Bob Leone - Author/Writer/Producer
Leone is a Purple Heart veteran, artist, writer, cartoonist, widower, and father of five. He is a published author of three exciting Christian novels: "They Don't Cast Shadows," "More than Just Shadows" and "Terror In The Shadows." He has written several Christian graphic stories including, "Malachi" and "Andy's Ants." He has published articles for trade magazines and his paintings are in a dozen military museums.
He gained his managerial experience as a supervisor, then a program manager of a large field office with the federal government for 38 years.
Leone enjoys writing new stories for Inspireworks Productions and producing faith based content. He takes on more of the business side of things while Goad takes on more of the creative side.
Visit BobLeoneOfficial.com to learn more!
Melissa Goad - Director/Producer/Actor
Melissa Goad has worked professionally in the entertainment industry since the age of 12. A 2005 graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, she began her career as an actress, appearing in several award-winning independent films.
In 2007, Goad co-founded Inspireworks Productions, producing her first feature, Shaniko. In 2020, she and Bob Leone relaunched the company with a focus on creating inspiring, faith-based entertainment.
Goad directed the award-winning feature They Don't Cast Shadows, which received over 35 festival awards worldwide, including five Best Director wins. She followed with December to Remember, an award-winning short film that earned 13 festival awards, including three Best Director wins.
Currently, Goad is developing RISE UP, a feature film based on the remarkable true story of a family whose faith and love for basketball transformed a community. With several additional projects in development, she continues her passion for bringing meaningful, entertaining, and hope-filled stories to the screen.
Visit ThatMelissaGirl.com to learn more!
Currently Seeking:
1. Funding for our feature length films - send us a message if you'd like to partner financially.
2. Real Life people who've overcome adversity. We'd love the chance to tell your story and how God has moved in your life. If you're interested in partnering with us, please email us your info and a little about your story, and how you overcame adversity with the help of God.
3. Prayer for our production company.
About Us
Inspireworks Productions
Inspireworks Productions is an independent film company founded in 2007 and reborn in 2020. Our goals are to:
1. Produce Christian based high-quality entertainment that is Biblically grounded.
2. Produce films that promote faith in Jesus, family values, and inspire Christian growth.
3. Produce films that are exciting and captivating to grab the attention of young and old alike.
4. Produce films that enlist professional, diverse & talented men, women and children.
5. Produce films that make a substantial profit for investors and participants.