Aaron Fink, Wayfarer Studios, TV Development PREFERENCES: In terms of what we are looking for, Wayfarer is trying to make things that have a social impact component, really more than anything we want to affect real change in terms of the way people see one another. Of course we came out with the movie CLOUDS last year, but our slate is really diversifying and we’re telling a lot of black stories, LGBTQ stories, looking for Latinx, but the key thing here is that none of those stories should be about racial trauma. Everything needs to be healing and uplifting.
**** NO LONGER AVAILABLE *** Alex Varon, Untitled Entertainment, Coordinator, Bio: Alex Varon splits his time between the TV Development/Production Department and Literary Management Department at Untitled Entertainment, a full service management and production company. Untitled Entertainment represents leading talent and literary clients across film, television, and digital. ||Previously, Alex worked at the Writers Guild of America, Verve Talent and Literary Agency, Anonymous Content, and HBO. His background in business affairs and legal affairs has meshed with his creative pursuits to make him a knowledgeable resource for any aspiring writers, directors or actors. Preferences: TV pilots, and anything genre-wise that combines genres or subverts traditional form.
Alexandra Timmer, Double Nickel Entertainment, Creative Executive, Bio: Alexandra Timmer has been the creative executive at Double Nickel Entertainment in New York City since 2018. In addition to producing movies like Clint Eastwood’s Gran Torino and the upcoming The Burial with Jamie Foxx, Double Nickel has sold episodic series to Warner Bros., Universal, Quibi, and Apple. Double Nickel has a development deal with Sky Vision in the UK. Before coming to Double Nickel, she worked in development, production, and post for scripted and unscripted projects for both TV and film. She has a BFA in creative writing from Truman State University and an MFA in dramatic writing from NYU - Tisch. She is one of the few execs with scriptwriting experience. Her scripts have won international competitions and have been optioned by production companies. Preferences: We are seeking to option IP that would translate well into TV. We mostly go from dramas, but are open to any subgenre and dramedy as well. Also open to Authors
Alicia Agramonte, Director of Development, Film, Revelations Entertainment. BIO: Alicia Agramonte was born in Oakland, California and grew up in a military family. She has lived in Japan and England as well as various states in the US but ultimately credits Baltimore, Maryland as her hometown. Agramonte is a proud HBCU Alum of Morgan State University. She got her start on set of Netflix's House of Cards during her sophomore year of college. She continued to work in production for over 6 years, having worked in various capacities on projects such as CREED, HBO's Show Me a Hero and VEEP, and Roman J. Israel before moving on to BET Networks as Production Coordinator. Agramonte currently serves as the Director of Development of Film at Revelations Entertainment. Revelations Entertainment is a full service development and production company, having created and produced shows such as Through the Wormhole with Morgan Freeman, Story of God, and CBS's Madam Secretary. We look to serve and shine a light on underrepresented voices, both behind and in front of screens, Revealing Truths. PREFERENCES: Looking for comercial action, comedy, or romances with heart. Preferably that maintains an energetic pace. Features only
Andrew Jones, Co-founder/ Executive Producer, Five Successes Productions. BIO: An experienced writer/executive producer, Andrew has teamed up with Kate Brogden, known for her work with Cartel Management. They have formed Five Successes Management and Production, representing top-tier writers/artists while producing projects with and for clients. Spawned from the swampy cauldron of central Florida, Andrew is a talented LGBT writer/director in the live action/animation hybrid space. He has directed and written pilots at Nickelodeon and Super Deluxe, the former of which was produced by Kenan Thompson. Andrew hops genres from fantasy kid-friendly fare to raucous gonzo raunch. However, the consistent unifying features are worlds of boundless possibility grounded by memorable characters and genuine pathos. PREFERENCES: Comedy, animation, high concept
Anjali Raghunathan, Gratitude Productions, Executive Assistant, Bio: Anjali Raghunathan is an Executive Assistant at Gratitude Productions. Currently, Gratitude has projects set up with FX, FOX, Perfect Storm (Justin Lin), Day Zero (Trevor Noah), Laverne Cox, Jenny Slate, MGM, and Universal Television among others. Anjali has also worked at Anonymous Content and Rideback. She's passionate about out of the box character driven storytelling that blends humor with drama and outlandishness with authenticity. She graduated from Harvard with a degree in Comparative Literature, specializing in Classic Literature and Adaptation. I love anything that is both tragicomic and emotionally grounded and character driven (think BREAKING BAD, SEARCH PARTY, I MAY DESTROY YOU, FREAKS AND GEEKS, FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST: BROTHERHOOD). I tend to be drawn to ideas that skew more drama than comedy, but very open to half-hour dramas\dramedies that have clear stakes on the table. I also love reading genre samples that break genre conventions and take risks. Preferences: TV one hour or half-hour dramas and dramedies (genre or otherwise) are great! Authors are great as well as we are always looking for new IP Published and Unpublished books
Ben Kabialis, Independent Producer. BIO: During his eight years as a producer in the entertainment industry, Ben has worked as an executive for National Lampoon, PalmStar Media (Hereditary, John Wick, Split), and Jeremy Renner's The Combine (The Founder, Knightfall). Recently, while working with National Lampoon, he produced the television comedy series Let's Go, Atsuko! for Quibi and Blame the Hero for Comedy Central. He began his career working with two-time Oscar nominee Jeremy Renner on the sets of Avengers: Age of Ultron, Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation, Captain America: Civil War, Arrival, and Wind River. Ben is an artist-focused producer who specializes in comedy and horror projects, but loves working in all genres of entertainment. In addition to his knowledge of the film and television development, sale, and production processes, Ben is an experienced podcast, comic book, and live show producer. Recently for National Lampoon, Ben was a producer on podcast series Debate Club with Jordan Klepper for Spotify and The Roast of Your Teenage Self with Bill Burr's All Things Comedy. PREFERENCES: I'm seeking genre and comedy projects in the film and TV space, especially those focusing on themes of social justice or underrepresented voices, true life stories, and projects in the sub-10M budgetary space.
