Beth Nielsen Chapman's new Sanctuary release “Look” is the latest milestone in the amazing life of this celebrated American singer/songwriter.  A striking new collection of songs, “Look” pulls together Beth's many musical influences, including folk, country, rock, pop, old school soul, and jazz, an eclectic mix streamlined and focused thanks to a great band backing her in the studio which includes drummer Jerry Morotta (Peter Gabriel), John Jorgenson (Elton John) on guitar and Dan Dugmore on dobro and steel, as well as ace backing vocals by Michael McDonald and Emily Salier (Indigo Girls).

“Look” features collaborations with some of the titans of popular song, from the late Harlan Howard (Heartaches By The Number, I Fall To Pieces), with whom she wrote "Time Won't Tell", to Andy Bey, who wrote the title track with Beth, (a Jazz artist recently described as "a musical force of 20th century American music-Ben Ratliff, NY Times) .  There is also a beautiful rendition of  "I Find Your Love", a song written for the movie “Calendar Girls” with Patrick Doyle (who's scores include "Bridget Jones’ Diary”, “Godsford Park” and “Sense and Sensibility” among many others).

Co-produced with the legendary Peter Collins (Indigo Girls, Rush, Nancy Griffith)  “Look” feels like a classic...the kind of record where, as they used to say, "you just put the needle down and let it play", from the driving pulse of the lead-off track "Trying To Love You" (written with Bill Lloyd), which strikes a deep universal chord and covers all the territories on the journey through love, to the aching beauty of "Touch My Heart", (written with Matt Rollings) and the victoriously infectious beat of "Free” (written with Annie Roboff).

Chapman's musical eclecticism found its roots in her childhood. The middle child of five in an Air Force family, she moved six times before she reached adolescence. At that time she started playing guitar and piano and writing songs. During her developmental years, Chapman was drawn to the compositional richness of greats like Hoagy Carmichael, Cole Porter, and George and Ira Gershwin. She memorized songs from Broadway musicals as well as soaking up the sounds of everything from Stevie Wonder, Sting and Joni Mitchell to Ella, Paul Simon and The Beatles and honed her skills as a performer in small clubs throughout Alabama and the South.

Truly, Beth Nielsen Chapman has become one of the pre-eminent singer/songwriters of her generation. Her music shows up regularly not only at the top of the charts, but on television (ER, Dawson's Creek, Providence, Felicity) and in movie soundtracks, including “The Prince of Egypt, “Message In A Bottle”, “The Rookie”, “Where The Heart Is” and “Practical Magic”. Mega-hit "This Kiss”, ASCAP'S 1999 Song Of The Year, sung by Faith Hill (co-written with Annie Roboff and Robin Lerner), garnered her a Grammy nomination. That same year Beth was chosen as
Nashville NAMMY'S Songwriter of the Year and was inducted into The Alabama Music Hall Of Fame.

Beth's songs have been covered by a wide selection of artists including Bonnie Raitt, Emmylou Harris, Neil Diamond, Trisha Yearwood, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Ute Lempter and many more.

As an artist, Beth has released five albums, four of which were on Warner Brother's records including her groundbreaking “Sand & Water” album, written and recorded following the death of her husband from cancer in 1994. This record is often used as a tool for healing through grief, and the song "Sand & Water" was performed by Elton John on his 1997 U.S. tour in place of "Candle In The Wind” to honor the memory of Princess Diana. As Beth toured during the release of “Sand & Water” she often taught workshops on creativity and working through grief.  In addition, Beth has also taught songwriting at Berklee College in Boston as well as in various workshops across the US.

Just as she was putting the finishing touches on her subsequent release "Deeper Still" (to which John Prine, Emmylou Harris, John Hiatt, Kimmie Rhodes and Andy Bey all contributed background vocals) Beth was diagnosed with stage-two breast cancer. Successfully treated over the next twelve months, she went on to release the record and made it a point to speak about her experience and encourage women to be vigilant in caring for their health.   The UK release of “Deeper Still” on Sanctuary Records was voted "Album Of The Year" by BBC2’s Terry Wogan.

