HiJacked

Screenplay by Sandi Jerome

The production Team

  • Melissa Shevela

    Melissa Shevela is the founder of Helicopter Productions which holds the option for the project HIJACKED and HERO DOGS with co-producer Julie Pacino. She is also a producing partner for Vision Studios with several projects in development. Melissa has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Central Michigan University. In 2006, Melissa bought a manufacturing plant in Metro Detroit, and after operating the business for twelve years and growing sales 8x, transforming it into a multi-million dollar company, she sold it in 2018. In 2020, she entered the entertainment industry bringing her business experience and success into her production company and projects.

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  • Autumn Bailey

    Co-Producer Autumn Bailey is a passionate, seasoned producer of film and television. The Pennsylvania native has a knack and specialty for independent film production and distribution and in 2018, produced the award-winning documentary Maynard about the civil rights icon Maynard Jackson. Several of her films have won numerous awards and acclaim, some include Mine 9, IndieWire's project of the month, and Trading Paint, starring John Travolta and Shania Twain. Bailey also produced A Wing and a Prayer (2023) starring Dennis Quaid and Heather Graham listed in Prime Videos top ten for multiple weeks. Other notable films in production include: Billy Knight with Al Pacino and The Backup with Keke Palmer. Her serious commitment to high quality entertainment makes her one of today's most sought after indie producers. She is the founder of Autumn Bailey Entertainment (ABE), one of the few women-owned production companies in the southeast region. She has a knack for finding funding for seasoned writers, directors and filmmakers as it is a mission of ABE to help others realize their artistic dreams. Recently, she has expanded her brand to include a west coast division and co-founded Prominent Productions with Cameron Burnett, son of Hollywood producer Mark Burnett. Under the helm of ABE and Prominent, Mrs. Bailey has over 40 credits under her belt.goes here

  • ALEXIA MELOCCHI

    Co-producer Alexia Melocchi is an accomplished and respected entrepreneur, and P.G.A. producer, known for a deep understanding of the international distribution, production and financing in film and television. As the co-founder of Little Studio Films, and with a 30-year longevity in Hollywood in various roles, she works closely with filmmakers, producers, international distributors and media companies around the world. Her track record includes the sale of over 50 successful movie worldwide and 150 acquisitions on behalf of her distributor clients.