*** SOLD OUT *** DO NOT BOOK *** Bianca Harlow, Creative Producer, Endeavour Content. BIO: Bianca Harlow is currently a creative executive in the film development and production department at Endeavor Content where she sources all forms of IP (books, articles, podcasts, short stories, etc.) looking for engaging, compelling and fresh stories to bring to the screen! Past projects include, Michael B. Jordan's, Just Mercy, and the soon to be released films, Good Joe Bell starring Mark Wahlberg and Penguin Bloom starring Naomi Watts. Upcoming projects include Maggie Gyllenhaal's directorial debut The Lost Daughter, starring Olivia Coleman and Dakota Johnson, and Her Brilliance staring Letitia Wright and produced by John Legend. Prior to joining Endeavor Content, Bianca was a practicing corporate attorney after having graduated from Harvard Law School. Bianca believes deeply in the power of TV/Film to drive social change and is passionate about amplifying voices and stories that have been previously underrepresented in Hollywood. PREFERENCES: We aren’t searching for specific genres per se, but are typically drawn to fresh, compelling narratives that are character and story driven.
*** SOLD OUT *** DO NOT BOOK *** Bobby Hoppey, Producer, Coveside Films / Independent Producer. BIO: Bobby Hoppey is an independent producer and consultant. In addition to overseeing a growing slate of projects across scripted and unscripted, Bobby currently serves as an advisor to two upstart LA-based production companies, Everlast Pictures (founded by Adonis Tountas and Michael Spanos II) and Complementary Colors (founded by Jonah Disend). A seasoned story analyst, Bobby was previously with independent production company and financier Valparaiso Pictures, where he was a founding member and ran development. At Valparaiso, his notable feature projects included 'Pig' (starring Nicolas Cage and acquired by Neon for theatrical), 'Barney the Dinosaur' (a reimagining of the I.P. with Mattel and Daniel Kaluuya's 59%), 'Baby Teeth' (a book-to-film adaptation in development with Village Roadshow Pictures), and the LGBTQ rom com 'Straight Up' directed by James Sweeney (available on Netflix). Prior to Valparaiso, Bobby spent five years at Echo Lake Entertainment, where he managed projects across the film and television divisions, while simultaneously leveraging his background in talent by interfacing closely with the company's management division (developing with priority clients such as Liz Hannah and the Fanning Sisters). He holds a bachelor's degree in Journalism from Elon University. PREFERENCES: Focus genres at the moment: - LQBTQ centric; - Romantic Comedy; - Female centric; - Comedy (ideally with big idea or 'hook'); - Sci-Fi (more in the grounded/emotionally resonant sense, i.e. Arrival); - Drama (Actor or Actress bait); - Horror / Thriller (ideally with some social commentary bend, or level of dark humor); - Teen (would love to find a Cruel Intentions). Features, TV
Bobby Norris, Scripted Literary Assistant, APA BIO: UCLA graduate currently working as a scripted literary assistant at APA with experience in both the feature and TV spaces. PREFERENCES: Open to all genres., Features
Braxton Rickett, Assistant, Lee Stobby Entertainment. BIO: Braxton Rickert currently works as assistant for literary manager Lee Stobby, helping develop scripts for clients such as Shay Hatten (JOHN WICK 3, MAXIMUM KING!, (FUTURE) CULT CLASSIC), Isaac Adamson (BUBBLES, CHIPPENDALES), Kate Trefry (STRANGER THINGS). He previously worked in talent management and got his start as an intern covering scripts for Mike Medavoy’s Phoenix Pictures (ALTERED CARBON, BLACK SWAN), and Jim Stern’s Endgame Entertainment (MURDER MYSTERY, THE DISCOVERY). Before making the big move across the country, Rickert graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a BA in Communications Studies: Media Production and minors in Writing for the Screen and Stage and Creative Writing. PREFERENCES: I am looking for features and pilots that are weird, fun, or loud; be it genre(scifi/horror/etc), LGBTQ, action, thriller, or comedy.
Brian Williamson, Muse Entertainment, Film & TV Development Coordinator, Bio: From working on a Netflix sets, to sitting in on pitches at Amazon Studios, to processing deals at a high-end agency and giving revision notes on big budget features at Silver Pictures, Brian has had the unique opportunity to fulfill many roles around the industry. At Silver Pictures and Dark Castle Entertainment, Brian tracked submissions, and provided feedback on drafts and dailies for multi-million dollars projects such as Superfly, Sherlock Holmes, Suburbicon and more. He next went on to Muse Entertainment as the Development Coordinator where he has been involved in the development of a large slate of projects for Hallmark Channel, Netflix, Apple, Amazon and HBO. Most notably he worked on adapting The Martha Vineyard Mysteries into the highest rated Hallmark mystery series yet, as well as developed multiple treatments that were purchased for development at Muse. Preferences: Character driven dramadies, crime dramas, psychological thrillers, real world family dramas, scifi/fantasy with a firm base in the real world.
