As CEO of Kingdom Story Company, Kevin Downes' producing, directing, acting, and writing career spans more than 30 years. As an actor, some of Downes' fan-favorite roles include Officer Shane Fuller in COURAGEOUS, the video game lover Kevin in MOMS’ NIGHT OUT, a series regular role on the TV sitcom HITTING THE BREAKS, and supporting roles in I CAN ONLY IMAGINE and AMERICAN UNDERDOG.
Early in his career, Downes produced critically acclaimed LIKE DANDELION DUST from best-selling author Karen Kingsbury, which starred Academy Award winner Mira Sorvino and won more than a dozen audience awards for Best Picture at prestigious film festivals around the world.
Co-founder of Kingdom Story Company, the studio is in an exclusive partnership with Lionsgate, aiming to develop life-changing content from a variety of talented storytellers. Their features have all opened in the top-ten box office and they have received the coveted A+ CinemaScore® three times. Their latest film, ORDINARY ANGELS, hits theaters Feb 23, 2024, followed by UNSUNG HERO in theaters April 26, 2024, and WHITE BIRD on Oct 4, 2024. THE UNBREAKABLE BOY and the year-end holiday title, THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER, will also be released in 2024.