Support The Project

This is the official fundraising campaign for Mark Rodney Entertainment's first feature film, Mr. Howard! Co-owners Brody Bowman and Ethan DeLeon have been making short films and narrative content together for over a decade, always with the dream of creating a full-length feature. We are now closer than ever to bringing that vision to life—but we need YOU to make it happen. You may be asking yourself, why should I give?

First, we are thrilled to be partnering with full-time content creator Ironheart (4M followers across platforms), who will star in the film, and producer Jenna Frank and her production company, Beautiful Orchid Media. While Ironheart has built an incredible career in content creation, becoming an actress has been her dream since childhood. By helping us bring this film to life, you’re also helping her take a major step toward that dream.

Second, this story is deeply personal and carries an important message. As a part-time educator who grew up in a school where his dad was superintendent and his mom was a teacher, Brody brought a wealth of real-life experience to the script. He will also be co-directing with Dawn Davis and playing the title character alongside Ironheart. We believe strongly in the importance of education and the vital role teachers play in shaping our future. Mr. Howard is ultimately about a teacher who has yet to discover what teaching is truly about—not grades, awards, or scholarships, but investing in and caring about students as individuals, even when they seem like slackers or underperformers. It invites audiences to embrace empathy, selflessness, and a deeper understanding of what it means to put others before yourself.

Making this film is a dream for our team in many ways, but without YOU, it simply won’t be possible. We are incredibly grateful for your support, and we’ve put together exciting rewards and exclusive perks to show our appreciation. Be sure to check those out! No matter the amount—big or small—you will be part of the filmmaking family that helped bring our first feature film to life.