Richard "RB" Botto has created the online platform and marketplace designed to democratize the global entertainment industry, Stage 32. By leveling the playing field for all film, television and digital content creators and professionals worldwide, Stage 32 provides networking and training opportunities as well as direct access beyond the gatekeepers.
Launched in 2011, the Stage 32 community has grown to over 1 million entertainment creatives and professionals worldwide. In addition, Stage 32 has curated the world's largest educational library with over 2,000 hours of webinars and classes designed to help all film, television and digital content creators and professionals hone their craft and navigate the industry.
RB is also a producer whose films have played at dozens of festivals around the world including the Sundance-award-winning feature Another Happy Day, written and directed by Euphoria creator Sam Levinson. He was on the producing team of What Lies Ahead starring Rumer Willis and Emma Dumont and Rain Beau’s End starring Ed Asner and Sean Young. He is the Executive Producer on projects with Gidden Media and National Lampoon. Through Stage 32 he has helped incubate Chick Fight, starring Malin Akerman and Alec Baldwin, produced by Yale Productions and Ramo Law, and 10-31, produced by Eli Roth and Orion Pictures and Crushed on Tubi.
As a working writer RB sold his original television series to a mini-major studio and attached an A-list showrunner from Apple at the helm. He works on active writing assignments and has sold two feature film scripts.
As an actor, he began his career as a theater actor in New York and his latest film On the Corner of Ego and Desire premiered at the Raindance Film Festival.
Additionally, RB's #1 best-selling book Crowdsourcing For Filmmakers: Indie Film and the Power of the Crowd, was published by Routledge under the American Film Market Presents banner, is available on Amazon and Audible, where it has garnered over 100 5-star reviews.
RB has been a keynote speaker and panelist all over the world at such festivals and conferences as the Cannes Film Festival (France), American Film Market (US), Tribeca Film Festival (US), Austin Film Festival (US), SXSW (US), Cinequest (US), Winston Baker (US), Hollyshorts Film Festival (US), Raindance Film Festival (UK), Hamburg Film Fest (Germany), Trinidad & Tobago Film Commission (Trinidad), Fest Festival (Portugal), Black Nights Film Festival (Estonia) and Harvard (US) on the business of the entertainment industry.
more »Richard "RB" Botto has created the online platform and marketplace designed to democratize the global entertainment industry, Stage 32. By leveling the playing field for all film, television and digital content creators and professionals worldwide, Stage 32 provides networking and training opportunities as well as direct access beyond the gatekeepers.
Launched in 2011, the Stage 32 community has grown to over 1 million entertainment creatives and professionals worldwide. In addition, Stage 32 has curated the world's largest educational library with over 2,000 hours of webinars and classes designed to help all film, television and digital content creators and professionals hone their craft and navigate the industry.
RB is also a producer whose films have played at dozens of festivals around the world including the Sundance-award-winning feature Another Happy Day, written and directed by Euphoria creator Sam Levinson. He was on the producing team of What Lies Ahead starring Rumer Willis and Emma Dumont and Rain Beau’s End starring Ed Asner and Sean Young. He is the Executive Producer on projects with Gidden Media and National Lampoon. Through Stage 32 he has helped incubate Chick Fight, starring Malin Akerman and Alec Baldwin, produced by Yale Productions and Ramo Law, and 10-31, produced by Eli Roth and Orion Pictures and Crushed on Tubi.
As a working writer RB sold his original television series to a mini-major studio and attached an A-list showrunner from Apple at the helm. He works on active writing assignments and has sold two feature film scripts.
As an actor, he began his career as a theater actor in New York and his latest film On the Corner of Ego and Desire premiered at the Raindance Film Festival.
Additionally, RB's #1 best-selling book Crowdsourcing For Filmmakers: Indie Film and the Power of the Crowd, was published by Routledge under the American Film Market Presents banner, is available on Amazon and Audible, where it has garnered over 100 5-star reviews.
