About FilmEmerge

FilmEmerge.com is online movie production resource and industry directory for film, television, video, live event and digital media production. The online web portal service helps as a tool for locating film, motion picture production products, equipment, services and professionals. FilmEmerge is a Michigan based company, helping to promote the State's 42% tax rebate incentive for movie production.


We are currently in position to launch innovative services that will use traditional and new digital distribution technologies to bring emerging independent film and television directly to the consumer.


As the film industy and movie production evolves, FilmEmerge.com will continue to adopt new technologies, embrace new internet standards and create new services to facilitate the demand.


FilmEmerge.com is a Limited Liability Corporation under the State of Michigan.


If you would like to inquire about our advertising or investor opportunities, please contact Jonathan at 248.229.5502 or email at jrayos@filmemerge.com.


About The FilmEmerge Foundation

The FilmEmerge Foundation, a Michigan 501c3 non-profit, assisting deserving students in scholarship programs for accredited film schools and theater arts programs.

The FilmEmerge Foundation is raising awareness towards the homeless, raising funds for it's Movies For Shelters Program.

The Movies For Shelters Program, provides homeless shelters with spiritual, positive, and uplifting films.  By bringing together local communities and volunteers, the Foundation will host movie showings with an uplifting and inspirational theme to homeless shelters, churches, schools, or to other non-profit organizations.


For more information on The FilmEmerge Foundation click here.


FilmEmerge Team Bios

Jonathan Rayos I CEO & Co-Founder

For over 15 years, Jonathan was a technical consultant for business enterprise application development, and corporate eLearning applications to Fortune 500 companies included Chrysler, GM, Motorola, Lockheed-Martin, Meijers, and Quicken Loans.

As a serial entrepreneur, he is a managing partner and on the Board of Directors for (EO)2 Mounting Systems - a patent pending multi-industrial hybrid fastening system. In addition, he presides over Soyar Capital Resources, which provides private placement and venture capital sources.

His leadership presides as the President of the FilmEmerge Foundation - a 501c3 non-profit, with a focus on philanthropy from the film industry and collaboration from other charitable foundations.

He received his B.S. in Business Administration from Walsh College; MBA candidate at Michigan State University's Broad School of Business.

Jonathan grew up in metropolitan Detroit; currently resides in Bloomfield Hills, MI. He is an avid scratch golfer, enjoys competitive cycling and the outdoors.
Jason Waterman I CTO & Co-Founder

Jason has been involved with movie web-marketing since 2005 having worked on the development of the official movie resource websites for numerous Hollywood productions including: The Chronicles of Narnia, Expelled, Rocky Balboa, Polar Express and The Secret Life of Bees.

He has been involved in technology and software professionally for over 15 years. Prior to launching FilmEmerge, Jason was the Principal at the software consultancy Waterman International. In addition, he spent several years working in Europe as a senior technology manager for Siemens AG.

Jason has been featured in the Wall Street Journal and studied Computer Engineering at the University of Michigan. He grew up in Detroit, Michigan and is currently residing in Los Angeles, California where he enjoys participating in numerous outdoor activities including biking, running, and hiking.
Scott Paul Dunham I FilmEmerge Creative Alliance Director

Scott has worked in the digital media arts community for over 22 years. Over the years, he has launched numerous projects to promote our creative community and encourage Michigan talent, including the Creative Energy Alliance, the SEMAFX Network, the Creative Energy TechFair, Imagination Exchange, Harmonie Talent Development and the Detroit Windsor International Film Festival.

His diverse background includes illustration, video production, animation, visual effects, graphic design, writing and marketing. He has also been a theatre actor, singer and improv comic.

He was recognized by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation(MEDC) as one of four Michiganders who have shown their dedication to promoting the state and its people.

Scott attended Lansing Community College and Central Michigan and currently lives in Grosse Pointe Park with his amazing wife and two energetic sons.
Becky Rogers I FilmEmerge Foundation Secretary |
VP of Communications

Becky started her career into the secondary education field, after attending Ball State University, with studies in Secondary Education.

As a mother of three, she transitioned into the mortgage banking practice, and also practiced as a licensed real estate agent for the state of Indiana.

She currently manages a multi-state territory for a leading insurance restoration company, providing a proprietary patented process for garment, and materials restoration, servicing insurance companies such as State Farm, Farmers, and Allstate.

Her background in marketing, education, and management, provides FilmEmerge the needed leadership for her role as Secretary/V.P. of Communications.

Becky grew up in Indiana, and currently divides her time between Metro-Detroit and Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Charles Ploughman I FilmEmerge Director of Marketing

As the principle for the management consulting firm of Predbarn Group, he has provided his leadership to visionary entrepreneurs, for over the past 5 years. This position has led him into a consultative role within the the process of 'green' business practices, adopting eco-practices into daily cost efficient operations .

Prior to his entrepreneurial leadership, he led and built teams within the mortgage title industry. For over a decade, he was in various roles as a regional manager and V.P. of Marketing for leading title companies servicing the state of Michigan.

His special leadership skills within the creative community was stemmed by the Detroit International Film Festival, TechTown, Automation Alley and other incubators that support entrepreneurs.

He presides over as the Scholarship Adminstrator for the FilmEmerge Foundation.

He has a B.S. in Socio-Economic Policy from Michigan State University's James Madison program. Charlie is a long time Michigander, and currently resides in Plymouth, MI. He enjoys sailing, running and other outdoor passions.