Ashby began making movies professionally in 1995. For the past 16.5 years he's been neck deep in every aspect of Post Production. He has been the lead Finisher for International Broadcast Commercials and has worked with Agencies as a Flame Artist, an Editor, VFX and Retouch Compositor, Colorist, and all around "Fix it in Post" saver of the day - Deliver the impossible. You can still find him behind the camera as a Visual Effects Supervisor. He loves what he does; it radiates off him.
After earning a degree in Music from Virginia Tech in 2004, Leslie found herself at Paladin. She is the second longest-running employee, having been here since 2006. During her time here, she has worn just about every hat in the building. Her current hats are those of HR, Bookkeeping, Tax Accounting, Payroll, Communications Director, Cheerleader, and Queen of the World. In addition to all this, she’s also “mom” at home to two wonderful kids and “wife” to a loving husband of 13 years.
Kent C. Williamson founded Paladin Pictures, Inc. and Paladin Media Group along with the Community Films Foundation, a non-profit that connects filmmakers with mission organizations who need help telling their stories.
On August 2nd of 2019, Kent was tragically taken by a drunk driver while on vacation with his family in Michigan along with his sistrer, brother-in-law, and their youngest daughter, Kent's niece. His passion and values will forever impact Paladin, our reputation, and our approach to the industry.
Kent's EMMY® nominated film By War & By God won Best of Show, the Human Spirit Award, Best Direction, and Best Editing at the Docs Without Borders Film Festival as well as several awards at other various festivals around the country. His films include the dramatic featureWhen Love Walks In,the thought-provoking documentary Rebellion of Thought; Postmodernism, the Church, and the Struggle for Authentic Faith, as well as the extremely controversial documentary Stained Glass Rainbows.
He lives on through his bride and six children scattered across Central Virginia.
Paladin Crew members behind the scenes managing audio and video.