RB has been a keynote speaker and panelist all over the world at such festivals and conferences as the Cannes Film Festival (France), American Film Market (US), Tribeca Film Festival (US), Austin Film Festival (US), SXSW (US), Cinequest (US), Winston Baker (US), Hollyshorts Film Festival (US), Raindance Film Festival (UK), Hamburg Film Fest (Germany), Trinidad & Tobago Film Commission (Trinidad), Fest Festival (Portugal), Black Nights Film Festival (Estonia) and Harvard (US) on the business of the entertainment industry.
As Managing Director for Stage 32, Amanda oversees operations and partnerships for the global business. She has produced over 2,000 hours of online education created exclusively for Stage 32, and works with hundreds of entertainment industry executives from around the world to serve as educators and mentors. She has spearheaded partnerships with such prestigious organizations as Netflix, the Cannes Film Festival Marché du Film, American Film Market, SXSW, Austin Film Festival, Raindance Film Festival, Hollyshorts Film Festival, PGA, WGA and DGA, as well as brands such as AT&T, Peerspace, Pond5, Mandy, Bondit Media Capital and her personal favorite partnership, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, which is the official vodka of Stage 32.
As a television producer she recently sold an unscripted show to a major US network, and a scripted series to a mini-major studio, which she attached an A-list showrunner from an Apple show. As a film producer, Amanda has worked on the psychological thriller What Lies Ahead starring Rumer Willis and Emma Dumont, Metaphorms, a Hungarian film, which premiered at the Raindance Film Festival and Dolphin Girl which premiered at the Oscar qualifying Hollyshorts Film Festival. She has also helped incubate Chick Fight, starring Malin Akerman, Alec Baldwin and Bella Thorne, 10-31 which is being produced by Eli Roth and Orion Pictures and Crushed on Tubi.. She is an Executive Producer on Vagic with Amy Baer at Gidden Media, as well as My Clone's an A*Hole with National Lampoon.
Amanda has spoken all over the world at the Cannes Film Festival (France), American Film Market (US), Hollyshorts Film Festival (US), Raindance Film Festival (UK), FOCUS (UK), Hamburg Film Fest (Germany), Trinidad & Tobago Film Commission (Trinidad), Fest Festival (Portugal), Black Nights Film Festival (Estonia) and Harvard (US) on the business of the entertainment industry.
more »As Managing Director for Stage 32, Amanda oversees operations and partnerships for the global business. She has produced over 2,000 hours of online education created exclusively for Stage 32, and works with hundreds of entertainment industry executives from around the world to serve as educators and mentors. She has spearheaded partnerships with such prestigious organizations as Netflix, the Cannes Film Festival Marché du Film, American Film Market, SXSW, Austin Film Festival, Raindance Film Festival, Hollyshorts Film Festival, PGA, WGA and DGA, as well as brands such as AT&T, Peerspace, Pond5, Mandy, Bondit Media Capital and her personal favorite partnership, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, which is the official vodka of Stage 32.
As a television producer she recently sold an unscripted show to a major US network, and a scripted series to a mini-major studio, which she attached an A-list showrunner from an Apple show. As a film producer, Amanda has worked on the psychological thriller What Lies Ahead starring Rumer Willis and Emma Dumont, Metaphorms, a Hungarian film, which premiered at the Raindance Film Festival and Dolphin Girl which premiered at the Oscar qualifying Hollyshorts Film Festival. She has also helped incubate Chick Fight, starring Malin Akerman, Alec Baldwin and Bella Thorne, 10-31 which is being produced by Eli Roth and Orion Pictures and Crushed on Tubi.. She is an Executive Producer on Vagic with Amy Baer at Gidden Media, as well as My Clone's an A*Hole with National Lampoon.
Amanda has spoken all over the world at the Cannes Film Festival (France), American Film Market (US), Hollyshorts Film Festival (US), Raindance Film Festival (UK), FOCUS (UK), Hamburg Film Fest (Germany), Trinidad & Tobago Film Commission (Trinidad), Fest Festival (Portugal), Black Nights Film Festival (Estonia) and Harvard (US) on the business of the entertainment industry.
