Dedicated to telling stories that awaken our shared humanity. With a commitment to artistic integrity, we focus on films that explore the beauty and complexity of connection—to self, to others, and to the communities we inhabit.
STORIES THAT SEE DEEPER.
OUR WORK
At 5th Eye Productions, we develop original film and television scripts that blend artistic vision with compelling, human-centered storytelling. We are currently seeking development and production partners, financing for independent projects, and opportunities for talent packaging. Whether collaborating with established industry teams or building a project from the ground up, our goal is to bring meaningful, cinematic stories to life.
MEET THE TEAM
TOM SCHLEUNING
FOUNDER
Tom‘s creative spirit has taken him on many journeys throughout the years. He has played and composed music since 4th grade. Inspired by the music of Muse, he has played in multiple rock bands, even opening for the Sex Pistols when in college.
The music spirit took him to California, where he ran 3:33 Music group under the Shady Acres umbrella at Universal. The label signed multiple artists and facilitated the soundtracks
for Tom Shadyac Films.
Tom has executive-produced many charitable events, including the annual Halloween party for the Art of Elysium, the Sunset Musical Festival, benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and the Pasadena Wine Festival, benefiting the Pasadena Symphony.
Tom has been a film enthusiast for years and has written multiple short stories and screenplays. Some of his favorite films include The Shawshank Redemption, Parenthood, Pulp Fiction, Casino, Past Lives, and It’s a Wonderful Life.
Tom has always felt that good stories can inspire people to help make the world a better place. This was the true impetus for starting 5th Eye Productions.
Tom graduated from the University of Texas and currently resides in San Antonio.
GLORIA GRUBER
HEAD OF DEVELOPMENT
Gloria has been working in some form of the arts for 30 years as an actress, producer of stage plays and events. She has worked on many sides of the entertainment industry. Most recently, as the studio manager at SilverLayne studios for fifteen years. She is a current producer of the music event Sunday social, committed to bringing professional musicians together and providing a space for guests to share their talents. While developing a Pilot as a creative endeavor to shoot with her colleagues and good friends, she was approached by Tom to help start 5th Eye Productions, as head of development. She is committed to helping artists' visions come to fruition with integrity and passion for bringing their artistry and stories to life.
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