Bruce and Bryan Koehler grew up in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. (Bruce Left / Bryan Right) Both attended Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Bruce for Radio and Television Communications, and Bryan for Speech Communication and Theater. In 1990 Bruce founded Pittsburgh Based Retro Media, a production company specializing in television commercials, industrials, post-production, graphics, and digital editing.

Initially more involved in the production process Bryan's administrative and management background has led him to executing many of Northshore Picture's more executive duties. His management, budgeting, and accounting experience has helped in all areas of the company's growth. His corporate duties began in 2008 when North Shore Pictures became an LLC and the film "End Game" went into production.

North Shore Pictures was established in 2006 when Bruce produced and directed his first low budget independent feature film, "Dark Wake". Using little budget and local cast, Bruce produced a gritty crime drama about dead bodies appearing in the rivers of Pittsburgh.

John Iwanonkiw (Left) is a vital part of the management team of Northshore Pictures overseeing many aspects of the filmmaking process, including, crew, extras, actors, production, props, and makeup. John's extensive electrical knowledge is invaluable with on-set rigging, wiring, and generation. Beyond his advanced Technical skills John has acted in nearly one hundred films since the early 1980's. His credits include low budget indies to big budget pictures like Night Of The Living Dead, Silence of the Lambs, and Unstoppable. John is totally committed to the craft of acting and producing great films.

Dave Hawk (Right) has a professional background in Bodybuilding and Sports Management. He holds the prestigious titles of both "Mr. USA" and "Mr. World". As the manager and agent for Olympic Gold Metalist, Kurt Angle, Dave has been a featured guest on Fox Sports Net, Totally NASCAR, Regis, ESPN, American Muscle Magazine, Muscle Sport USA. and Pat Robertson's 700 Club. Dave has also won the coveted "Vision" and "Telly" Awards for his advertising work.