J.D. Matonti is NEW-GEN’s Founder and Creator. Mr. Matonti conceived the epic NEW-GEN universe encompassing many parallel dimensions; NEW-GEN, The Underworld, Earth, Zaadar-3, Nu-Mangi among other worlds. Based on his drawings, Matonti created the vast array of superhero characters infused with nano-powers, creatures and robots that inhabit the NEW-GEN universe.

Mr. Matonti has written and edited the six issue comic book series distributed by Marvel.  Matonti is currently developing NEW-GEN into a live action feature film saga and TV Series.

Matonti has over 20 years of experience in all phases of production: story development, production, editing, writing, directing, and producing. Mr. Matonti recently directed Mark Hamill (STAR WARS) and Tony Oliver (MIGHTY MORPHIN’ POWER RANGERS) in the NEW-GEN teaser animatic. Previously Matonti directed music videos for top recording artists and directed and produced several live action feature films including the riveting teen thriller LETHAL JUSTICE, LOOSE WOMEN (starring Charlie Sheen, Keith David, Giancarlo Esposito, Robin Strasser and Stephen Lang), MY EX-GIRLFRIEND’s WEDDING RECEPTION (starring Dom DeLuise and Deborah Gibson), BOBBY G. CAN’T SWIM (critically acclaimed film that launched the career of actor John-Luke Montias), and the documentary MONEY-DRIVEN MEDICINE (co-produced with Academy Award winner Alex Gibney).

Mr Matonti received dual degrees from Syracuse University: a Bachelor of Science in Television, Radio, and Film from S.I. Newhouse School, the premiere communications school in the U.S., and a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from the Crouse-Hinds School of Management.

Chris Matonti joins J.D. as Founder of the NEW-GEN franchise. Chris, an experienced and recognized Filmmaker, has a multi-faceted background in the entertainment industry. He has Produced several independent films and raised financing for them. Chris oversees the acquisition of content and distribution of films at Gabriel Film Group. Three recent films that he sold to a leader in the domestic home video arena are THIS THING OF OURS, CULT and INSIDE. Chris is currently Producing a documentary, MONEY-DRIVEN MEDICINE, with 2008 Oscar winner Alex Gibney (TAXI TO THE DARK SIDE). Chris is responsible for oversight of the company’s budget and strategic business development and implementation.

Chris Matonti received a B.A. from Bucknell University with degrees in Art History/Studio Art and Biology.

Julia Coppola is a Co-Creator and NEW-GEN Founder. Ms. Coppola has served as a financing partner and Executive Producer on various films. Ms. Coppola is presently Executive Producing the documentary MONEY-DRIVEN MEDICINE.  Ms. Coppola has edited the NEW-GEN Comic Book Series I through VI. Recently, Julia has created, produced, and edited the NEW-GEN Universe Story Bible along with Jeff Gomez and the Starlight Runner Team.

Ms. Coppola received a BA from the College of Notre Dame in Sciences and Secondary Education.

Andrew McDonald joins A.P.N.G. Enterprises as a webmaster and Jack of All Trades. Andrew has run several websites over the last decade, his first being Rapture Press, the former home to his and many other people’s webcomics and most recently The Review Zoo, which he ran for several years interviewing celebrities, developers, and the masses at various comic and video game conventions. Most recently, he has been helping with research and development for several NEW-GEN properties and continuing his interviews with several comic creators for the NEW-GEN Spotlight.

Andrew McDonald received a BA from Kean University in English.