Stage 32 Team
Richard "RB" Botto is the Founder and CEO of Stage 32, the global online platform and marketplace created to democratize the entertainment industry. By leveling the playing field for film, television, and digital content creators worldwide, Stage 32 provides direct access, networking, and education beyond traditional gatekeepers. Since its launch in 2011, the Stage 32 community has grown to over one million entertainment professionals across more than 185 countries and has developed the world's largest educational library for entertainment, featuring over 3,000 hours of exclusive classes and webinars taught by leading executives, producers, and creators from across the industry.
In addition to leading Stage 32, RB is an accomplished producer, writer, and actor. His producing credits include the Sundance award-winning film Another Happy Day, written and directed by Euphoria creator Sam Levinson, as well as What Lies Ahead starring Rumer Willis and Emma Dumont, and Rain Beau's End starring Ed Asner and Sean Young. He serves as Executive Producer on Alix (Catalyst Studios), After All (starring Erika Christensen), and Paradise Falls: A Christmas Story (Cafe Cinema Costa Rica), as well as Vagic (Gidden Media) and My Clone's an A**hole (National Lampoon). Through Stage 32, he has also helped incubate numerous projects including Chick Fight (starring Malin Akerman and Alec Baldwin, produced by Yale Productions and Ramo Law), 10-31 (produced by Eli Roth and Orion Pictures), Crushed (Tubi), Neighborhood Watch (starring Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Jack Quaid), and No Address (starring William Baldwin).
As an actor, RB began his career in New York theater and continues to perform in film and television. He recently starred alongside Academy Award-nominated actress Abigail Breslin in A Good Fight.
RB remains deeply committed to empowering creatives through access, education, and collaboration. Under his leadership, Stage 32 continues to evolve as a driving force in the global entertainment landscape—bridging technology and storytelling to help creators connect, learn, and thrive.
more »Richard "RB" Botto is the Founder and CEO of Stage 32, the global online platform and marketplace created to democratize the entertainment industry. By leveling the playing field for film, television, and digital content creators worldwide, Stage 32 provides direct access, networking, and education beyond traditional gatekeepers. Since its launch in 2011, the Stage 32 community has grown to over one million entertainment professionals across more than 185 countries and has developed the world's largest educational library for entertainment, featuring over 3,000 hours of exclusive classes and webinars taught by leading executives, producers, and creators from across the industry.
In addition to leading Stage 32, RB is an accomplished producer, writer, and actor. His producing credits include the Sundance award-winning film Another Happy Day, written and directed by Euphoria creator Sam Levinson, as well as What Lies Ahead starring Rumer Willis and Emma Dumont, and Rain Beau's End starring Ed Asner and Sean Young. He serves as Executive Producer on Alix (Catalyst Studios), After All (starring Erika Christensen), and Paradise Falls: A Christmas Story (Cafe Cinema Costa Rica), as well as Vagic (Gidden Media) and My Clone's an A**hole (National Lampoon). Through Stage 32, he has also helped incubate numerous projects including Chick Fight (starring Malin Akerman and Alec Baldwin, produced by Yale Productions and Ramo Law), 10-31 (produced by Eli Roth and Orion Pictures), Crushed (Tubi), Neighborhood Watch (starring Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Jack Quaid), and No Address (starring William Baldwin).
As an actor, RB began his career in New York theater and continues to perform in film and television. He recently starred alongside Academy Award-nominated actress Abigail Breslin in A Good Fight.
RB remains deeply committed to empowering creatives through access, education, and collaboration. Under his leadership, Stage 32 continues to evolve as a driving force in the global entertainment landscape—bridging technology and storytelling to help creators connect, learn, and thrive.
Amanda Toney is the Managing Director of Stage 32, the world's largest online platform connecting and educating film, television, and digital media professionals. In her role, Amanda oversees global operations and partnerships, leading initiatives that empower over one million creatives worldwide. She has produced more than 3,000 hours of exclusive online education for Stage 32, collaborating with hundreds of top executives, producers, agents, and managers from across the entertainment industry who serve as educators and mentors to the Stage 32 community.
Amanda has spearheaded partnerships with some of the most prestigious organizations and brands in the industry, including Netflix, Canon, the Cannes Film Festival Marché du Film, SXSW, the American Film Market, Austin Film Festival, Raindance Film Festival, Hollyshorts Film Festival, the Producers Guild of America (PGA), Writers Guild of America (WGA), and Directors Guild of America (DGA), as well as leading companies such as AT&T, Peerspace, Pond5, Mandy, Bondit Media Capital, and Tito's Handmade Vodka, the official vodka of Stage 32.
As a producer, Amanda's work spans television, film, and international co-productions. She recently sold a scripted television series to Amblin Television, attaching an A-list showrunner from a hit Apple series, and also sold a premium unscripted show to USA Network. Her film credits include Alix (Catlyst Studios, filmed in Colombia), Paradise Falls: A Christmas Story (filmed in Costa Rica), After All (starring Erika Christensen) What Lies Ahead starring Rumer Willis and Emma Dumont, Metaphorms, a Hungarian film that premiered at the Raindance Film Festival, and Dolphin Girl, which premiered at the Oscar-qualifying Hollyshorts Film Festival. She also helped incubate Chick Fight (starring Malin Akerman, Alec Baldwin, and Bella Thorne) and 10-31, produced by Eli Roth and Orion Pictures. Amanda currently serves as Executive Producer on Vagic with Amy Baer at Gidden Media and My Clone's an A*Hole with National Lampoon.
Amanda is a sought-after international speaker and thought leader in entertainment and film business strategy. She has been invited to speak on industry panels and keynotes at events and organizations around the world, including the Cannes Film Festival (France), Venice Film Festival (Italy), American Film Market (US), Raindance Film Festival (UK), Hollyshorts Film Festival (US), Hamburg Film Fest (Germany), Trinidad & Tobago Film Commission (Trinidad), Fest Film Festival (Portugal), Black Nights Film Festival (Estonia), and Harvard University (US).
more »Amanda Toney is the Managing Director of Stage 32, the world's largest online platform connecting and educating film, television, and digital media professionals. In her role, Amanda oversees global operations and partnerships, leading initiatives that empower over one million creatives worldwide. She has produced more than 3,000 hours of exclusive online education for Stage 32, collaborating with hundreds of top executives, producers, agents, and managers from across the entertainment industry who serve as educators and mentors to the Stage 32 community.
Amanda has spearheaded partnerships with some of the most prestigious organizations and brands in the industry, including Netflix, Canon, the Cannes Film Festival Marché du Film, SXSW, the American Film Market, Austin Film Festival, Raindance Film Festival, Hollyshorts Film Festival, the Producers Guild of America (PGA), Writers Guild of America (WGA), and Directors Guild of America (DGA), as well as leading companies such as AT&T, Peerspace, Pond5, Mandy, Bondit Media Capital, and Tito's Handmade Vodka, the official vodka of Stage 32.
As a producer, Amanda's work spans television, film, and international co-productions. She recently sold a scripted television series to Amblin Television, attaching an A-list showrunner from a hit Apple series, and also sold a premium unscripted show to USA Network. Her film credits include Alix (Catlyst Studios, filmed in Colombia), Paradise Falls: A Christmas Story (filmed in Costa Rica), After All (starring Erika Christensen) What Lies Ahead starring Rumer Willis and Emma Dumont, Metaphorms, a Hungarian film that premiered at the Raindance Film Festival, and Dolphin Girl, which premiered at the Oscar-qualifying Hollyshorts Film Festival. She also helped incubate Chick Fight (starring Malin Akerman, Alec Baldwin, and Bella Thorne) and 10-31, produced by Eli Roth and Orion Pictures. Amanda currently serves as Executive Producer on Vagic with Amy Baer at Gidden Media and My Clone's an A*Hole with National Lampoon.
Amanda is a sought-after international speaker and thought leader in entertainment and film business strategy. She has been invited to speak on industry panels and keynotes at events and organizations around the world, including the Cannes Film Festival (France), Venice Film Festival (Italy), American Film Market (US), Raindance Film Festival (UK), Hollyshorts Film Festival (US), Hamburg Film Fest (Germany), Trinidad & Tobago Film Commission (Trinidad), Fest Film Festival (Portugal), Black Nights Film Festival (Estonia), and Harvard University (US).
Mitch Lusas serves as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Stage 32, where he leads the design and development of the platform's technology infrastructure—fusing storytelling and innovation to empower creatives worldwide. Leveraging over 15 years of experience building platforms across games, AI/machine learning, and entertainment tech, Mitch brings a deep understanding of how to translate creative opportunity into scalable, user-centric systems.
Before joining Stage 32, Mitch held senior roles at Coverfly (including Chief Operating Officer and Head of Product) where he helped pioneer talent-discovery and analytics tools for screenwriters and industry professionals alike. His background also includes work for major entertainment platforms—such as Netflix and Disney—where his focus was applying data and product thinking to creative workflows and discovery systems.
At Stage 32, Mitch is responsible for architecting the systems that support the company's large-scale community of writers, filmmakers, and creatives. Highlights under his tenure include the launch of the Global Screenwriting Contest Hub designed to connect writers with one of the broadest networks of industry mentors and executives. With Mitch at the helm of technology, Stage 32 is positioned to blend entertainment craft with cutting-edge tech—and to build tools that not only serve creatives today but anticipate what the industry needs next.
more »Mitch Lusas serves as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Stage 32, where he leads the design and development of the platform's technology infrastructure—fusing storytelling and innovation to empower creatives worldwide. Leveraging over 15 years of experience building platforms across games, AI/machine learning, and entertainment tech, Mitch brings a deep understanding of how to translate creative opportunity into scalable, user-centric systems.
Before joining Stage 32, Mitch held senior roles at Coverfly (including Chief Operating Officer and Head of Product) where he helped pioneer talent-discovery and analytics tools for screenwriters and industry professionals alike. His background also includes work for major entertainment platforms—such as Netflix and Disney—where his focus was applying data and product thinking to creative workflows and discovery systems.
At Stage 32, Mitch is responsible for architecting the systems that support the company's large-scale community of writers, filmmakers, and creatives. Highlights under his tenure include the launch of the Global Screenwriting Contest Hub designed to connect writers with one of the broadest networks of industry mentors and executives. With Mitch at the helm of technology, Stage 32 is positioned to blend entertainment craft with cutting-edge tech—and to build tools that not only serve creatives today but anticipate what the industry needs next.
Geoffroy Faugérolas (Geoff) is the Director of Development Services at Stage 32, where he oversees a robust global marketplace that includes multiple screenwriting contests, script services, and industry opportunities for Stage 32's community of over 1.3 million creatives. In his role, Geoff leads the company's development strategy—scouting emerging talent, discovering and packaging projects, and facilitating connections between writers and top executives, producers, and managers across the entertainment industry.
A seasoned writer, director, and producer, Geoff previously spearheaded writer advocacy, industry outreach, and packaging at Coverfly, the industry's largest database of writers and intellectual property. There, he helped create opportunities for more than 800 writers and scouted material for thousands of companies, including I Am Not Alone, the record-breaking short story sold to Netflix. Earlier in his career, Geoff produced and directed award-winning content for major record labels, Billboard-topping artists, Academy Award-qualifying festivals, and Fortune 500 companies, earning both Telly and ADDY Awards for his work. His writing credits include an episode of the Snapchat original series SOLVE and two episodes for an animated series produced by CTB, Russia's leading production company.
Currently, Geoff is developing a one-hour drama series with an established showrunner. He began his career in Motion Picture Development at Paramount Pictures, New Regency, and Lionsgate, followed by work in TV Production at Imagine Entertainment and International Television at ICM Partners. A frequent guest speaker at universities and industry events, Geoff holds an AFA in Filmmaking from the New York Film Academy, a BFA in Communication & Media from Pepperdine University, and an MFA from UCLA's prestigious Producers Program.
Through his work at Stage 32, Geoff continues to champion writers and filmmakers worldwide—bridging creative vision and industry opportunity to help elevate the next generation of storytelling talent.
more »Geoffroy Faugérolas (Geoff) is the Director of Development Services at Stage 32, where he oversees a robust global marketplace that includes multiple screenwriting contests, script services, and industry opportunities for Stage 32's community of over 1.3 million creatives. In his role, Geoff leads the company's development strategy—scouting emerging talent, discovering and packaging projects, and facilitating connections between writers and top executives, producers, and managers across the entertainment industry.
A seasoned writer, director, and producer, Geoff previously spearheaded writer advocacy, industry outreach, and packaging at Coverfly, the industry's largest database of writers and intellectual property. There, he helped create opportunities for more than 800 writers and scouted material for thousands of companies, including I Am Not Alone, the record-breaking short story sold to Netflix. Earlier in his career, Geoff produced and directed award-winning content for major record labels, Billboard-topping artists, Academy Award-qualifying festivals, and Fortune 500 companies, earning both Telly and ADDY Awards for his work. His writing credits include an episode of the Snapchat original series SOLVE and two episodes for an animated series produced by CTB, Russia's leading production company.
Currently, Geoff is developing a one-hour drama series with an established showrunner. He began his career in Motion Picture Development at Paramount Pictures, New Regency, and Lionsgate, followed by work in TV Production at Imagine Entertainment and International Television at ICM Partners. A frequent guest speaker at universities and industry events, Geoff holds an AFA in Filmmaking from the New York Film Academy, a BFA in Communication & Media from Pepperdine University, and an MFA from UCLA's prestigious Producers Program.
Through his work at Stage 32, Geoff continues to champion writers and filmmakers worldwide—bridging creative vision and industry opportunity to help elevate the next generation of storytelling talent.
Samantha Rivera is the Executive Coordinator at Stage 32, where she works closely with hundreds of film, television, and digital media executives from around the world to facilitate education, mentorship, and development opportunities for the global Stage 32 community. Known for her professionalism, attention to detail, and exceptional communication skills, Samantha plays a key role in coordinating high-level relationships between Stage 32's executives, instructors, and members—ensuring that every collaboration runs seamlessly and efficiently.
Before stepping into her leadership role at Stage 32, Samantha served as the Assistant to the Head of the Motion Picture Literary Department at Buchwald, where she honed her expertise in project management, creative development, and client relations. There, she supported top-tier talent, managed high-volume communications, and collaborated with agents, executives, and creatives to bring projects to life. Her background also includes experience at Circle of Confusion, where she contributed script coverage, casting breakdowns, and original pitch concepts, as well as time spent assisting in a television Writer's Room—pitching episode ideas and helping to shape an entire season.
Samantha's extensive background in both development and executive relations, combined with her passion for supporting creative professionals, makes her an integral part of Stage 32's mission to connect, educate, and empower entertainment industry talent worldwide.
more »Samantha Rivera is the Executive Coordinator at Stage 32, where she works closely with hundreds of film, television, and digital media executives from around the world to facilitate education, mentorship, and development opportunities for the global Stage 32 community. Known for her professionalism, attention to detail, and exceptional communication skills, Samantha plays a key role in coordinating high-level relationships between Stage 32's executives, instructors, and members—ensuring that every collaboration runs seamlessly and efficiently.
Before stepping into her leadership role at Stage 32, Samantha served as the Assistant to the Head of the Motion Picture Literary Department at Buchwald, where she honed her expertise in project management, creative development, and client relations. There, she supported top-tier talent, managed high-volume communications, and collaborated with agents, executives, and creatives to bring projects to life. Her background also includes experience at Circle of Confusion, where she contributed script coverage, casting breakdowns, and original pitch concepts, as well as time spent assisting in a television Writer's Room—pitching episode ideas and helping to shape an entire season.
Samantha's extensive background in both development and executive relations, combined with her passion for supporting creative professionals, makes her an integral part of Stage 32's mission to connect, educate, and empower entertainment industry talent worldwide.
Pat Alexander is the Writer Liaison at Stage 32, where he works directly with thousands of screenwriters around the world, helping them develop their craft, elevate their projects, and connect with industry professionals. Through his hands-on approach and deep understanding of storytelling and the marketplace, Pat has played a key role in launching the careers of numerous writers, guiding them as they've secured representation, landed development deals, and moved their scripts into production.
Before becoming Writer Liaison, Pat served as Stage 32's Contest Coordinator, where he helped oversee global screenwriting competitions that connected emerging writers with major producers, managers, and executives. His background also includes experience at Subconscious Films, where he worked as a Development Assistant, reading scripts, crafting pitch decks, and coordinating interviews for documentary projects, as well as serving as an Associate Producer on branded content campaigns. Earlier in his career, he was an Executive Assistant at Pierce Law Group, managing client relations, production logistics, and executive scheduling.
