BoaRD oF DiReCToRS

Angela M. Hutchinson, Entrepreneur

This Chicago native drove cross-country by herself at 22-years-old to pursue her entertainment career in Hollywood. Now with over seven years of industry experience, Mrs. Angela Marie Hutchinson has worked for MTV, MGM, Warner Bros. Television, and the GRAMMY's. Angela is the author of several feature screenplays and children's stories. Her first published picture book, Charm Kids, is available online at Borders and other book retailers' websites.

A graduate of the University of Michigan, Angela earned her B.S.E. in Industrial and Operations Engineering. Also, she completed a certificate in Cross-Media Journalism at USC on a full scholarship from the Maynard Institute. Angela is a former Miss Teen Illinois Semi-Finalist and recipient of an International Poet of Merit Award. She has been a featured speaker at notable film festivals, showcases and conferences, as well as within the faith-based community. In October 2005, Angela was elected as the first African American president of The Scriptwriters Network (SWN), since the non-profit organization was founded in 1986. During her year tenure, she established diversity initiatives, including partnering SWN with ABC/Disney's Talent Grant Program.

Angela Marie has a sincere passion for networking. In May 2005, she founded BReaKiNG iNTo HoLLyWooD (B.i.H.), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization for aspiring professionals to learn from established pros within the Film, TV, Music, Sports & Fashion industries. Due to the non-profit organization’s growth, over 400 participants from around the world have attended the various educational events.

Currently, she works as a Talent Agent for a boutique Hollywood agency, representing an elite group of actors, models and rising celebrities, including Prodigal Sunn (from Wu-Tang Clan) and TeeJay "Mr. Windy City." As a rising power player, Angela has been featured several times in Backstage West newspaper in the "Ask an Agent" column. Also, Angela is the Editor of a law magazine and a freelance writer for an engineering magazine.

In Angela's leisure time, she enjoys mentoring youth and hanging out with her family and friends. In June 2008, Angela and her husband Arthur, an aerospace engineer, welcomed their firstborn son, Baby Alexander. The couple celebrates 5 vibrant years of marriage.

"Life's difficulties prepare us for the victories!"

Michelle Cho, Independent Producer

After graduating in 3 years from Stanford University with a degree in Economics, Michelle moved to Madrid, Spain to work for a CGI company as a business liaison between the company and post-production facilities in Los Angeles, CA. After arriving in Los Angeles, Michelle worked at Lloyd Entertainment and MGM. She then moved over to the Motion Picture Creative Group at Paramount Pictures, where she worked on projects such as The Weatherman, starring Nicolas Cage and Michael Caine. Currently, Michelle serves as Vice President of Development at LUKA Productions.

Michelle is also producing the feature film, First Page Taipei, with director Arvin Chen and executive producer Wim Wenders. The film is scheduled to shoot in the fall of 2008. In Michelle's free time, she likes to travel, salsa and swing dance, and play volleyball and basketball.

Arthur P. Hutchinson, Entreprenuer

Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Arthur developed his entrepreneurial skills after completing a graduate level Finance course at the University of Michigan Business School, "Idea to IPO in 14 weeks," where he pitched ideas to venture capitalists and developed business plans. After obtaining his Bachelor and Master degrees in Aerospace Engineering in 2000 and 2001 from the U. of Michigan, he worked for over 5 years in the aerospace industry as a Systems Analyst in the modeling and simulation arena. There, he was responsible for evaluating the utility of existing and conceptual technologies against emerging customer requirements. During that time he also completed a certificate program in Systems Engineering at California Institute of Technology. Arthur has taught college preparatory classes in mathematics for the youth department of West Angeles Church in Los Angeles, CA.

Currently, Arthur is the Finance Chair for the non-profit organization, BReaKiNG iNTo HoLLyWooD. He also works as a Senior Multi-Discipline Systems Engineer for a private, independent, not-for-profit corporation chartered to work solely in the public interest. There, he analyzes technical questions with a high degree of objectivity while offering creative and cost-effective solutions to complex problems by appling sytems engineering, advanced technology, research and development. Arthur enjoys spending time with his lovely wife Angela and his son Alexander.

Maria Aceves, Independent Producer

Ms. Aceves is a native of Bilbao, Spain. She is one of LA's fierce actors and independent producers. She moved to Southern California to utilize her acting and business background in the heart of the entertainment business.

With a strong background in business and finance, communication, music and marketing, Maria is currently dedicating her time to succeed in her acting and producing careers. Last year she produced a short film "Manhattan Pictures", which shot in NYC and she is working on several other projects at the moment.

Maria actively collaborates with UNICEF and has a strong interest in education and kids in need. Maria's true passion is performing and communicating, spending time with family and friends, bringing people together and learning languages and getting immersed in different cultures. She also appreciates fashion and style.

Wilmer Jackson-Spencer, Sports Agent

Wilmer Jackson-Spencer a.k.a. “Will” is the President and CEO of the Axiom Sports Group. He recruits athletes from universities across the nation with focus on professional football and basketball prospects. Will is certified in NFL contract negotiation and his NBA certification is pending. As lead agent of his sports firm, Will finds job opportunities for athletes overseas and within the US.