Nick Phillips is Stage 32's Executive Liaison and has worked as a studio executive, an award-winning producer & filmmaker. His career in the entertainment industry spans nearly three decades, working on some of the most iconic films of our time across all genres and formats.
Most recently, Nick was Head of Production for prolific producer Yale Entertainment. While there, he produced four films – BUCKY F*CKING DENT, written and directed by and starring David Duchovny; ALL YOU NEED IS BLOOD, with Mena Suvari; THE FOG OF WAR with John Cusack and Mira Sorvino; and BARRON'S COVE, starring Garrett Hedlund, Stephen Lang, Brittany Snow, and Hamish Linklater.
Before that, Nick served as the Head of Production for the feature startup studio/streaming platform CreatorPlus. CreatorPlus produced, financed and released two features – JANE, starring Madelaine Petsch, Chloe Bailey, and Melissa Leo (distributed by Blue Fox Entertainment) and DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH. He also executive produced a slate of five short films as part of CreatorPlus’ Flip The Script Short Film Program.
Nick co-founded and served as Executive Vice President of Revolver Picture Company, a fully financed independent production label in conjunction with Kelly Wagner Osborne. While at Revolver, Nick produced HAUNT with Jacki Weaver and Ione Skye; the award-winning BENEATH with Jeff Fahey (both released by IFC Midnight) and DEVIL'S BACKBONE TEXAS for Fox Digital Studios. Revolver’s last feature, PET, starred Dominic Monaghan, Ksenia Solo, and Jennette McCurdy and premiered at the SXSW Film Festival and was released through Samuel Goldwyn Films. Revolver also co-produced and co-financed the horror reality series Fight of the Living Dead for YouTube Red, which ran for three seasons.
Nick also produced two seasons of the series The Real Bros of Simi Valley for Studio 71 and Facebook Watch, and he produced season one of the short-form series Mr. Mom for MGM and VUDU. He also produced season one of the series ALT for Gunpowder + Sky.
Nick started his career in New York City at Miramax/Dimension Films as the Vice President of Development & Production where he was involved in such franchises as SCREAM, HALLOWEEN, HELLRAISER, DR. STRANGE, WEREWOLF BY NIGHT, HIGHLANDER and THE CROW. He appeared on Season 3 of Project Greenlight, helping shepherd the film Feast through production and launching a new franchise in the process.
Nick went on to work for Sony Pictures Entertainment Senior Vice President of Development & Production where he worked on successful sequels to 30 DAYS OF NIGHT and VACANCY and transitioned over to a role at Sony Screen Gems, where he oversaw a slate of films including STRAW DOGS, THE CHRISTMAS, and COUNTRY SONG.
Nick is a prolific producer bringing all types of stories and formats to screen and loves working with writers to develop great stories that can get made.
more »Nick Phillips is Stage 32's Executive Liaison and has worked as a studio executive, an award-winning producer & filmmaker. His career in the entertainment industry spans nearly three decades, working on some of the most iconic films of our time across all genres and formats.
Most recently, Nick was Head of Production for prolific producer Yale Entertainment. While there, he produced four films – BUCKY F*CKING DENT, written and directed by and starring David Duchovny; ALL YOU NEED IS BLOOD, with Mena Suvari; THE FOG OF WAR with John Cusack and Mira Sorvino; and BARRON'S COVE, starring Garrett Hedlund, Stephen Lang, Brittany Snow, and Hamish Linklater.
Before that, Nick served as the Head of Production for the feature startup studio/streaming platform CreatorPlus. CreatorPlus produced, financed and released two features – JANE, starring Madelaine Petsch, Chloe Bailey, and Melissa Leo (distributed by Blue Fox Entertainment) and DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH. He also executive produced a slate of five short films as part of CreatorPlus’ Flip The Script Short Film Program.
