01In developmentHistorical drama · Biopic
MASTER CHIEF
At the dawn of the Civil Rights Movement, William Goines—a runaway on the brink of uncertainty with unshakable resilience—lands in the throes of the Vietnam Era as the first Black Navy SEAL.
Independent film production & development
Character is
the spectacle.
We develop and produce character-driven feature films built to move global audiences.
Explore our projects01 / Point of view
Films about people under pressure—and the choices that reveal who they are.
Finklea Productions is an independent development and production company focused on elevated thrillers, grounded dramas, and prestige genre films with emotional truth, cultural resonance, and commercial reach.
Our story02 / Selected slate
Stories in motion.
01In development
02In developmentGrounded dramatic thriller
THREAT
When a quiet veteran discovers the extremist targeting his immigrant neighbors is the brother-in-arms whose life he once saved, he must choose between loyalty to the man he knew and protecting the community that man now threatens.
03In developmentPrestige psychological horror
EMDR
When a veteran nearing retirement begins EMDR therapy for buried combat trauma, something follows him home—forcing him to confront the soldier he left behind before it reaches his family.
Producer
Writer
Veteran
03 / The producer
Don Finklea Jr.
A producer, screenwriter, actor, and retired U.S. Air Force veteran bringing lived experience, disciplined leadership, and a performer's instinct to every story.
After twenty years of military service—including deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan—Don now develops films about identity, service, family, and moral courage. His screenplays Master Chief and EMDR have each earned a Stage 32 Double Recommend.
Meet the founder04 / What we're building
Purposeful films.
Aligned partners.
We are building relationships with producers, directors, financiers, representatives, and creative partners who believe ambitious films begin with unforgettable human stakes.
Partner with us05 / Momentum
Now in development.
THREAT expands into feature development
A grounded dramatic thriller about brotherhood, trauma, and radicalization.
MASTER CHIEF advances
The William Goines story moves into its next creative development phase.
EMDR earns industry recognition
Stage 32 Double Recommend and Best of Stage 32 lookbook selection.