He's a hands-on production expert who doesn’t just clock in—he leaves every project better than he found it. Currently serving as CFO of Do Easy Productions, he leverages financial acumen alongside deep production expertise to drive strategic growth. His career features pivotal roles as Consulting Producer at The Good Ones – Film and Bound Entertainment, and as Co-Founder of Terraform Los Angeles. He has also steered high-profile projects as Line Producer on X Factor Season 2, Associate Producer for Mermaid The Film, and Production Accountant on The Panic. Notably, his tenure at Entertainment Partners sharpened his skills in client services and operational excellence, reinforcing his reputation for consistent process improvement and effective leadership.

Ardees Rabang is a seasoned production professional with over 28 years in the film and television industry, notable for working at Lucasfilm Ltd on projects like the Star Wars Trilogy Special Editions, Star Wars Prequels, and Red Tails, and at Brad Bird's company on Tomorrowland. An independent producer and production executive since 2015, Ardees focuses on a broad spectrum of content, from feature films to documentaries to series to short-form video content to commercials to immersive experiences, striving for innovative storytelling. Her work as a Senior Producer at Critical Mass, leading projects for clients like DirecTV, Peloton and AT&T, showcases her leadership and creativity. Ardees Rabang's career is a testament to her dedication to crafting diverse, engaging narratives across the entertainment landscape. Ardees is currently serving as COO of Do Easy Productions.

National co-leader of Dykema firm's CMBS practice, Ed has spent his career at the forefront of legal issues affecting financial institutions, special servicers, private equity firms, and all constituent parties in workouts and bankruptcies. He is a formidable yet pragmatic litigator with a keen eye for finding efficient, early, and favorable resolutions that spare his clients exposure and disruption.

Jemma is a passionate storyteller committed to shining a light on narratives that often go unheard, using the power of film and television to drive social change. Her work spans impactful projects such as Unseen Wounds—an upcoming feature documentary set to explore the unique mental health challenges experienced by firefighters and Sleeping Beauties - a stop motion animation on resignation syndrome. Her diverse portfolio includes contributions to high-profile projects like Guy Ritchie’s Wrath of Man, Tim Story’s Tom & Jerry, and Netflix's Anatomy of a Scandal. More recently, she was a scriptwriter for Amelia Dimoldenberg’s Chicken Shop Date. Additionally, Jemma has worked for Docsville Studios (Death Without Mercy 2024, Rainbow Warrior 2024, and The Story of Us.) Further broadening her experience, Jemma has also worked at HD Management, which represents the UK's Chris McCausland and Mark Marshall. Through these varied roles, she continues to create work that not only entertains but also sparks vital conversations about the issues that matter most.

Doug Schaer: Coming off a 4-year stint as COO for LiveXLive (NASDAQ: LIVO), I have focused on diversifying my interests, including serving as Chief Advisor to Baron Davis Enterprises, while continuing to serve on the Board of Hero Ventures, producers of The Marvel Experience. Since 2020, I’ve also served as a Director to SPAC, Bull Horn Holdings.

David Mckillop: In his role as General Manager at A&E, David was pivotal in the development and executive production of ‘Duck Dynasty,’ the most-watched nonfiction series in cable history. His portfolio also includes other successful series such as ‘Storage Wars,’ and the critically acclaimed scripted dramas ‘Bates Motel’ and ‘Longmire.’ During his tenure as the head of the History channel, he oversaw the production of leading series like ‘Pawn Stars,’ ‘Ice Road Truckers,’ ‘American Pickers,’ ‘Ax Men,’ and ‘Swamp People.’ He also served as Executive Producer for a number of highly-regarded and top-rated HISTORY specials, including the Emmy® award-winning ‘Gettysburg’ and ‘102 Minutes that Changed America.’ Prior to these roles, David held the position of Vice President of Production at Discovery Channel, where he managed iconic shows such as ‘Dirty Jobs,’ ‘Mythbusters,’ and ‘American Chopper.’

Stephen Mastrocola: Stephen Mastrocola is a Co-Founder and Producer at Static Films. After attending film school at Chapman University, Stephen began his career in entertainment working on the 'Entourage' movie and HBO’s 'Ballers.' After several years working as a screenwriter, selling projects to Blackpills and Fullscreen, and others through his reps at ICM Partners and Writ Large, Stephen pivoted to producing and co-founded Static Films in 2021, independently producing four features and several shorts in their first two years. His physical production experience led him to take a position as an Executive Producer at Buffalo 8 in 2023, managing their slate of independent projects to provide guidance and support on finance, physical production, and sales to independent filmmakers.

Jay Fukuto is a seasoned animation executive with over two decades of experience. He served as the Executive Producer of animated entertainment at Shatner Universe and RGH Entertainment, working on projects like Sir Paul McCartney's ``High in the Clouds.`` He was also the Head of Studio at Film Roman, overseeing major series like The Simpsons and King of the Hill. Additionally, he held senior roles at The Walt Disney Company, MGA Entertainment, and MGM, where he developed and produced a variety of successful animated series and films.