With his mix of creative insight, industry knowledge, and genuine dedication to helping writers succeed, Pat continues to be a driving force behind Stage 32's mission to connect talent with opportunity and empower storytellers to achieve their professional goals.
more »Pat Alexander is the Writer Liaison at Stage 32, where he works directly with thousands of screenwriters around the world, helping them develop their craft, elevate their projects, and connect with industry professionals. Through his hands-on approach and deep understanding of storytelling and the marketplace, Pat has played a key role in launching the careers of numerous writers, guiding them as they've secured representation, landed development deals, and moved their scripts into production.
Before becoming Writer Liaison, Pat served as Stage 32's Contest Coordinator, where he helped oversee global screenwriting competitions that connected emerging writers with major producers, managers, and executives. His background also includes experience at Subconscious Films, where he worked as a Development Assistant, reading scripts, crafting pitch decks, and coordinating interviews for documentary projects, as well as serving as an Associate Producer on branded content campaigns. Earlier in his career, he was an Executive Assistant at Pierce Law Group, managing client relations, production logistics, and executive scheduling.
With his mix of creative insight, industry knowledge, and genuine dedication to helping writers succeed, Pat continues to be a driving force behind Stage 32's mission to connect talent with opportunity and empower storytellers to achieve their professional goals.
Erica Berry is the Development Services Coordinator at Stage 32, where she has spent years cultivating relationships with hundreds of writers and executives across the global entertainment industry. In her role, Erica serves as a key liaison between creatives and industry professionals, assisting with Stage 32's full suite of development services—including pitch sessions, coverage, consultations, and mentorships. Her professionalism, warmth, and attention to detail help ensure every writer and executive interaction is productive, seamless, and inspiring.
Before joining Stage 32, Erica built a successful career in the financial industry as both a Personal Financial Representative and a Senior Hiring Recruiter, where she developed exceptional communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills. Combining her background in business with her deep passion for the arts, Erica brings a unique balance of structure and creativity to her work. Outside of Stage 32, she is also a dedicated yoga instructor, teaching various forms of yoga and mindfulness practices that reflect her holistic approach to personal and professional growth.
Erica is deeply passionate about helping creatives reach their goals and thrives on supporting Stage 32's mission to connect, educate, and empower storytellers around the world.
more »Erica Berry is the Development Services Coordinator at Stage 32, where she has spent years cultivating relationships with hundreds of writers and executives across the global entertainment industry. In her role, Erica serves as a key liaison between creatives and industry professionals, assisting with Stage 32's full suite of development services—including pitch sessions, coverage, consultations, and mentorships. Her professionalism, warmth, and attention to detail help ensure every writer and executive interaction is productive, seamless, and inspiring.
Before joining Stage 32, Erica built a successful career in the financial industry as both a Personal Financial Representative and a Senior Hiring Recruiter, where she developed exceptional communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills. Combining her background in business with her deep passion for the arts, Erica brings a unique balance of structure and creativity to her work. Outside of Stage 32, she is also a dedicated yoga instructor, teaching various forms of yoga and mindfulness practices that reflect her holistic approach to personal and professional growth.
Erica is deeply passionate about helping creatives reach their goals and thrives on supporting Stage 32's mission to connect, educate, and empower storytellers around the world.
Jaz Lagrimas is the Development Services Assistant at Stage 32, where she plays a key role in connecting writers with industry professionals across film, television, and digital media. She has worked with hundreds of writers and executives worldwide, helping facilitate pitch sessions, coordinate screenwriting contests, and organize meetings that lead to meaningful creative collaborations and career opportunities.
Jaz's work sits at the heart of Stage 32's mission to empower storytellers and bridge the gap between talent and the industry. With a passion for storytelling and a deep understanding of the creative process, she ensures every interaction—whether a pitch, contest, or mentorship meeting—runs smoothly and effectively. Her professionalism, warmth, and attention to detail have made her a trusted liaison for both executives and emerging writers alike.
Through her work, Jaz continues to support Stage 32's global community of creatives, helping writers showcase their voices, build professional relationships, and take the next step in their entertainment careers.
more »Jaz Lagrimas is the Development Services Assistant at Stage 32, where she plays a key role in connecting writers with industry professionals across film, television, and digital media. She has worked with hundreds of writers and executives worldwide, helping facilitate pitch sessions, coordinate screenwriting contests, and organize meetings that lead to meaningful creative collaborations and career opportunities.
Jaz's work sits at the heart of Stage 32's mission to empower storytellers and bridge the gap between talent and the industry. With a passion for storytelling and a deep understanding of the creative process, she ensures every interaction—whether a pitch, contest, or mentorship meeting—runs smoothly and effectively. Her professionalism, warmth, and attention to detail have made her a trusted liaison for both executives and emerging writers alike.
Through her work, Jaz continues to support Stage 32's global community of creatives, helping writers showcase their voices, build professional relationships, and take the next step in their entertainment careers.
Jason Mirch is a feature film and television producer and executive with nearly 2 decades of experience.
In addition to his work with Stage 32 where he works with executives and writers from all over the world, Jason runs production and development for FearWorks - which produces low-budget Horror, Thriller, Suspense, and Sci-Fi features for an international audience. He also serves as a business advisor to a successful post production vfx company which contributed to The Peanut Butter Falcon, Crawl, Martin Scorsese's Silence, Arctic, and Let them Talk for Steven Soderbergh and HBO.
Jason is currently producing two supernatural horror features which is being sold internationally through the sales company AMP.
Previously his contributed to the production of a 3D animated feature film starring Jacob Tremblay, Emmy-winner Christopher Lloyd, Oscar-winner Mel Brooks, Emmy-winner Kenan Thompson, and Emmy-winner Carol Kane.
Mirch was the Head of Feature and Television Development at Image Nation, a finance and production company based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. There, he supervised the Image Nation contributions in the development of Flight, The Help, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Contagion, Careful What You Wish For, Ghost Rider 2, and 100 Foot Journey.
Prior to his work at Image Nation, Mirch was Co-Head of Development at Storyline Entertainment (Oscar-winning Chicago, Footloose, The Bucket List) where he developed a slate of feature film projects for New Line, Paramount, Summit Ent., and CBS/Paramount. He also developed and sold television projects and mini-series to CBS, NBC, Fox, ABC, and Lifetime.
He has lectured on all areas of filmmaking, speaking on panels at the Producers Guild of America, Austin Film Festival, the Harvard Screenwriting Group, American Film Market, University of Southern California Film School, Chapman University School of Film & Television, NYU, as well as several international film festivals and markets. In addition, he has consulted brands, including Burberry and Creative Artists Agency.
Mirch graduated Cum Laude from Chapman University’s School of Film and Television, where he received a B.F.A., in Film Production, with an emphasis in Writing and Directing. He was mentored by Academy Award Winning Writer/Director David S. Ward and is the winner of Chapman University Student Filmmaker Award, for Best Director for his film Ally.
more »Jason Mirch is a feature film and television producer and executive with nearly 2 decades of experience.
In addition to his work with Stage 32 where he works with executives and writers from all over the world, Jason runs production and development for FearWorks - which produces low-budget Horror, Thriller, Suspense, and Sci-Fi features for an international audience. He also serves as a business advisor to a successful post production vfx company which contributed to The Peanut Butter Falcon, Crawl, Martin Scorsese's Silence, Arctic, and Let them Talk for Steven Soderbergh and HBO.
Jason is currently producing two supernatural horror features which is being sold internationally through the sales company AMP.
Previously his contributed to the production of a 3D animated feature film starring Jacob Tremblay, Emmy-winner Christopher Lloyd, Oscar-winner Mel Brooks, Emmy-winner Kenan Thompson, and Emmy-winner Carol Kane.
Mirch was the Head of Feature and Television Development at Image Nation, a finance and production company based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. There, he supervised the Image Nation contributions in the development of Flight, The Help, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Contagion, Careful What You Wish For, Ghost Rider 2, and 100 Foot Journey.
Prior to his work at Image Nation, Mirch was Co-Head of Development at Storyline Entertainment (Oscar-winning Chicago, Footloose, The Bucket List) where he developed a slate of feature film projects for New Line, Paramount, Summit Ent., and CBS/Paramount. He also developed and sold television projects and mini-series to CBS, NBC, Fox, ABC, and Lifetime.
He has lectured on all areas of filmmaking, speaking on panels at the Producers Guild of America, Austin Film Festival, the Harvard Screenwriting Group, American Film Market, University of Southern California Film School, Chapman University School of Film & Television, NYU, as well as several international film festivals and markets. In addition, he has consulted brands, including Burberry and Creative Artists Agency.
Mirch graduated Cum Laude from Chapman University’s School of Film and Television, where he received a B.F.A., in Film Production, with an emphasis in Writing and Directing. He was mentored by Academy Award Winning Writer/Director David S. Ward and is the winner of Chapman University Student Filmmaker Award, for Best Director for his film Ally.
Ashley Smith is the Community Executive & Member Liaison here at Stage 32!
Prior to joining the incredible team at Stage 32, Ashley spent nearly 7 years at a boutique development and talent management company where she was deeply involved with every development project, management client, and administrative aspect of running the company. She oversaw a rich development slate of films, ongoing series, and limited series across genres and developed projects for Amazon, Sony TV, FX, Universal TV, Paramount TV, Legendary Global, MGM, Concord Originals, and many others.
Ashley was directly involved in acquiring the rights to a global bestselling book that she helped develop as a series adaptation that was successfully pitched and sold to MGM and FX. She had the honor of developing with some of the top screenwriters and best-selling authors in the business, providing thoughtful notes to improve all documents, pitch materials, and script drafts.
In her free time, Ashley works as a script and development consultant, helping screenwriters discover their voices and polish their material.
more »Ashley Smith is the Community Executive & Member Liaison here at Stage 32!
Prior to joining the incredible team at Stage 32, Ashley spent nearly 7 years at a boutique development and talent management company where she was deeply involved with every development project, management client, and administrative aspect of running the company. She oversaw a rich development slate of films, ongoing series, and limited series across genres and developed projects for Amazon, Sony TV, FX, Universal TV, Paramount TV, Legendary Global, MGM, Concord Originals, and many others.
Ashley was directly involved in acquiring the rights to a global bestselling book that she helped develop as a series adaptation that was successfully pitched and sold to MGM and FX. She had the honor of developing with some of the top screenwriters and best-selling authors in the business, providing thoughtful notes to improve all documents, pitch materials, and script drafts.
In her free time, Ashley works as a script and development consultant, helping screenwriters discover their voices and polish their material.
Kay Ross is a producer, screenwriter, and actor who started her career doing theatre in her hometown of Washington, D.C. After attending Colorado Film School and receiving her B.F.A. in Film and Video Production, she worked in production for various networks, including Investigation Discovery, Food Network, and BBC America. While being groomed to become a production manager, Kay never stopped writing and producing short films. She relocated to Los Angeles to change her career projection to focus more on creative roles.
Since moving in 2019, she has written several short films, developed a coming-of-age television pilot set at the Renaissance Festival, worked on a dozen television shows, and launched "The Pre-Pro Podcast" aimed at teenagers interested in meeting mentors in the media industry. She enjoys martial arts, exploring culture through food, and traveling (when it is safe to do so). She loves opportunities to work with inclusive, diverse, and driven professionals, especially on projects based on true events or scientific research. She is actively looking for more opportunities to do voice-over acting, and in the new year, she is excited to direct her calling card short.
As the Community Manager for Stage 32, Kay loves to help connect creatives to resources, upcoming opportunities, and other potential professionals through the Stage 32 lounges. She may even have a thing or five to say about production, so you'll find her in the Acting, Animation, Filmmaking, Producing, and Post-Production Lounges most frequently.
If you have a question about the site or how to best navigate the community, don't be shy! You can post in the lounges, comment on others' posts, or you can direct message her through Stage 32 and she'll respond! You can also follow her on Instagram @k.osswrites
more »Kay Ross is a producer, screenwriter, and actor who started her career doing theatre in her hometown of Washington, D.C. After attending Colorado Film School and receiving her B.F.A. in Film and Video Production, she worked in production for various networks, including Investigation Discovery, Food Network, and BBC America. While being groomed to become a production manager, Kay never stopped writing and producing short films. She relocated to Los Angeles to change her career projection to focus more on creative roles.
Since moving in 2019, she has written several short films, developed a coming-of-age television pilot set at the Renaissance Festival, worked on a dozen television shows, and launched "The Pre-Pro Podcast" aimed at teenagers interested in meeting mentors in the media industry. She enjoys martial arts, exploring culture through food, and traveling (when it is safe to do so). She loves opportunities to work with inclusive, diverse, and driven professionals, especially on projects based on true events or scientific research. She is actively looking for more opportunities to do voice-over acting, and in the new year, she is excited to direct her calling card short.
As the Community Manager for Stage 32, Kay loves to help connect creatives to resources, upcoming opportunities, and other potential professionals through the Stage 32 lounges. She may even have a thing or five to say about production, so you'll find her in the Acting, Animation, Filmmaking, Producing, and Post-Production Lounges most frequently.
If you have a question about the site or how to best navigate the community, don't be shy! You can post in the lounges, comment on others' posts, or you can direct message her through Stage 32 and she'll respond! You can also follow her on Instagram @k.osswrites
Aribo A. is the Content & Social Media Manager at Stage 32, where he crafts engaging stories and builds meaningful connections across the community of writers, filmmakers, and creatives. With a background in content strategy and social media from roles in digital-first environments, Aribo blends creative writing, data-driven insights, and community-centered thinking to drive engagement and growth for Stage 32's global network.
Aribo is passionate about the intersection of storytelling and social platforms—helping Stage 32 members amplify their voices, share their work, and tap into the power of digital community. Whether producing high-impact social campaigns, crafting content that resonates with creatives of all levels, or interacting with members across channels, he is dedicated to making every message count and fueling the vibrant culture of collaboration and support that defines the Stage 32 platform.
more »Aribo A. is the Content & Social Media Manager at Stage 32, where he crafts engaging stories and builds meaningful connections across the community of writers, filmmakers, and creatives. With a background in content strategy and social media from roles in digital-first environments, Aribo blends creative writing, data-driven insights, and community-centered thinking to drive engagement and growth for Stage 32's global network.
Aribo is passionate about the intersection of storytelling and social platforms—helping Stage 32 members amplify their voices, share their work, and tap into the power of digital community. Whether producing high-impact social campaigns, crafting content that resonates with creatives of all levels, or interacting with members across channels, he is dedicated to making every message count and fueling the vibrant culture of collaboration and support that defines the Stage 32 platform.
Sam Sokolow is the Head of Certification at Stage 32, where he leads the company's groundbreaking credentialing programs designed to train and certify the next generation of below-the-line professionals for the global film and television industry. A two-time Emmy-nominated producer, Sam brings decades of experience as a creator, executive producer, and educator, blending his deep industry knowledge with his passion for workforce development and opportunity in entertainment.
Before joining Stage 32, Sam served as an Executive Producer on the critically acclaimed limited series GENIUS for National Geographic, which was nominated for multiple Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Limited Series. The franchise, produced in partnership with Imagine Entertainment, has gone on to chronicle the lives of historical icons like Albert Einstein, Pablo Picasso, and Aretha Franklin, earning worldwide recognition. Sam has also produced a wide range of scripted and unscripted projects across networks and platforms, working with major studios and top creative talent throughout his career.
At Stage 32, Sam oversees the development and expansion of the Stage 32 Certification Program, which partners with film commissions, production companies, and regional governments around the world to train and credential film and TV professionals to international production standards. His leadership bridges creative and technical disciplines, ensuring that participants not only gain practical skills but also access real-world opportunities within Stage 32's global entertainment ecosystem.
Sam's mission is rooted in empowerment and access—helping build a more inclusive and skilled production workforce worldwide. His unique blend of creative leadership and educational innovation continues to drive Stage 32's mission to democratize the entertainment industry from the ground up.
more »Sam Sokolow is the Head of Certification at Stage 32, where he leads the company's groundbreaking credentialing programs designed to train and certify the next generation of below-the-line professionals for the global film and television industry. A two-time Emmy-nominated producer, Sam brings decades of experience as a creator, executive producer, and educator, blending his deep industry knowledge with his passion for workforce development and opportunity in entertainment.
