It all began with an idea.
Acorn Entertainment Group was formed with the idea that this world needs wholesome, fun, inspiring entertainment, and was founded after the thought and creation of our flagship IP, Jackalope Junction, a Steampunk Western Action-Adventure that brings back the spirit of shows like Andy Griffith, the Lone Ranger, and more, along with a very heavy influence of the adventures created by Jules Verne.
So we decided to take the Western and Vernian Sci-Fi genres, and mash them together to create something new, unique and just plain fun! But we realized once we put a team together, that there was a lot of talent that could be used to do more…
From writers, designers, visual effects, animators, concept artists, music and audio production, video and film folks, 3D modelers, prop makers, all with the same heart and goal to create something better, we realized we shouldn’t just keep this all to ourselves, but instead, offer our unique blend of talent, heart and passion to create projects for others as well.
Concept design, animation, modeling, scenic design, video or film, architecture, blue sky, sound, music, graphics… and so on. We love to create and more so, create the impossible!
From tight budgets to big ones, we want to work with anyone who has a dream and wants to see it happen!
Leads
Greg Schumsky - Owner, Creator of Jackalope Junction
Greg has over 40 years in the design industry with a background in architecture, industrial design, Experience Design, filmmaking, animation, and themed entertainment design. Greg is the guy who can’t sleep at night due to always having more ideas to create amazing experiences for young and old alike.
For an in-depth look at Greg’s background on LinkedIn, click here.
Scott Cook - Creative Director
As a professional senior creative, Scott Cook’s resume includes everything from developing learn to draw character art pools and illustrated paper engineered castles for the Walt Disney Company, He has contributed content to franchises as diverse as Star Wars to Disney Princesses. Scott and was recently the first recipient from Disney Publishing Worldwide to receive the Disney Legacy Award; the highest honor that can be given to a Disney employee for inspiring others around him to dream, create, and inspire.
Advisors
Russ Swanger
Consultant
Mr. Swanger is an interdisciplinary serial entrepreneur with over forty years of experience in, and insight into multiple aspects of visual communications, media, entertainment, and professional development. Possessing an optimistic growth mindset, he is known for his creative problem solving, innovative vision, and his relentless focus. As a leader, Mr. Swanger exemplifies the ACORN Values. He strives to empower every individual to identify their passion, fulfill their potential, and have fun every day.
Klaus Sommer Paulsen
Head of Integrated Story Development
AdventureLAB
Klaus is the Founder and CEO Creative Director of AdventureLAB. He has been working with storytelling and media for more than 30 years, and integrated marketing, digital multimedia and experience design since the mid-1990s. Besides his work as a designer, concept developer and more, Klaus has been teaching student and professional programs regularly for a quarter of a century and recently completed a three-year term on the Themed Entertainment Association’s International Board.
Ecatarina Capatina
Digital Concept Developer
AdventureLAB
Ecaterina joined AdventureLAB in 2018 as a concept developer but has been associated with the company since her formal education in Digital Concept Development. She specialises in concept development, strategy and design, focusing on integrating story and experience, applying principles from integrated marketing, interaction design, and more. Ecaterina also plays a significant role in project management, focusing on the integration of disciplines and stakeholders at the relevant project stages.