About
OUR team
Ben and Marissa Sharples are a Los Angeles-based husband-and-wife filmmaking team with a passion for crafting compelling and entertaining stories. Their shared love for cinema began at a young age—Ben with an RCA VHS camcorder, creating action movies with friends, and Marissa with a transformative experience watching E.T. They first met at Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences, and united by their passion for storytelling, they strive to create films that inspire, move, and make the world laugh.
ben
sharples
Ben Sharples is an American writer, producer and actor. He is perhaps best known for his role as Jack Hafey in Takashi Shimizu's (THE GRUDGE) horror movie FLIGHT 7500 opposite Amy Smart and Ryan Kwanten. He wrote, produced, directed and starred in the comedy feature GENTLEMEN'S FURY, which was nominated for Best Feature and won him Best Actor at the Sunscreen Film Festival West. His latest project, the thriller short TAKEN IN, won Best Thriller at the Hollywood Blood Horror Festival.
marissa
hall
With over two decades of experience in the film industry, Marissa Hall brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to Gold Door Films. Her diverse acting background, including roles in films like Bad Santa and TV series like The Sopranos, gives her a unique perspective on storytelling and character development. Now, she's collaborating with Ben to produce compelling and impactful films, drawing on her extensive experience to nurture talent and bring captivating stories to life.