Before joining Stage 32, Sam served as an Executive Producer on the critically acclaimed limited series GENIUS for National Geographic, which was nominated for multiple Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Limited Series. The franchise, produced in partnership with Imagine Entertainment, has gone on to chronicle the lives of historical icons like Albert Einstein, Pablo Picasso, and Aretha Franklin, earning worldwide recognition. Sam has also produced a wide range of scripted and unscripted projects across networks and platforms, working with major studios and top creative talent throughout his career.
At Stage 32, Sam oversees the development and expansion of the Stage 32 Certification Program, which partners with film commissions, production companies, and regional governments around the world to train and credential film and TV professionals to international production standards. His leadership bridges creative and technical disciplines, ensuring that participants not only gain practical skills but also access real-world opportunities within Stage 32's global entertainment ecosystem.
Sam's mission is rooted in empowerment and access—helping build a more inclusive and skilled production workforce worldwide. His unique blend of creative leadership and educational innovation continues to drive Stage 32's mission to democratize the entertainment industry from the ground up.
David Zannoni is an international executive, producer and industry consultant who's worked in entertainment for almost two decades. His experience spans a wide variety of areas including film and television development and executive production, collection account management and escrow. He has been involved in over 300 film and television productions worldwide.
David has spoken all over the world for entertainment industry organizations such as Stage 32, National Association of Latino Independent Producers in the US (NALIP), the Winston Baker Film Finance Conferences, the Rio Film Market and the Bogota Audiovisual Market (BAM). He is an international consultant for Freeway Entertainment, global leader in collection account management. David has also worked together with Balassa Films, Visualnet and other production companies and organizations.
David serves as the president of the Mexican Chamber of the Film Industry (CANACINE) in the State of Quintana Roo, also known as the Mexican Caribbean, where he resides and runs his business and from where he provides his global consultancy services to Stage 32 and others.
David is frequently present at film markets and festivals such as the Cannes Film Festival, the American Film Market (AFM) and the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
A Dutch-Italian citizen born in the Netherlands and currently residing in Mexico, David is fluent in English, Spanish, Dutch and Italian, and basic in German.
more »David Zannoni is an international executive, producer and industry consultant who's worked in entertainment for almost two decades. His experience spans a wide variety of areas including film and television development and executive production, collection account management and escrow. He has been involved in over 300 film and television productions worldwide.
David has spoken all over the world for entertainment industry organizations such as Stage 32, National Association of Latino Independent Producers in the US (NALIP), the Winston Baker Film Finance Conferences, the Rio Film Market and the Bogota Audiovisual Market (BAM). He is an international consultant for Freeway Entertainment, global leader in collection account management. David has also worked together with Balassa Films, Visualnet and other production companies and organizations.
David serves as the president of the Mexican Chamber of the Film Industry (CANACINE) in the State of Quintana Roo, also known as the Mexican Caribbean, where he resides and runs his business and from where he provides his global consultancy services to Stage 32 and others.
David is frequently present at film markets and festivals such as the Cannes Film Festival, the American Film Market (AFM) and the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
A Dutch-Italian citizen born in the Netherlands and currently residing in Mexico, David is fluent in English, Spanish, Dutch and Italian, and basic in German.
Sara Elizabeth Timmins is Stage 32's Education Producer, where she brings her extensive experience as a veteran film and television producer and independent filmmaker coach to empower creatives around the world. With a career dedicated to impactful storytelling, Sara Elizabeth was part of the producing team for the Emmy-nominated HBO series McMillions, produced by Mark Wahlberg's production company. She founded her company, Life Out Loud Films, to create inspiring, high-quality projects that champion women, with her films having aired on HBO, The Hallmark Channel, Starz, Showtime, and internationally. Her work has featured award-winning talent including Jane Seymour, Ellen Burstyn, Chris Cooper, Josh Lucas, and Mackenzie Foy, as well as writers like New York Times Best-Selling Author David Baldacci.
Sara Elizabeth has spoken around the world about the entertainment industry, including at the Cannes Film Festival Marché du Film, FilmTT in Trinidad and Tobago, and the Black Nights Film Festival in Estonia. Guided by her belief that film has the power to "spark conversations that inspire action and ignite change," she continues to champion the next generation of storytellers through her work with Stage 32 Education.
more »Sara Elizabeth Timmins is Stage 32's Education Producer, where she brings her extensive experience as a veteran film and television producer and independent filmmaker coach to empower creatives around the world. With a career dedicated to impactful storytelling, Sara Elizabeth was part of the producing team for the Emmy-nominated HBO series McMillions, produced by Mark Wahlberg's production company. She founded her company, Life Out Loud Films, to create inspiring, high-quality projects that champion women, with her films having aired on HBO, The Hallmark Channel, Starz, Showtime, and internationally. Her work has featured award-winning talent including Jane Seymour, Ellen Burstyn, Chris Cooper, Josh Lucas, and Mackenzie Foy, as well as writers like New York Times Best-Selling Author David Baldacci.
Sara Elizabeth has spoken around the world about the entertainment industry, including at the Cannes Film Festival Marché du Film, FilmTT in Trinidad and Tobago, and the Black Nights Film Festival in Estonia. Guided by her belief that film has the power to "spark conversations that inspire action and ignite change," she continues to champion the next generation of storytellers through her work with Stage 32 Education.
Sydney Summers is the Education Marketing Coordinator at Stage 32, where she collaborates with hundreds of industry educators and thousands of students around the world to bring high-quality, career-focused education to creatives in film, television, and digital media. Passionate about connecting people through learning, Sydney plays a key role in promoting Stage 32's global education initiatives and ensuring each program empowers the next generation of storytellers.
Before joining Stage 32, Sydney worked in production management and coordination for White Label Television Productions, contributing to projects for FOX, Amazon Prime Video, ABC, iHeart, Hulu, Paramount+, and USA Network. Her work was featured in Deadline for her contributions to a production team that included former Netflix physical production executives and senior studio leaders. With a deep appreciation for creativity, collaboration, and community, Sydney brings her production background and marketing expertise together to help Stage 32 continue inspiring and educating filmmakers worldwide.
more »Sydney Summers is the Education Marketing Coordinator at Stage 32, where she collaborates with hundreds of industry educators and thousands of students around the world to bring high-quality, career-focused education to creatives in film, television, and digital media. Passionate about connecting people through learning, Sydney plays a key role in promoting Stage 32's global education initiatives and ensuring each program empowers the next generation of storytellers.
Before joining Stage 32, Sydney worked in production management and coordination for White Label Television Productions, contributing to projects for FOX, Amazon Prime Video, ABC, iHeart, Hulu, Paramount+, and USA Network. Her work was featured in Deadline for her contributions to a production team that included former Netflix physical production executives and senior studio leaders. With a deep appreciation for creativity, collaboration, and community, Sydney brings her production background and marketing expertise together to help Stage 32 continue inspiring and educating filmmakers worldwide.
James Lagrimas is the Education Assistant at Stage 32, where he is passionate about providing a world-class experience for members participating in Stage 32's global education programs. Dedicated to supporting filmmakers, writers, and creatives at every level, James works closely with the Education team to ensure each webinar, class, and workshop delivers exceptional value, seamless organization, and meaningful engagement for the Stage 32 community.
James began his journey at Stage 32 on the Development Services team, where he assisted writers and executives with questions and coordination for their Pitch Sessions. As a moderator, he helped manage hundreds of sessions—ensuring they ran smoothly, efficiently, and on time for both the creative community and the executives in attendance. His professionalism, reliability, and attention to detail made him an invaluable bridge between talent and industry mentors.
Prior to joining Stage 32, James gained experience as a Community Coordinator and Administrative Assistant, where he developed a strong foundation in communication, organization, and member support. Today, he brings that same dedication to the Stage 32 Education Department, ensuring that every member's learning experience is inspiring, enriching, and expertly executed.
more »James Lagrimas is the Education Assistant at Stage 32, where he is passionate about providing a world-class experience for members participating in Stage 32's global education programs. Dedicated to supporting filmmakers, writers, and creatives at every level, James works closely with the Education team to ensure each webinar, class, and workshop delivers exceptional value, seamless organization, and meaningful engagement for the Stage 32 community.
James began his journey at Stage 32 on the Development Services team, where he assisted writers and executives with questions and coordination for their Pitch Sessions. As a moderator, he helped manage hundreds of sessions—ensuring they ran smoothly, efficiently, and on time for both the creative community and the executives in attendance. His professionalism, reliability, and attention to detail made him an invaluable bridge between talent and industry mentors.
Prior to joining Stage 32, James gained experience as a Community Coordinator and Administrative Assistant, where he developed a strong foundation in communication, organization, and member support. Today, he brings that same dedication to the Stage 32 Education Department, ensuring that every member's learning experience is inspiring, enriching, and expertly executed.
Brandy Camille is a proud member of Stage 32's Member Help Team, where she brings her enthusiasm for film, music, and community to creatives around the world. Growing up not far from Hollywood, Brandy developed a deep love for cinema spanning generations—from the classics of the early 20th century to today's most celebrated films. She believes in the power of storytelling to connect people and is passionate about helping Stage 32 members find the tools and support they need to grow in their creative journeys.
With a lifelong appreciation for music and film—two art forms she calls her "lifelines"—Brandy finds inspiration in the work of composers like Danny Elfman, John Williams, and Hans Zimmer. Her greatest joy comes from being part of a vibrant, global network of artists and filmmakers, helping each member feel seen, supported, and empowered to bring their creative dreams to life.
more »Brandy Camille is a proud member of Stage 32's Member Help Team, where she brings her enthusiasm for film, music, and community to creatives around the world. Growing up not far from Hollywood, Brandy developed a deep love for cinema spanning generations—from the classics of the early 20th century to today's most celebrated films. She believes in the power of storytelling to connect people and is passionate about helping Stage 32 members find the tools and support they need to grow in their creative journeys.
With a lifelong appreciation for music and film—two art forms she calls her "lifelines"—Brandy finds inspiration in the work of composers like Danny Elfman, John Williams, and Hans Zimmer. Her greatest joy comes from being part of a vibrant, global network of artists and filmmakers, helping each member feel seen, supported, and empowered to bring their creative dreams to life.
Laquan Copeland is part of the Stage 32 Member Help Team, where he brings his creativity, industry insight, and passion for storytelling to support filmmakers, writers, and artists around the world. In addition to helping members navigate the platform, Laquan also moderates Stage 32 Pitch Sessions, connecting writers directly with hundreds of development executives, producers, and managers who serve as mentors to the Stage 32 community.
An accomplished actor and director in animation, Laquan's screen credits include Midas (STARZ), The Dirty South (PRIME), and Nineteen Summers, as well as appearances in Grown-ish (ABC) and Issa Rae's Project Greenlight (HBOMAX). Behind the camera, he's directed viral animated content for Warner Bros. and Bleacher Report, including the LeBron James Animation Coronation with over 10 million views. As the creator of allblackanime and Soturi, Laquan is dedicated to championing bold, diverse stories—and he brings that same creative energy to every member he helps within the Stage 32 community.
more »Laquan Copeland is part of the Stage 32 Member Help Team, where he brings his creativity, industry insight, and passion for storytelling to support filmmakers, writers, and artists around the world. In addition to helping members navigate the platform, Laquan also moderates Stage 32 Pitch Sessions, connecting writers directly with hundreds of development executives, producers, and managers who serve as mentors to the Stage 32 community.
An accomplished actor and director in animation, Laquan's screen credits include Midas (STARZ), The Dirty South (PRIME), and Nineteen Summers, as well as appearances in Grown-ish (ABC) and Issa Rae's Project Greenlight (HBOMAX). Behind the camera, he's directed viral animated content for Warner Bros. and Bleacher Report, including the LeBron James Animation Coronation with over 10 million views. As the creator of allblackanime and Soturi, Laquan is dedicated to championing bold, diverse stories—and he brings that same creative energy to every member he helps within the Stage 32 community.
Nate Witty is a Full Stack Engineer at Stage 32 whose journey from actor to technologist gives him a unique edge in building entertainment-centric digital experiences. After starting his career in front of the camera, Nate discovered a passion for how storytelling meets technology and shifted his focus toward engineering—drawing from his early experience in performance and production to inform the user-centric design of tools for creatives.
Before joining Stage 32, Nate worked at Coverfly, where he helped develop and enhance the platform connecting writers with industry professionals, further bridging the gap between creativity and technology. In his current role, Nate helps architect and deliver the full-stack infrastructure that powers Stage 32's vibrant global community. With a background that spans both entertainment and software development, he's committed to building intuitive, high-performing systems that empower writers, filmmakers, and artists to bring their visions to life.
more »Nate Witty is a Full Stack Engineer at Stage 32 whose journey from actor to technologist gives him a unique edge in building entertainment-centric digital experiences. After starting his career in front of the camera, Nate discovered a passion for how storytelling meets technology and shifted his focus toward engineering—drawing from his early experience in performance and production to inform the user-centric design of tools for creatives.
Before joining Stage 32, Nate worked at Coverfly, where he helped develop and enhance the platform connecting writers with industry professionals, further bridging the gap between creativity and technology. In his current role, Nate helps architect and deliver the full-stack infrastructure that powers Stage 32's vibrant global community. With a background that spans both entertainment and software development, he's committed to building intuitive, high-performing systems that empower writers, filmmakers, and artists to bring their visions to life.
Oliver has two decades of experience building, operating, and scaling IT platforms for various industries, including Europe's largest student platform. Together with his team, he is responsible for evolving the Stage 32 ecosystem. Oliver is based in Southern Oregon.
more »Oliver has two decades of experience building, operating, and scaling IT platforms for various industries, including Europe's largest student platform. Together with his team, he is responsible for evolving the Stage 32 ecosystem. Oliver is based in Southern Oregon.
Andreas is responsible for designing and modernizing the infrastructure and software architecture at Stage 32. As an AWS expert with twenty years of professional experience, he can leverage the full power of the cloud to bring in new technologies and run services at a large scale to meet the growing demands of the Stage 32 platform. Andreas is based in Duesseldorf, Germany.
more »Andreas is responsible for designing and modernizing the infrastructure and software architecture at Stage 32. As an AWS expert with twenty years of professional experience, he can leverage the full power of the cloud to bring in new technologies and run services at a large scale to meet the growing demands of the Stage 32 platform. Andreas is based in Duesseldorf, Germany.
With over a decade of experience building mobile apps for a global audience, Lloyd brings the Stage 32 designs to life on iOS and Android. Lloyd is based in India.
more »With over a decade of experience building mobile apps for a global audience, Lloyd brings the Stage 32 designs to life on iOS and Android. Lloyd is based in India.
Naren is a passionate full-stack developer with more than 12 years of professional experience. He has been involved in releasing over 30 applications for the iOS and Android ecosystems. Naren has been part of the Stage 32 family for over a decade and has worked on mobile apps from almost day one. Together with his team, he is responsible for evolving the Stage 32 mobile app ecosystem. Naren is based in London, United Kingdom.
more »Naren is a passionate full-stack developer with more than 12 years of professional experience. He has been involved in releasing over 30 applications for the iOS and Android ecosystems. Naren has been part of the Stage 32 family for over a decade and has worked on mobile apps from almost day one. Together with his team, he is responsible for evolving the Stage 32 mobile app ecosystem. Naren is based in London, United Kingdom.
I’m a product analyst and decision scientist who works to track performance metrics and facilitate advanced reporting for Data Science products which drive important metrics. What is it that fuels me and keeps me motivated? It's my enthusiasm to learn and constantly develop myself in any field that I am fascinated with. It is the flexible nature of work that allows me to learn and unlearn fast, enabling experimentation to land at an optimized solution to any problem.
more »I’m a product analyst and decision scientist who works to track performance metrics and facilitate advanced reporting for Data Science products which drive important metrics. What is it that fuels me and keeps me motivated? It's my enthusiasm to learn and constantly develop myself in any field that I am fascinated with. It is the flexible nature of work that allows me to learn and unlearn fast, enabling experimentation to land at an optimized solution to any problem.
Andrea is Stage 32’s financial Controller. Andrea is a seasoned business and accounting management professional with a long and proven track record in managing and streamlining business operations.
After attaining a degree in Accounting from Miami University in Oxford Ohio, Andrea started her career in public accounting and then moved on to private industry in various management and controllership roles, while earning certifications in both public and management accounting. She is also a Certified Advanced Quickbooks ProAdvisor.
Andrea is a graduate of Scottsdale Leadership Class XXVII and has held various non-profit board positions over the years.
In her “spare” time, Andrea enjoys Pilates, spending time with family, two chocolate labs and being outdoors.
more »Andrea is Stage 32’s financial Controller. Andrea is a seasoned business and accounting management professional with a long and proven track record in managing and streamlining business operations.