Nick co-founded and served as Executive Vice President of Revolver Picture Company, a fully financed independent production label in conjunction with Kelly Wagner Osborne. While at Revolver, Nick produced HAUNT with Jacki Weaver and Ione Skye; the award-winning BENEATH with Jeff Fahey (both released by IFC Midnight) and DEVIL'S BACKBONE TEXAS for Fox Digital Studios. Revolver’s last feature, PET, starred Dominic Monaghan, Ksenia Solo, and Jennette McCurdy and premiered at the SXSW Film Festival and was released through Samuel Goldwyn Films. Revolver also co-produced and co-financed the horror reality series Fight of the Living Dead for YouTube Red, which ran for three seasons.
Nick also produced two seasons of the series The Real Bros of Simi Valley for Studio 71 and Facebook Watch, and he produced season one of the short-form series Mr. Mom for MGM and VUDU. He also produced season one of the series ALT for Gunpowder + Sky.
Nick started his career in New York City at Miramax/Dimension Films as the Vice President of Development & Production where he was involved in such franchises as SCREAM, HALLOWEEN, HELLRAISER, DR. STRANGE, WEREWOLF BY NIGHT, HIGHLANDER and THE CROW. He appeared on Season 3 of Project Greenlight, helping shepherd the film Feast through production and launching a new franchise in the process.
Nick went on to work for Sony Pictures Entertainment Senior Vice President of Development & Production where he worked on successful sequels to 30 DAYS OF NIGHT and VACANCY and transitioned over to a role at Sony Screen Gems, where he oversaw a slate of films including STRAW DOGS, THE CHRISTMAS, and COUNTRY SONG.
Nick is a prolific producer bringing all types of stories and formats to screen and loves working with writers to develop great stories that can get made.
Sam Sokolow is Stage 32’s Education Certification Production Manager & U.S. Liaison and is passionate about the role education plays in the entertainment industry. Sam is also a highly respected television executive and 2-time Emmy nominated Executive Producer with deep experience in developing and producing television series.
Sam is currently Executive Producer of "GENIUS", a scripted series for National Geographic Network, which he developed from book to series.
The first season of "GENIUS" depicted the life of Albert Einstein with Geoffrey Rush starring as Einstein and Ron Howard directing the pilot. "GENIUS: EINSTEIN" garnered ten 2017 Emmy nominations including a Best Limited Series nomination for Sam.
The second season of "GENIUS" - "GENIUS: PICASSO" - depicted the life of Pablo Picasso with Antonio Banderas starring as Picasso and garnered seven 2018 Emmy nominations including a Best Limited Series nomination for Sam.
The third season of "GENIUS" – "GENIUS: ARETHA" - depicts the life of “The Queen Of Soul” Aretha Franklin, with Cynthia Erivo portraying Aretha and Suzan-Lori Parks showrunning, and will premiere in 2021. Season 4 of "GENIUS" – "GENIUS: MARTIN LUTHER KING" – has been ordered and will premiere in 2022 on Disney+.
more »Sam Sokolow is Stage 32’s Education Certification Production Manager & U.S. Liaison and is passionate about the role education plays in the entertainment industry. Sam is also a highly respected television executive and 2-time Emmy nominated Executive Producer with deep experience in developing and producing television series.
Sam is currently Executive Producer of "GENIUS", a scripted series for National Geographic Network, which he developed from book to series.
The first season of "GENIUS" depicted the life of Albert Einstein with Geoffrey Rush starring as Einstein and Ron Howard directing the pilot. "GENIUS: EINSTEIN" garnered ten 2017 Emmy nominations including a Best Limited Series nomination for Sam.
The second season of "GENIUS" - "GENIUS: PICASSO" - depicted the life of Pablo Picasso with Antonio Banderas starring as Picasso and garnered seven 2018 Emmy nominations including a Best Limited Series nomination for Sam.