Casey Malone, Creative Executive, IMAGEMOVERS BIO: Creative Executive at Robert Zemeckis' production company, ImageMovers (WHAT LIES BENEATH, FLIGHT, MANIFEST, THE WITCHES, FINCH, etc.). Actively seeking elevated, character-driven genre-bending features and TV. We love anything with an element of spectacle. Not in the market for straight-forward dramas, SciFi, horror or monster films/tv ideas. PREFERENCES: Grounded SciFi, Psychological Thrillers, Elevated Comedies, Elevated Horror, Dramedy, Features, TV
Charles Osowik, Literary Manager / CEO, Charles Osowik Management. BIO: Charlie Osowik is an independent literary manager and native to Toledo, Ohio. He began his career interning at top international sales companies such as FilmNation, Sierra/Affinity and Voltage, amongst others. His first full-time entertainment job was working as an assistant to the CEO of MGM. After two years there, he went on to work for a partner in the feature literary department at the Gersh agency, where he stayed for another two years. It was there that he realized his passion for guiding writers and directors could be turned into a fulfilling career. In June 2018 he established his own company, Charles Osowik Management, and quickly began making a name for himself and his clients by securing deals for them with Warner Bros, DC, HBO and Comedy Central among others. His writer client Soshana Sachi is rounding out her third year on the new HBOMax hit show DOOM PATROL as an Executive Story Editor, his writer/director/actress client Laura Holliday's first feature was recently picked up for distribution by Gravitas Ventures and Dana Brunetti's company Cavalry just came on board to produce a feature pitch by his writer/director client Jaime Gonzalez Botero. He is also executive producing a series based on a short film by one of his clients, which is currently in development with a new production company that has shows in production with Netflix and Amazon. He has many more spinning plates but is a firm believer in quality over quantity and loves surrounding himself with people that deeply connect with their work. PREFERENCES: TV-1hr and 1/2hr drama and comedy. Features- drama, comedy, thriller, horror. Features, TV, Published Books, Unpublished Books
Chris Deckard, Manager / Co-Founder, Fictional Entity BIO: In 2020, multiple Fictional Entity clients movies were released, including one that made it to #2 on the US Netflix charts over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Several client projects are financed and slated to shoot in 2021, including several indies and multiple films for Netflix. Within the past year, clients have sold series to Amazon, Netflix, and Hulu. Fictional Entity is also producing a series project with two network TV EPs and a major international studio. Prior to co-founding the management/production company Fictional Entity in early 2017, Chris Deckard spent over seven years working with and representing talent at major agencies such as ICM Partners and WME. He has worked closely with traditional and new media buyers to find and develop content for domestic and international audiences. In addition to helping cast and package numerous features and series, he has evaluated thousands of scripts for actors and directors. Chris graduated from Cornell University and earned his J.D. from Notre Dame Law School. Fictional Entity’s clients have been named to The Black List, The Hit List, The Young & Hungry List, The Blood List and been lauded by the PAGE Awards, the International Emmys. Clients have also earned nominations and placements from The Heath Ledger Scholarship, The GLAAD Awards, The Academy Nicholl Screenwriting Awards, the AWG, ADG, SPA, and AACTA. Clients have written, directed, starred, and produced in numerous formats, including features, TV, virtual reality, and podcasts, independently and for companies like Netflix, NBCUniversal, Legendary, Marvel, Fremantle, SyFy, the CW, Warner Bros., Amazon, Blumhouse, Hulu, The BBC, Comedy Central, the ABC Australia, Foxtel, TruTV, Super Deluxe, Hallmark, Lifetime, CBS, Facebook, E!, and MSNBC. PREFERENCES: Both feature and pilots of any genre, preferably contained (minimal cast and locations) yet high concept, with strong characters realizing an emotional arc through the story. Currently a little less interested in high budget films and network sitcoms.
Dannah Axelrod, Director of Development, Cartel Pictures. BIO: Dannah started out her career as a TV/MP literary assistant at The Rothman Brecher Agency where she worked closely with showrunners, creators, and directors. She later moved on to Ron Howard and Brian Grazer’s, Imagine Entertainment, where she assisted in the development, staffing and casting of multiple shows such as The Bastard Executioner, Mars, and 24:Legacy. From there, she received an opportunity to work at Ben Silverman and Howard Owen’s company, Propagate Content, where she helped sell and develop multiple shows for both broadcast and cable networks such as CBS' Blood & Treasure and Charmed on the CW. Before starting at Cartel Pictures spearheading the TV movie and Feature division, she worked along side Mandy Teefey as the development executive at Kicked to the Curb Productions whose credits include 13 Reasons Why and Living Undocumented on Netflix. Preferences: romantic comedies, holiday scripts and thrillers. . Features
Drew Zwetchkenbaum, Coordinator, Damn Show Productions BIO: As coordinator at Damn Show Productions, Drew works with Roger Black and Waco O'Guin, the creators of the hit animated shows Brickleberry and Paradise PD. Drew coordinates both the development slate and the staffing process for the company's projects. Drew previously worked in the TV Literary department at ICM Partners. Additionally, Drew has experience consulting on the development of projects at Netflix, HBO Max, Nickelodeon, Disney and Ubisoft. PREFERENCES: Animation, TV
**** NO LONGER AVAILABLE *** Gabriel Frieberg, Executive Assistant, United Talent Agency. BIO: Executive Assistant to senior agent in the Motion Picture Talent department. I provide script notes and coverage for both my immediate superior and her clients.Executive Assistant to senior agent in the Motion Picture Talent department. I provide script notes and coverage for both my immediate superior and her clients. Preferences: I am always on the look-out for elevated genre films (horror, suspense, comedy, heist), but all with an angle and a message that takes it to the next level. I personally am also highly interested in any films w/ historical/political/biopic angles. Features, TV
Gretchen Burke, Literary Assistant, Brillstein Entertainment Partners. BIO: Gretchen Burke has been dabbling in the entertainment industry since she was very young. She graduated with a double major in Arts Management and Theatre from SUNY Purchase College in 2016 in New York. Shortly after, she began working in the mailroom as a floater at William Morris Endeavor in the New York office. After six months, she landed the desk of Jonathan Lomma (literary theatre agent) where she stayed for two years. She decided to make the switch to Los Angeles in the Fall of 2019 and began working under David Mcilvain (co-head of literary at Brillstein). She has been hustling on his desk ever since and is excited by anything musical theatre related, documentaries and anything signifying these trying times we are currently living in. PREFERENCES: I am actively seeking any dramas, particularly female focused pieces, anything that represents the political times we are in and writers from marginalized backgrounds.
