LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / February 22, 2022 / Redbear Films' Emmy® Award-winning producers PJ Haarsma and Drew Lewis have entered a partnership with the writing team Chris and Erin Mazzei at Original Content Studios and prominent Hollywood stalwarts Jon Sheinberg, Gwen Osborne, and Matt Feige at SFO Entertainment to develop the prestige television series, Ohana.

Ohana is a family crime drama about a mother of two in Witness Protection selling timeshares at a luxury resort in Waikiki in the 1990s. When the government leaves her high and dry, she chooses to join forces with the local mob to provide a better life for her family. Equipped with her intellect and unparalleled forgery skills, she will outsmart rival mobsters, corporate tycoons, and the FBI to protect her family. The only thing that scares her more than being killed or locked up, is losing her kids. Ohana will explore the themes of family, betrayal, sacrifice, evil, and power.

"It's an amazing story from Erin Mazzei. The characters are fascinating and the whole thing feels extremely cinematic." Says PJ Haarsma. "But what really drew me in was this idea of a show that finally shows the real Hawaii, not just the tourists view that most people see on screen."

Redbear has grown in recent years from a commercial production company to a hybrid agency that has verticals not only in production but digital marketing, TV production (Con Man), publishing (The Softwire), and original content (Couch Soup). "We've had success making great content in the past but this show is a different animal on the scale of shows like Ozark, Reacher, and Little Fires Everywhere." Says Drew Lewis. "We couldn't have asked for better partners than SFO Entertainment to help us bring this show to life."

Redbear is currently focused on its 4 verticals - marketing, original content, TV & Film, and publishing. Learn more about Redbear on their website www.redbear.tv.

About Redbear Films

Redbear Films creates and builds entertainment for Film, TV, as well as for brands, to tell their stories and connect with audiences in new ways. Redbear works in both the digital and film disciplines, though their work often blends both worlds. Their unique process is rooted in strategic insights about people and culture to get people talking about something amazing, not simply another advertising campaign or show. With one foot in Hollywood and the other in Madison Ave., Redbear is well versed in making content that isn't just beautiful but also entertaining.

About Original Content Studios

Original Content Studios, with a primary focus on connecting creatives and viewers in making original content, was founded by husband and wife duo, Chris Mazzei and Erin Mazzei. OCS is committed to telling authentic stories rooted in character and diverse cultures through both film and television." See more at: www.originalcontentstudios.com

ABOUT SFO

SFO Entertainment, founded by industry stalwart Jon Sheinberg with partners Gwen Osborne and Matt Feige as well as Susie Sheinberg, at the beginning of 2020, has multiple projects across the television, film, animation, and unscripted space. Fueled by a passion for socially relevant themes, SFO is focused on IP acquisition and breaking diverse talent into television and film.

For more information contact PJ Haarsma, pj@redbear.tv | 1-844-400-2327 | redbear.tv

SOURCE: RedBear Films