The third season of "GENIUS" – "GENIUS: ARETHA" - depicts the life of “The Queen Of Soul” Aretha Franklin, with Cynthia Erivo portraying Aretha and Suzan-Lori Parks showrunning, and will premiere in 2021. Season 4 of "GENIUS" – "GENIUS: MARTIN LUTHER KING" – has been ordered and will premiere in 2022 on Disney+.
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.
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.
Sydney is the hippy Marketing Educator Coordinator at Stage 32 who loves to learn & has a zest for life!
Prior to joining Stage 32 Sydney worked in production management and coordination for White Label Television Productions on various shows and projects for FOX, Amazon Prime Video, ABC, iHeart and Hulu. She was featured in Deadline for her contribution to the production team which included the former Netflix physical production executive and SVP. Sydney also enjoys yoga, nature, the beach, sustainable living and Ayurveda practices!
I am loving getting to know our community more, add me to your network!
more »Sydney is the hippy Marketing Educator Coordinator at Stage 32 who loves to learn & has a zest for life!
Prior to joining Stage 32 Sydney worked in production management and coordination for White Label Television Productions on various shows and projects for FOX, Amazon Prime Video, ABC, iHeart and Hulu. She was featured in Deadline for her contribution to the production team which included the former Netflix physical production executive and SVP. Sydney also enjoys yoga, nature, the beach, sustainable living and Ayurveda practices!
I am loving getting to know our community more, add me to your network!
Kayla is an avid photographer and started her career behind the camera. She joined Stage 32 on the creative services team and has a decade of experience working hand in hand with clients to make sure that she is adopting a "client first" model. Her mission is to provide extraordinary customer service to all of our community.
more »Kayla is an avid photographer and started her career behind the camera. She joined Stage 32 on the creative services team and has a decade of experience working hand in hand with clients to make sure that she is adopting a "client first" model. Her mission is to provide extraordinary customer service to all of our community.
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
Wilks is an entertainment industry professional, boasting an impressive track record. He serves as the Executive Assistant to Stage 32 CEO Richard Botto and Managing Director Amanda Toney, and has represented Stage 32 at the Cannes Film Festival for two years, where he oversaw six panels and managed over 30 speakers. Wilks played a crucial role in forging Stage 32's educational partnership with Canon. He also gained valuable experience through an internship at the Cannes Film Festival, assisting Lakeshore Entertainment's International Sales and Acquisitions department and participating in industry networking events and masterclasses. His hands-on experience as a Production Intern at St. John Studios in Austin, Texas, further solidifies his industry expertise. With a major in Film, Television, and Digital Media from Texas Christian University, Wilks is poised to continue making impactful contributions to the entertainment industry.
more »Wilks is an entertainment industry professional, boasting an impressive track record. He serves as the Executive Assistant to Stage 32 CEO Richard Botto and Managing Director Amanda Toney, and has represented Stage 32 at the Cannes Film Festival for two years, where he oversaw six panels and managed over 30 speakers. Wilks played a crucial role in forging Stage 32's educational partnership with Canon. He also gained valuable experience through an internship at the Cannes Film Festival, assisting Lakeshore Entertainment's International Sales and Acquisitions department and participating in industry networking events and masterclasses. His hands-on experience as a Production Intern at St. John Studios in Austin, Texas, further solidifies his industry expertise. With a major in Film, Television, and Digital Media from Texas Christian University, Wilks is poised to continue making impactful contributions to the entertainment industry.
