UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

 

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 14, 2014

 

MOON RIVER STUDIOS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada   000-53835   41-2251802
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)   (Commission File Number)  

IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

131 Southern Boulevard

Bloomingdale, Georgia

   31405
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

 

(912) 298-2000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

MEDIENT STUDIOS, INC.

Former Name or former address, if changed since last report

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Effective October 14, 2014, Steven Bahlmann was appointed as Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer of Moon River Studios. Mr. Bahlmann, age 56, served as CFO of Markmann Nutraceuticals, Inc., a startup contract nutraceutical manufacturer that Bahlmann co-founded, a position he held from 2011 to 2014. From 2008 to 2011, Mr. Bahlmann served as CFO of Junior Sports Corporation, a junior sports training academy. Mr. Bahlmann spent the first 5 years of his career, as a Supervisor Accountant with McGladrey, LLP, a national accounting and consulting firm. Mr. Bahlmann earned his degree in accounting at the University of Northern Iowa, is a CPA and is a member of the AICPA.

On October 16, 2014, the Company released a press release in connection with the Mr. Bahlmann, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(c) Exhibits

 

99.1   Press Release dated October 16, 2014

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

  MOON RIVER STUDIOS, INC.
     
Date: October 17, 2014 By: /s/ Jake Shapiro
    Name: Jake Shapiro
    Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

Moon River Announces Appointment of CFO

 

EFFINGHAM COUNTY, GA--(Marketwired - Oct 16, 2014) -  Moon River Studios, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: MDNT) announced the appointment of Steven Bahlmann as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Secretary and Treasurer. As CFO, Bahlmann will be responsible for the financial management of the company, accounting, strategic planning, and investor relationships.

Prior to joining Moon River Studios, Bahlmann was CFO for Markmann Nutraceuticals, Inc. Markmann was a startup contract nutraceutical manufacturer that Bahlmann co-founded. Markmann's success led to its acquisition less than 2 years after it opened its doors. Prior to that, Bahlmann was CFO for the private equity owned Junior Sports Corporation, a junior sports training academy that boasts Hank Haney and Ivan Lendl as lead instructors.

"I am very excited to be on the Moon River Studios team and help this new company grow. I strongly believe that Moon River Studios will have a major positive impact on Effingham County and the surrounding region," stated Mr. Bahlmann.

"Steven has a proven track record as a CFO, where he has significantly improved financial operations and positioned companies for long-term success," said Jake Shapiro, CEO of Moon River Studios. "We're confident in Steven, and know that his leadership as part of our executive team will help propel us forward."

Mr. Bahlmann earned his degree in accounting at the University of Northern Iowa, is a CPA and is a member of the AICPA. He spent the first 5 years of his career with McGladrey, LLP, a national accounting and consulting firm.

About Moon River Studios, Inc.

Moon River Studios, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: MDNT) is a Georgia, U.S. based film production company. In 2013, the Company entered into a lease agreement with the Effingham County Industrial Development Authority ("IDA") whereby it has beneficial ownership of 1560 acres of land in Effingham County. The Company plans to construct motion picture studios and other related amenities on the property for film production. These facilities will include sound stages, production and post production offices, editing suites, warehouses, mills and set fabrication facilities. We refer to this fully integrated film production campus as a "Studioplex."

Safe Harbor Statement

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a "safe harbor"for forward-looking statements. Certain information included in this press release contains statements that are forward-looking, such as statements related to the future anticipated direction of the industry, plans for future expansion, various business development activities, planned or required capital expenditures, future funding sources, anticipated sales growth, and potential contracts. Such forward-looking information involves important risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect anticipated results in the future and, accordingly, such results may differ from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of, the company. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those relating to development and expansion activities, dependence on existing management, financing activities, domestic and global economic conditions, and other risks and uncertainties described in the Company's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.