Isabelle Smith, Production Manager, Anonymous Content. BIO: Filmmaker and Production Manager at Anonymous Content Filmmaker and Production Manager at Anonymous Content BIO: Isabelle Smith works as a commercial coordinator at the production and management company Anonymous Content. She attended the Bachelor of Fine Arts Film & Television program at the University of Arizona. She is the director, writer and producer of her short film Kiss which has been screened across the U.S at the Brooklyn Women's Film Festival, the Culver City Film Festival and the Richmond International Film Festival. Anonymous Content's production credits include WINTER'S BONE, MR ROBOT, THE OA, THE LAUNDROMAT, THE WIFE and AppleTV's DEFENDING JACOB.PREFERENCES: Dark Comedy, True Crime, Drama, any Anthology Series). TV, Published Books
Janet Jeffries, Development and Production Executive, Lawrence Bender Productions BIO: Janet Jeffries is a Development and Production executive working in both features and television for Lawrence Bender Productions / Bender Brown TV Productions. LBP is an independent feature film company in Los Angeles, working with several independent financiers and sales companies. Recent films include GRETA directed by Neil Jordan and the recent release, CAPONE starring Tom Hardy. In post production is the Netflix original feature THE HARDER THEY FALL directed by Jeymes Samuel. Lawrence Bender’s credits also include the films HACKSAW RIDGE, Martin Scorsese’s film SILENCE, GOOD WILL HUNTING, PULP FICTION and INGLORIOUS BASTERDS. Bender/Brown is the company’s television arm. Credits include the Netflix limited series SEVEN SECONDS, Starz limited series FLESH AND BONE, and the current CW series ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO. For the past eight years, Janet has also had the pleasure of being an adjunct professor for the MFA in Screenwriting program at National University. She also is an executive mentor working with Roadmap Writers. FORMATS AND GENRE - FILM and TELEVISION Film - social messaging important but doesn't have to be the sole topic of the film; character driven material - dramas, psychological thrillers, dramedies (ala As Good as it Gets), period setting is fine, grounded sci-fi. Not looking for Horror or broad comedies. TV - hour long series or limited series, anthology series; not looking for comedies; IP based, character driven material, drama, period ok, grounded sci-fi, social message also important to us but not the driving factor. Crime drama - Procedurals fine but must have a unique hook. PREFERENCES: Dramas that are or have elements of being period, suspense, thriller, adventure, action, social messaging, crime investigation., Features, TV
Jay Glazer, Manager, ROAR BIO: Jay Glazer is a manager/producer who represents creatives in film, television, & theatre. Jay grew up in NYC and fell in love with quintessential New York filmmakers Martin Scorsese, Sidney Lumet, and Woody Allen, fostering his film knowledge and cultivating his passion for driving creative careers. Jay studied business and film at The University of Southern California. While studying, he worked at Brillstein Entertainment Partners & The Gersh Agency, where he started his professional career in the talent department. Jay joined ROAR in 2018, where he represents creatives in both the talent and literary fields -- leading actors, studio and independent filmmakers, and screenwriters for both film and television, as well as producing a slate of films. His debut feature, Get Luke Lowe, stars Emma McDonald and is currently in post-production. He has active projects with Mandalay Pictures, H2L, Storied Media Group, EFO Films, and Storyboard Entertainment. PREFERENCES: thriller, crime drama, dark comedy, elevated horror, comedy-drama, action, romantic comedy, drama, Features, TV
Jessica Horrigan, Executive Assistant, AMC Networks BIO: Jessica Horrigan is a Mexican-American Los Angeles based Executive Assistant in the International Programming department at AMC Networks. Originally from Scottsdale, Arizona, she's had over 10 years of experience in various art forms such as features, short films, documentaries, commercials, and music videos. At AMC Networks, she is tasked to evaluate potential scripts and estimate their viability for the company. Along with providing insight to prospective projects, she is also involved with the development process of projects that are set up at the network. Prior to AMC, Jessica worked at CESD Talent Agency and assisted in the Theatrical and Voice Over departments. There she handled actors bookings on various high profile TV and film projects. Jessica's passion is telling real stories about real people that revolve around trials and triumphs. She spends her free time being active within the producing community by attending producing related events such as the Producer's Guild of America's Producing Conference. She also takes the time to give back to the community and volunteer at the non-profit, Made in Her Image, an organization that is based towards empowering young girls of color in film, media and more. PREFERENCES: High quality soap family dramas, aspirational travel shows, and imposters., TV
John Hilary Shepherd, Producer, Flying Rhino Productions. BIO: John has worked in development for 20+ years and was a writer on the sitcom Nurse Jackie. He run Development for NRP, that has a deal with Paramount and their first feature is ROCKETMAN, with 1917 from director Sam Mendes releasing at Christmas. Previously he was involved with Best Picture Oscar nominated films Black Swan and Hacksaw Ridge, among many others. Preferences: Both commercial features of unlimited budget in all genres with strong hooks and smaller, indie comedies and contained, clever horror / dark thrillers. Features, TV, Published Books, Unpublished Books
Jon-Alexander Genson, Literary & Development Assistant/Coordinator, Sheree Guitar Entertainment. BIO: Jon-Alexander is half Mexican and was raised in Antioch, Illinois, just outside of Chicago and Milwaukee by his Mexican-immigrant mother. He grew up with a fascination for and television. He spent six years in the United States Army as Military Police while attending Illinois State University where he majored in Creative Writing. His passion for the entertainment industry was realized during his deployment to Guantanamo Bay where he worked detainee operations. He started working as an intern with Park Artists Group and Aperture Entertainment before moving on to Sheree Guitar Entertainment as an Executive Assistant in January 2020. Sheree Guitar Entertainment is a talent and literary management firm based in Beverly Hills. Our diverse client roster includes writers on: ABC'S BLACKISH and THE ROOKIE; CBS's NCIS NEW ORLEANS, MACGYVER and THE UNICORN; NBC's NEW AMSTERDAM and ZOEY'S EXTRAORDINARY PLAYLIST; Fox's BOB'S BURGERS and DUNCANVILLE; Netflix's DISENCHANTMENT, FULLER HOUSE, SELENA: THE SERIES. PREFERENCES: Actively seeking thriller/darker one-hour's and more streaming/cable driven half-hour. TV
