Brand Vision &Creative Leadership
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Executive Summary
Production Company:
Doodleflix Entertainment, LLC
Producer:
Patricia Planck Fries
Co-Producer
Kelly E. Nine
Line Producer
Patrick McIntire
Genre:
Fantasy/Thriller
Filming Locations:
Dublin, Ireland
Composer:
Deborah Mollison
Doodleflix Brand Leadership
Brand, Content & Creative Management
Patricia Planck Fries
Founder/CEO
EP -Producer - Writer
Doodleflix Entertainment LLC
Patricia cultivated an exceptional command of the entertainment business- mastering every stage of production from concept to screen while working at Fries Productions.
She brings deep expertise in the entertainment industry and played a key role on the team that revived iconic Harvey Comics characters to include our favorite - Casper the Friendly Ghost—while also contributing to the successful launch of Harvey Comics Entertainment’s IPO.
Her background in business is exceptionally diverse and multifaceted, distinguished not only by consistent profitability but by her ability to build scalable, investor-ready ventures across multiple industries. With deep expertise in commercialisation, branding, strategic and long-term planning, she successfully develops business models.
Through cultivated partnerships, disciplined execution, and compelling growth strategies, she has successfully raised over $100 million in venture capital across various industries. Her talent lies in aligning vision with viable revenue models, structuring businesses for sustainable growth by translating strategy into measurable financial outcomes.
Patricia's career expanded internationally, where she applied her business expertise to the entertainment industry. She successfully developed feature films and built strong creative partnerships across global markets while living in the U.K., demonstrating her ability to navigate and thrive within diverse cultural and professional environments. Patricia and John were a part of the legendary Charles Fries Production and Entertainment family.
John M. Fries
CFO
Investment & Operations
Doodleflix Entertainment LLC
During his years at Fries Production, John worked across the full spectrum of television and feature films, contributing to projects ranging from Ambush Murders starring Alfre Woodard to the memorable comedy Carpool, among others.
Immersed in every layer of production, he developed into a true nuts-and-bolts operator. Fries ultimately gravitated toward the financial architecture of filmmaking, channelling his on-set experience into a focused pursuit of the business side of film.
John Fries brings more than four decades of diverse experience spanning finance, investment, and marketing. Fries led national and regional marketing initiatives for major communications companies. His work in large -cap corporate environments has focused on developing brand strategy, driving consumer engagement, and overseeing multimillion-dollar campaigns that strengthened market presence and customer loyalty. With his ability to blend analytical precision with creative vision, John has built a career at the intersection of business growth and brand impact, earning a reputation as a results-driven strategist.
Additionally, for over 20 years, Fries served in the financial sector, managing portfolios exceeding one billion dollars for a private global investment firm. His leadership and strategic insight helped drive growth and stability across international markets. He oversaw complex investment structures and advised high-net-worth clients, honing his skills by navigating changing market dynamics and economic cycles.
John has successfully translated his financial expertise into the world of filmmaking at a time when the industry urgently needs professionals with strong financial discipline. His expertise contributes to The Armchair Travellers production, helping to bring quality content to rebuild theater-going audiences worldwide.
Our Commitment to Women in Film
THE ARMCHAIR TRAVELLERS
The thrilling twists and turns of The Armchair Travellers illuminate the quiet strength of women—strength born not from spectacle, but from grace, resolve, and the sacrifices they carry with unwavering dignity. Their determination becomes the invisible architecture holding families, communities, and histories together.
This story stands as a bold affirmation that women's experiences —struggles, triumphs, beauty, depth, and unmatched complexity—deserve the full brilliance of the spotlight. By placing women firmly at the forefront, we honour the formidable forces they represent and offer a platform where their voices resonate not only with women but this cinematic marvel carves an unprecedented path through four groundbreaking story arcs and a high-concept narrative delivered with striking ingenuity. It is a thunderous declaration that elevating women's opportunities and perspectives on the world stage is not only overdue but also transformative. The film ignites a universal human experience, bringing profound, resonant meaning to audiences of every age, background, and walk of life.
