Dave Caplan
Chairman
Dave Caplan is the chairman and CEO of C2 Motion Picture Group, overseeing the development, financing, production, and sales of all C2 projects. Caplan produces all of C2’s independent films, including the breakout hit “Longlegs” which grossed $127.96M in box office, making it the highest-grossing independent film release of 2024. He also produced “The Monkey”, which grossed over $68.86M in box office, making it the current highest-grossing independent film of 2025.
Other notable projects that Dave has produced include “In The Grey” directed by Guy Ritchie and starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Henry Cavill which is soon to be released by Lionsgate, “Goodrich” starring Michael Keaton and Mila Kunis, and “Azrael” starring Samara Weaving.
Caplan led C2’s raise and financing of a $100M multi-picture co-financing deal with Paramount Pictures which included “Babylon”, “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning”, “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves”, and “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts”.
Caplan is also an executive producer on Guy Ritchie’s “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare,” Sony’s “65” starring Adam Driver, and “The End We Start From” starring Jodie Comer. On the series side, Caplan recently executive produced Netflix’s breakout hit “Kings of Tupelo”.
Prior to founding C2, Caplan was a 16-year veteran television producer and showrunner. Caplan served as CEO and executive producer of Trooper Entertainment, responsible for managing the daily operation as well as the growth of the company as both a full services production company and international business entity. He holds a bachelor’s degree from The University of California, Santa Cruz.
Liz Destro
Head of Production
Liz Destro began her career with numerous acclaimed independent films including nine at the Sundance Film Festival. She has produced films such as Golden Globe-nominated Lee Daniels’ The Butler, Life of Crime (starring Jennifer Aniston) and Clerks III. In addition to 25+ films produced, she is now also developing and producing for TV and recently Executive Produced Swimming with Sharks for Lionsgate.
Connor Purcell
Director of Development
Connor Purcell serves as the Director of Development for C2 Motion Picture Group, playing a pivotal role in the company’s feature film endeavors. He is instrumental in guiding each project through its entire lifecycle, from conception and production to post-production and release, ensuring that every film aligns with C2’s standards of quality.
Connor brings a wealth of experience to his role with previous positions at Paradigm Talent Agency, Sugar23, and Jerry Bruckheimer Films. His strategic insight and storytelling skills have played a key role in shaping projects such as “Secret Headquarters,” “Young Woman and the Sea,” “Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare,” “Top Gun: Maverick,” and the upcoming F1 movie. Holding a degree in Finance from Southern Methodist University, Connor combines analytical expertise with a genuine love for the art of filmmaking.