JONATHAN BROSTOFF, Creative Executive, Fuller Media BIO: Jonathan received his Bachelor of Arts from Chapman University in 2010, and his Masters Degree from the London Film School in 2014. Since 2017, he has worked for Producers Brad Fuller and Andrew Form - first as an assistant at Platinum Dunes, and now currently Development Coordinator for FullyFormed Entertainment, under Head of Film Alex Ginno. PREFERENCES: High concept genre (horror, suspense, thriller), Features, TV
Justin L Ross, EVP of Development & Production, Bohemia Group Originals. BIO: Justin Ross was born and raised in the Midwest. He began his film career as a screenwriter. Mr. Ross' project, THE ANSWER, was made into a short by Nebula Films, beating out numerous submissions. Justin has ghost written feature films and was hired to craft a treatment for DitLev Films in 2018. In 2008, he joined Intrinsic Value Films first as Creative Executive. During his tenure at Intrinsic, he secured relationships with top talent, including Scott Free Productions and the estates of authors Ray Bradbury and Philip K. Dick. Mr. Ross joined Bohemia Group Originals as Director of Production in 2015 and was promoted to Executive Vice President of Development and Production in 2016 where he championed the company's first feature, A DARK PLACE (distributed by Gravitas Ventures); winner of ""Best Thriller"" at the Manhattan Film Festival. Further credits include Associate Producer on the Spike Lee Executive Produced SON OF THE SOUTH and Executive Producer on the forthcoming MORE THAN RIVALS by the writer of HOOSIERS and RUDY; directed by the legendary Nick Castle. He currently lives in Los Angeles and continues to write, connecting his two passions: good people and great stories. Preferences: Better to say what NOT looking for. Not looking for gore. Not looking for raunchy comedy with no underlying message/story. Open to all genres. Compelling and/entertaining films on the feature side. Nothing super low budget (meaning below $1 M). High concept preferred. Big budget definitely okay. For TV/Series, wide open in scripted. Not looking for unscripted/reality. Features, TV
Kate Brogden, Manager/Executive Producer, Five Successes Productions. BIO: Kate Brogden is a manager and producer specializing in animation, kids, and family television. After a rewarding stint at Cartel Entertainment, she founded her own management and production banner Five Successes with her producing partner, Andrew W. Jones. Representing both writers and artists, her clients' credits include BOJACK HORSEMAN, TUCA AND BERTIE, YOUNG SHELDON, Marvel's WANDAVISION, BIG MOUTH, and Justin Roiland's SOLAR OPPOSITES, just to name a few. She has developed and sold projects to Adult Swim, Cartoon Network, Frederator Studios, AGBO (the Russo Bros. Company), and Funny or Die. In her past life as a writer, she was a finalist in the feature screenwriting competition at the Austin Film Festival. Now, she melds her creative and business sensibilities to help talented folks make their dreams a reality. In her "spare" time, she is a co-founder and community manager of Merry-Go-Round Magazine, an independent online culture magazine based in Los Angeles, where you can read her editorial writing about Bambi and Drag Queens. PREFERENCES: I specialize in adult animation, kids animation, and kids live action - however, I personally love genre, horror, and TV comedy and would be happy to meet people who are interested in those spaces too!. Features, TV
Katie Ford, Director of Development, Hoodlum PREFERENCES: Hoodlum is a creative-driven production company that focuses on working with diverse storytellers to create content that breaks through the clutter. We work across all genres and are currently developing in the one-hour drama, half-hour comedy, and adult and children's animation spaces. We're basically looking for any stories that break through and we're looking to work with diverse voices that have something to say. We work across all genres and aspects of the market, so we're pretty wide open to everything
Kevin Nicklaus, Wolper / Prod Co at Warner Bros., SVP, Bio: Kevin Nicklaus is the SVP at Wolper, a production company based at Warner Bros. Credits include series and limited series such as the Emmy-nominated ROOTS remake, BATES MOTEL and THE MISTS OF AVALON, SALEM'S LOT and feature length projects such as LA CONFIDENTIAL and THE BAD SEED. Preferences: We are currently looking for drama series, limited series, female-driven feature-length thrillers and Christmas romance movies. I am only interested in novels if they are IP for limited series, likely either non-fiction or historical fiction.
Kyle Dugan, Co-ordiantor, Meridian Artists. BIO: Kyle began his career on the Warner Brothers lot as a script reader for acclaimed producer Andrew Lazar (AMERICAN SNIPER), as well as James D. Stern (SNOWDEN, LOOPER). Having graduated from Florida State University with a Creative Writing degree, Kyle has continued to read and evaluate scripts for upper-level TV writers and producers. He assisted producer Steven Wolfe (500 DAYS OF SUMMER) with development and on his feature film remake VALLEY GIRL for MGM before joining Meridian Artists. At his current post, Kyle is the coordinator for the LA division--working with emerging and working writers daily. PREFERENCES: TV pilots with a specific point of view and grounded features.
Lexi Lewis, Reel One Entertainment, Executive Producer and Manager of Creative Development, Bio: Lexi Lewis has produced over 50 made-for-TV movies spanning across genres including Christmas, Romance, Thriller, RomCom, and family airing on Hallmark Channel, Lifetime, UPTV, and more worldwide. She worked as a development executive on the beloved family series Chesapeake Shores on The Hallmark Channel. Lexi is a graduate of Emerson College and has trained at Second City and The Upright Citizens Brigade. Lexi also has experience with song writing, TV musicals, and short form and sketch comedy. Preferences: My company is currently seeking light romance or romcoms in the Hallmark-adjacent genre in addition to female-lead thrillers in the style of Lifetime. All formatted as TV movies. Seeking family friendly romance, romcom, and Christmas movies as well as Lifetime style thrillers from non-union writers.