Samantha is a highly accomplished professional in the film, television, and entertainment industry, currently serving as the Development Services Coordinator at Stage 32. With a solid foundation in the field, Samantha has garnered valuable experience and made significant contributions to the industry. In her most recent role as Assistant to the Head of the Motion Picture Literary Department at Buchwald, Samantha demonstrated her exceptional multitasking abilities, handling a high volume of calls and displaying outstanding interpersonal skills. She excelled in managing complex projects with minimal guidance, collaborating closely with executives, clients, and agents to develop projects. Her organizational prowess was evident as she scheduled and coordinated meetings while efficiently navigating the busy schedules of agents and personnel. Samantha's dedication extended to delegating tasks to mailroom teams and performing administrative duties. Her experience on a high-volume desk, working with top-tier talent and executives, further underscores her expertise. Prior to her role at Buchwald, Samantha interned at Circle of Confusion, where she undertook coverage duties, offering insightful script analyses and creating casting breakdowns. She also contributed by presenting original pitch concepts and conducting essential script research. Samantha's commitment to the creative process was further evident during her tenure as an Assistant in the Writer's Room, where she pitched episode ideas, provided constructive feedback, and played a pivotal role in streamlining the development of a ten-episode season. Samantha's extensive background and accomplishments in the entertainment industry make her a valuable asset in her role at Stage 32, where her expertise continues to shine as a Development Services Coordinator.
more »Samantha is a highly accomplished professional in the film, television, and entertainment industry, currently serving as the Development Services Coordinator at Stage 32. With a solid foundation in the field, Samantha has garnered valuable experience and made significant contributions to the industry. In her most recent role as Assistant to the Head of the Motion Picture Literary Department at Buchwald, Samantha demonstrated her exceptional multitasking abilities, handling a high volume of calls and displaying outstanding interpersonal skills. She excelled in managing complex projects with minimal guidance, collaborating closely with executives, clients, and agents to develop projects. Her organizational prowess was evident as she scheduled and coordinated meetings while efficiently navigating the busy schedules of agents and personnel. Samantha's dedication extended to delegating tasks to mailroom teams and performing administrative duties. Her experience on a high-volume desk, working with top-tier talent and executives, further underscores her expertise. Prior to her role at Buchwald, Samantha interned at Circle of Confusion, where she undertook coverage duties, offering insightful script analyses and creating casting breakdowns. She also contributed by presenting original pitch concepts and conducting essential script research. Samantha's commitment to the creative process was further evident during her tenure as an Assistant in the Writer's Room, where she pitched episode ideas, provided constructive feedback, and played a pivotal role in streamlining the development of a ten-episode season. Samantha's extensive background and accomplishments in the entertainment industry make her a valuable asset in her role at Stage 32, where her expertise continues to shine as a Development Services Coordinator.
Pat Alexander, Stage 32's Contest Coordinator, is a seasoned professional in the film and television industry. His journey began at Subconscious Films, where he worked as a Development Assistant, handling reception duties, reading scripts, and coordinating interviews for documentary projects. Pat's creative expertise shines through in crafting pitch decks and curating video assets. He also has a strong production background, having served as an Associate Producer on branded content campaigns. Prior to his role at Subconscious Films, Pat showcased his organizational skills as an Executive Assistant at Pierce Law Group, managing calendars, coordinating travel, and overseeing various engagements. Pat's passion for storytelling and industry experience make him a valuable asset to Stage 32, where he continues to contribute to the creative world of film and television.
more »Pat Alexander, Stage 32's Contest Coordinator, is a seasoned professional in the film and television industry. His journey began at Subconscious Films, where he worked as a Development Assistant, handling reception duties, reading scripts, and coordinating interviews for documentary projects. Pat's creative expertise shines through in crafting pitch decks and curating video assets. He also has a strong production background, having served as an Associate Producer on branded content campaigns. Prior to his role at Subconscious Films, Pat showcased his organizational skills as an Executive Assistant at Pierce Law Group, managing calendars, coordinating travel, and overseeing various engagements. Pat's passion for storytelling and industry experience make him a valuable asset to Stage 32, where he continues to contribute to the creative world of film and television.
Jessica is results driven and loves working with the Stage 32 community. She has a professional background working for some of the top companies in a support role. She is fluent in English and Spanish.
more »Jessica is results driven and loves working with the Stage 32 community. She has a professional background working for some of the top companies in a support role. She is fluent in English and Spanish.
