Walter von Huene has over 25 years of experience in the entertainment industry. He has established himself as Actor’s director, serving as Dialogue Coach on the hit series HAPPY DAYS, working side by side with the legendary director Jerry Paris. During his career he has worked with Ron Howard, Tom Hanks, Steve Martin, Richard Gere, Robin Williams, Julia Roberts, Leonardo DiCaprio, Keanu Reeves, and many more.
Walter has a close association with Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. The two met on the set of JINGLE ALL THE WAY. He then worked with him on BATMAN AND ROBIN, END OF DAYS, THE SIXTH DAY, COLLATERAL DAMAGE and TERMINATOR 3. Walter also worked with the governor as a speech consultant during the recall and his first term in office.
Mr. von Huene established VONHART FILMS, with actor/writer Michael Hartson. They are currently in development on their feature film, YOU’VE GOT A FRIEND and developing BONITA FAYE. a book they have under option.
Mr. von Huene’s past feature credits include directing and co-writing ANCIENT WARRIORS, an action adventure film shot entirely in Sardinia, Italy. It received worldwide distribution. He was 2nd unit director and Associate Producer on PRETTY WOMAN. He worked in the same capacity on Universal’s hit movie, PARENTHOOD, as well as the NBC Series based on the film.
Walter has also directed numerous television shows, including episodes of SHEENA, starring Gena Lee Nolin for TriStar/ Columbia, FORTUNE HUNTER, THE NEW LEAVE IT TO BEAVER, and the majority of SWAMP THING episodes for USA Network and Universal Studios.
Walter is a member of the Directors Guild of America, The Writers Guild of America, and The Screen Actor’s Guild.
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Michael Hartson is an actor/writer/producer. He has had the opportunity to work with Daniel Baldwin, Blair Underwood, Katie Holmes, Gregory Harrison, Geena Lee Nolin, Anne Jillian, Marilu Henner, Lee Majors, Andy Mackenzie, Ashley Drane and numerous others.
Along with partner Walter von Huene, Michael has co-founded VONHART FILMS.
Mr. Hartson co-wrote and co-starred in the feature film ANCIENT WARRIORS. Shot in Sardinia, Italy, Michael assisted director and co-writer Walter von Huene in numerous facets of the production including casting, location scouting, rewriting and editing. Michael has also adapted two novels to screenplays and is currently working on producing a VONHART FILMS original screenplay, YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND.
As an actor, Mr. Hartson’s television credits are numerous, including regular roles in THE CAPE, SAFE HARBOR, SHEENA and DAWSON’S CREEK . Movies of the Week include OUR SON THE MATCHMAKER, BIONIC EVER AFTER and LADYKILLERS. Film credits include ANCIENT WARRIORS, OLIVE JUICE, MAKING WAVES and THE SECOND COMING, directed by Blair Underwood.
Mr. Hartson also has an extensive hosting background, including TV pilots for the game shows CASTING CALL and CULTURE QUEST. Michael has also created and developed WHAT’S NEW AMERICA, a sitcom about the life of an infomercial host.
Mr. Hartson is a member of Actor’s Equity Association, The Screen Actor’s Guild and The Writer’s Guild of America (eligible).
