Sarah Siegel-Magness

Sarah Siegel-Magness is the co-founder, along with husband Gary Magness, and managing partner of "Smokewood Entertainment". Sarah's credit include producing the award-winning Lionsgate film Precious (2009), and executive producing the critically acclaimed Vivendi Entertainment feature Tennessee (2008). Upcoming projects include motion picture and television projects based on Megan McDonald's "Judy Moody" young adult book series and a documentary following an indigenous tribe in Brazil and its effort to become self-sufficient. Through their "Smokewood" shingle, Sarah and Gary will produce films with positive messages for diverse audiences. Sarah graduated from the University of Colorado's School of Business. Following a brief career in the music industry, she launched "So Low", a young women's clothing line, which she still operates today. The line is sold at upscale retailers nationwide. Her entrepreneurial spirit led her to be nominated for the "Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award" at age 30, and become active in the Young Entrepreneurs Organization, a global nonprofit education organization. A Colorado native, Sarah currently lives in Denver with Gary and their family. She is active in a number of philanthropic causes including "Food Bank of the Rockies", "Energy Up" and "The Fresh Air Fund".