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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 eight years of industry experience, Mrs. Angela Marie Hutchinson has worked for 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, Amazon and other retailers' websites. Currently, Angela works in casting. She has casted actors in several feature films. Her Casting Directorial debut for a SAG-indie film wrapped production in Spring 2009; casts includes rising celebrities such as Tangi Miller (“Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Family Reunion”), Persia White (“Girlfriends”), David Ramsey (“Dexter”) and other name actors. Prior to Angela's transition into casting, she worked as a talent agent at a boutique agency in Hollywood. There, she repped actors, models, music artists and youth talent. She was featured on the cover of Backstage West and often participated in the publication's "Ask an Agent" column. 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 1,000 participants from around the world have attended the various educational events. In addition to Angela's work in entertainment, she is the Editor of a law magazine and a freelance writer for an engineering magazine. Angela is also active in her community and serves on several boards. In January 2009, she was appointed as a Los Angeles City Official. In Angela's leisure time, she enjoys mentoring youth and hanging out with friends and family, especially her husband Arthur of 6 years and baby Alexander. "Life's difficulties prepare us for the victories!" |
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Maria Aceves, Actress & Independent Producer Repped commercially by the Osbrink Agency, Ms. Aceves is a native of Bilbao, Spain. She is one of LA's fierce actresses 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. Maria has been involved with Breaking Into Hollywood since the organization was founded in 2005. |
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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. |
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Sarah-Elizabeth (Liz) Langford, Actress Managed by B.i.H. Entertainment, Langford’s feature film debut was her role in the movie, “Three Can Play That Game,” the sequel to “Two Can Play That Game,” starring Vivica Fox and Morris Chestnut. 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.”
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CoryLavel, Music Artist CoryLavel is the current Communications Supervisor for 20th Century Fox Television and Movie Studios in Century City. His is responsible for all communication between Movie and Television Productions at the studio, ensuring that all digital communication networks are working. He has worked on projects that include, American Idol, So you think you can dance, House, Prison Break, and the NAACP Image Awards. Corylavel also gives back to his community through Fox’s Diversity Program where he mentors six High School students per month along with his Mentor Maryann Johnson the current director of T.V. Music. As a Music Artist, CoryLavel is now recognized on Billboard as debuting at the number 4 spot in Sales! CoryLavel is not yet signed to a major label he does everything indie! CoryLavel has a very strong fan base in the states as well as overseas in Europe and Japan. There is no wonder why CoryLavel’s fan base is growing . In Japan, visit CoryLavel at www.redmountainblack.com/corylavel . Visit CoryLavel also at www.corylavel.com or www.myspace.com/corylavel. CoryLavel is the type of person that radiates positive energy with his unique melodic sound. Through his songwriting, CoryLavel excites music fans of all ages. With his debut album “Like This” CoryLavel looks to make his mark on the music industry. In 2003, along with brothers and business partners Clifton Lewis Jr., Sheldon Lewis, and Christopher Scott, CoryLavel devised a systematic plan to start Lewis Entertainment, LLC. With an album in place, and shows being booked, CoryLavel immerged onto the Los Angeles music scene. CoryLavel received a songwriting award for outstanding achievement from Motown Legend, Lamont Dozier. Mr. Dozier complimented CoryLavel by saying, “The kids got a great voice. I don’t see how he wouldn’t be successful and crush the competition in the R&B market.” CoryLavel has been honored with an award for the best independent R&B album of the year by the L.A. Music Awards as well as being placed as a finalist in an International Songwriting Competition. An in-studio radio interview in 2005 with Steve Harvey of the Steve Harvey morning show on 100.3 The Beat, in Los Angeles would catapult CoryLavel into the spotlight. With the initial spin of his first single “Woman” on the show, and through positive and continued caller support, the single received moderate airplay success in one of the nation’s largest radio markets. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Zondra Wilson, Actress 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.” |
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