After attaining a degree in Accounting from Miami University in Oxford Ohio, Andrea started her career in public accounting and then moved on to private industry in various management and controllership roles, while earning certifications in both public and management accounting. She is also a Certified Advanced Quickbooks ProAdvisor.
Andrea is a graduate of Scottsdale Leadership Class XXVII and has held various non-profit board positions over the years.
In her “spare” time, Andrea enjoys Pilates, spending time with family, two chocolate labs and being outdoors.
Greg Piccionelli is a prominent Los Angeles entertainment attorney that has represented entertainment companies and online businesses for nearly a quarter of a century. His clients include numerous media and technology companies, technical innovators and other creative individuals, including television and motion production companies, online entertainment companies, writers, directors, actors, composers, musicians, photographers, 2D and 3D artists, inventors, software developers, social networking companies, and numerous high technology firms. His practice areas include copyright, trademark and patent matters, intellectual property rights licensing and enforcement, celebrity rights issues, domain name disputes, and Federal Trade Commission actions.
As a highly skilled negotiator and transactions attorney, Greg Piccionelli has negotiated and drafted literally hundreds of contracts covering a broad range of matters. Mr. Piccionelli has also represented clients in a number of high profile and precedent-setting free speech cases.
Greg Piccionelli was also one of the first attorneys in the world to specialize in legal matters pertaining to online commerce. As a licensed patent attorney, Mr. Piccionelli was among the first lawyers to prosecute Internet, e-commerce and business method patents.
Mr. Piccionelli has authored over one hundred published articles on a broad range of business, legal and scientific topics. He has been frequently interviewed and quoted in radio, television, print, and the Web. He is also a frequent speaker at entertainment and technology industry conferences and trade shows, and often lectures at legal conferences on topics pertaining to digital commerce, the development of intellectual property law in the digital age, online privacy, and freedom of expression.
Mr. Piccionelli is also a successful inventor of numerous patented technologies. He has been awarded over fifty U.S. and foreign patents, many of which pertain to e-commerce and digital content creation. The technology covered by one such patent, U.S. Patent No. 6,154,172, is directed to the control of content delivery, transactions, and other activities on the basis of the user's physical location determined by the Global Positioning System ("GPS"). The patented technology invented by Mr. Piccionelli is currently in broad usage on computers and mobile devices throughout the world.
Greg Piccionelli is also a published music composer and accomplished player of several musical instruments.
more »Greg Piccionelli is a prominent Los Angeles entertainment attorney that has represented entertainment companies and online businesses for nearly a quarter of a century. His clients include numerous media and technology companies, technical innovators and other creative individuals, including television and motion production companies, online entertainment companies, writers, directors, actors, composers, musicians, photographers, 2D and 3D artists, inventors, software developers, social networking companies, and numerous high technology firms. His practice areas include copyright, trademark and patent matters, intellectual property rights licensing and enforcement, celebrity rights issues, domain name disputes, and Federal Trade Commission actions.
As a highly skilled negotiator and transactions attorney, Greg Piccionelli has negotiated and drafted literally hundreds of contracts covering a broad range of matters. Mr. Piccionelli has also represented clients in a number of high profile and precedent-setting free speech cases.
Greg Piccionelli was also one of the first attorneys in the world to specialize in legal matters pertaining to online commerce. As a licensed patent attorney, Mr. Piccionelli was among the first lawyers to prosecute Internet, e-commerce and business method patents.
Mr. Piccionelli has authored over one hundred published articles on a broad range of business, legal and scientific topics. He has been frequently interviewed and quoted in radio, television, print, and the Web. He is also a frequent speaker at entertainment and technology industry conferences and trade shows, and often lectures at legal conferences on topics pertaining to digital commerce, the development of intellectual property law in the digital age, online privacy, and freedom of expression.
Mr. Piccionelli is also a successful inventor of numerous patented technologies. He has been awarded over fifty U.S. and foreign patents, many of which pertain to e-commerce and digital content creation. The technology covered by one such patent, U.S. Patent No. 6,154,172, is directed to the control of content delivery, transactions, and other activities on the basis of the user's physical location determined by the Global Positioning System ("GPS"). The patented technology invented by Mr. Piccionelli is currently in broad usage on computers and mobile devices throughout the world.
Greg Piccionelli is also a published music composer and accomplished player of several musical instruments.
Mentors & Educators
Amy Baer
Amy Baer's experience in the entertainment Industry uniquely spans major studios, independent financiers, and producing. Collectively, the films she has supervised and/or produced have grossed nearly $2 billion in worldwide box office. Her first film as a producer was the 2013 hit LAST VEGAS (starring Michael Douglas, Robert DeNiro, Morgan Freeman and Kevin Kline) which grossed $136MM worldwide.
In 2012, Baer raised a 7 figure development fund and launched Gidden Media, a content incubation and production company. Its first film, the romantic drama MARY SHELLEY, starring Elle Fanning (THE BEGUILED) and directed by Haifaa Al Mansour (WADJDA), had its World Premiere at the 2017 Toronto Film Festival. It was released by IFC in May 2018.
GM’s next film, the inspirational true story BRIAN BANKS, had its World Premiere at the LA FILM FESTIVAL on September 22nd, 2018, and won the LAFF Audience Award. Starring Aldis Hodge (UNDERGROUND), Oscar-nominee Greg Kinnear (LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE) and directed by Tom Shadyac (BRUCE ALMIGHTY),) the film tells the story of Brian Banks, an all-American high-school football player committed to USC by his junior year, whose life was upended in 2002 when falsely accused of rape. With the help of the California Innocence Project, Banks got his conviction overturned his name cleared in 2012 after a decade of wrongful imprisonment and parole. BRIAN BANKS is eyeing an early 2019 release.
Before starting her own company, Baer served as President & CEO of CBS Films (2007-2011), launching the division for CBS Corp. Baer spent the previous 17 years at Sony Pictures Entertainment, where she oversaw such hit films as 1997’s MY BEST FRIEND’S WEDDING, Oscar nominated ADAPTATION (2001), S.W.A.T. (2002), SOMETHING’S GOTTA GIVE (2003), and the 2006 holiday hit THE PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS, which earned Will Smith an Oscar nomination. She also developed the 2011 Oscar-nominated Sony hit MONEYBALL, starring Brad Pitt. She began her career at Creative Artists Agency in 1988 as an assistant to the late Jay Moloney.
Baer became Board President of Women in Film in June 2018, stepping into the role at a critical juncture in Hollywood, as the entertainment industry faces a broad reckoning over gender disparities and sexual harassment. Founded in 1973, Women In Film advocates for and advances the careers of women working in the screen industries – to achieve parity and transform culture.
Baer graduated magna cum laude from Georgetown University in 1988 with a B.A. in English literature. She is married to producer Matt Baer (UNBROKEN), and has two sons. In addition to Women in FIlm, she also serves on the board of the Planned Parenthood Advocacy Project. She is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, the Producers Guild of America, and SAG-AFTRA.
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Amy Baer's experience in the entertainment Industry uniquely spans major studios, independent financiers, and producing. Collectively, the films she has supervised and/or produced have grossed nearly $2 billion in worldwide box office. Her first film as a producer was the 2013 hit LAST VEGAS (starring Michael Douglas, Robert DeNiro, Morgan Freeman and Kevin Kline) which grossed $136MM worldwide.
In 2012, Baer raised a 7 figure development fund and launched Gidden Media, a content incubation and production company. Its first film, the romantic drama MARY SHELLEY, starring Elle Fanning (THE BEGUILED) and directed by Haifaa Al Mansour (WADJDA), had its World Premiere at the 2017 Toronto Film Festival. It was released by IFC in May 2018.
GM’s next film, the inspirational true story BRIAN BANKS, had its World Premiere at the LA FILM FESTIVAL on September 22nd, 2018, and won the LAFF Audience Award. Starring Aldis Hodge (UNDERGROUND), Oscar-nominee Greg Kinnear (LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE) and directed by Tom Shadyac (BRUCE ALMIGHTY),) the film tells the story of Brian Banks, an all-American high-school football player committed to USC by his junior year, whose life was upended in 2002 when falsely accused of rape. With the help of the California Innocence Project, Banks got his conviction overturned his name cleared in 2012 after a decade of wrongful imprisonment and parole. BRIAN BANKS is eyeing an early 2019 release.
Before starting her own company, Baer served as President & CEO of CBS Films (2007-2011), launching the division for CBS Corp. Baer spent the previous 17 years at Sony Pictures Entertainment, where she oversaw such hit films as 1997’s MY BEST FRIEND’S WEDDING, Oscar nominated ADAPTATION (2001), S.W.A.T. (2002), SOMETHING’S GOTTA GIVE (2003), and the 2006 holiday hit THE PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS, which earned Will Smith an Oscar nomination. She also developed the 2011 Oscar-nominated Sony hit MONEYBALL, starring Brad Pitt. She began her career at Creative Artists Agency in 1988 as an assistant to the late Jay Moloney.
Baer became Board President of Women in Film in June 2018, stepping into the role at a critical juncture in Hollywood, as the entertainment industry faces a broad reckoning over gender disparities and sexual harassment. Founded in 1973, Women In Film advocates for and advances the careers of women working in the screen industries – to achieve parity and transform culture.
Baer graduated magna cum laude from Georgetown University in 1988 with a B.A. in English literature. She is married to producer Matt Baer (UNBROKEN), and has two sons. In addition to Women in FIlm, she also serves on the board of the Planned Parenthood Advocacy Project. She is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, the Producers Guild of America, and SAG-AFTRA.
Angela Molloy, WE tv
Angela Molloy is WE tv’s vice president of development, based in the network’s Los Angeles office. She works closely with west coast based production partners and agencies to find fresh new unscripted programming for the network. She is currently an Executive Producer on WE tv series L.A. Hair, Marriage Boot Camp, and Bridezillas.
Prior to WE tv, Molloy worked as a production, development and acquisitions executive. She was a freelance showrunner with co-executive producer credits on Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles for Bravo, A Sale of Two Cities for HGTV, Extreme Homes for Discovery Channel, and served as the executive producer for Mansion Hunters on Reelz Channel.
She also produced a number of pilots and series for a variety of networks including OWN (Life with La Toya), TLC (Maria and Courtney’s Wedding Fiesta), Esquire, A&E, and HGTV (Room Crashers).
In 2008, Molloy finished a one-year run with the TLC cable network as a Director of Programming. She took pitches for the network and helped oversee production on a number of new series and event specials including The Miss America Pageant. This marked a return to TLC after Molloy spent four years at the corporate headquarters in Maryland as an acquisitions and development manager.
Prior to joining the LA-based TLC team, Molloy was vice president of international at 3Ball Productions. In just over two years, she helped develop and produce Scott Baio is 45…And Single, The Pick Up Artist, and I Know My Kid’s a Star for VH1; and multiple pilots and development projects for Fox, Sci Fi, HGTV, Bravo, Comedy Central, E!, and syndicated shows. She was also the primary liaison with Eyeworks International. Traveling to MIP and other markets, she handled all US development of Eyeworks’ international formats – adapting them for US pitch. She also pitched 3Ball’s US projects in development to Eyeworks territories all over the world.
Molloy began her career with WETA-TV, the PBS affiliate and third largest producer of all national PBS programs. Molloy scheduled WETA’s daytime and acquired programming from other PBS stations and independent producers. She also worked at PBS’ headquarters in Alexandria, VA to help launch PBS Online’s Station Relations group. As the senior associate, she created and marketed online integration opportunities to all 349 PBS member stations.
Molloy holds a B.A. in Professional Writing and French from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh.
more »Angela Molloy is WE tv’s vice president of development, based in the network’s Los Angeles office. She works closely with west coast based production partners and agencies to find fresh new unscripted programming for the network. She is currently an Executive Producer on WE tv series L.A. Hair, Marriage Boot Camp, and Bridezillas.
Prior to WE tv, Molloy worked as a production, development and acquisitions executive. She was a freelance showrunner with co-executive producer credits on Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles for Bravo, A Sale of Two Cities for HGTV, Extreme Homes for Discovery Channel, and served as the executive producer for Mansion Hunters on Reelz Channel.
She also produced a number of pilots and series for a variety of networks including OWN (Life with La Toya), TLC (Maria and Courtney’s Wedding Fiesta), Esquire, A&E, and HGTV (Room Crashers).
In 2008, Molloy finished a one-year run with the TLC cable network as a Director of Programming. She took pitches for the network and helped oversee production on a number of new series and event specials including The Miss America Pageant. This marked a return to TLC after Molloy spent four years at the corporate headquarters in Maryland as an acquisitions and development manager.
Prior to joining the LA-based TLC team, Molloy was vice president of international at 3Ball Productions. In just over two years, she helped develop and produce Scott Baio is 45…And Single, The Pick Up Artist, and I Know My Kid’s a Star for VH1; and multiple pilots and development projects for Fox, Sci Fi, HGTV, Bravo, Comedy Central, E!, and syndicated shows. She was also the primary liaison with Eyeworks International. Traveling to MIP and other markets, she handled all US development of Eyeworks’ international formats – adapting them for US pitch. She also pitched 3Ball’s US projects in development to Eyeworks territories all over the world.
Molloy began her career with WETA-TV, the PBS affiliate and third largest producer of all national PBS programs. Molloy scheduled WETA’s daytime and acquired programming from other PBS stations and independent producers. She also worked at PBS’ headquarters in Alexandria, VA to help launch PBS Online’s Station Relations group. As the senior associate, she created and marketed online integration opportunities to all 349 PBS member stations.
Molloy holds a B.A. in Professional Writing and French from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh.
Brad Hibbs Wyman
For 30 years as a producer Brad has worked in the acquisition of film properties to develop into motion picture screenplays; attachment of top tier talent to the package into motion pictures; the financing of the films; budgeting and overseeing the film production; marketing and distribution of the film.
Rule 1, 2 and 3 of producing motion picture is to GET THE MONEY. Accomplishments: Produced over 40 motion pictures. Multiple festival and award winners at Sundance Film Festival, including Reese Witherspoon for Freeway - Best Actress, and Trees Lounge - Audience award for Steve Buscemi. Multiple Independent Spirit Nominations including Best Picture Monster. Academy Award Win for Charlize Theron Best Actress, Monster.
Brad has unique expertise resulting from his career successes in two major industries: film/television production and online finance (crowdfunding). After having a notable career as a producer of over 40 motion pictures, he then converged his talents to the online world by creating one of the first live stream TV stations.
When crowdfunding emerged, Brad secured financing of entertainment projects online. As vertical lead of film/tv/video at IndieGoGo, he tripled the contributions for the vertical to a high of 3 million per month. Going on to serve as Chief Crowdfunding Officer at FundAnything, Brad was responsible for back-to-back $1 million+ crowdfunding campaigns on a then brand new, unknown platform. At the time these were the 3rd and 4th highest raises for film in the crowdfunding space.
Brad was also instrumental in developing the start-up platform, Fanbacked, which specializes in curated entertainment crowdfunding campaigns. As a result of his roles as film financier, and leader in online media and finance, he has distinctive skills that can work in all aspects of media. These include the mastery of social networking, e-commerce, and film/tv/web production.
more »For 30 years as a producer Brad has worked in the acquisition of film properties to develop into motion picture screenplays; attachment of top tier talent to the package into motion pictures; the financing of the films; budgeting and overseeing the film production; marketing and distribution of the film.
Rule 1, 2 and 3 of producing motion picture is to GET THE MONEY. Accomplishments: Produced over 40 motion pictures. Multiple festival and award winners at Sundance Film Festival, including Reese Witherspoon for Freeway - Best Actress, and Trees Lounge - Audience award for Steve Buscemi. Multiple Independent Spirit Nominations including Best Picture Monster. Academy Award Win for Charlize Theron Best Actress, Monster.
Brad has unique expertise resulting from his career successes in two major industries: film/television production and online finance (crowdfunding). After having a notable career as a producer of over 40 motion pictures, he then converged his talents to the online world by creating one of the first live stream TV stations.
When crowdfunding emerged, Brad secured financing of entertainment projects online. As vertical lead of film/tv/video at IndieGoGo, he tripled the contributions for the vertical to a high of 3 million per month. Going on to serve as Chief Crowdfunding Officer at FundAnything, Brad was responsible for back-to-back $1 million+ crowdfunding campaigns on a then brand new, unknown platform. At the time these were the 3rd and 4th highest raises for film in the crowdfunding space.
