Stan Flowers
CFO

Stan Flowers is a seasoned finance and operations executive with over 25 years of experience in entertainment including television, digital media and music. He recently joined Swirl Films, a leading independent film and TV production company, as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In his new role, Flowers is responsible for overseeing strategy and all financial operations of the company, including budgeting, forecasting, accounting, and financial reporting.

Before joining Swirl Films, Flowers served as CFO for Zac Brown Collective, Inc, a unique collaboration of passionate artists in the fields of music, film, food, fashion and design, who share a restless energy for discovery and a commitment to fearless authenticity in pursuit of their dreams.. He also held senior financial positions at Adult Swim and Cartoon Network in both domestic and international capacities. Throughout his career, Flowers has demonstrated a strong track record of driving growth and operational excellence, building high-performing teams, and improving financial performance.

Flowers holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Auburn University and is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Micheal Smith
General Manager

“In all things first be service minded” is the mantra that has guided Micheal Smith’s nearly 30-year career in radio, television, marketing and entertainment. Practicing this simple act consistently over the
years has led him to the position of General Manager for Swirl Films.

Hailing from College Park, GA, Micheal began his professional career as an On-air Personality and Music
Director at Radio One owned station WHTA Hot 97.5 in Atlanta, Georgia. He then joined the team at Cumulus Broadcasting owned WHBX 96.1 Jamz in Tallahassee, Florida before leaving radio to enter the world of television at Sinclair Broadcasting’s WTWC NBC40. Being with this company gave him a wholistic, foundational understanding of the television business, and excited a new passion that would, lead him to relocate back to his hometown to join the Creative Services team at FOX owned WAGA FOX5 Atlanta where he was quickly elevated to the stations key Marketing role.

After a stint as a regional marketer with telecom mainstay Metro by T-Mobile, Micheal joined the national marketing team with 21st Century Fox in Los Angeles, California as their Manager Affiliate Marketing and National Radio Promotions. Having gained the experience of navigating and working in the second largest television market in the country, Micheal again returned to Atlanta to lead the sales/marketing efforts of then Meredith owned WGCL CBS46 and WPCH Peachtree TV. After the purchase of these companies by Gray Media, the leadership team thought that Micheal’s skills, talents and vast industry experience would be instrumental in leading Peachtree TV, the former TBS Superstation, into the next phase of its evolution as Assistant Vice President/Station Manager.

His success in generating locally produced content for the station was noticed by Swirl Films CEO Eric Tomosunas, and an invitation to join the firm was extended. Micheal now employs his over 25 years’ experience in media and broad knowledge of radio, broadcast television, grass roots and digital marketing to generate scripted and unscripted programming and help drive the growth of Swirl Films production services business.

Ron Robinson
VP Head of Physical Production

It is believed that Pablo Picasso once said, “Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working”. This same sentiment is echoed by celebrity creative Chuck Close, albeit in a less ‘romantic’ way, when he said, “Inspiration is for amateurs, the rest of us show up and get to work.”

This same philosophy seems to run in the very veins of Executive Producer and Nascal Media Founder, Ron Robinson. From as early as 1997 Ron began making waves with artists like JA Rule and Ashanti, working his way onto the music scene as a talented manager. But, it was when he transitioned to film and TV that his career really took orbit.

Currently serving as the VP Head of Physical Production and Executive Producer at Swirl Films, Ron Robinson oversees and leads the charge of the creative process, from conception to production execution. Having worked with Swirl founder and CEO Eric Tomosunas for his first producing opportunity back in 2008, Robinson is no stranger to the industry.

His film portfolio includes Deuces (starring Lance Gross, Lorenz Tate and Megan Good), When Love Kills” (marking Tasha Smith’s director debut), Brotherly Love (starring the phenomenal KeKe Palmer and Macy Gray) and runaway fan favorites like BET Anthology series Tales and Bounce TV’s #1 cable series Saints & Sinners. What is also worth noting, is while the pandemic caused others to slow down, Ron actually did more than most, producing over 18 Film, TV series and music inspired projects, between 2020 and 2022. It’s safe to say, that anyone that partners with this industry veteran and New York native must also share his almost superhuman work ethic and commitment to excellence regardless of the budget.

His content company, Nascal Media, and his continued work with Swirl Films, will no doubt prove exactly that, as he has proven himself, that talent, grit a healthy relationship with failure and good old fashioned hard work will get you in the spotlight faster and longer than simply a few dollars more. Robinson’s vision is to lead Swirl further into the creative space, by shifting its focus around developing and curating their own content. Often described as a visionary, he is the type of leader capable of giving strategic counsel and direction, while cultivating a creative working environment among his team members.

For Ron, it’s about the work, and in an industry of way too many of fakers, talkers and polished pretenders, Ron Robinson stands out as the real deal, unfiltered and ready to take over with anyone whose up to the task.

Les Franck
Head of Operations

Les Franck has been involved in film and television production for twenty-eight years in nearly every aspect. Because of this varied experience and hands-on involvement as Production Manager, he has become the Head of Operations at Swirl. Les has brought together over thirty projects ranging from small independent films to large Network Television. Having the production background of a Production Supervisor, Camera Assistant, Location Manager, Electrician and Grip gives Les the background to be a successful Line Producer and Production Manager. Recognizing a strong script and seeing it through each stage of its creation is what drives Les to make great films. Having the passion for film, included with the budget expertise of what crew and equipment are needed, allows for a powerful combination for him to produce and manage a Film, TV series or commercial production.

Tia Anderson
Head of Business & Legal Affairs

Tia Anderson, Esq. was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario by parents who immigrated from Iran. She graduated undergrad from the University of Toronto before relocating to the United States. She obtained her Juris Doctorate from Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School with great distinction and has been practicing in Atlanta ever since. In addition to owning her own legal practice, Tia is currently the Head of Business and Legal Affairs (BALA) for Swirl Films, the leading independent film and television production company based in Atlanta, Georgia.

In her role as BALA, Tia is responsible for overseeing and managing all of Swirl Films’ legal and business affairs, including negotiating and drafting contracts, managing intellectual property rights, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Tia’s extensive experience in corporate law and contract negotiation has made her an invaluable asset to Swirl Films, and she has played a key role in helping the company navigate complex legal and business issues.

Through her work with Swirl Films, Tia has gained a deep understanding of the entertainment industry and the unique legal challenges that it presents. She is known for her strategic thinking, attention to detail, and her ability to develop creative solutions to complex legal problems. Tia’s expertise in both legal and business matters has made her a respected and sought-after professional in her field, and she is widely recognized for her contributions to the legal community and the entertainment industry. Tia prides herself on being a mentor to aspiring attorney’s and making the legal entertainment field more accessible for minority women. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, catching up on a good series or movie, working out, or trying new foods.

Patience Anderson
Graphic Designer & Distribution Coordinator

Patience Anderson serves as the Graphic Designer and Distribution Coordinator for Swirl Films. Although new to the film industry, she is no stranger to design. With nearly 10 years of design experience, Patience holds a unique combination of graphic design and video editing skills. At Swirl Films, she is able to combine her passion and creativity to create key art, sizzles, trailers, title treatments and anything else that requires a designer’s touch. Her keen attention to detail and eye for typography allows her to create stunning visuals that propel projects to the next level.

Patience graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design where she obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts in graphic design. When she isn’t designing, she enjoys illustrating, writing poetry, skating, and photography.