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Little Spark Films Transitions to Genre Studio in Texas

2/13/2026

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Little Spark Films expands into a full genre studio in Arlington, Texas, after a $1 million investment from producer Chris C. Rushing.
Co-founders Joe Manco and Catalina Querida will lead, with Mary Beth McAndrews as director of marketing and Preston Fassel as chief creative officer.
The studio is in preproduction on Texas films, Cory Ahre’s Bum Rush and Cameron Hazelwood’s Bridget Wrona, as it shifts from music videos to features.

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Story summary

Little Spark Films expands into a full genre studio in Arlington, Texas, after a $1 million investment from producer Chris C. Rushing.
Co-founders Joe Manco and Catalina Querida will lead, with Mary Beth McAndrews as director of marketing and Preston Fassel as chief creative officer.
The studio is in preproduction on Texas films, Cory Ahre’s Bum Rush and Cameron Hazelwood’s Bridget Wrona, as it shifts from music videos to features.