"Look" marks a new turning point in a life touched by both great happiness and great sorrow, and just as sadness and love shape a soul as surely as sand and water shape the earth, we see this artist's heart emerge strong, happy and still tender.

Starting out as a still photographer, Mike Testin found his artistic voice as a teenager in the Midwest. In 1999 Mike moved to Arizona where he continued as a still photographer while also gaining his first experiences as a director and cinematographer. In May 2003, Mike moved to California to attend The Los Angeles Film School. He graduated in June 2004 with a major in Cinematography and a minor in Directing. While at LAFS, Mike was the Cinematographer for several short films, as well as the Director of his thesis film, “The Hunger Artist” starring Damián Delgado (The Other Conquest, Men with Guns). Mike takes cinematography inspiration from the works of Vittorio Storaro, Sven Nyvkist, Janusz Kaminski, and Conrad L. Hall. He is also influenced by the Directing works of Fritz Lang, Orson Welles, Stanley Kubrick, David Lynch, and Paul Thomas Anderson. Mike lives in Burbank, California with his wife Julie, their two dogs, Jake and Murdock, and cat, Stink.

Renata began to study acting at the Playhouse West School & Repertory  Theatre. Four years later she performed onstage with Jeff Goldblum in The Exonerated, starred in a film accepted into Slamdance, has a film that recently screened at the International Family Film Festival, and has the lead role in a short film currently in postproduction that she wrote and directed.

Renata is very excited about her experience working with Eric Haynes on Child Again. “Eric is an amazingly sensitive and gifted storyteller. His heart is clearly in his stories. I would work with him again in a nanosecond. Keep an eye on him, because he’s going to grow quickly in the industry!”

After 30 years of being a housewife, Anita Hacker enrolled in a seniors acting group and discovered a new life. Over the past 8 years she has performed in 3 plays a year with her acting group, several Japanese commercials, and countless student films at the American Film Institute, University of Southern California, and The Los Angeles Film School. She was also featured in Grannies vs. Nannies for Comedy Central. Once a week she reads books to first graders. Anita is an active bowler and has been in a league since her two daughters were in kindergarten. She now has 4 grandkids. Her other hobbies include, crocheting, knitting, and painting.

After living all over the US, including 2 years on a cruise ship, Teresa Sciortino now calls Los Angeles home. Her lifelong dream was to be an actress and she is now living it. Teresa has starred in two independent features, Blood Dancers and Joe Killionaire, both of which have distribution overseas. Joe Killionaire won an Audience Award at Dances with Films 2004. She has also shot 2 pilot TV shows, numerous student short films, 3 stage plays, as well as being featured on Trash to Cash on F/X.

After graduating with a Bachelor’s in Biology from Pierre Laclede Honors College at The University of Missouri-St. Louis she moved to Los Angeles to become a chiropractor. While becoming a chiropractor, she enrolled in night classes for acting at The Beverly Hills Playhouse. Before the start of her second year at the Cleveland College of Chiropractic in Los Angeles, Teresa withdrew to pursue acting full-time. In 2002, Teresa and several friends formed 30 to 1 Productions, which has shot two short films to date. When Teresa is not on stage or in front of the camera she can be found rollerblading on the boardwalk along the beach or dancing the night away in any number of LA hot spots.

Born and raised in Los Angeles, CA, Alisa Gerstein started her film career with authority by co-starring with Eric Roberts in an International Cinematographic Hit, A Force of One. Her career flourished from this success and she was asked to star in several commercials, including a commercial for the United Nations, “Corruption is Universal” and one for Mattel’s Barbie, “Barbie Fashion Show.” Alisa also had a lead role in Amy, and co-starred in the films, Earl’s Your Uncle and Exodus. Aside from acting, Alisa is fluent in English and Russian and has won numerous awards in ballet/dance, including the Platinum Award at the Hollywood Vibe regional competition for her stunning solo performance to the Schindler’s List theme. She has also earned the top place at the Spotlight Dance Cup LA 2004. Currently, Alisa resides in Los Angeles and continues her training in ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, singing, piano, as well as her acting career.