Brad was also instrumental in developing the start-up platform, Fanbacked, which specializes in curated entertainment crowdfunding campaigns. As a result of his roles as film financier, and leader in online media and finance, he has distinctive skills that can work in all aspects of media. These include the mastery of social networking, e-commerce, and film/tv/web production.
Bradley Gallo (Judge & Mentor)
Bradley Gallo is the co-founder and President of Film and Television at Amasia Entertainment. Helmed by the former president and COO of Marvel Studios, Michael Helfant, Amasia has emerged as one of the top production companies in the industry today.
Amasia which is the production company behind the sequel series DARK SHADOWS: REINCARNATION for Warner Brothers and the grounded reboot of the GREEN HORNET franchise, set up at Universal.
Amasia will soon release WILD MOUNTAIN THYME, starring Emily Blunt, Christopher Walken, Jon Hamm, and Jamie Dornan. Previous credits include 2019’s Official Sundance Selection THEM THAT FOLLOW, starring Olivia Coleman, Jim Gaffigan, Walton Goggins, Kaitlyn Dever, Lewis Pullman, Alice Englert, and Thomas Mann.
Amasia Entertainment is a production, finance and management company based in Los Angeles. They're behind films like CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR, FEAR, INC., THE ROAD WITHIN, THE CALL AND MR. RIGHT. Amasia is currently in pre-production on FATE, written by Gary Whittar (ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY, BOOK OF ELI).
Recently, Amasia opened up a bidding war for MY FAVORITE THING IS MONSTERS, with SONY picking up the project, which is now in development (see it on Deadline) and announced a new Television division led by industry veteran Tracy Mercer, formerly with Morgan Freeman's Revelations Entertainment (See it on Deadline here). Amasia just acquired the rights to the sci-fi feature WORLD BREAKER and the pilot DOPPEL (see more here).
more »Bradley Gallo is the co-founder and President of Film and Television at Amasia Entertainment. Helmed by the former president and COO of Marvel Studios, Michael Helfant, Amasia has emerged as one of the top production companies in the industry today.
Amasia which is the production company behind the sequel series DARK SHADOWS: REINCARNATION for Warner Brothers and the grounded reboot of the GREEN HORNET franchise, set up at Universal.
Amasia will soon release WILD MOUNTAIN THYME, starring Emily Blunt, Christopher Walken, Jon Hamm, and Jamie Dornan. Previous credits include 2019’s Official Sundance Selection THEM THAT FOLLOW, starring Olivia Coleman, Jim Gaffigan, Walton Goggins, Kaitlyn Dever, Lewis Pullman, Alice Englert, and Thomas Mann.
Amasia Entertainment is a production, finance and management company based in Los Angeles. They're behind films like CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR, FEAR, INC., THE ROAD WITHIN, THE CALL AND MR. RIGHT. Amasia is currently in pre-production on FATE, written by Gary Whittar (ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY, BOOK OF ELI).
Recently, Amasia opened up a bidding war for MY FAVORITE THING IS MONSTERS, with SONY picking up the project, which is now in development (see it on Deadline) and announced a new Television division led by industry veteran Tracy Mercer, formerly with Morgan Freeman's Revelations Entertainment (See it on Deadline here). Amasia just acquired the rights to the sci-fi feature WORLD BREAKER and the pilot DOPPEL (see more here).
Chris Moore
Chris Moore is an Oscar-Nominated producer responsible for such films as Good Will Hunting, Manchester By The Sea, American Pie and Television shows such as Project Greenlight, The Chair and much, much more. Chris also serves on the National Board of Directors for the Producers Guild of America.
His impressive career spans decades on over 40 projects. As the co-creator of Project Greenlight with Matt Damon, Ben Affleck and Sean Bailey. Chris began his career dedicating his life to creative pursuits and continues to do so to this day.
Moore graduated from Harvard University and began his career working at USA Network and as a talent agent.
more »Chris Moore is an Oscar-Nominated producer responsible for such films as Good Will Hunting, Manchester By The Sea, American Pie and Television shows such as Project Greenlight, The Chair and much, much more. Chris also serves on the National Board of Directors for the Producers Guild of America.
His impressive career spans decades on over 40 projects. As the co-creator of Project Greenlight with Matt Damon, Ben Affleck and Sean Bailey. Chris began his career dedicating his life to creative pursuits and continues to do so to this day.
Moore graduated from Harvard University and began his career working at USA Network and as a talent agent.
Christopher Lockhart
Christopher Lockhart is Hollywood’s foremost story professional. As Story Editor at WME, the world's largest diversified talent agency, Chris curates projects for A-list actors such as Denzel Washington, reading and exploring through piles of screenplays, magazines, books, old movies, TV shows, and pitches in search of potential film projects.
Chris began his career at International Creative Management (ICM), where he worked as script consultant to legendary talent agent Ed Limato, who represented industry giants such as Mel Gibson, Richard Gere, Michelle Pfeiffer, Liam Neeson, and Robert Downey, Jr. Chris later moved to the venerable William Morris Agency, which eventually merged with Endeavor to form WME.
As an educator and consultant, Chris has lectured around the world on the craft and business of screenwriting, and he has advised on countless feature films. Chris graduated from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts with an MFA in dramatic writing and was awarded the school's Public Service Prize for his dedication to public education. He is an adjunct professor at National University's Professional Screenwriting Program. He has also taught at LA Valley College and UCLA. His writing workshop The Inside Pitch was filmed for Los Angeles television, earning him an Emmy Award nomination. Chris's creative counsel has been used on many hit films such as the 2016 Sundance Film Festival sensation The Birth of a Nation.
Chris crossed over into film producing with the cult horror hit The Collector (2009) and its sequel The Collection (2012), which opened in the top ten box-office. He also wrote and produced the award winning documentary Most Valuable Players (2010) which was acquired by OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network), and that Matt Roush of TV Guide reviewed as the “Sleeper of the week...Charming and disarming…A genuine treat.” Chris has set up several other projects, including A Rhinestone Alibi at Paramount, and Crooked Creek, a modern noir thriller.
Chris is a member of the Writers Guild, the Producers Guild, and the Television Academy. He lives in Beverly Hills, CA and has a ten-year-old son.
more »Christopher Lockhart is Hollywood’s foremost story professional. As Story Editor at WME, the world's largest diversified talent agency, Chris curates projects for A-list actors such as Denzel Washington, reading and exploring through piles of screenplays, magazines, books, old movies, TV shows, and pitches in search of potential film projects.
Chris began his career at International Creative Management (ICM), where he worked as script consultant to legendary talent agent Ed Limato, who represented industry giants such as Mel Gibson, Richard Gere, Michelle Pfeiffer, Liam Neeson, and Robert Downey, Jr. Chris later moved to the venerable William Morris Agency, which eventually merged with Endeavor to form WME.
As an educator and consultant, Chris has lectured around the world on the craft and business of screenwriting, and he has advised on countless feature films. Chris graduated from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts with an MFA in dramatic writing and was awarded the school's Public Service Prize for his dedication to public education. He is an adjunct professor at National University's Professional Screenwriting Program. He has also taught at LA Valley College and UCLA. His writing workshop The Inside Pitch was filmed for Los Angeles television, earning him an Emmy Award nomination. Chris's creative counsel has been used on many hit films such as the 2016 Sundance Film Festival sensation The Birth of a Nation.
Chris crossed over into film producing with the cult horror hit The Collector (2009) and its sequel The Collection (2012), which opened in the top ten box-office. He also wrote and produced the award winning documentary Most Valuable Players (2010) which was acquired by OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network), and that Matt Roush of TV Guide reviewed as the “Sleeper of the week...Charming and disarming…A genuine treat.” Chris has set up several other projects, including A Rhinestone Alibi at Paramount, and Crooked Creek, a modern noir thriller.
Chris is a member of the Writers Guild, the Producers Guild, and the Television Academy. He lives in Beverly Hills, CA and has a ten-year-old son.
Conrad Vernon
Conrad Vernon is an American director, writer, storyboard artist and voice over artist best known for his work on the DreamWorks animated film series Shrek as well as other films such as Monsters vs. Aliens, Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted and Penguins of Madagascar. He also co-directed the adult animated film Sausage Party and the 2019 release of the animated movie The Addams Family.
Conrad is now tapped to direct an animated movie version of The Jetsons for Warner Bros.
more »Conrad Vernon is an American director, writer, storyboard artist and voice over artist best known for his work on the DreamWorks animated film series Shrek as well as other films such as Monsters vs. Aliens, Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted and Penguins of Madagascar. He also co-directed the adult animated film Sausage Party and the 2019 release of the animated movie The Addams Family.
Conrad is now tapped to direct an animated movie version of The Jetsons for Warner Bros.
David Weddle
David Weddle is a prime time Producer and Writer with an impressive career spanning over two decades on award winning shows. David is currently a Co-Executive Producer and Writer for the Apple TV hit For All Mankind. Prior to this new Apple show, David was a Co-Executive Producer and writer on The Strain – a primetime television series created by the acclaimed writer/director Guillermo del Toro, based on his series of best selling novels, co-written with Chuck Hogan and showrunner Carlton Cuse (Lost) who served at the helm. He was also co-executive producer and writer on USA's Falling Water.
David began his career working on shows such Falling Skies, CSI, and Peabody Award-winning Battlestar Galactica. He has also written and produced for such series as Alphas, Defiance, The Fearing Mind, The Twilight Zone, and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
He is the author of two books: the critically acclaimed "If They Move... Kill 'Em!" The Life and Times of Sam Peckinpah, and the best seller, Among the Mansions of Eden. As a journalist, he has written for such publications as:Rolling Stone, Los Angeles Times Magazine, The Washington Post, The San Francisco Chronicle, San Jose Mercury News, L.A. Weekly, Sight & Sound, Film Comment, and Variety.
more »David Weddle is a prime time Producer and Writer with an impressive career spanning over two decades on award winning shows. David is currently a Co-Executive Producer and Writer for the Apple TV hit For All Mankind. Prior to this new Apple show, David was a Co-Executive Producer and writer on The Strain – a primetime television series created by the acclaimed writer/director Guillermo del Toro, based on his series of best selling novels, co-written with Chuck Hogan and showrunner Carlton Cuse (Lost) who served at the helm. He was also co-executive producer and writer on USA's Falling Water.
David began his career working on shows such Falling Skies, CSI, and Peabody Award-winning Battlestar Galactica. He has also written and produced for such series as Alphas, Defiance, The Fearing Mind, The Twilight Zone, and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
He is the author of two books: the critically acclaimed "If They Move... Kill 'Em!" The Life and Times of Sam Peckinpah, and the best seller, Among the Mansions of Eden. As a journalist, he has written for such publications as:Rolling Stone, Los Angeles Times Magazine, The Washington Post, The San Francisco Chronicle, San Jose Mercury News, L.A. Weekly, Sight & Sound, Film Comment, and Variety.
Elsa Ramo
Recently named to Variety’s “2020 Legal Impact Report” and 2019 “Dealmakers List,” Elsa Ramo has represented over 100 films and 50 television scripted and unscripted series in 2019 alone, including Emmy award-winning shows and films which debuted at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival.
Elsa provides comprehensive legal services to producers, financiers, creators and owners of film, television and digital content and projects across a range of budgets and production levels. She established her own law firm to enable up-and-coming filmmakers and producers to bring their stories to life. Her clients include Imagine Entertainment, Fox, Balboa Productions (Sylvester Stallone’s production company), Scout Productions (creators and EPs of “Queer Eye”), Boardwalk Pictures (EPs for “Chefs Table”) and Skydance.
Elsa’s leadership within the legal and entertainment communities extends beyond her successful Beverly Hills firm. She dedicates substantial time to mentoring women through various organizations. Additionally, Elsa is a go-to commentator and instructor on legal issues related to film financing and the entertainment market.
Elsa Ramo founded the firm in 2005 on the Universal Studios backlot after several clients approached her to handle their independent productions. Now as managing partner to the firm, she handles client matters as well as manages the firm’s attorneys and packaging and sales department.
more »Recently named to Variety’s “2020 Legal Impact Report” and 2019 “Dealmakers List,” Elsa Ramo has represented over 100 films and 50 television scripted and unscripted series in 2019 alone, including Emmy award-winning shows and films which debuted at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival.
Elsa provides comprehensive legal services to producers, financiers, creators and owners of film, television and digital content and projects across a range of budgets and production levels. She established her own law firm to enable up-and-coming filmmakers and producers to bring their stories to life. Her clients include Imagine Entertainment, Fox, Balboa Productions (Sylvester Stallone’s production company), Scout Productions (creators and EPs of “Queer Eye”), Boardwalk Pictures (EPs for “Chefs Table”) and Skydance.
Elsa’s leadership within the legal and entertainment communities extends beyond her successful Beverly Hills firm. She dedicates substantial time to mentoring women through various organizations. Additionally, Elsa is a go-to commentator and instructor on legal issues related to film financing and the entertainment market.
Elsa Ramo founded the firm in 2005 on the Universal Studios backlot after several clients approached her to handle their independent productions. Now as managing partner to the firm, she handles client matters as well as manages the firm’s attorneys and packaging and sales department.
Jason Roberts
Jason Roberts has been working for the past decade as a Producer (PGA) setting up and handling a multitude of Productions in both Film and Television. Jason has recently been consulting on projects with Disney+, Hulu, Twentieth Television, Universal Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Netflix, AGBO, Roth/Kirschenbaum Films, Village Roadshow, Legendary Television & Lionsgate amongst others.
Previous to that, Jason has been a DGA Assistant Director on over 100 plus major motion pictures and series both domestically and internationally.
You can find most of Jason’s credits at: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0731211/
Jason mentors and has taught film and television seminars at UCLA, USC, Chapman and here at Stage 32.
Jason is open to All Genres of Features and Series
Please note: You are submitting for feedback from Jason as an individual.
Contacting Jason via email or any social media with an unsolicited submission outside of Stage 32 is a violation of their privacy and our user policy and could result in suspension from the site. They will not reply to any friend requests, network requests, or emails they receive. They have been instructed to forward all unsolicited contact to Stage 32 administration for review.
Jason does not accept or consider unsolicited submissions of any kind. Do not submit Unsolicited Materials to Jason via any means (including, without limitation, via Social Media, Mail, Fax or E-mail).
Jason will not treat Unsolicited Materials as confidential and will not review, keep, acknowledge or return the submission or any related materials. Any Unsolicited Materials will become sole property of Jason. All Unsolicited Materials are deleted or discarded without being reviewed.
more »Jason Roberts has been working for the past decade as a Producer (PGA) setting up and handling a multitude of Productions in both Film and Television. Jason has recently been consulting on projects with Disney+, Hulu, Twentieth Television, Universal Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Netflix, AGBO, Roth/Kirschenbaum Films, Village Roadshow, Legendary Television & Lionsgate amongst others.
Previous to that, Jason has been a DGA Assistant Director on over 100 plus major motion pictures and series both domestically and internationally.
You can find most of Jason’s credits at: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0731211/
Jason mentors and has taught film and television seminars at UCLA, USC, Chapman and here at Stage 32.
Jason is open to All Genres of Features and Series
Please note: You are submitting for feedback from Jason as an individual.
Contacting Jason via email or any social media with an unsolicited submission outside of Stage 32 is a violation of their privacy and our user policy and could result in suspension from the site. They will not reply to any friend requests, network requests, or emails they receive. They have been instructed to forward all unsolicited contact to Stage 32 administration for review.
Jason does not accept or consider unsolicited submissions of any kind. Do not submit Unsolicited Materials to Jason via any means (including, without limitation, via Social Media, Mail, Fax or E-mail).
Jason will not treat Unsolicited Materials as confidential and will not review, keep, acknowledge or return the submission or any related materials. Any Unsolicited Materials will become sole property of Jason. All Unsolicited Materials are deleted or discarded without being reviewed.
Jérôme Paillard
Jérôme Paillard, Executive Director, Marché du Film
Jérôme Paillard started his career as an oboist and as a producer and CFO of the French classical record company Erato. In 1991, he became General Manager of Erato Films alongside Daniel Toscan du Plantier where he executively produced over a dozen feature films. He joined the Festival de Cannes as Executive Director of the Marché du Film in November 1995 to oversee the development and management of what is now heralded as the world’s leading film market. He is also the Co-Director of Ventana Sur, the first market specialized in Latin-American films, and the founder of Cinando.com, a leading online resource, communication and screening platform for the industry.
