Crew Bio

Filmmaker

Katia Louise is highly regarded spokesperson and champion for the health and welfare of both wild and domestic equines. Katia has been active in the field of Equine, Canine, Avian & Reptile Rescue for many years and has a background in Marine and Environmental Sciences. She is a Credentialed Educator, a lifelong animal advocate and has been working on the CAUSE to end horse slaughter since 2004. Katia is also a Broadcast Journalist, Filmmaker and Artist. In 2008, Katia directed and produced two documentary films; “A Day in Tribute” and “A Celebration of Life”, a feature length documentary with Lilyan Chauvin. She also produced 12 audio documentaries for international radio in 2009; one entitled "Saving America's Horses" which in part inspired the making of the film currently in production, “Saving America’s Horses – A Nation Betrayed”. As Director of WFLF Humanion Films, Katia Louise formed the Nation's top equine coalition comprised of the most renowned anti-slaughter equine experts and pro-horse specialists. Katia is also the West Coast Regional Coordinator for Americans Against Horse Slaughter and she sits on the board for other animal welfare organizations.

Associate Producer

Debra Lopez is known for her extensive background in animal advocacy and rescue work. She is the Executive Director of Animal Fairies Charities, Producer and Host of Animal Advocate TV and President of Caveman Productions. Lopez, though Animal Fairy Charities created the first ever Musical Horse Aid in 2008 which brought attention and much needed funds that helped support horse rescues around the country. Inspired by her love for thoroughbreds and most recently by the late great Barbaro, Lopez co founded Americans Against Horse Slaughter, a non funded national grass roots organization in effort to help end the slaughter of American horses. Ms Lopez is also a popular singer/ songwriter and a (WAMI) Nominee for Songwriter/ Producer of the Year. She continues her campaign in quest of raising public awareness for the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act with a song she recently wrote called “Racing For Time”.

Associate Producer

Nancy Stanley is an Animal Therapy pioneer; Ms Stanley was the Founder, National Media and Public Relations Director of Tender Loving Zoo, a nonprofit organization that introduced “Animal Therapy” to severely handicapped children and to convalescent hospitals for the elderly. Nancy authored and published “Pillow With a Heartbeat”, the heartwarming tale about a little dog, Truffles, who finds his big purpose. This book’s mission is to continue Truffles’ journey, bringing children of all nations together with Truffles as their “Pied Piper”, particularly children who are battling life-threatening diseases. Nancy Stanley is presently a wish- grantor for the Make-A-Wish Foundation in San Diego. It was as a wish- grantor that Nancy was inspired by a very special child, to write “Pillow With a Heartbeat”. She’s worked and cared for a variety of animals as a Veterinary Assistant as well as at the Los Angeles Zoo caring for baby gorillas. Nancy also works to support the rescue and retirement of thoroughbred horses in a transition to Equine Assisted Activities programs.