Sarah Siegel-Magness is the co-founder, along with husband
Gary Magness, and managing partner of
"Smokewood Entertainment". Sarah's credit include producing the
award-winning Lionsgate film
Precious (2009),
and executive producing the critically acclaimed Vivendi Entertainment
feature
Tennessee (2008). Upcoming
projects include motion picture and television projects based on
Megan McDonald's "Judy Moody"
young adult book series and a documentary following an indigenous tribe
in Brazil and its effort to become self-sufficient. Through their
"Smokewood" shingle, Sarah and Gary will produce films with positive
messages for diverse audiences.
Sarah graduated from the University of Colorado's School of Business.
Following a brief career in the music industry, she launched "So Low",
a young women's clothing line, which she still operates today. The line
is sold at upscale retailers nationwide.
Her entrepreneurial spirit led her to be nominated for the "Young
Entrepreneur of the Year Award" at age 30, and become active in the
Young Entrepreneurs Organization, a global nonprofit education
organization.
A Colorado native, Sarah currently lives in Denver with Gary and their
family. She is active in a number of philanthropic causes including
"Food Bank of the Rockies", "Energy Up" and "The Fresh Air Fund".