the team

  • Darrin C. Patterson

    CEO | PRESIDENT

    Author, producer, and creator. In 2019, Darrin started a commercial real estate investment group. He launched Hollywood High Entertainment with Jim Stoddard in 2022 to create and develop film investment opportunities. He also has distribution relationships with Warner Brothers, Sony, Twentieth Century Fox, and Universal Studios.

  • JIM STODDARD

    COO

    A proven leader and mentor, Jim has a career spanning over two decades working in all facets of entertainment, from social media and digital platforms to television, film, music videos and advertising. His feature film producing credits include Happy Holidays, directed by James C. Ferguson and The Uninvited, starring Marguerite Moreau.

  • DREW RODER

    EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

    With nearly 20 years experience in entertainment, Drew has built large creative teams for some of the most prolific channels on YouTube. In 2020, he developed a creative agency to support some of the largest technology brands including: NVIDIA, Meta, Intel, ASUS, and Newegg, as well as campaigns with NFL, NIL, and Celebrity talent.

  • Lawrence T. Holmes

    LEAD CREATIVE

    A syndicated television writer and producer, Lawrence brings decades of creative knowledge and experience to the team. As the head writer for The Steve Harvey Show, he learned what it takes to be successful. He has also amassed a wide-ranging network of industry and business professionals that are ready to support him.

  • Tauna Carson

    PRODUCTION DESIGNER

    Tauna has 10 years of experience in the entertainment industry. Talents include but are not limited to: Production Design, Custom Fabrication, Prop Making, Set Design, Wardrobe, Product Styling and Permaculture Design.

  • Dewayne Carson

    PRODUCTION DESIGNER

    Dewayne has 10 years of experience in the entertainment industry. His Talents include but are not limited to: Production Design, Custom Fabrication, Prop Making, Set Design, Product Styling, and Food Styling.