Louis Heinberg, Assistant, Private Management Company. BIO: Louis Heinberg, Private Company - email Joey for further info, Assistant, Bio: I am passionate about identify and cultivating young and unique voices to become the next generation of great writers. I have vast experience in reading scripts, hearing pitches, and giving helpful and constructive notes. Preferences: I am looking for unique voices in both the feature and TV space. Emphasis on grounded and elevated material - all genres are welcome. Preferences: I am looking for unique voices in both the feature and TV space. Emphasis on grounded and elevated material - all genres are welcome. Preferences: Grounded, elevated pilots (1 hour or half hour) with strong voices of color. Features, TV
Mansi Desai, Coordinator, Cold Iron Pictures BIO: Mansi worked in Mumbai as an assistant director on Bollywood films such as Prem Ratan Than Payo and Indu Sarkar and as a Producer's Assistant in Dubai before moving to Los Angeles. She assisted in putting together BloodListX in 2018 and now is a Coordinator at Cold Iron Pictures. Cold Iron Pictures is a production/financing company based in Los Angeles. The company produced SWISS ARMY MAN (starring Daniel Radcliffe and Paul Dano) directed by Daniels as well as Marielle Heller's directorial debut THE DIARY OF A TEENAGE GIRL (starring Bel Powley, Kristen Wiig, and Alexander Skarsgård) both of which premiered at Sundance. Previous Cold Iron releases include Joseph Cedar's political drama NORMAN starring Richard Gere which was released by Sony Pictures Classic; Mike Birbiglia's DON'T THINK TWICE; and Lake Bell's second film I DO...UNTIL I DON'T. Most recently, Cold Iron Pictures produced the 2018 SXSW selection BEING FRANK directed by Miranda Bailey and set to be released in 2019.They also produced the 2019 Sundance hit UNTITLED AMAZING JOHNATHAN DOCUMENTARY which premiered in the US Documentary Competition section and is available on Hulu. They are currently in production on the Thandie Newton starring thriller GOD'S Country. PREFERENCES: Coming of Age, YA, diverse stories, biopics, thrillers, women led stories, Features, Published Books
Matt Klasco, Klasco Entertainment, Manager, Bio: Matt is an independent manager. He has worked with numerous industry leading writers, performers, and producers through his time as an agent trainee at ICM Partners and as a literary coordinator at Odenkirk Provissiero Entertainment (company client credits include THE INTERNSHIP, COMMUNITY, THE GOOD PLACE, DRUNK HISTORY). He's helped staff shows like Netflix's Paradise PD and represents a wide range of clients working across the industry on shows like PEN15 and features like THE IRISHMAN. Preferences: FEATURES: Comedy, Rom/Com TV; Comedy. Looking for Latinx TV Comedy writers!
Matthew Carpenter, Venezia Media, Producer/Head of Development, Bio: Matthew Carpenter is a Los Angeles based writer/producer/creative executive with extensive experience in both film and television. As a writer he co-developed and wrote for the SyFy channel series Painkiller Jane, and oversaw creative development for the animated horror feature Deadspace:Downfall based on the hit Electronic Arts video game franchise. Other works include the action/horror feature film Navy Seals vs. Zombies released by Anchor Bay, the animated pilot Alien Admissions for Blue Ant/ Mondo and the drama series Eden that was set up with eOne and Imagemovers. His work on the executive side began as Director of Creative Development for Starz Media, developing both comedy and drama projects for the network’s burgeoning slate of original programming, including the critically acclaimed Party Down, Crash, Head Case, Gravity and Pillars of the Earth. He then ran television development for Jason Blum’s, Blumhouse Productions, where his projects included the MTV drama series Eye Candy and Syfy Channel limited series Ascension. Later, Matt was named Head of Development for ASIB Productions where he focused on international co- productions for both features and television. Matt has since partnered to form Venezia Media, where he serves as Managing Partner/Head of Creative Development, developing scripted and documentary content, and is currently producing the feature- length documentary, Zero G and I Feel Fine based on the early days of NASA. Preferences: Only looking at TV. Serialized cable/steaming specific drama and SciFi. High concept comedies and 1/2 hour animation.
Nicholas Bogner, Head of Literary, Affirmative Entertainment. BIO: As a producer and manager of actors, writers and directors, Nicholas Bogner has vast experience in all areas of television and features. He has been an executive for major feature companies (such as Cruise-Wagner) as well as a television network (TNT) and also has two produced credits as a screenwriter, PREFERENCES: Horror, Rom-com, True Stories, Thrillers.. Features, TV, Published Books
Nick Oleksiw, Producer, Mischief Entertainment. BIO: Nick Oleksiw (Mischief Entertainment) is an independent producer who recently set up the adventure-comedy THE GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE with Pascal Pictures, as well as the thriller SUSPENSION for The Solution with Steven C. Miller directing. He is also producing THE LAST KARPINSKIS with Adam Pally starring. Additionally, he is executive producing PROJECT SAPPHIRE, a true-story thriller being written by U.K. scribe Paul Webb, as well as developing a handful of exciting TV projects. He previously ran development at Reel FX. Preferences: Thriller, Horror, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Romcom. Features, TV
Nicolas Levene, Fairvale Entertainment, Principal, Bio: Born in London, Nicolas graduated from Oxford University with a degree in English Literature and Russian. He moved to Los Angeles in 2004 and has worked in film ever since, dividing his time between the two cities and working on numerous projects. Nicolas was the former Head of Development and Production for LAMF (Los Angeles Media Fund), a production and financing company, where he oversaw multiple independent and studio films with budgets from $5M-35M. Nicolas left LAMF to start developing his own film and TV projects. Nicolas was also the US representative of HanWay Films, the preeminent sales company. During Nicolas’ tenure with HanWay, the company handled dozens of films including Ralph Fiennes’ The White Crow, Ron Howard’s Pavarotti, Viggo Mortensen’s Falling, and Simon Barrett’s Seance. Nicolas established Fairvale Entertainment with his producing partner Toby Louie in 2020. Fairvale is a producing and financing entity which focuses on director-driven elevated/prestigious genre content. Preferences: Elevated/sophisticated horror, grounded sci-fi, contained thriller. Mostly features but open to TV as well. Open to published and unpublished novels.
