Who we are.

 
 

We create and produce films that are thoughtful, stylish, and original.

We aim to inspire reflection, action and growth.

Our backgrounds span many fields and have broadened our views and perspective which helps to inform our approach to storytelling. We don’t have fancy offices or a large staff, but we do have a talented network of creative storytellers and producers that are fun to work with and put their all into the work. We also love dogs, wine and laughing.

We want our partners and investors to enjoy this experience as much as we do.  We encourage investors in our films to come on set and even to appear on screen (as extras), as possible, if interested. Our investors are production family-members, also ignited by the passion of telling and sharing a powerful story.

 

Tim Atkin.

Founder | Storyteller | Screenwriter

Stuart Kupinsky.

Visionary | Techie Geek | Producer

Janet Million.

It’s about the numbers | And fun

Andy Bailey.

Creator | Editor | Producer

Tim Atkin. Founder | Storyteller | Screenwriter

Tim is a military veteran who commanded two Coast Guard cutters and served on the National Security Council staff at the White House. In the Coast Guard, he earned numerous unit and personal awards for search & rescue and law enforcement operations. At the White House, he focused on our nation's response to international crises — the Cuban and Haitian migration crises, the post-genocide recovery in Rwanda and Burundi, and the destruction caused by international organized crime and drug trafficking.

Beyond his career in public service, Tim’s lifelong passion has been storytelling, which led him to begin writing screenplays. In 2021, Tim completed the New York Film Academy’s fifteen-week Filmmaking program. Tim is a member of Veterans in Media and Entertainment, Film Independent and The Gotham. He and his husband live in South Florida.

Film Projects:

  • Writer/Producer: Lillian, Next Door (Pre-Production)

  • Associate Producer: Complicated Order (Premiered at OutFest 2023)

  • Associate Producer: I Turn Grills On (post-production)

  • Writer/Director: The Birthday

  • Writer/Director: Discovered

Stuart Kupinsky. Visionary | Techie Geek | Producer

A veteran of the Toronto International Film Festival, Stuart enjoys creative projects that inspire a better world. He enjoys mastering the use of technology - while filming and in post production - so as to enable the stories to come alive in ways that connect with the audience intimately and directly.

Janet Million. It’s about the numbers | And fun

Janet's entrepreneurial spirit and desire to have her children live in a world that is better informed and accepting of all led her to join 40 Years Running Films. Her professional career spans 27 years and ranges from the detailed needs of government contracting to the creative and responsive deal making of high-end real estate . Janet has held positions ranging from Financial Analyst to CFO. She brings an expansive world view, and an approachability, sense of humor and relationship based approach that enables everyone on the project team to be at their best.

Andy Bailey. Creator | Editor | Producer

Andy joined 40 Years Running to rediscover his creative side. After performing in high school and community theater productions, he put creative pursuits largely on hold until he discovered video editing as a hobby. After college, he served in the United States Air Force and then pursued a career in large-scale website management for a federal agency. He’s excited to bring human-centered stories to life. Andy is a member of Veterans in Media and Entertainment and The Gotham.

Andy completed the New York Film Academy’s 15-week Filmmaking program.

Film Projects:

  • Assistant Producer: Lillian, Next Door (Pre-Production)

  • Writer/Director: Flower Bud (student film)

  • Writer/Director: /reˈbəl/ (student film)
    A one-minute version of this film was an Official Selection for Toronto’s 2022 Minute Madness Film Festival

  • Writer/Director: life/changes (student film)