About Films of Alchemy & Grace
Our Mission
At Films of Alchemy & Grace, we believe that films have the power to change the world. Our vision is to create films that inspire, educate, and entertain, while promoting positive social change. From documentaries to narrative features, we strive to make a difference through the power of storytelling
From Script to Screen: Films of Alchemy & Grace's Slate of Films
Films of Alchemy & Grace Team
Artie Malesci
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Artie has been a Motion Picture Stuntman, Stunt Coordinator and 2nd Unit Director for over 40 years. beginning with a Marine Science degree, he began life in filmmaking while working at the Miami Seaquarium, shark wrangling for James Bond movies. Since then, he has been nominated for Emmy Awards, SAG Awards and Taurus.He brings leadership and technical wisdom to producing.
Barbara Peterson
PRODUCER
Barbara has devoted over 4 decades to creating magic as an award winning Production Designer, Art Director and Set Decorator. Films include Marley & Me, Father of the Bride, The Marvelous mrs. Maisel and countless more. Now making movie magic on the ultimate scale, she founded Films of Alchemy & Grace to produce films that not only entertain, but inspire!
Films of Alchemy & Grace Team
Alexa Rae
Phil Hoelscher
Ron Capito
CO PRODUCER
Alexa has been performing in live shows since a young age, and after 7 years performing with Cirque on tour, she transitioned to producing. She parlayed her equestrian skills to a fine career as Stuntwoman and Stunt Coordinating Assistant on many films. She now expands her focus and talent on her new true passion, Film Distribution and sales. She is helping us bring forth these films!
Ron Capito
Phil Hoelscher
Ron Capito
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
Ron Capito is a Renaissance man. Writer, Artist, Champion for Animals. Ron is the Creator of a series of stories including Poacher, GRLSTFYRE, and all things SynOrgagnics. A world of amazing films are about to pour forth from this prolific, genius writer/filmmaker. We are thrilled to have him as part of our team at Films of Alchemy & Grace!
Zach Mann
Phil Hoelscher
Phil Hoelscher
CO PRODUCER
Zach's experience in the more than 4 decades in entertainment include his expertise in law enforcement tactics and policies, marine coordination, post production coordination, live music production, acting and stunts, as well as time as field producer for various US government projects such as motion pictures, TV docs and daily news media ops. He is our post production facilitator.
Phil Hoelscher
Phil Hoelscher
Phil Hoelscher
DOG TRAINER
Phil has been training animals of every kind, especially dogs for over 40 years. His credits include over 50 movies including Batman, Immortals, Snow Dogs, Magic City, Miami Vice and so many more. He has trained Military and Police K9s. He is a many time world DVG champion. He has dogs trained and ready to perform all the tasks needed for the upcoming films.
The Last Loyalty
Coming Soon!
A war-forged bond. A soldier on the edge. A dog who saves him...and a mission that might destroy them both.
The Last Loyalty
A dog and a man find each other in a land full of strife. A war brings them together, and the bond they develop brings them home.
The Story
When a troubled soldier and a war dog separated from his handler find each other in the chaos of the Vietnam war, they form a powerful bond. Together, they face the dangers of war, and their extraordinary connection becomes their lifeline, saving not only their lives but also their shattered souls.
Starring - Alexander Ludwig
Alexander Ludwig is famous for his roles in Vikings, Heels, and Bad Boys 3, and 4, as well as The Hunger Games and more. The Last Loyalty will showcase his talents and feature him as the hero with a heart, and a brave canine friend.
Synopsis - The Last Loyalty
Synopsis
In 1969, elite Navy SEAL Lt. Gabe Hunter is a hardened operator on his fourth tour in Vietnam. Hunter wants no attachments-especially not the stray German Shepherd scout dog who crawls out of a jungle firefight and adopts him.
The dog, Shadow, proves uncannily intelligent, loyal, and capable, saving Hunter's life and even helping the team uncover hidden dangers the human eye can't see. But Shadow is also haunted by trauma, mirroring the emotional fractures Hunter hides beneath his stoic armor.
As the SEAL team is drawn into increasingly dangerous missions-from hunting a sadistic VC warlord to conducting a perilous search and rescue operation for Jill Sheridan, a nurse who cared for Hunter during his recovery from injuries, he must confront both his trauma and the responsibility he never wanted: caring for a creature who believes in him completely.
When a deadly nighttime attack devastates the compound, Shadow's unwavering loyalty reveas a heroism the Navy never expected- and forces Hunter to face one profound truth:
Sometimes the only way to survive war...is to let something love you.
Log Line
When a battle scarred Navy SEAL discovers a traumatized military scout dog who refuses to leave his side, the two form an unlikely bond that becomes the squad's most significant asset as they navigate the brutal chaos of Vietnam.
The passion behind The Last Loyalty:
The Last Loyalty is Dedicated to:
Visionary screenwriter Jeff Moldovan.
Our beloved friend Jeff penned this story some time before his untimely passing. We always believed in it, so we secured it before the time that we lost him.
There is a disphora of film professionals who are passionate to do whatever it takes to get Jeff's story on the csreen. It's time
We porudly present Jeff's finest work-
The Last Loyalty