Founded in 2011, MOONRISE
MEDIA is a multi-media company representing authors, film makers, and
fine artists from its
home base on the Island of Martha's Vineyard.
Founder and President Carrie Fyler received her Ph.D. in marine
parasitology from the University of Connecticut in 2009, and is
published in multiple scientific journals.
MOONRISE MEDIA’s first publication,
JAWS: Memories From Martha's Vineyard by Matt Taylor,
with foreword by director Steven Spielberg, has received worldwide
acclaim since its release in June 2011, garnering the accolade of Kirkus
Reviews’ Best of 2011.
MOONRISE MEDIA represents Paul McPhee
one of the country’s premiere marine life artists.
Paul’s artwork has
been featured in major galler
ies and exhibitions nationwide. His
collection of original JAWS art has sold worldwide, and he is currently
producing new JAWS-related works to be unveiled at the August 2012 event, JAWSFEST: THE TRIBUTE,
on Martha’s Vineyard. Paul has been involved in marine conservation
initiatives through the years and has contributed his art to benefit the
National Coalition for Marine Conservation, and Mote Marine Labs. In
accompaniment of his original JAWS art, Paul will be showcasing several
original great white shark pieces during JAWSFEST.