In 2025, sisters Desiree and Mariah Turner took a bold step into the world of film and storytelling with the launch of their new production company, Prose & Page Turners. Their mission is to develop original intellectual properties and produce films that blend strong writing, creative vision, and cross-medium storytelling. Guided by industry veteran Jonathan Gower, the sisters have already set an ambitious tone for their company’s debut projects, including their first feature film, The Prince, the Sister, and the Serpent.
The film, written and directed by Omar Parker, marks the first major collaboration between the Turners and Gower under the Prose & Page Turners banner. It also represents the continuation of a creative partnership between Parker and Gower that dates back several years. The two previously worked together on Salta, a short film that premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, and on Captain’s Log, a popular YouTube series that earned a Silver Play Button and boasted hundreds of thousands of subscribers.
For the Turner sisters, The Prince, the Sister, and the Serpent is both a creative statement and a business milestone. “We wanted our first production to showcase what Prose & Page Turners stands for, stories that are beautifully written, visually stunning, and deeply human,” said Desiree Turner. “Working with Jonathan and Omar on this mythic tale felt like the perfect way to start.”
The film retells the ancient myth of Cadmus, a Phoenician prince tasked with finding his sister Europa, who has been abducted by Zeus. Forbidden to return home without her, Cadmus’s search leads him to slay a dragon sacred to Ares, fall in love with Harmonia, and ultimately found the city of Thebes. Yet, his triumph carries a curse that dooms his descendants and plagues Thebes for generations.
As the story unfolds, The Prince, the Sister, and the Serpent transforms a tragic myth into a story of love, endurance, and transformation. The film explores themes of divine retribution, heroism, and cultural identity, particularly the connection between the ancient Phoenician and Greek worlds.
“This myth has never been told on the big screen, which is incredible when you think about its historical and cultural significance,” said Gower. “Cadmus isn’t just a Greek hero; he’s a bridge between civilizations. He brought the Phoenician alphabet to Greece, and that symbolic act of exchange mirrors what we’re trying to do at Prose & Page Turners, build bridges between stories, genres, and audiences.”
While The Prince, the Sister, and the Serpent is at the forefront of the company’s launch, the Turners and Gower are already developing a slate of projects in collaboration with Parker for 2028 and beyond. Among these upcoming works is Providence, a high-concept action-adventure that will be released as both a novel and a potential future film.
Set for a December 2025 publication on major online retailers, Providence is the first major literary release from Prose & Page Turners. The story, coauthored by Desiree Turner and Jonathan Gower, is inspired by classic adventure films such as The Mummy (1999) and Rush Hour (1998), infused with supernatural and monster-driven elements.
Gower originally conceived the idea for Providence several years ago, envisioning a globe-trotting adventure with a cinematic sensibility. He initially planned to co-write the novel with Parker, but as Parker’s production schedule became increasingly demanding, the Turner sisters stepped in to help bring the story to life. “Desiree took the lead on coauthoring,” said Gower. “Her creative instincts and understanding of character really elevated the world we were building. Mariah also had a strong influence on the tone and pacing, making sure the story read like the kind of movie we all wanted to see.”
The novel is expected to serve as both a standalone book and the foundation for future screen adaptations. According to the Turners, this dual approach, developing properties that can exist across multiple formats, is central to Prose & Page Turners’ creative strategy.
“Our goal isn’t just to make films,” said Mariah Turner. “We want to create worlds that can live on the page and on the screen. Whether it’s The Prince, the Sister, and the Serpent or Providence, we’re investing in stories that have longevity and emotional depth.”
The sisters describe Prose & Page Turners as a company rooted in storytelling first, one that seeks to merge literary craft with cinematic imagination. With backgrounds in writing and production, Desiree and Mariah see themselves as part of a new wave of producers who value narrative integrity as much as visual spectacle.
Under Gower’s guidance, the company is positioning itself as a creative incubator for original properties, with plans to collaborate with both emerging and established filmmakers. “Jonathan has been a mentor and a guide,” Desiree said. “His experience in both short-form and long-form storytelling has been invaluable as we learn the ropes of production.”
As The Prince, the Sister, and the Serpent moves into development, anticipation is already growing around how the myth of Cadmus will be reimagined for modern audiences. The film promises to blend mythological grandeur with emotional storytelling, presenting an ancient legend through a contemporary lens.
For the Turner sisters, it is just the beginning. “Prose & Page Turners was born from our love of stories that last,” Mariah said. “We want to tell tales that cross cultures and generations, stories that remind people why we’ve always needed myths.”
With an ambitious slate in the works and a commitment to storytelling that bridges mediums and eras, Prose & Page Turners is positioning itself as one of the most promising new creative forces in film and literature in 2026 and beyond.
