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 played a principal role in Takashi Shimizu's (The Grudge) horror movie Flight 7500 opposite Amy Smart and Ryan Kwanten, and he is set to appear in the upcoming Chris Hemsworth, Halle Berry heist movie Crime 101 opposite Jennifer Jason Leigh and Mark Ruffalo. Ben wrote, produced, directed and starred in the award-winning comedy feature film 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 and is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
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.