*** NO LONGER AVAILABLE *** Nora Henrie, Development Assistant, Big Beach. BIO: Nora Henrie grew up in Stamford, Connecticut in a house where arguing was a fun sport and everyone sang loudly and regularly. She attended the University of Pennsylvania where she studied English Lit, Cinema, and Fine Arts. In her junior year, she went on a road-trip to Los Angeles and interned at Vertigo Entertainment. Nora worked at a start-up called XRM Media upon graduation, and then transitioned to UTA in the Media Rights Department. She then moved over to TV development at Big Beach and there she remains. Nora lives in Los Feliz and deeply aspires to live in a treehouse one day. PREFERENCES: TV BOOKS FEATURES
Okey Onyiuke, QC Entertainment, Coordinator, Bio: Okey graduated from the University of Virginia in 2012, after which he worked at a litigation consulting firm in Washington DC until 2016 and moved to Los Angeles. In 2017, he joined WME and worked in the Production and Motion Picture Literary departments. In 2o18, he joined WME's sister company, Endeavor Content, and worked in the film advisory and sales group. Since June 2019, he has been working at QC Entertainment as a Coordinator. Preferences: I'm looking for thrillers, horror, genre bending features.
Ross Siegel, Principal/ Producer/ Manager, Altogether Entertainment. BIO: Ross is the founder of the newly-established production company, Altogether Entertainment, and is under a first look deal with Timur Bekmambetov's production company, Bazelevs. He was most recently Head of Development and Management at 1stAveMachine, heading up the company’s joint venture with esteemed production/management company, The Gotham Group (MAZE RUNNER FRANCHISE, worldwide gross +$1B). He’s currently producing the feature comedy ATTACK AT COMIC CON, alongside veteran producer John Davis (PREDATOR franchise, GAME NIGHT) for Universal Pictures, among many other high-level features and series. Prior to 1stAveMachine/Gotham Group, Ross was the Director of Development and Programming Strategy at Maker Studios, and the Head of Features from 2014-2017. At Maker, the worldwide leader in short-form video and part of the Walt Disney Company since September 2014, Ross worked in both short-form video series and television development, as well as feature film development while spearheading Maker’s entry into the movie business. In 2015, Ross oversaw the acquisition of Maker’s first released feature, SUMMER FOREVER, starring YouTube music star Megan Nicole, and development and production its second, INTERNET FAMOUS, a co-production with Oscar-winning production company, Lakeshore Entertainment (MILLION DOLLAR BABY), which was bought by Netflix. Ross also oversaw series Maker has produced in conjunction with Key & Peele, Freeform, Skybound Entertainment, and CBS Studios & CBS Network, YouTube Red, among others. Ross transitioned over to digital media side of entertainment in 2012, working for Fullscreen Preferences: Smart, elevated comedies, thrillers, dramas in film and television. Features, TV
Ryan Busse, STORY Collective, Producer, Bio: Ryan Busse graduated San Diego State University before starting his career in the talent department at WME. After several years at WME, the last of which spent as the talent department coordinator, Busse left the agency to pursue his passion for the creative side of the industry and joined Allison Shearmur Productions. While at ASP, he was intimately involved in the sourcing, development and production of the company’s film and television slate. Over his five years at the company, he was involved in such projects as SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY, CHAOS WALKING, ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY, POWER RANGERS, NERVE, and Disney’s CINDERELLA, amongst others. In early 2018, Busse joined his long-time co-worker, Stephen Meinen, in opening the independent production company, STORY Collective, which is currently producing the Coast Guard drama series “So Others May Live” at UCP, “American Legend” alongside Gran Via and Anonymous Content, an original Nativity musical feature, amongst other projects set up at studios and financiers across town with confidential talent attached. Preferences: We’re always looking at both film and television. Anything with a musical bend is important to us given our partnerships. We love horror, thrillers, and big four quadrant films. That said, we’re usually looking for anything that’s not a straight rom-com as that’s not really our speed.
Ryan Levee, independent, Producer, Bio: I am currently in the middle of making the transition to Independent Film Producer after spending years as a Literary Agent. I started my agency career at APA, then moved to A3 about 3 years ago. During that time, I sold dozens of projects across all platforms including film, TV, digital, IP, and podcasts. Some recent projects I sold include: the superhero graphic novel BALL AND CHAIN to Netflix as a film with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Emily Blunt starring; an RL Stine TV series to a major network (details under wraps); a contained thriller feature script starring Bruce Willis; a romantic comedy feature script starring Hailee Steinfeld to Columbia/Sony Pictures; numerous horror features to various buyers ranging from independent financiers to major studios; and more. Some of my clients (until I left a few weeks ago) included: the writer of HAPPY DEATH DAY, writer-creator of the FINAL DESTINATION franchise, writer-directors of THE WRETCHED, writer of FREAKY, writer-director of THE HEAD HUNTER, and many more. Most of my business as an agent focused on genre features, and that is what I am mostly focusing on now as a producer. I believe that time and time again genre films have proven to withstand all major disruptions in the industry. They can be shot in the $5M and under budget range and will generally make a profit and/or become major financial successes. The multitude of financing connections I have made over my years as an agent should prove invaluable. Personally, I am also a major "horror-junkie." So needless to say I am very excited to continue working in this space - now as a producer. Preferences: Features only right now. Any type of drama, and comedy but only if it’s horror-comedy. I personally love “genre films”, but I have sold all kinds of scripts and will continue working on every type. Also open to Published and Unpublished novels.