Aleksandra Zakharchenko, Project Manager, Industry Programs
Aleksandra was born in Kiev, Ukraine. She started off working as a coordinator at numerous music and cinema festivals. After finishing her Master’s degree in International economics, she was working on the elaboration of solar energy systems in Crimea and southern parts of Ukraine.
In 2012 she moved to France to devote herself fully to the realm of cinema, working as a festival programmer in Nancy. For three years she was part of Nisi Masa’s team as European Short Pitch project coordinator. She has also written for the UK film platform, Film Debate, as a foreign film critic. After obtaining her second Master’s degree in Cultural Management, she began working at Institut Lumière. Then in 2017 she joined the Marché du Film, where she’s currently working on her third edition as Industry Programs project manager.
Charlotte Hurni, Project Manager, Cinando
Charlotte Hurni joined Cinando in August 2015, and is in charge of marketing & communication as well as partnerships. Holder of a master's degree in management of cultural organizations of Sciences Po, she has previously worked with international sellers (MK2, Indie Sales), distributors (Zeitgeist Films) and producers (Union Docs).
Sten-Kristian Saluveer, Head of Programming, NEXT
Sten-Kristian Saluveer is Academy Award-nominated, Estonia / Japan-based audiovisual media innovation and policy strategist, film producer, and content & technology entrepreneur focusing on bridging Asia with Europe and the impact of exponential technologies on film industry. He is the Founder of Storytek Creative Accelerator /storytek.eu/ bringing together deep audiovisual sector knowledge, technology and funding with a selection of hand-picked global tech entrepreneurs and filmmakers & content creators. Sten has worked as a Programmer for Asian cinema and Industry Director for Black Nights Film Festival, co-founded the European Genre Forum filmmaker development lab, and served as advisor and curator for The office of the President of Estonia, Estonian Ministry of Culture, Futur.io - The European Institute for Exponential Technologies and Desireable Futures, the Kinnernet conferences, The Far East FF, Taipei Film Academy and several other public and private ventures.
Most recently he was appointed as one of the four experts of Special Mission Klossa for Vice President of European Commission, Andrus Ansip, to devise the first industrial strategy for European audiovisual media sector and serves as Head of Programming / Next at the Marche du Film of the Cannes Film Festival. Sten has been the driving force behind the pioneering film collaboration agreement between the Korean Film Council and Estonian Film Institute, and has kickstarted Asian productions with Northern Europe including Angry Painter (2014, Korea-Estonia, dir. Jeon Kyuhwan), Man and Woman (2015, Korea, dir. Lee Joon ki,) Dearest Sister (2016, Laos-France-Estonia dir. Mattie Do) - Academy Award Nominee 2017, and Magic Kimono (2017, Japan-Latvia, dir. Maris Martinsons).
more »Jérôme Paillard, Executive Director, Marché du Film
Jérôme Paillard started his career as an oboist and as a producer and CFO of the French classical record company Erato. In 1991, he became General Manager of Erato Films alongside Daniel Toscan du Plantier where he executively produced over a dozen feature films. He joined the Festival de Cannes as Executive Director of the Marché du Film in November 1995 to oversee the development and management of what is now heralded as the world’s leading film market. He is also the Co-Director of Ventana Sur, the first market specialized in Latin-American films, and the founder of Cinando.com, a leading online resource, communication and screening platform for the industry.
Aleksandra Zakharchenko, Project Manager, Industry Programs
Aleksandra was born in Kiev, Ukraine. She started off working as a coordinator at numerous music and cinema festivals. After finishing her Master’s degree in International economics, she was working on the elaboration of solar energy systems in Crimea and southern parts of Ukraine.
In 2012 she moved to France to devote herself fully to the realm of cinema, working as a festival programmer in Nancy. For three years she was part of Nisi Masa’s team as European Short Pitch project coordinator. She has also written for the UK film platform, Film Debate, as a foreign film critic. After obtaining her second Master’s degree in Cultural Management, she began working at Institut Lumière. Then in 2017 she joined the Marché du Film, where she’s currently working on her third edition as Industry Programs project manager.
Charlotte Hurni, Project Manager, Cinando
Charlotte Hurni joined Cinando in August 2015, and is in charge of marketing & communication as well as partnerships. Holder of a master's degree in management of cultural organizations of Sciences Po, she has previously worked with international sellers (MK2, Indie Sales), distributors (Zeitgeist Films) and producers (Union Docs).
Sten-Kristian Saluveer, Head of Programming, NEXT
Sten-Kristian Saluveer is Academy Award-nominated, Estonia / Japan-based audiovisual media innovation and policy strategist, film producer, and content & technology entrepreneur focusing on bridging Asia with Europe and the impact of exponential technologies on film industry. He is the Founder of Storytek Creative Accelerator /storytek.eu/ bringing together deep audiovisual sector knowledge, technology and funding with a selection of hand-picked global tech entrepreneurs and filmmakers & content creators. Sten has worked as a Programmer for Asian cinema and Industry Director for Black Nights Film Festival, co-founded the European Genre Forum filmmaker development lab, and served as advisor and curator for The office of the President of Estonia, Estonian Ministry of Culture, Futur.io - The European Institute for Exponential Technologies and Desireable Futures, the Kinnernet conferences, The Far East FF, Taipei Film Academy and several other public and private ventures.
Most recently he was appointed as one of the four experts of Special Mission Klossa for Vice President of European Commission, Andrus Ansip, to devise the first industrial strategy for European audiovisual media sector and serves as Head of Programming / Next at the Marche du Film of the Cannes Film Festival. Sten has been the driving force behind the pioneering film collaboration agreement between the Korean Film Council and Estonian Film Institute, and has kickstarted Asian productions with Northern Europe including Angry Painter (2014, Korea-Estonia, dir. Jeon Kyuhwan), Man and Woman (2015, Korea, dir. Lee Joon ki,) Dearest Sister (2016, Laos-France-Estonia dir. Mattie Do) - Academy Award Nominee 2017, and Magic Kimono (2017, Japan-Latvia, dir. Maris Martinsons).
Jim Uhls
Jim Uhls is the screenwriter behind FIGHT CLUB (directed by David Fincher, starring Brad Pitt and Edward Norton, based off of the critically acclaimed Chuck Palahniuk novel) as well as the Doug Liman film JUMPER, which has grossed over $222 million worldwide. Next up, Jim is the screenwriter for the new Shane Black film, THE DESTROYER, and THE LEVIATHAN at 20th Century FOX.
more »Jim Uhls is the screenwriter behind FIGHT CLUB (directed by David Fincher, starring Brad Pitt and Edward Norton, based off of the critically acclaimed Chuck Palahniuk novel) as well as the Doug Liman film JUMPER, which has grossed over $222 million worldwide. Next up, Jim is the screenwriter for the new Shane Black film, THE DESTROYER, and THE LEVIATHAN at 20th Century FOX.
Jordan Yale Levine
Named as one of Variety's 10 Producers to Watch in 2016, a member of the Producers Guild of America, and the President of Yale Productions, Jordan Yale Levine has made a strong name for himself in the entertainment industry.
Jordan has garnered a substantial list of film credits, as well as currently having several projects in various stages of production and development. Jordan is responsible for the producing, financing and/or distribution of over twenty five feature films. These films include the recently released IFC title, "King Cobra," starring James Franco, Christian Slater, Garrett Clayton & Keegan Allen, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2016, and "Jack Goes Home," released through eOne, starring Rory Culkin, Britt Robertson & Lin Shaye, which premiered at SXSW in 2016. Additional films include "Petunia," starring Brittany Snow, Thora Birch, and Eddie Kaye Thomas; "Addiction: A 60's Love Story," starring Ian Harding, Evanna Lynch, and Carol Kane; "Black Limousine," starring David Arquette, Bijou Phillips and Vivica A. Fox; "Wreckage," starring Aaron Paul, Scoot McNairy and Cameron Richardson; "He's Way More Famous Than You," starring Michael Urie, Jesse Eisenberg, and Ben Stiller; and more.
Upcoming releases that Jordan produced include "Welcome The Stranger," starring Riley Keough, Abbey Lee, and Caleb Landry Jones, which is Jordan's second collaboration with writer/director Justin Kelly, and "Welcome to Willits," starring Bill Sage, Thomas Dekker, and Chris Zylka.
Most recently, Jordan produced "Pretenders," which was written by Josh Boone, directed by James Franco, and stars Jack Kilmer, Shameik Moore, Jane Levy, Juno Temple, Brian Cox, and more.
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Named as one of Variety's 10 Producers to Watch in 2016, a member of the Producers Guild of America, and the President of Yale Productions, Jordan Yale Levine has made a strong name for himself in the entertainment industry.
Jordan has garnered a substantial list of film credits, as well as currently having several projects in various stages of production and development. Jordan is responsible for the producing, financing and/or distribution of over twenty five feature films. These films include the recently released IFC title, "King Cobra," starring James Franco, Christian Slater, Garrett Clayton & Keegan Allen, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2016, and "Jack Goes Home," released through eOne, starring Rory Culkin, Britt Robertson & Lin Shaye, which premiered at SXSW in 2016. Additional films include "Petunia," starring Brittany Snow, Thora Birch, and Eddie Kaye Thomas; "Addiction: A 60's Love Story," starring Ian Harding, Evanna Lynch, and Carol Kane; "Black Limousine," starring David Arquette, Bijou Phillips and Vivica A. Fox; "Wreckage," starring Aaron Paul, Scoot McNairy and Cameron Richardson; "He's Way More Famous Than You," starring Michael Urie, Jesse Eisenberg, and Ben Stiller; and more.
Upcoming releases that Jordan produced include "Welcome The Stranger," starring Riley Keough, Abbey Lee, and Caleb Landry Jones, which is Jordan's second collaboration with writer/director Justin Kelly, and "Welcome to Willits," starring Bill Sage, Thomas Dekker, and Chris Zylka.
Most recently, Jordan produced "Pretenders," which was written by Josh Boone, directed by James Franco, and stars Jack Kilmer, Shameik Moore, Jane Levy, Juno Temple, Brian Cox, and more.
Keith Powell
Keith Powell was a series regular on NBC’s Emmy-winning sitcom 30 Rock for seven seasons, where he received the 2008 Screen Actors Guild Award for Comedy Ensemble.
He has had recurring roles on About A Boy and The Newsroom as well as appearances on Law & Order, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, the ABC pilot Judy's Got A Gun, Reno 911!, and NCIS: Los Angeles.
Feature films include The Way We Weren't, Syrup, and Night At The Museum: Battle Of The Smithsonian as well as extensive work in the theater as both an actor and director.
In addition, he is the writer/producer/director of the animated pilot Nate & Abe (starring Rachel Dratch, David Wain, Alyssa Milano, and Robert Ben Garant), writer/director/star of the short film People We Meet (co-starring Frederick Weller and Scott Adsit), and recently produced/co-wrote/starred in the feature film My Name Is David (co-starring Judy Reyes and Adepero Oduye).
About Keith's Webseries Keith Broke His Leg:
Keith Broke His Leg is a semi-autobiographical comedy about 30 Rock star Keith Powell's self discovery when he is suddenly stripped of his ability to be mobile.
After an accident, Keith is forced to see the world in a new way when his wife, his friends, and especially his agent don’t make life easy for the incapacitated. What results is a series of visits with the floura and fauna of the the Hollywood comedy world, with most of the actors playing parodies of themselves.
The show features Keith’s off-kilter brand of wit, coupled with some genuinely thoughtful moments. Contemplating race, sex, friendship, marriage, and stereotypes, Keith Broke His Leg is "Louie" with a Los Angeles sensibility; "Curb Your Enthusiasm" with humanity, and “Inside Amy Schumer” with a black dude.
more »Keith Powell was a series regular on NBC’s Emmy-winning sitcom 30 Rock for seven seasons, where he received the 2008 Screen Actors Guild Award for Comedy Ensemble.
He has had recurring roles on About A Boy and The Newsroom as well as appearances on Law & Order, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, the ABC pilot Judy's Got A Gun, Reno 911!, and NCIS: Los Angeles.
Feature films include The Way We Weren't, Syrup, and Night At The Museum: Battle Of The Smithsonian as well as extensive work in the theater as both an actor and director.
In addition, he is the writer/producer/director of the animated pilot Nate & Abe (starring Rachel Dratch, David Wain, Alyssa Milano, and Robert Ben Garant), writer/director/star of the short film People We Meet (co-starring Frederick Weller and Scott Adsit), and recently produced/co-wrote/starred in the feature film My Name Is David (co-starring Judy Reyes and Adepero Oduye).
About Keith's Webseries Keith Broke His Leg:
Keith Broke His Leg is a semi-autobiographical comedy about 30 Rock star Keith Powell's self discovery when he is suddenly stripped of his ability to be mobile.
After an accident, Keith is forced to see the world in a new way when his wife, his friends, and especially his agent don’t make life easy for the incapacitated. What results is a series of visits with the floura and fauna of the the Hollywood comedy world, with most of the actors playing parodies of themselves.
The show features Keith’s off-kilter brand of wit, coupled with some genuinely thoughtful moments. Contemplating race, sex, friendship, marriage, and stereotypes, Keith Broke His Leg is "Louie" with a Los Angeles sensibility; "Curb Your Enthusiasm" with humanity, and “Inside Amy Schumer” with a black dude.
Lee Sternthal
Lee Sternthal is a screenwriter, director and photographer who Co-Wrote and Co-Directed the film, The Words with Bradley Cooper and Zoe Saldana, which closed the 2012 Sundance Film Festival and was released by CBS Filmsand is currently the #2 romantic drama on Amazon Prime.
Lee has written screenplays for every major studio, including Tron: Legacy for Disney, as well as scripts for Johnny Depp and Mel Gibson. He is currently looking for projects to attach himself as a director and producer.
Lee has also worked as a photo journalist for the Trace and Vice. Lee had his first one- man photo show at the Soho House in West Hollywood in June, 2018 and taught a Master Class in screenwriting/directing at Swarthmore College and at Stage 32 in Los Angeles.
Lee is open to all genres of feature and television.
Lee does not accept scripts over 120 pages.
more »Lee Sternthal is a screenwriter, director and photographer who Co-Wrote and Co-Directed the film, The Words with Bradley Cooper and Zoe Saldana, which closed the 2012 Sundance Film Festival and was released by CBS Filmsand is currently the #2 romantic drama on Amazon Prime.
Lee has written screenplays for every major studio, including Tron: Legacy for Disney, as well as scripts for Johnny Depp and Mel Gibson. He is currently looking for projects to attach himself as a director and producer.
Lee has also worked as a photo journalist for the Trace and Vice. Lee had his first one- man photo show at the Soho House in West Hollywood in June, 2018 and taught a Master Class in screenwriting/directing at Swarthmore College and at Stage 32 in Los Angeles.
Lee is open to all genres of feature and television.
Lee does not accept scripts over 120 pages.
Michael Mandaville
Michael Mandaville has worked for 25 years as a line producer, production manager and production supervisor. These films include “Taken”, “Taken 2” and “Taken 3” written and produced by Luc Besson, “Havoc” with Anne Hathaway, “The Kiss” with Terence Stamp and Billy Zane, (“American History X” (New Line Cinema) with Edward Norton and Edward Furlong, “Friends of Friends” with Bruce Davison and Sherilynn Fenn, “Blood and Wine” (Jack Nicholson, Director: Bob Rafelson), “Millenium’s Child” (Disney/Miramax) with William Windom and Karen Black, “Sensation” with Eric Roberts, Ed Begley Jr., Paul Le Mat and Ron Perlman. “Hail Caesar” with Anthony Michael Hall, Robert Downey, Jr. and Judd Nelson. “Pumpkin Head II” (MPCA) with Ami Dolenz and Steve Kanaly. Michael also produced “The Almighty Fred”, an independent film. He has directed commercials, shorts, a documentary and industrial films. He has also worked on “Manahi” an Arabic language comedy which was the first film shown in Saudi Arabia in 35 years.
He recently directed two ultra low budget feature films – “Conviction: Murder in Four Parts” and “Into the Flames”. His web series “Beer Pong Coach” now has ten episodes.