Will assists his clients with using their star power to create financial opportunities from endorsements and other possible ventures. His company negotiates these deals once in place, along with giving direction for setting up non-profits and foundations if possible. Will also gets his athlete’s prepared and trained for workouts and maintains their business affairs.

A native of St. Louis, Missouri, Will earned his B.A. in Business Management from Tennessee State University (TSU). Wilmer has worked with CBS Sports Tennessee Titans coverage in Nashville for 3 years, were he participated behind the scenes on the television production team. After earning his masters in Sports Administration from TSU, Will became certified as a contract advisor with the NFL Player Association.

In 2003, Will formed Chase Life Sports Management and in May 2005 restructured Chase Life into The Axiom Sports Group. Wilmer is also the Vice President of A&R for the St. Louis based record label Eclectic Records and he is the Manager of “Vice” an up-and-coming rap artist.

www.axiomsportsgroup.com

Sarah-Elizabeth K. Langford, Actress

Born and reared in Atlanta , GA , Sarah-Elizabeth graduated from the University of Michigan , where she received a full gymnastics scholarship, and then went on to receive her J.D. from Howard University School of Law. She was selected to enter the prestigious Capital City Fellows program in 2004 and currently works in the General Counsel’s Office of the Chief Financial Office of the District of Columbia .

While in law school at Howard, Sarah-Elizabeth was crowned Miss District of Columbia 2002. Her platform at the Miss America Pageant was "Mentoring the Youth of America." Sarah-Elizabeth continued her pageant activities by winning the Miss District of Columbia USA pageant in 2004 and competing in the nationally televised 2005 Miss USA pageant.

She was also selected to compete in the Miss USA Fear Factor reality television show on NBC. Miss Langford won Fear Factor and contributed $25,000 to a youth mentoring charity, the United Youth Adult Conference. Sarah-Elizabeth has also starred in films including, “The Wedding Date,” produced by K. Corner and “Run.”

Sandra Milliner, Actress/Producer

Sandra Milliner graduated from the FSU/Burt Reynolds Theatre program and toured the world with a repertory theatre company working with people from all walks of life and learned how to maintain the van, coordinate pr, book, market events while learning her lines, directing and in the summer ran the wardrobe department. After a stint as a company member at Theatre Works in Sarasota, FL she cast her first feature and helped with fundraising. A stint at Ringling Museum’s Medieval Faire and as the Entertainment Director of the Minnesota Renaissance Festival gave her the chance to coordinate over 500 talent in multiple venues and while in Minneapolis, MN she produced events and did some directing.

After moving to Orlando, FL Sandra began working on indy films, commercials and was Coordinating Producer on National Lampoon’s “Comedy Night School“ and the feature film “RoboDoc.“ As talent she worked on Canvas, with Marcia Gay Harden and Joey Pantoliano. She was active with Orlando Women In Film and was a founding member and President of United Film & Television Artists.

Sandra is a member of Women In Film (Los Angeles), IATSE Local 477, Screen Actor’s Guild and as a 3rd area UPM with the DGA has served on the Mentor Committee and the Women’s Steering Committee where she recently worked on all aspects of “ A Celebration of Women Directors. Sandra's life goals include continuing to be a “muse” to writers, making people laugh or cry as a character actress and directing under a DGA contract.

Leena Reddy, Fashion Designer

Known Fashion Designer, Fashion Show Producer and choreographer, who has been a model herself, studied fashion designing and merchandising in Pirmasens (Germany) and footwear designing in Milan, apart from an MBA from the University of Pune (India).

She has developed several high fashion lines as well as designed costumes for Indian and Hollywood films; her last assignment was the Hollywood flick ‘In The Shadow Of The Condor’. She is also a garment consultant to various business houses, who has set up garment factories in Asia. She also devotes her time in teaching and sharing her knowledge in Shoe designing, pattern making and shoe construction. She is a visiting faculty member, examiner and jury member at the National Institute of Fashion Technology. She is also a fashion writer for various online Fashion Magazines.

Apart from designing clothes for celebrities, she has combined her global exposure and market knowledge, to partner with a garment manufacturer for her new prêt line of high fashion garments for the American market under her label "Leena Reddy" which will be available in various Boutiques in LA.

Mychal Angelo Wilson, Attorney/Producer

Mychal Angelo Wilson is originally from Washington , D.C. where he attended Georgetown Day School . After completing his undergraduate degree at Lafayette College in Easton , Pennsylvania he moved to New York where he worked on Wall Street for Chemical Bank. In 1996, he executive produced and starred in the acclaimed Sundance Film Festival short film entitled The Spartans. Mychal then conceived the idea to approach the California Small Business Administration (S.B.A.) to finance a feature film entitled The Gristle. Mychal and his financing partner became the first producers to secure funding for a feature film through the S.B.A. Mychal produced and starred in The Gristle which currently airs on HBO and Black Starz! and is distributed in dvd and video formats by Warner.

