Meet the Team

Richard Toussaint, MD is an entrepreneur from Dallas, Texas with a passion for film and history that co-founded Lascaux Films in 2010. His passion for creating films that leave the au­dience entertained, inspired and moved has lead to the production of many successful films, as well as a few highly anticipated films in the works.

Wade Barker, MD is an entrepreneur and co-founder of Lascaux Films – aiming to make an impact on the lives of others by making films of substance; projects so compelling that you cannot help but take notice.

Gary Cogill is an Emmy award-winning journalist who co-founded Lascaux Films with Tous­saint and Barker. For over 24 years, Mr. Cogill served as a film critic in Dallas, reviewing more than 10,000 films and conducting more than 20,000 interviews with actors, writers and producers. His eye for great film production, acting and writing is imperative to the company.

Chief Financial Officer, Gary Ellis, is responsible for all accounting functions, financial reporting, budgeting and financial analysis for several corporate entities and real estate partnerships.  Mr. Ellis brings over 20 years of experience in Accounting and Finance.  He is in charge of executing film financing and directing the company’s financial accounting and reporting.

Courtney Watkins, Director of Operations, oversees the strategic direction of building the investor base with Lascaux Films.  Ms. Watkins is responsible for raising capital, improving communications, and representing the fund to the investors.  She brings over 13 years of experience in business development; marketing; service implementation; public relations; branding; management; and sales. She has implemented marketing and business development initiatives for many organizations in order to directly increase the company’s revenue.

Kristy Farley, Investor Relations, is responsible for investor and public relations.  She currently helps Lascaux Films with public relations, branding, and marketing.  Mrs. Farley’s background includes building relationships with top level executives and investors from the media, real estate and commercial leasing industries. She currently works in developing, sustaining, and deepening the company’s relationship with its investors as well as working with media outlets for press releases and film events.