Lightbeam was founded by Parker Williams and Stephanie Sharis.

Parker Williams

Co-Founder and CEO

Parker produces across the slate. Before Lightbeam he built Wheelhouse Media into a multi-market production company as its CEO, and started out as a television producer.

Stephanie Sharis

Co-Founder

Stephanie is the CEO of Good News Network. She has held senior roles at AOL, SnagFilms, Indiewire, ViewLift and Cricket Media.

Jesse Scolaro

Partner and Head of Content

Jesse produces across the slate. He is a Sundance-winning producer with twenty years on features, documentaries and branded work, much of it alongside first-time directors. He teaches story and vision at the UNC School of the Arts School of Filmmaking.