Lisa comes from an entertainment and publishing background and loves helping the Stage 32 community through member help and working with Stage 32 executives and writers. In her years in publishing and entertainment she has worked with various high level talent and shows.
more »Lisa comes from an entertainment and publishing background and loves helping the Stage 32 community through member help and working with Stage 32 executives and writers. In her years in publishing and entertainment she has worked with various high level talent and shows.
Jahaziel Lagrimas supports the Stage 32 community through member help and working with Stage 32 executives and writers. She excels at working in a fast-paced environment and loves moderating for Stage 32.
more »Jahaziel Lagrimas supports the Stage 32 community through member help and working with Stage 32 executives and writers. She excels at working in a fast-paced environment and loves moderating for Stage 32.
Gabrielle works on the Stage 32 Development Services team. She is an appreciative, energetic team player, who has acquired wisdom and knowledge in various corporate and personal settings. She enjoys working with the Stage 32 community and sharing what we can accomplish together!
more »Gabrielle works on the Stage 32 Development Services team. She is an appreciative, energetic team player, who has acquired wisdom and knowledge in various corporate and personal settings. She enjoys working with the Stage 32 community and sharing what we can accomplish together!
Erica Berry works on the Stage 32 Development Services team assisting writers and executives with any questions or concerns regarding their development services through Stage 32, including pitch sessions, coverage, consulting and mentorships.
Prior to joining Stage 32 Erica worked in the financial industry and a personal financial representative and as a Senior Hiring Recruiter. Her true passion is in the arts and wellness and in her downtime Erica teaches various forms of Yoga. Erica motivates members to continue working toward their goals and builds genuine relationships.
more »Erica Berry works on the Stage 32 Development Services team assisting writers and executives with any questions or concerns regarding their development services through Stage 32, including pitch sessions, coverage, consulting and mentorships.
Prior to joining Stage 32 Erica worked in the financial industry and a personal financial representative and as a Senior Hiring Recruiter. Her true passion is in the arts and wellness and in her downtime Erica teaches various forms of Yoga. Erica motivates members to continue working toward their goals and builds genuine relationships.
James Lagrimas works on the Stage 32 Development Services team assisting writers and executives with any questions or concerns regarding their pitch sessions. He moderates each Stage 32 pitch session and makes sure that everything runs on time for both our community and the executives.
Prior to joining Stage 32 James worked as a community coordinator and an administrative assistant.
more »James Lagrimas works on the Stage 32 Development Services team assisting writers and executives with any questions or concerns regarding their pitch sessions. He moderates each Stage 32 pitch session and makes sure that everything runs on time for both our community and the executives.
Prior to joining Stage 32 James worked as a community coordinator and an administrative assistant.
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.
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.
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.
As a seasoned and accomplished technical leader with over 20 years of experience in developing and implementing technology strategies, Shawn is part of the Stage 32 technical team. Shawn has a proven track record of driving innovation, building high-performing teams, and delivering measurable business value. He is skilled in aligning technology vision with business goals, implementing agile methodologies, building teams, and optimizing system architecture.
more »As a seasoned and accomplished technical leader with over 20 years of experience in developing and implementing technology strategies, Shawn is part of the Stage 32 technical team. Shawn has a proven track record of driving innovation, building high-performing teams, and delivering measurable business value. He is skilled in aligning technology vision with business goals, implementing agile methodologies, building teams, and optimizing system architecture.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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 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 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 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 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.
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.
Jairo Alvarado is a Literary Manager at Circle of a Confusion, a leading management and production company with offices in New York and Los Angeles. Circle and their clients have worked on some of the biggest releases in film, television and online including Oscar-winners and Nominees THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE OF EBBING, MISSOURI, THE FLORIDA PROJECT, STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON, THE MATRIX, COCO, THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL, MUDBOUND, and ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY; as well as commercial hits including BLACK PANTHER, "The Walking Dead", THE BOOK OF ELI, "Alias Grace", THE SHALLOWS, "Sense8", V FOR VENDETTA, JOHN WICK, "Outcast", and THE CONJURING.
