EXPERIENCE JOY THROUGH FILM
We at MarvaJoy Productions create unforgettable stories. We firmly believe in the potential of creating high-quality films through independent production, even with minimized budgets. This approach not only ensures a greater and earlier return on investment but also offers enhanced profit participation for our investors.
Sardia Robinson - Founder/Actress/writer/producer
Sardia is a true Jamaican with multiple jobs. She’s a comedian, writer, pro-
ducer, director and humanitarian. Born and raised in Jamaica, Sardia gradu-
ated from Columbia College, Chicago, where she earned a BA in theater. She
interned at the legendary Goodman Theatre alongside Chuck Smith and Au-
gust Wilson as assistant director. She wasted no time in moving to Hollywood and dominating comedy and theater stages. Sardia was selected to perform her infectiously hilarious standup comedy act to open for the R&B group “The Whispers” at the Microsoft Theatre, earning praise as “Someone to definitely watch." She wrote and stars in her award-winning, one-woman show FROM A YARDIE TO A YANKEE, the gripping, gut-wrenching true story of her courageous life journey from the murderous streets of Kingston, Jamaica, to the deadly consequences of Chicago’s drug wars.
Cliff Foerster - C0-Founder/Writer/Producer
Cliff Foerster is currently Director of Field Operations at MNX, a leading global logistics provider. Previous to MNX, Cliff owned his own logistics company which he built up over a 20-year timespan with warehouses up and down California. Always striving to stay creative both in business and in life, Cliff has invested time and energy in a variety of endeavors over the years, including a Flower Shop in Santa Monica, a child’s entertainment business, a critical thinking program for education, and several writing projects. Cliff believes “work hard and you can achieve anything.”
JD Mendenhall - Producer/Marketing
JD Mendenhall is a writer, producer, content creator, and marketing and publicity consultant. He is the founder, owner, and principal of his company, Bigfoot Communication, begun in 1998. JD graduated from the University of Iowa with a BA in Business Administration and an MBA with a marketing emphasis. He has spent his career helping organizations and individuals create and share their stories. He has fostered success for clients in business, entertainment, higher education, and nonprofits. Elements of his professional background include positions as director of retail operations, finance director, administrator, and three marketing director gigs. An award-winning writer, JD brings stories to life as a published writer, freelancer, humorist, and newspaper columnist with over 25 years of professional writing experience.