**** NO LOINGER 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
*** SOLD OUT *** DO NOT BOOK *** 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.
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.
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.
Chris Sablan, Manager, Avenue 220. BIO: Chris graduated from the University of Southern California where he studied Marketing and Film. Just out of college, he was hired by Fox Marketing Latin American Channels as a Creative Services Specialist. Shortly after, Chris produced the independent film thriller NO TURNING BACK. The film ended up winning several awards including the ALMA Award (The Latin Version of the Oscars) for best independent film. Chris was an agent for over 16 years. He began his representation career as an assistant at APA (Agency for the Performing Arts). He worked his way through the ranks, transitioning to The Gersh Agency and became an agent at Genesis which was acquired by Paradigm. He then moved to Original Artists, the premiere boutique literary agency in Hollywood. At Original Artists, Chris sold several high profile screenplays and pitches including BATES MOTEL (A&E), MET GALA HEIST (New Line), THE GARDEN (Fox Animation) and many more. He also successfully launched many screenwriter's careers and represented clients involved with projects including NON-STOP (Universal), RAMPAGE (New Line), SAW (Lionsgate), JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH (New Line) and many more. Chris has had several clients on the prestigious annual Black List. In addition to representing highly sought after writers and directors, Chris formed a film sales department at Original Artists where he represented films for distribution. Every film he represented obtained a distribution offer including the low budget Slamdance Film Ghost Team One which he sold to Paramount Pictures. PREFERENCES: Thrillers. Mystery. Anything commercial. 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
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
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
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
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.
Kimberly Montini, Head of Development, Cranium Entertainment. BIO: Kimberly Montini produced her first feature, "Fat Girls" (2006) alongside the late Ash Christian of Cranium Entertainment. She has continued to produce and develop several projects with Cranium Entertainment. Cranium has several projects currently in development and pre-production. Most recently Cranium produced, "Chick Fight" starring Alec Baldwin and Malin Akerman in theaters and streaming online starting November 13th. The goal of Cranium Entertainment is to develop and produce interesting and thought- provoking feature films for both specialized and mainstream audiences. PREFERENCES: Seeking thought-provoking and character-driven feature films in any genre except SCI-FI or HORROR.
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.
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
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
*** 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
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.
Sarah Aldrich, Manager of Scripted TV, 3311 PRODUCTIONS BIO: Sarah Aldrich is a Manager of Scripted TV at 3311 Productions. 3311's history is in features, where they have made Brigsby Bear, The Assistant, and In A World. She joined the team 3 years ago, shortly after they opened the TV department. 3311 has since sold projects to A24, 20th Century and A&E. Sarah has also worked in features and continues to contribute to the feature side at 3311 as well. Sarah studied screenwriting at USC and is extremely passionate about telling stories from new perspectives. One of her main goals is tracking and working with up-and-coming writers and helping to bring new voices to light. PREFERENCES: Comedy, drama, dramedy, YA, coming of age, TV
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
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.
Preferences:Seeking commercial, broad appeal action and thriller movies
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