He wrote the thriller novel “Stealing Thunder” and the activist nonfiction book, “Citizen Soldier Handbook: 101 Ways For Every American To Fight Terrorism”. He has worked on numerous feature films in physical production, primarily as a Line Producer or Unit Production Manager in the Directors Guild of America. Mandaville has had 14 scripts optioned or hired to write. His “Stealing Thunder” series is an international thriller about an FBI agent stopping a legendary Russian spy to start World War III between China and the United States. His second novel, “A Cold Death” is in discussion for a TV Show in France. His third novel, “Journey” is almost finished for publication. Mandaville directed the short film, “The Big Bucks.” His short, “Winning the Race” was show at the Liberty Film Festival. The documentary “Guards of Honor” showed volunteer veterans at the Riverside National Cemetery. He received a B.A. in Philosophy from UC Santa Barbara and attended the B.A. Cinema program at Columbia College – Hollywood. He received his M.A. from USC in Professional Writing.
more »Michael Mandaville has worked for 25 years as a line producer, production manager and production supervisor. These films include “Taken”, “Taken 2” and “Taken 3” written and produced by Luc Besson, “Havoc” with Anne Hathaway, “The Kiss” with Terence Stamp and Billy Zane, (“American History X” (New Line Cinema) with Edward Norton and Edward Furlong, “Friends of Friends” with Bruce Davison and Sherilynn Fenn, “Blood and Wine” (Jack Nicholson, Director: Bob Rafelson), “Millenium’s Child” (Disney/Miramax) with William Windom and Karen Black, “Sensation” with Eric Roberts, Ed Begley Jr., Paul Le Mat and Ron Perlman. “Hail Caesar” with Anthony Michael Hall, Robert Downey, Jr. and Judd Nelson. “Pumpkin Head II” (MPCA) with Ami Dolenz and Steve Kanaly. Michael also produced “The Almighty Fred”, an independent film. He has directed commercials, shorts, a documentary and industrial films. He has also worked on “Manahi” an Arabic language comedy which was the first film shown in Saudi Arabia in 35 years.
He recently directed two ultra low budget feature films – “Conviction: Murder in Four Parts” and “Into the Flames”. His web series “Beer Pong Coach” now has ten episodes.
He wrote the thriller novel “Stealing Thunder” and the activist nonfiction book, “Citizen Soldier Handbook: 101 Ways For Every American To Fight Terrorism”. He has worked on numerous feature films in physical production, primarily as a Line Producer or Unit Production Manager in the Directors Guild of America. Mandaville has had 14 scripts optioned or hired to write. His “Stealing Thunder” series is an international thriller about an FBI agent stopping a legendary Russian spy to start World War III between China and the United States. His second novel, “A Cold Death” is in discussion for a TV Show in France. His third novel, “Journey” is almost finished for publication. Mandaville directed the short film, “The Big Bucks.” His short, “Winning the Race” was show at the Liberty Film Festival. The documentary “Guards of Honor” showed volunteer veterans at the Riverside National Cemetery. He received a B.A. in Philosophy from UC Santa Barbara and attended the B.A. Cinema program at Columbia College – Hollywood. He received his M.A. from USC in Professional Writing.
Michael Polish
Your host Michael Polish is one today's most critically acclaimed filmmakers. He's been nominated for three Independent Spirit Awards and his movie Jackpot won the John Cassavetes Award at the ISA. His first feature film, Twin Falls Idaho premiered at the Sundance Film Festival to rave reviews and was hailed by renown critic, Roger Ebert as "one of the best films of 1999." Roger Ebert included Twin Falls Idaho in his Top 10 Selects of 1999. Michael went on to write and direct 10 more feature films, including The Astronaut Farmer starring Billy Bob Thornton and Virginia Madsen. Michael also wrote and directed Northfork, starring Nick Nolte and James Woods. He directed Big Sur, an adaptation of the Jack Kerouac novel starring Kate Bosworth and For Lover’s Only starring Stana Katic (ABC’s hit show Castle). Michael will be writing and directing the upcoming Sharon Tate biopic adapted from Greg King’s book Sharon Tate and the Manson Murders.
more »Your host Michael Polish is one today's most critically acclaimed filmmakers. He's been nominated for three Independent Spirit Awards and his movie Jackpot won the John Cassavetes Award at the ISA. His first feature film, Twin Falls Idaho premiered at the Sundance Film Festival to rave reviews and was hailed by renown critic, Roger Ebert as "one of the best films of 1999." Roger Ebert included Twin Falls Idaho in his Top 10 Selects of 1999. Michael went on to write and direct 10 more feature films, including The Astronaut Farmer starring Billy Bob Thornton and Virginia Madsen. Michael also wrote and directed Northfork, starring Nick Nolte and James Woods. He directed Big Sur, an adaptation of the Jack Kerouac novel starring Kate Bosworth and For Lover’s Only starring Stana Katic (ABC’s hit show Castle). Michael will be writing and directing the upcoming Sharon Tate biopic adapted from Greg King’s book Sharon Tate and the Manson Murders.
Mike Disa (Educator)
- Producer and writer on Wacky Races (Warner Bros. Animation)
- Writer on Space Dogs and Space Dogs 2 (Epic Pictures)
- Consulting producer for The Simpsons interactive hologram
- Director and co-writer of Postman Pat (Dreamworks)
- Director of Deadspace Aftermath (Starz)
- Director of Dante's Inferno (Starz)
- Director of Hoodwinked Too
- Director of The Haunted Adventure of El Super Beasto (Starz)
- Director/Writer of The Origin of Stitch (Disneytoons Studios)
- Director of Bewitched, The Movie (The Picture Mill)
Mike has worked on over 16 feature films, developed/written two television series, and directed 5 animated feature films.
Presently directing for Netflix, Mike has written, produced, or directed literally hundreds of hours of film and television. But because of his long struggle to break into film, Mike is also a passionate teacher dedicated to sharing his hard-earned knowledge about the workings of the entertainment industry with others driven to become filmmakers.
more »- Producer and writer on Wacky Races (Warner Bros. Animation)
- Writer on Space Dogs and Space Dogs 2 (Epic Pictures)
- Consulting producer for The Simpsons interactive hologram
- Director and co-writer of Postman Pat (Dreamworks)
- Director of Deadspace Aftermath (Starz)
- Director of Dante's Inferno (Starz)
- Director of Hoodwinked Too
- Director of The Haunted Adventure of El Super Beasto (Starz)
- Director/Writer of The Origin of Stitch (Disneytoons Studios)
- Director of Bewitched, The Movie (The Picture Mill)
Mike has worked on over 16 feature films, developed/written two television series, and directed 5 animated feature films.
Presently directing for Netflix, Mike has written, produced, or directed literally hundreds of hours of film and television. But because of his long struggle to break into film, Mike is also a passionate teacher dedicated to sharing his hard-earned knowledge about the workings of the entertainment industry with others driven to become filmmakers.
Qasim Basir
Qasim Basir is an award-winning filmmaker whose first feature MOOZ-LUM was nominated for the NAACP Image Award. MOOZ-LUM stars Nia Long, Evan Ross & Danny Glover and is a coming-of-age tale about a Muslim boy going to college around the September 11 attacks. The film was released theatrically in 2011 and on additional platforms via Starz, Netflix and Amazon. The film gained international recognition, opening in over 25 countries.
Basir wrote and directed DESTINED, starring Cory Hardrict, Jesse Metcalfe, Margot Bingham, Hill Harper, Zulay Henao and La La Anthony. DESTINED premiered at the 2016 LA Film Festival, and has garnered numerous accolades including Best Director and Actor at the 2016 American Black Film Festival and Best Narrative Feature at Urbanworld that same year. DESTINED was released theatrically in the Fall of 2017 and on VOD platforms early 2018.
Basir recently directed and co-wrote A BOY. A GIRL. A DREAM, starring Omari Hardwick and Meagan Good. The film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival.
He is now on tap to direct the NFL biopic HAWK based on the life of Andrew Hawkins with Andre Gaines producing.
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Qasim Basir is an award-winning filmmaker whose first feature MOOZ-LUM was nominated for the NAACP Image Award. MOOZ-LUM stars Nia Long, Evan Ross & Danny Glover and is a coming-of-age tale about a Muslim boy going to college around the September 11 attacks. The film was released theatrically in 2011 and on additional platforms via Starz, Netflix and Amazon. The film gained international recognition, opening in over 25 countries.
Basir wrote and directed DESTINED, starring Cory Hardrict, Jesse Metcalfe, Margot Bingham, Hill Harper, Zulay Henao and La La Anthony. DESTINED premiered at the 2016 LA Film Festival, and has garnered numerous accolades including Best Director and Actor at the 2016 American Black Film Festival and Best Narrative Feature at Urbanworld that same year. DESTINED was released theatrically in the Fall of 2017 and on VOD platforms early 2018.
Basir recently directed and co-wrote A BOY. A GIRL. A DREAM, starring Omari Hardwick and Meagan Good. The film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival.
He is now on tap to direct the NFL biopic HAWK based on the life of Andrew Hawkins with Andre Gaines producing.
Robert McKee
Robert McKee, a Fulbright Scholar, is the most sought-after screenwriting teacher in the world. The best-selling author of STORY and the recently published DIALOGUE: THE ART OF VERBAL ACTION FOR PAGE, STAGE, AND SCREEN, McKee occupies a unique crossroads in modern media storytelling. His teachings have spread beyond the screen and stage to influence all story forms. Writers, producers, directors, media professionals, and business leaders from the world over read McKee and attend his sold-out international seminars for an exclusive deep dive into the narrative potential of their material.
McKee’s former students include over 60 Academy Award Winners, 200 Emmy Award Winners, 1,000 Emmy Award Nominees, 100 WGA (Writers Guild of America) Award Winners, 250 WGA Award Nominees, 50 DGA (Directors Guild of America) Award Winners, and 100 DGA Award Nominees.
McKee continues to be a project consultant to major film and television production companies such as 20th Century Fox, Disney, Paramount, & MTV. In addition, Pixar, ABC, BBC, Disney, Miramax, PBS, Nickelodeon, Paramount, GLOBOSAT, MNET and other international TV and Film companies regularly send their entire creative and writing staffs to his lectures.
Since 1984, more than 100,000 students have taken McKee’s courses in various cities around the world.
more »Robert McKee, a Fulbright Scholar, is the most sought-after screenwriting teacher in the world. The best-selling author of STORY and the recently published DIALOGUE: THE ART OF VERBAL ACTION FOR PAGE, STAGE, AND SCREEN, McKee occupies a unique crossroads in modern media storytelling. His teachings have spread beyond the screen and stage to influence all story forms. Writers, producers, directors, media professionals, and business leaders from the world over read McKee and attend his sold-out international seminars for an exclusive deep dive into the narrative potential of their material.
McKee’s former students include over 60 Academy Award Winners, 200 Emmy Award Winners, 1,000 Emmy Award Nominees, 100 WGA (Writers Guild of America) Award Winners, 250 WGA Award Nominees, 50 DGA (Directors Guild of America) Award Winners, and 100 DGA Award Nominees.
McKee continues to be a project consultant to major film and television production companies such as 20th Century Fox, Disney, Paramount, & MTV. In addition, Pixar, ABC, BBC, Disney, Miramax, PBS, Nickelodeon, Paramount, GLOBOSAT, MNET and other international TV and Film companies regularly send their entire creative and writing staffs to his lectures.
Since 1984, more than 100,000 students have taken McKee’s courses in various cities around the world.
Robert Ogden Barnum
Barnum also Executive Produced Peter Bogdanovich's She's Funny That Way, starring Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston, which premiered at the 2014 Venice Film Festival.
Some of Barnum's past films include the Academy Award nominated Sundance hit, Margin Call, starring Kevin Spacey, Jeremy Irons, Demi Moore, Zachary Quinto and Stanley Tucci. The film won the Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature and the Robert Altman Award. In addition to the award season success of Margin Call, it is considered as one of the most successful "day-and-date" releases of all time. Barnum also Executive Produced John Hillcoat's Lawless - starring Shia LaBeouf, Tom Hardy, Gary Oldman and Jessica Chastain - which premiered at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival and went on to gross over $40M at the US box office; Sundance hit Ain't Them Bodies Saints, starring Rooney Mara, Casey Affleck and Ben Foster; the critically acclaimed Cannes selection, All Is Lost, starring Robert Redford, and Hateship Loveship, starring Kristin Wiig, Guy Pearce, Hailee Steinfeld and Nick Nolte that premiered at the 2013 Toronto Film Festival.
Upcoming projects include DIVE, written and to be directed by Ariel Vromen (The Iceman), This Man, This Woman, written by Freddie Raphael and to be directed by Isabel Coixet (Elegy) and starring Penelope Cruz and Diane Kruger.
Barnum is partnered in e2b Capital, with former head of William Morris Independent, Cassian Elwes. e2b Capital represents a variety of financiers for films, actively helping them select investments and overseeing the production and delivery of the films. Additionally, he's a partner in Fortitude International, the foreign sales and finance company that was launched in early 2014 with partners Nadine de Barros and Daniel Wagner.
Barnum also Executive Produced Peter Bogdanovich's She's Funny That Way, starring Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston, which premiered at the 2014 Venice Film Festival.
Some of Barnum's past films include the Academy Award nominated Sundance hit, Margin Call, starring Kevin Spacey, Jeremy Irons, Demi Moore, Zachary Quinto and Stanley Tucci. The film won the Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature and the Robert Altman Award. In addition to the award season success of Margin Call, it is considered as one of the most successful "day-and-date" releases of all time. Barnum also Executive Produced John Hillcoat's Lawless - starring Shia LaBeouf, Tom Hardy, Gary Oldman and Jessica Chastain - which premiered at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival and went on to gross over $40M at the US box office; Sundance hit Ain't Them Bodies Saints, starring Rooney Mara, Casey Affleck and Ben Foster; the critically acclaimed Cannes selection, All Is Lost, starring Robert Redford, and Hateship Loveship, starring Kristin Wiig, Guy Pearce, Hailee Steinfeld and Nick Nolte that premiered at the 2013 Toronto Film Festival.
Upcoming projects include DIVE, written and to be directed by Ariel Vromen (The Iceman), This Man, This Woman, written by Freddie Raphael and to be directed by Isabel Coixet (Elegy) and starring Penelope Cruz and Diane Kruger.
Barnum is partnered in e2b Capital, with former head of William Morris Independent, Cassian Elwes. e2b Capital represents a variety of financiers for films, actively helping them select investments and overseeing the production and delivery of the films. Additionally, he's a partner in Fortitude International, the foreign sales and finance company that was launched in early 2014 with partners Nadine de Barros and Daniel Wagner.
Samm Haillay
Samm Haillay is an award-winning producer and BAFTA member whose films have premiered at Cannes, Venice, Sundance, Tribeca, Toronto and London Film Festival and have collected 35 international awards and nominations worldwide. He won Best Documentary at the Tribeca Film Festival for ISLAND OF THE HUNGRY GHOSTS and was nominated for at Spirit Award.
A member of BAFTA, EAVE and ACE he is currently Head of Film at New York based finance house ViewPark. ViewPark's credits include AUTOBAHN (a scripted series from Neil LaBute), ABANDONED HEIGHTS (directed by Jack Stallings with Aden Young and Megan Boone), and PROMISE (Directed by Miles Roston, inspired by the true stories of the children of the Wema Center in Kenya).
Samm also trains through several industry leading bodies such as BFI, For Films Sake, Screen Yorkshire and IMDA Singapore, and festivals such as Venice Biennale in Italy, Rotterdam International Film Festival, Locarno Open Doors, Sydney International Film Festival and Visions Du Réel.
Samm is open to all Genres of Feature Films.
Please note: By using this service, you are not submitting your project to Kirlian nor are you submitting your project to Samm as a representative of Kirlian. You are submitting for feedback from Samm as an individual.
Contacting Samm via email or any social media with an unsolicited submission outside of Stage 32 is a violation of their privacy and our user policy and could result in suspension from the site. They will not reply to any friend requests, network requests, or emails they receive. They have been instructed to forward all unsolicited contact to Stage 32 administration for review.
Samm and Kirlian do not accept or consider unsolicited submissions of any kind. Do not submit Unsolicited Materials to Samm via any means (including, without limitation, via Social Media, Mail, Fax or E-mail).
Samm will not treat Unsolicited Materials as confidential and will not review, keep, acknowledge or return the submission or any related materials. Any Unsolicited Materials will become sole property of Kirlian. All Unsolicited Materials are deleted or discarded without being reviewed.
more »Samm Haillay is an award-winning producer and BAFTA member whose films have premiered at Cannes, Venice, Sundance, Tribeca, Toronto and London Film Festival and have collected 35 international awards and nominations worldwide. He won Best Documentary at the Tribeca Film Festival for ISLAND OF THE HUNGRY GHOSTS and was nominated for at Spirit Award.
