WHO WE ARE
SHARON PAUL, Co-CEO
Sharon is a producer and screenwriter and entrepreneur. She oversaw scripting and development for a prolific production company in LA and later founded Dandelion Media with Mark Tilghman and they developed a risk-mitigated approach to independent film finance and production. Her producing credits include Netflix’s Mary starring Sir Anthony Hopkins, Marlowe starring Liam Neeson, Diane Kruger, and Jessica Lang, and Sony Classic’s thriller, Nuremberg, starring Russel Crowe, Micheal Shannon and Rami Malek. Her upcoming projects include Hershey, in partnership with The Hershey Entities and starring Alexandra Daddario, Finn Wittrock and Alan Ruck; Eve, adapted from the NYT bestselling novel; the spy thriller Birdseye, starring Connie Neilson and Sir Anthony Hopkins; and the powerful origin story of the beloved hymn, Silent Night.
MARK TILGHMAN, Co-CEO
Mark brings over two decades of experience working in television, marketing, and entertainment. He founded Dandelion Media with Sharon Paul, serves as co-CEO and producer, and oversees proprietary research efforts for concept vetting, casting, and marketing. He was part of the ANA’s SeeHer initiative at its launch from The White House in 2016. The SeeHer Award is presented annually at the Critics’ Choice Awards. Prior, he founded advertising agency, JDA and served as its president; was a founding partner at Olé TV, a streaming TV platform in Mexico and the Philippines. And early in his career, worked extensively in the cable television industry. Dandelion Media was instrumental in financing Marlowe , starring Liam Neeson, Diane Kruger, and Jessica Lang. Some current projects include the major motion picture, Hershey in partnership with The Hershey Entities; Vivaldi directed by Oscar-winner John Ottman; and the limited series An Acre of Fools.
A Note, From Us
We’ve been building this vision for some time, grateful for the partnerships nurtured along the way. What began with a slate of inspiring female-protagonist stories — shaped by research and driven by purpose — has grown into a unique, data-informed approach to filmmaking that empowers creativity and ensures stories truly resonate.
At Dandelion Media, we partner with investors, brands and creators who believe in the power of story to inspire. As we look ahead, our mission remains clear: Hope Through Story. We invite you to be part of what develops next.
Sincerely,