up Summer House Pictures. Lison began writing and directing plays and short films in junior high school, demonstrating an early aptitude for success in the genre that has formed the foundation for his life-long career in film. After attending the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, Lison eventually relocated to Los Angeles where he has built his independent media support company in the heart of the entertainment industry. He came out of the gate running, starting his company at age 21 where he began financing, writing and directing a wide range of film-based projects that gained creative notoriety. Since founding Summer House Pictures, Lison and partner Tatiana Chekhova has expanded the reach of the company to include production of major motion picture projects, advertising, promotional media, brand enhancement and value-based marketing both globally and domestically. His corporate strategy is not only memorable, creative work fashioned by insight and diligence, but has improved bottom line performances for clients and investors. Lison's passions for creating, writing, directing and managing exceptional film projects have established him as an emerging creative leader in the independent film industry. ACHIEVEMENTS: Lison has directed several motion picture features; among those are PRIVATE NUMBER that is now on DVD and VOD, starring Tom Sizemore and Judd Nelson, Psychological Drama PERSPECTIVE, the award winning film KONTRAST with a shorter version also, and RIFT. He is currently in post-production with another comedy feature titled HALLOWEED starring Danny Trejo, Tom Sizemore, Simon Rex, Jason Mewes and Ray Wise. Other achievements include the award winning, comedy series, KRAZY UNLEASHED, starring several major comedians who have appeared on Jay Leno, Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, Comedy Central, Conan O'Brien, Chelsea Lately and Def Comedy Jam. Lison produced and directed several successful music videos, industrial, anti-drug PSAs, and commercial promotions. Lison has a reputation for being a hard working professional with particular strengths such as motivating people, working well under pressure, staying on time and on budget, and achieving earnings success that others too often miss.