Jairo Alvarado's eye to develop high concepts and genre work is what led him to Circle of Confusion. As a manager, Jairo is responsible for discovering Amsterdam-based filmmaker Mischa Rozema and developing his short film Sundays which sparked a multi-studio bidding war and was eventually acquired by Warner Bros. for a 7-figure development deal.
Prior to joining Circle of Confusion, Jairo built a reputation for finding up and coming talent working as a Manager at 3 Arts Entertainment and as a Creative Executive at Warner Bros., where in 2009 he was credited for spotting Uruguayan director Fede Alvarez and his short Panic Attack! Alvarez would go on to direct EVIL DEAD and DON'T BREATHE.
Jairo Specializes in Big Action Features and High-Concept Horror/Suspense in the vein of THE OTHERS or LIGHTS OUT.
Company and client credits include:
Guidelines
Live Pitches
Within 15 minutes of your scheduled pitch, the exec will reach out by Skype or Phone. Your pitch session will last approximately 8 minutes.
Written Pitches
Written Pitches will be no more than 2 pages submitted as a PDF or WORD document. Any written pitch uploaded past the deadline will not be shown to the executive and will result in a non-refundable forfeiture of your pitch.
Scorecards
Within 3-4 weeks of your pitch session, you will receive a Pitch Scorecard on which the exec you pitched will provide pitch feedback and note if they are PASSing, or would like to REQUEST your material.
more »Jairo Alvarado is a Literary Manager at Circle of a Confusion, a leading management and production company with offices in New York and Los Angeles. Circle and their clients have worked on some of the biggest releases in film, television and online including Oscar-winners and Nominees THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE OF EBBING, MISSOURI, THE FLORIDA PROJECT, STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON, THE MATRIX, COCO, THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL, MUDBOUND, and ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY; as well as commercial hits including BLACK PANTHER, "The Walking Dead", THE BOOK OF ELI, "Alias Grace", THE SHALLOWS, "Sense8", V FOR VENDETTA, JOHN WICK, "Outcast", and THE CONJURING.
Jairo Alvarado's eye to develop high concepts and genre work is what led him to Circle of Confusion. As a manager, Jairo is responsible for discovering Amsterdam-based filmmaker Mischa Rozema and developing his short film Sundays which sparked a multi-studio bidding war and was eventually acquired by Warner Bros. for a 7-figure development deal.
Prior to joining Circle of Confusion, Jairo built a reputation for finding up and coming talent working as a Manager at 3 Arts Entertainment and as a Creative Executive at Warner Bros., where in 2009 he was credited for spotting Uruguayan director Fede Alvarez and his short Panic Attack! Alvarez would go on to direct EVIL DEAD and DON'T BREATHE.
Jairo Specializes in Big Action Features and High-Concept Horror/Suspense in the vein of THE OTHERS or LIGHTS OUT.
Company and client credits include:
Guidelines
Live Pitches
Within 15 minutes of your scheduled pitch, the exec will reach out by Skype or Phone. Your pitch session will last approximately 8 minutes.
Written Pitches
Written Pitches will be no more than 2 pages submitted as a PDF or WORD document. Any written pitch uploaded past the deadline will not be shown to the executive and will result in a non-refundable forfeiture of your pitch.
Scorecards
Within 3-4 weeks of your pitch session, you will receive a Pitch Scorecard on which the exec you pitched will provide pitch feedback and note if they are PASSing, or would like to REQUEST your material.
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.
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.
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, 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 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.
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 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).
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).
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 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 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.
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 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 »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 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.
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, 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.
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 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 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 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 Biopics, Dark Comedies, Romantic Comedies, Thrillers, Sci-fi, and projects based on books.
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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 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
Credits include:
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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
Credits include:
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 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.