In addition to producing The Gristle, Mychal was concurrently working as a pharmaceutical sales representative for Bristol-Myers Squibb in the cardiovascular division and attending the evening law program at Southwestern University School of Law where he graduated with a specialization in entertainment law.

www.mindfusionlaw.com

Leimomi Coloretti, Comedian

Leimomi Coloretti...a transplant from Honolulu, Hawaii with the coconut bra to prove it! When she wasn't busy walking hot coals and weaving lauhala baskets, Leimomi passed her time observing tourists, also known as "stupid people from all walks of life." Her conclusion - they are everywhere! And it became her mission in life to prove it...She has performed at the Icehouse in Pasadena, Miyagis on Sunset and also the infamous Comedy Store.

When she is feeling a bit more serious (usually during M-F between 9am and 6pm) she can be found running the Showbiz Software Store, a store dedicated to providing a range of pre /post production software, books, Apple computers and othe Apple products. The store has been open for almost 2 years and with locations in Los Angeles, New York and a virtual store on the web at showbizsoftware.com , the store is fast becoming the resource for the Independent Film Producer and many others in film production world wide.

Zondra Wilson, Actress/Screenwriter

This Midwest beauty is an avid sports fan. Zondra Wilson or better known as "Z" is one of today’s up and coming talented stars. A former television news reporter, Zondra graduated from the University of Akron with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mass Media Communications.

After several years in broadcast journalism, Zondra decided to venture out into Los Angeles...with much success! Zondra has landed major roles in local and national television commercials. You may have seen her as an insurance agent for Mercury Insurance or playing a doctor in a US Cellular print campaign.

In addition to acting in commercials and print modeling, Zondra has had leading roles in several award winning short films and independent projects. Ms. Zondra Wilson is a virtuous woman, who believes in leading by example. You can catch Zondra as reporter Zola Scott on the #1 rated soap opera on CBS... "The Young and The Restless."

“Talk is cheap! Action speaks louder than words.”

HoNoRaRy JR. BoaRD oF DiReCToRS*
Rising Stars (under age 17)

Alexandra Rose Rieger, 16-year-old

Repped by S.T.Y.L.E. Entertainment, Alexandra is a “Quintuple Threat” in that she acts, sings, dances, writes (scripts, music, publishing her first book) and performs Stand-Up comedy. Alexandra was born in Heidelberg, Germany . Her mother is African-American and her father is German. By the time she was three she started ballet and music classes and at age seven she was accepted into the Royal Academy of Dance. At nine, Alexandra performed in Community Theaters and was soon cast in lead roles. She has landed various commercials and booked a role in the movie, "Bee Season," with Richard Gere.

In 2005, her family relocated to Los Angeles, where she booked a role in "Akeelah and the Bee" with Laurence Fishburne and Angela Bassett. Two Stand-Up Comedy performances followed at Hollywood Improv. Recently, she gave her debut performance at Hollywood ’s Egyptian Theater, accompanying Harold Lloyd’s silent movie “Ask Father”. Jynx Productions also features Alexandra in an exclusive television segment, entitled: “Amazing Grace: German Teen, Rising Star in Hollywood ”. Alexandra is soon to co-star in a Disney-type feature film, "The Diva & The Princess."

Alexandra is grateful for her gifts and uses them to not only accomplish her dreams, but inspire others to do the same. In Alexandra’s free time, she enjoys spending time with her friends, parents and baby brother. Check-out her recent projects at imdb.com.

www.AlexandraRieger.com

Tasha Tormey, 15-year-old

Tasha Tormey is a dancer, actress and singer. Tasha is represented by Darci Price of the Bobby Ball Agency. Tasha has studied ballet and classical dance at the Inland Pacific Ballet Academy for 6 years. She has studied Method Acting at the Lee Strasberg Institute in West Hollywood and studies voice under Robin Steege. She is enrolled in the Music and Theater Conservatory of Orange County High School of the Arts in Santa Ana, California.

Tasha Tormey has performed in “Cinderella”with the Kirov Ballet of St. Petersburg at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. She has performed in “The Sleeping Beauty” with the Royal Ballet of London at the Orange County Performing Arts Center. Tasha performs regularly with the Inland Pacific Ballet in its productions of “The Nutcracker” and the comedic ballet, “Nutty Nutcracker”.

In film, television, and DVD releases, Tasha has been in “The Factory”, “Animal Wow”, “To Be A Charm Kid” and the TV pilot, “Speckled Sparrows Flock 911”.

On stage, Tasha has played Peter in “Peter Pan”, Clair in “Heidi”, Rikki-Tikki-Tavi in “Jungle Book”, Zuzu in “It’s a Wonderful Life”, and Adriana in “The Comedy of Errors”. Tasha was director’s assistant for “Two Rooms” and did make-up, special effects, and understudy for “Lord of the Flies”.

Tasha looks forward to growing as an artist and learning all aspects of the business. Tasha hopes that on her journey she can glorify God through the gifts he gave her.

www.tashatormey.com

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