Sasha Nonas-Barnes, Principal, Dark Matter Entertainment BIO: A former Head of Development at Ineffable Pictures, Sasha currently oversees Strategic Operations and guides TV Development & Production at Dark Matter Entertainment. He got his start producing the longest-running talk/variety show in Wash U TV history as collegiate, and has since helped to develop dozens of projects. After spending time freelancing, working on the feature NEIGHBORS and various shoots in different aspects of production, Sasha knew developing and producing content was where he wanted to be. He spent two years as an assistant before being promoted to Creative Exec and shortly after, Head of Development. In that role he blossomed, creating a marketing campaign for the Netflix film LATE BLOOMER, and setting up projects around town with various companies like Millennium Films, Silver Pictures, UCP and Madison Wells Media. He currently spends time consulting on scripts when he's not working on Dark Matter projects. PREFERENCES: Darker content ideally - Thriller, Horror, Sci-Fi, Action, Dark Comedy, but grounded., Features, TV
Sax Carr, Manager / Head of Creative, Bohemia Group / No Vacancy Productions BIO: Sax Carr worked formerly at Legendary Pictures heading their live content for digital (Geek & Sundry / Nerdist) as well as for Participant Media and Fox in various capacities. He specializes in geek or genre media and brand adaptations. PREFERENCES: Primarily we are looking for animation but also mid range film and innovative original series., Features, TV
Shayna Lyga, Director of Development & Partnerships, Storied Media Group. BIO: After graduating from Ithaca College with a degree in Television Scriptwriting, Shayna began her television career in 2008 working on hit shows WEEDS and UNITED STATES OF TARA. Following this, she spent four years in the TV division at Relativity Media, most notably developing the CBS series LIMITLESS and Sony Crackle's START UP. This led to three years in overall deals at CBS TV Studios, where she focused on discovering new talent and meeting up-and-coming writers. As Manager of Development for Glenn Geller, she helped sell upwards of ten pitches to the studio, as well as set up seven of those projects at networks and streaming platforms including CW, CBS, ABC, and Netflix. Shayna is currently the Director of Development and Client Partnerships at Storied Media Group (SMG), where she has been for the past year. Storied Media has exclusive representation agreements with The Washington Post, The Guardian, NPR, and many others around the globe. On the producing side, Storied Media Group is best known for MODERN LOVE on Amazon as well as INSATIABLE on Netflix. Shayna is currently developing a slate of projects based on IP, and is constantly looking for great writers to attach. Preferences: I am open to reading both hour and half-hour television samples.
Stephan Dubreuil, Owner/Manager, Woolf+Lapin BIO: Stephan Dubreuil is co-founder of the Montreal management boutique, Woolf+Lapin. Since 2001, his boutique has overseen projects in the TV, Film, Youtube and VR spaces for clients as diverse as Radio-Canada, TVA, Nike, Iggy Pop, LG, Adidas, DisneyPixar, Cirque du Soleil, Katy Perry, Microsoft, Attractions, Procter and Gamble, Tony Hawk, Ford, Dollar Shave Club, Google, Netflix.... Also, Woolf+Lapin first forayed into VR with Felix and Paul Studios in 2013. And Stephan has since been a strong advocate of immersive storytelling. He has been a guest speaker on the subject in Australia and China. He is also Fantasia Film Festival's VR programmer. PREFERENCES: I am looking for genre-bending concepts in TV and Film, preferably anything tackling social issues in the realms of horror, drama, biopic and sci-fi, but no period pieces.
Tommy Stackhouse, Talent Management, Brillstein Entertainment Partners BIO: Residing in Los Angeles, CA, Tommy Stackhouse currently serves in the Talent Group at Brillstein Entertainment Partners. Prior to this, he spent four years in the Talent Department at William Morris Endeavor (WME) where he was last elevated to the role of the TV Talent Coordinator. Before moving to Los Angeles and beginning his career at WME, Tommy worked heavily in the world of film and TV production in Philadelphia, New York and Atlanta with credits in the Location Management, Assistant Director and Production Management departments. The films he's produced have been screened across the US as well internationally with several of his titles landing distribution deals through Amazon, Google Play and other online platforms. Tommy is an avid reader and actively searching for exciting new voices to work with. PREFERENCES: Active seeking projects in the comedy space., TV
Val McLeroy, Epigram, Owner/Manager/Producer, Bio: Val McLeroy Val’s background has been as a development executive and production executive at several companies including Atlantic Entertainment and Green/Epstein Productions. While at Green/Epstein she produced several TV movies, two of which she wrote for Lifetime (Spirit [nominated for a Humanitas award] and Heart of the Storm). As a writer herself, she understands the needs and concerns of writers and is a calming and knowledgeable supporter. Val has been partnered with Doug Draizin in their own production/management company for a number of years. McLeroy and Draizin currently have writers working with Amazon, eOne, NBC, Netflix and with Robert Zemeckis’ company. As a former teacher of high school English and Drama, Val loves working as a mentor to writers. She is a graduate of Michigan State University with a BFA in English, Theatre and Education. She also completed a year of post-baccalaureate study in business and communications. Preferences: We are looking for TV, cable and streaming projects. Female forward, dramas and dramadies. A new take on a classic tale. Something based on known IP material. We are also looking for a feature that is a unique comedy or an important drama. I also personally love supernatural stories. Also open to Published Authors.
Zac Crane, Co-ordiantor Assistant, Traverse Media. BIO: Zac is a screenwriter and video editor based out of mid-Missouri. He has a bachelor's degree in Digital Media Production with an emphasis in Digital Cinema from the University of Central Missouri. Lately he has been overseeing scheduling and script coverage for Traverse Media while completing some of his own scripts on the side. PREFERENCES: Traverse Media currently seeks out work that deals with the horror, thriller, and drama genres in full-length feature and television formats.
Zak Zaul, Development Executive/Assistant, Propagate Content BIO: Zak is currently a development executive at Propagate Content where he coordinates their entire scripted slate of over one hundred projects across film, TV, and animation. With nine years of experience in the entertainment industry, Zak has previously worked for an independent producer, a director, and a management firm, gaining hands-on experience working directly with creatives to develop and help sell their projects to networks and studios. PREFERNECES: Features must be comedy only. TV we are open to most things except period and limited Features, TV
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