April Sheris

At the close of last year, we chose pause. We ended 2025 not with announcements or projections, but with reflection—on what is worth preserving, and why restraint remains a discipline in a culture that rewards speed. That pause was intentional. Because clarity does not come from momentum alone. It comes from stillness, discernment, and choice. As 2026 begins, Upland Studios enters the year with that clarity intact—and with purpose sharpened by reflection. This is a year of shaping. Not more...

Santa Fe, NM — December 2025 This holiday season, Upland Studios made a contribution in support of David, helping expand access to the film for children across the United States. The decision followed a personal viewing of the film and reflects Upland Studios’ ongoing belief that storytelling carries responsibility—particularly when it comes to young audiences. Access to meaningful stories plays a critical role in shaping imagination, empathy, and a sense of belonging. Upland Studios’...

There comes a moment in every serious career when the question is no longer what’s next, but what will last. We live in a time of constant output—content, commentary, visibility. But very little of it is designed to endure. Very little is authored with the intention of becoming part of the record. That is where legacy work begins. Today, I’m honored to formally announce that Dontrell Johnson—former NFL player, respected performance trainer, and home gym architect—has been commissioned as an...