Charles is best known as the creator and designer of “LUNCH MONEY”, a collectable card game distributed internationally by Atlas Games and winner of the ORIGINS AWARD in 1996 from The Academy of Adventure Gaming Arts and Design.

Charles is an award winning creative talent. As writer, producer and director of “THE BUCKLETEERS”, he won two TELLY AWARDS and an AEGIS AWARD in 2006. “HOT ROD TEXAS HELLCATS” a feature-length screenplay written by Charles and Richard Preston, Jr. placed as a semi-finalist in the 9th Annual American Screenwriters Association's International Screenplay Competition. In 2005, “32 GOVERNORS HILL” written and directed by Mr. Wiedman won “Best Acting” at the BloodShots 48 Horror Filmmakers Competition and his stage play “BALLS IN A JAR” ran for twelve weeks in Hollywood, CA. in 2001.

Charles started his creative career as an art director in several Austin advertising agencies and continued that track out in Los Angeles where he then turned his eye towards motion pictures. Working his way up from PA he eventually became a Producer and Director at Creative Entertainment Group.

During his 8 year stint in Los Angeles, Charles also worked as an actor until he decided to move back to Texas to build RuffHouse Studios.

As founder and president of RuffHouse Studios - first established in 2003 - Mr. Wiedman writes, produces and directs television commercials, music videos and films. His latest project - The Sinner - will be released in 2011.

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Katherine Willis has acted in Television and Film for over 18 years and is considered one of Texas' elite professional talents. She appeared on NBC's FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS for two seasons as paralyzed football player Jason Street's mother. A few additional credits include SIN CITY, FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS the movie, and PRISON BREAK. Katherine has worked with Lisa Kudrow, Sam Shepard, Billy Bob Thornton, Elijah Wood and many others. Her latest film - DEEP IN THE HEART - starring opposite Jon Gries and Val Kilmer was listed as one of the top 5 "Don't Miss Films" of the 2011 Austin Film Festival.

In addition to Katherine's comprehensive on set experience, she brings over 12 years of experience as a successful entrepreneur and consultant. As the owner of Forté Web Services, a web design and internet marketing company, Katherine was featured in Inc. Magazine and contributed various articles on web site usability and marketing. Katherine has worked as a Marketing Manager, overseeing all aspects of internet marketing and business development. Her client-base of hundreds of businesses has included Fortune 500 companies as well as many sole proprietorships.

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As president of CJMO100 Investments, Inc., Corey Oldham brings a variety of skills and insights to the RuffHouse team. Corey has appeared in nearly all of Charles Wiedman’s short films including: “Her Way”, “Where’s Jimmy?” and “Hell Honey”. Charles and Corey met on the set of “All in a Day’s Work” as co-stars. Corey is half Irish, half Comanche Indian and has extensive combat and fire arms experience. He appears in "The Sinner" as "Engine Joe", helped choreograph fight scenes in "The Sinner" and was the Armorer for the production. His positive can-do outlook, support and passion for the movie business has been a powerful force in the RuffHouse Engine.