We Bring Your Story to Life


Golden Pictures is a Woman / Minority Owned business headquartered in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Your project is an extension of your heart and soul, and we're here to help you make it the best it can be.
Owner / Producer

Tara Tovarek

Golden Pictures brings global experience and tailored services to help your project take flight.

Tara’s mother is from an island in the Philippines, and her father is from a small farm in South Dakota.   She was born in San Francisco and raised in Duluth, MN.   Tara began her film career in Atlanta loading trucks and building 4-wire banded at PC&E (a camera, lighting and grip warehouse).  When she moved to Los Angeles, she worked as the personal assistant to Harrison Ford, and later for Sugar Ray Leonard.  Los Angeles opened up many doors for Tara sending her to Budapest for “A Good Day to Die Hard” and Montreal for “X-Men: Days of Future Past.”

Tara has also worked on projects that include: Supervising Line Producer of all branded-content, commercials,  and live events at Vice Media in Brooklyn; Coordinator for Anne Meara’s tribute on Broadway at the Eugene O’Neill theatre; Production Supervisor with New Line on Spike Lee’s “BlacKkKlansman”; and Head of Production for Buffalo 8 New Mexico. As a graduate of Second City, Tara often writes sketch and directs theatre.  She has homes in both Santa Fe, NM and Atlanta, GA.   And, she loves to escape to Europe.

Tara created Golden Pictures in 2024.
Here's what some of the most respected names in the industry have to say about working with us.

Tara brings a collaborative spirit,

an ability to bring out the best in her co-workers, and an overall positive environment for creativity and support for our filmic vision.
Walter Hill
Writer / Producer / Director

"Tara’s positivity and work ethic are incredible.

She made what seemed impossible feel doable and helped me bring my film to life. With her guidance, we built an amazing crew that brought so much energy and talent to the project. She’s a joy to work with, and I look forward to teaming up with her again”
Keith Jardine
Writer / Director

"Tara is a Godsend.

She really went above and beyond to make sure the operations of our set ran smoothly and efficiently. Always with a good attitude and always with a smile, I can't recommend her and her company enough." 
Zachary Roozen
Writer / Producer

Let's make your story.