Zernus Productions was created by Luane Beck in August of 2000. Ms. Beck wanted to create a vehicle with which she could communicate important social and environmental issues.

After spending years in the entertainment industry, Ms. Beck returned to school to learn the many aspects of the digital technology available for film production. With these tools, she has had great success in directing, producing and writing for many projects. The belief that you must give something back to the community and environment holds true in the work she produces. A percentage of the proceeds from Zernus Productions are donated to various nonprofit groups. The organizations that Zernus support are all geared towards social change, environmental issues, human and animal rights, and economically challenged groups.

About Luane Beck
Recently named a “filmmaker to watch,” by Curve magazine, Luane Beck was a professional actor for over seventeen years before turning her creative talents to directing and screenwriting. Appearing in dozens of productions on stage, television and film, Beck gained a unique eye for characters and angles. She burst onto the movie scene in 2004 with her critically acclaimed film Intentions.
Praised by both audiences and critics, Intentions was seen worldwide at dozens of prestigious film festivals including Cinequest and the San Francisco International LGBT Film Festival. The film is now widely available on DVD. Prior to Intentions, Beck served as producer/director of Parallel Lives, written by Kathy Najimy and Mo Gaffney. She also served as writer/director for River Team, an environmental documentary.
On stage, Beck has lent direction Sisters, Welcome to the Moon, Spinning into Butter and The American in Me. In addition, Beck also served as Dramaturge for premiere ofThe Music Lesson.
Beck grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area, where she resides today, near Santa Cruz. She shares her passion for filmmaking as a professor at San Jose State University and is co-owner of BlueBox Productions, a videography company.

"I hope you saw her production of PARALLEL LIVES, which was better than a production of the same play I saw at the New Conservatory Theater in San Francisco."

Scott Sublett, Playwright and Screenwriter

"The concept was very creative. There was a clear idea of the meaning of the play as a whole - very funny and very thought provoking."

Dr. Ethel Walker, Professor and Graduate Advisor

"This is the best show I've seen; this has to be done again. The acting was like something you would see at A.C.T...."

Barnaby Dallas, Playwright and Dramaturg

"Fantastic work, you guys! I really enjoyed the show, tonight! The set was innovative, the costume changes were brilliant, and the acting was outstanding! So much brilliance...I am telling all of my friends to drop their weekend plans to see your show!"

Sarah Lougheed, House Manager at Comedy Sportz

"If that doesn't want to make you act, I don't know what does."

Andrew Simms, Student SJSU

"My cheeks hurt from laughing the whole time."

Tom Shamrell, Executive Assistant

"Hilarious, the actors versatility is amazing."

Lynn Dillard, Municipal Government Clerk

"I laughed all the through! I don't believe that was only two people."

Aaron Hawkins, House Manager, Shoreline Amphitheatre