The Team

David Nixon

Director/Producer
Originally from Sydney, Australia, David Nixon has been producing and directing documentaries in Russia, India, and throughout Europe; feature films such as Fireproof, Facing the Giants, Making Waves; national commercials for SUBWAY® Restaurants, Nickelodeon Family Suites, Walt Disney World Resorts, and capital campaign films for churches such as First Baptist Naples, Shades Mountain Baptist, and Valleydale Baptist Church, for the past 25 years. His success is due to his ability to create classic, elegant images that evoke emotion and induce heartfelt response. From high above the earth to deep underwater, from directing children and animals to motion capture on green screen, David’s expertise with all facets of production provides a big picture perspective enabling him to create the absolute best, from start to finish. David was first called on by Sherwood Baptist Church to produce the wildly successful movie Facing the Giants. By bringing together a small group of Christian technicians with the volunteer help of the entire church, Nixon was able to give a $100,000 project a big screen look, and ultimately garner over $10 million at the box office; it has now grossed $35 million in DVD and foreign sales. After the impressive accomplishments of Facing the Giants, Sherwood Baptist Church called on David and his team to bring their expertise to Sherwood’s third feature Fireproof. Fireproof was named the #1 independent film of 2008 and grossed $33.4 million as the box office. David is now working on bringing Christian film making to Orlando, FL.

Kim Dawson

Creative Development/Producer
Cameron “Kim” Dawson is a 30-year veteran of the entertainment industry. He has produced megahit movies like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and TV shows like "The Mickey Mouse Club." He produced Bobby Jones Stroke of Genius starring Jim Caviezel. He served as Director of Original Programming for Showtime Networks for six years and was a Producer for Trans World International, the world’s leading sports television production company. Kim has a strong background in integrated marketing strategies and has been a proponent of new digital media distribution for many years. Kim represents an extensive slate of family friendly projects and has developed a worldwide network of entertainment business associates in both traditional and new media.

Tom Swanson

Financial Development/Executive Producer
Tom Swanson’s background includes thirty plus years in the sports and entertainment marketing industry handling major sponsorship programs for such clients as Hershey, Reebok, Dunlop/Slazenger, McDonalds, Coca Cola, Georgia Pacific, Bausch & Lomb, UPS, Blue Cross & Blue Shield and M&M Mars. Currently Tom is serving Possibility Pictures as its chief fund-raiser and marketing officer. Over the years, Tom has been recognized as one of the industry’s leading sponsorship and event marketing specialists. Tom recently executive produced his first feature film Come Away Home. Along with his Executive Producer duties, Tom secured all of the sponsorship and product placements for the film. Tom's time and talent are focused on building Possibility Pictures into the category leader in faith-based films and media.

Sandra Thrift

Creative Director/Screenwriter
Sandra Thrift has 20 years experience in the film and video industry as a Writer and Producer. She started as a Broadcast Creative Director for May Company in Jacksonville, Florida, and honed her creative skills in various advertising agencies throughout Maryland and Florida before partnering with David Nixon in 1995 to form DNP STUDIOS. Her career has produced many award winning videos. In her role as Vice President of Creative Services, Sandra leads the team in developing the creative message as well as functioning as a managing producer—ensuring the integrity of the creative direction and bringing the project in on time and on budget. Making Waves, Sandra’s first feature film as a Writer/Producer, enjoyed commercial success and continues in DVD. Since, she has written three other feature film screenplays—Saving Livingston, Storytellers and The Rivalry and continues to produce for multiple $1M plus projects. Sandy is also co-owner and a managing member for Possibility Pictures, LLC.