A member of BAFTA, EAVE and ACE he is currently Head of Film at New York based finance house ViewPark. ViewPark's credits include AUTOBAHN (a scripted series from Neil LaBute), ABANDONED HEIGHTS (directed by Jack Stallings with Aden Young and Megan Boone), and PROMISE (Directed by Miles Roston, inspired by the true stories of the children of the Wema Center in Kenya).
Samm also trains through several industry leading bodies such as BFI, For Films Sake, Screen Yorkshire and IMDA Singapore, and festivals such as Venice Biennale in Italy, Rotterdam International Film Festival, Locarno Open Doors, Sydney International Film Festival and Visions Du Réel.
Samm is open to all Genres of Feature Films.
Please note: By using this service, you are not submitting your project to Kirlian nor are you submitting your project to Samm as a representative of Kirlian. You are submitting for feedback from Samm as an individual.
Contacting Samm via email or any social media with an unsolicited submission outside of Stage 32 is a violation of their privacy and our user policy and could result in suspension from the site. They will not reply to any friend requests, network requests, or emails they receive. They have been instructed to forward all unsolicited contact to Stage 32 administration for review.
Samm and Kirlian do not accept or consider unsolicited submissions of any kind. Do not submit Unsolicited Materials to Samm via any means (including, without limitation, via Social Media, Mail, Fax or E-mail).
Samm will not treat Unsolicited Materials as confidential and will not review, keep, acknowledge or return the submission or any related materials. Any Unsolicited Materials will become sole property of Kirlian. All Unsolicited Materials are deleted or discarded without being reviewed.
Tatiana Kelly
Tatiana Kelly is an Independent Spirit Award-nominated producer who has produced over two dozen feature films and television shows consistently with Oscar-nominated talent including THE WORDS starring Oscar-winner Bradley Cooper, CUT THROAT CITY starring Oscar-nominee Ethan Hawke and Oscar-nominee Terrence Howard, THE MAN WHO KNEW INFINITY starring Oscar-nominee Dev Patel, THE CATCHER WAS A SPY starring Paul Rudd and many more.
Tatiana directed her first feature documentary THE PEOPLE VS. VEGAS DAVE. She got her big break with the Sundance hit WRISTCUTTERS: A LOVE STORY, starring Patrick Fugit, Shea Wigham, and Tom Waits.
Tatiana excels in producing material based on pre-existing IP and has had many of her films premiere at major film festivals such as Sundance Film Festival, SXSW, and Tribeca Film Festival. She’s also worked with major networks and studios including MTV and Lionsgate.
Tatiana specializes in Feature Film and TV scripts and is currently reading Biopics, Dark Comedies, Romantic Comedies, Thrillers, Sci-fi, and projects based on books.
Credits include:
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Tatiana Kelly is an Independent Spirit Award-nominated producer who has produced over two dozen feature films and television shows consistently with Oscar-nominated talent including THE WORDS starring Oscar-winner Bradley Cooper, CUT THROAT CITY starring Oscar-nominee Ethan Hawke and Oscar-nominee Terrence Howard, THE MAN WHO KNEW INFINITY starring Oscar-nominee Dev Patel, THE CATCHER WAS A SPY starring Paul Rudd and many more.
Tatiana directed her first feature documentary THE PEOPLE VS. VEGAS DAVE. She got her big break with the Sundance hit WRISTCUTTERS: A LOVE STORY, starring Patrick Fugit, Shea Wigham, and Tom Waits.
Tatiana excels in producing material based on pre-existing IP and has had many of her films premiere at major film festivals such as Sundance Film Festival, SXSW, and Tribeca Film Festival. She’s also worked with major networks and studios including MTV and Lionsgate.
Tatiana specializes in Feature Film and TV scripts and is currently reading Biopics, Dark Comedies, Romantic Comedies, Thrillers, Sci-fi, and projects based on books.
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Terence Blanchard
Terence Blanchard has established himself as one of the most influential jazz musicians and film score masters of his generation, a member of a jazz legacy that has shaped the contours of modern jazz today.
With more than 30 albums to his credit, as a musician Blanchard is a multi-Grammy Award winner and nominee. As a film composer, Blanchard has more than 50 scores to his credit, most recently, Spike Lee’s “BlacKkKlansman,” “Chi-Raq” and Kevin Costner’s “Black or White.” He received a Golden Globe nomination for Spike Lee’s "25th Hour." Other film music written by Blanchard includes Kasi Lemmons’ "Eve's Bayou," Oprah Winfrey’s "Their Eyes Were Watching God," Tim Story’s “Barbershop" and George Lucas’ "Red Tails." Blanchard also contributed on Disney’s "The Princess and the Frog" as the musical voice of “Louis the Alligator."
As a guest lecturer and artist in residence at the Berklee College of Music, Blanchard works with students in the areas of artistic development, arranging, and composition. Blanchard is also the creative director for jazz concert programming at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. He participates in master classes around the world as well as local community outreach activities in his beloved hometown of New Orleans.
more »Terence Blanchard has established himself as one of the most influential jazz musicians and film score masters of his generation, a member of a jazz legacy that has shaped the contours of modern jazz today.
With more than 30 albums to his credit, as a musician Blanchard is a multi-Grammy Award winner and nominee. As a film composer, Blanchard has more than 50 scores to his credit, most recently, Spike Lee’s “BlacKkKlansman,” “Chi-Raq” and Kevin Costner’s “Black or White.” He received a Golden Globe nomination for Spike Lee’s "25th Hour." Other film music written by Blanchard includes Kasi Lemmons’ "Eve's Bayou," Oprah Winfrey’s "Their Eyes Were Watching God," Tim Story’s “Barbershop" and George Lucas’ "Red Tails." Blanchard also contributed on Disney’s "The Princess and the Frog" as the musical voice of “Louis the Alligator."
As a guest lecturer and artist in residence at the Berklee College of Music, Blanchard works with students in the areas of artistic development, arranging, and composition. Blanchard is also the creative director for jazz concert programming at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. He participates in master classes around the world as well as local community outreach activities in his beloved hometown of New Orleans.
Tiffany Boyle
Tiffany Boyle is the President of Packaging and Sales at Ramo Law where she oversees all creative content represented by the firm. She has worked on over 100 films and television shows.
Tiffany recently produced Paul Schrader's recent film THE CARD COUNTER starring Oscar-nominated Oscar Isaac and Tiffany Haddish, as well as JOYLAND, which was an official selection at the Cannes Film Festival and Mayim Bialik's directorial debut AS THEY MADE US.
Tiffany discovered the feature film CHICK FIGHT starring Bella Thorne, Malin Ackerman & Alec Baldwin through Stage 32 from a writer who lives outside of Los Angeles, Joe Downey. Through a tremendous effort on Tiffany's part, including working with 6 executives in the Stage 32 community, CHICK FIGHT was released in theaters and on Amazon.
She also produced WHAT LIES AHEAD, starring Rumor Willis and Emma Dumont after the Film's writer/producer William Viglione connected with Tiffany on Stage 32 - click here to check out the recent blog series on the journey of the film!
She has had film premieres at Mammoth Film Festival (BURNING KENTUCKY), which took home the festivals Best Picture and Best Actress awards. Her other productions include the LA Film Festival Premiere ASHES IN THE SNOW, the action-comedy BETTER START RUNNING, the Sundance Film WHITE RABBIT, and I LIVED. She's currently in post-production on a number of films including ROLLERS, ARKANSAS, and SOMETHING ELSE. These projects have given her the opportunity to work with companies including Vision Film, StoryBoard Media, Sorrento Productions, and Freestyle Digital Media.
Other recent projects she's worked on include STUCK IN LOVE (Greg Kinnear and Jennifer Connelly), PAWN (Forest Whitaker and Ray Liotta), FRANKIE GO BOOM (Charlie Hunnam), SOME GIRL(S) (Adam Brody), FREE SAMPLES (Jesse Eisenberg), OFFICER DOWN (Stephen Dorff and James Woods), GIMME SHELTER (Vanessa Hudgens), and MALADIES & THE BROKEN TOWER (James Franco).
Tiffany Specializes in All Genres and Formats with budgets of $30M or less.
Note: If requested, Ramo Law will work for an hourly rate to shepherd the project or on percentage if the project has some sellable elements attached. This is all dependent on the project's fit; to read, develop, package and/or sell your content. Questions? Email writerhelp@stage32.com
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Tiffany Boyle is the President of Packaging and Sales at Ramo Law where she oversees all creative content represented by the firm. She has worked on over 100 films and television shows.
Tiffany recently produced Paul Schrader's recent film THE CARD COUNTER starring Oscar-nominated Oscar Isaac and Tiffany Haddish, as well as JOYLAND, which was an official selection at the Cannes Film Festival and Mayim Bialik's directorial debut AS THEY MADE US.
Tiffany discovered the feature film CHICK FIGHT starring Bella Thorne, Malin Ackerman & Alec Baldwin through Stage 32 from a writer who lives outside of Los Angeles, Joe Downey. Through a tremendous effort on Tiffany's part, including working with 6 executives in the Stage 32 community, CHICK FIGHT was released in theaters and on Amazon.
She also produced WHAT LIES AHEAD, starring Rumor Willis and Emma Dumont after the Film's writer/producer William Viglione connected with Tiffany on Stage 32 - click here to check out the recent blog series on the journey of the film!
She has had film premieres at Mammoth Film Festival (BURNING KENTUCKY), which took home the festivals Best Picture and Best Actress awards. Her other productions include the LA Film Festival Premiere ASHES IN THE SNOW, the action-comedy BETTER START RUNNING, the Sundance Film WHITE RABBIT, and I LIVED. She's currently in post-production on a number of films including ROLLERS, ARKANSAS, and SOMETHING ELSE. These projects have given her the opportunity to work with companies including Vision Film, StoryBoard Media, Sorrento Productions, and Freestyle Digital Media.
Other recent projects she's worked on include STUCK IN LOVE (Greg Kinnear and Jennifer Connelly), PAWN (Forest Whitaker and Ray Liotta), FRANKIE GO BOOM (Charlie Hunnam), SOME GIRL(S) (Adam Brody), FREE SAMPLES (Jesse Eisenberg), OFFICER DOWN (Stephen Dorff and James Woods), GIMME SHELTER (Vanessa Hudgens), and MALADIES & THE BROKEN TOWER (James Franco).
Tiffany Specializes in All Genres and Formats with budgets of $30M or less.
Note: If requested, Ramo Law will work for an hourly rate to shepherd the project or on percentage if the project has some sellable elements attached. This is all dependent on the project's fit; to read, develop, package and/or sell your content. Questions? Email writerhelp@stage32.com
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Tyler Gillett
Tyler Gillett is a film, television and new media writer, director and producer based in Los Angeles. He has recently directed the box office success SCREAM 5 for Spyglass Media Group and is in post-production on SCREAM 6. Prior to the SCREAM franchise, Tyler directed the 2019 hit READY OR NOT, which was one of the biggest successes for FOX Searchlight with a budget of $6MM and grossing over $57MM worldwide. He also directed READY OR NOT and DEVIL'S DUE for 20th Century FOX and The Orchard's SOUTHBOUND.
As one of the founding members of the filmmaking collective Radio Silence, Tyler got his break with the Sundance hit V/H/S, which originated with short form content he created. In addition to his film credits, he has sold three television shows -- a horror anthology to NBC, an action comedy to Comedy Central, and an adventure show to Disney XD. Tyler got his start working with the online comedy group Chad, Matt & Rob whose work has garnered over 100 Million total views on YouTube.
more »Tyler Gillett is a film, television and new media writer, director and producer based in Los Angeles. He has recently directed the box office success SCREAM 5 for Spyglass Media Group and is in post-production on SCREAM 6. Prior to the SCREAM franchise, Tyler directed the 2019 hit READY OR NOT, which was one of the biggest successes for FOX Searchlight with a budget of $6MM and grossing over $57MM worldwide. He also directed READY OR NOT and DEVIL'S DUE for 20th Century FOX and The Orchard's SOUTHBOUND.
As one of the founding members of the filmmaking collective Radio Silence, Tyler got his break with the Sundance hit V/H/S, which originated with short form content he created. In addition to his film credits, he has sold three television shows -- a horror anthology to NBC, an action comedy to Comedy Central, and an adventure show to Disney XD. Tyler got his start working with the online comedy group Chad, Matt & Rob whose work has garnered over 100 Million total views on YouTube.
Viviana Zarragoitia
Viviana Zarragoitia is the Senior Vice President of Three Point Capital. She began her career in the entertainment industry working in production accounting at Millennium Films and Bold Films.
She then spent 5 years at Lionsgate, where she started working in the accounting department and segued into the finance division, specifically, profit participation. While working in profit participation, she oversaw the preparation of multi-million dollar film and television distribution deals. She was then promoted to the group's audit division, where she managed film and television royalty audits of producers’ profit participation statements.
Almost a decade ago she joined Three Point Capital, a boutique firm that specializes in senior lending on film and television projects. While at Three Point Capital, Viviana has been involved in the financing of over 100 independent films, and worked with such producers as Cassian Elwes, Rob Barnum, Anthony Bregman, James Schamus, Aaron Gilbert, Kimberly Steward, Nicolas Chartier and Kevin Frakes, among others.
As Vice President, Viviana closes the financing on every film that the company is involved in, as well as manage the company's operations in its satellite offices (Ohio, Kentucky and Louisiana). Viviana has received over a dozen Executive Producers credits on titles she has financed. She only works on projects that already have financing attached.
She graduated Cum Laude with a double-major in Business and English from Loyola Marymount University.
Viviana looks for projects of any genre, format, and budget.
Please note: By using this service, you are not submitting your project to Three Point Capital nor are you submitting your project to Viviana as a representative of Three Point Capital. You are submitting for feedback from Viviana as an individual.
Contacting Viviana via email or any social media with an unsolicited submission outside of Stage 32 is a violation of their privacy and our user policy and could result in suspension from the site. They will not reply to any friend requests, network requests, or emails they receive. They have been instructed to forward all unsolicited contact to Stage 32 administration for review.
Viviana and Three Point Capital do not accept or consider unsolicited submissions of any kind. Do not submit Unsolicited Materials to Viviana via any means (including, without limitation, via Social Media, Mail, Fax or E-mail).
Viviana will not treat Unsolicited Materials as confidential and will not review, keep, acknowledge or return the submission or any related materials. Any Unsolicited Materials will become sole property of Three Point Capital. All Unsolicited Materials are deleted or discarded without being reviewed.
Viviana Zarragoitia is the Senior Vice President of Three Point Capital. She began her career in the entertainment industry working in production accounting at Millennium Films and Bold Films.
She then spent 5 years at Lionsgate, where she started working in the accounting department and segued into the finance division, specifically, profit participation. While working in profit participation, she oversaw the preparation of multi-million dollar film and television distribution deals. She was then promoted to the group's audit division, where she managed film and television royalty audits of producers’ profit participation statements.
Almost a decade ago she joined Three Point Capital, a boutique firm that specializes in senior lending on film and television projects. While at Three Point Capital, Viviana has been involved in the financing of over 100 independent films, and worked with such producers as Cassian Elwes, Rob Barnum, Anthony Bregman, James Schamus, Aaron Gilbert, Kimberly Steward, Nicolas Chartier and Kevin Frakes, among others.
As Vice President, Viviana closes the financing on every film that the company is involved in, as well as manage the company's operations in its satellite offices (Ohio, Kentucky and Louisiana). Viviana has received over a dozen Executive Producers credits on titles she has financed. She only works on projects that already have financing attached.
She graduated Cum Laude with a double-major in Business and English from Loyola Marymount University.
Viviana looks for projects of any genre, format, and budget.
Please note: By using this service, you are not submitting your project to Three Point Capital nor are you submitting your project to Viviana as a representative of Three Point Capital. You are submitting for feedback from Viviana as an individual.
Contacting Viviana via email or any social media with an unsolicited submission outside of Stage 32 is a violation of their privacy and our user policy and could result in suspension from the site. They will not reply to any friend requests, network requests, or emails they receive. They have been instructed to forward all unsolicited contact to Stage 32 administration for review.
Viviana and Three Point Capital do not accept or consider unsolicited submissions of any kind. Do not submit Unsolicited Materials to Viviana via any means (including, without limitation, via Social Media, Mail, Fax or E-mail).
Viviana will not treat Unsolicited Materials as confidential and will not review, keep, acknowledge or return the submission or any related materials. Any Unsolicited Materials will become sole property of Three Point Capital. All Unsolicited Materials are deleted or discarded without being reviewed.
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