We're rounding out 2023 with one final party at iO at Godfrey Hotel's rooftop in Hollywood! Join us one last time this year for more connections, memories, and fun vibes! This event is 18+. A ight to rub elbows with fellow creatives in film and music, as well as special industry guests!
iO Lounge is a posh rooftop restaurant & lounge offering New American fare, booze & more. Located on the 7th floor of The Godfrey Hotel Hollywood, iO is a sophisticated oasis in the middle of the L.A. buzz with 360 views of the LA Skylines from the Hollywood Sign to Downtown LA to the Sea.
Special Guests include:
-Erin Valentina Mansel, Development, Original and Scripted Programming at AMC Networks & AMC Studios
-Tyler Strickland, composer, Netflix’s “Sly” and Showtime’s “Thriller 40”
-Kenny Wood, composer, Disney+’s “The Naughty Nine”
-Charles Little II, ACE, editor, FX’s “Welcome to Wrexham,” Fox’s “9-1-1”
-Jeff Olan, casting director
-Litza Roumeliotis, associate director of marketing, AWAL
-Patrick Anthony Johnson, Junior Creative Executive @ Lionsgate International TV | Acquisitions, Co-Productions
-AJ Fuller, animation coordinator, A24 Films
-Caitlin Cleary, director of development & production, Imagine Entertainment & Television
-Nicolette Fanelli, music marketing coordinator, Netflix
-Nicole Restrepo, production supervisor, Disney Animation Television
-Dana Asadi, Casting Director, CSA Equity in Entertainment
-Joshua Lastine, entertainment lawyer
-Kelley Allen, CSA, Supervising Casting Director
-Ryan Luevano, founder/talent manager, Skyfire Artists
-Lisa London, casting director
& more to be announced!
Special performance by Tabiyus Nah.
Music provided by DJ Randy Vission. @randyvission
Media coverage by Intrepid Media Giant.
Sponsored by LA Style Magazine, Heart of Hollywood Magazine, and Selective Personnel.
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ERIN MANSEL BIO:
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Erin Valentina Mansel received her BFA in Cinematic Arts & Technology with a minor in Journalism and Media Studies from CSU Monterey Bay. While completing this degree, she produced 8 short films, 3 of which went on to win notable awards across the United States. During her tenure, she was also named a Gilman Scholar, UROC Scholar, McNair Scholar, and a Forbes 30 under 30 scholar. She was then 1 of 15 selected out of a pool of 1200 applicants to attend UCLA's MFA Producers Program where she received her Masters of Fine Arts in Producing for Film and Television and was mentored by WBTV Chairperson, Channing Dungey. Before working in development over the last 3 years for several companies including Anonymous Content, Legendary Entertainment, and Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine, Erin Valentina worked in unscripted TV production having assisted on shows such as THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW and ELLENS GAME OF GAMES for 2 years. Erin currently works at AMC Networks under both the Network Current and Studio Development.
LITZA RO BIO:
Litza Roumeliotis, Originally from Maine, relocated to Los Angeles to pursue her passion for music in 2012. Beginning her career as an intern at Dash Radio, she quickly transitioned to a full-time role, where she hosted her own radio show and collaborated closely with TBOZ of TLC and her talented brother Kayo to curate and program their 90's R&B/HIP HOP radio station. While at Dash she also worked and supported other artists/talent such as Kylie Jenner, Tyler the Creator, and Dame Dash with their radio stations and weekly shows on the platform.
Following her time at Dash Radio, she seized the opportunity to tour with TLC on their "I love The 90's Tour" as an Assistant Tour Manager, overseeing logistics and managing meet-and-greet opportunities. Her enthusiasm for live entertainment propelled her to a position at Warner Records, where she started as an Executive Marketing Assistant and progressed to the role of Marketing Manager over four rewarding years.
Throughout her tenure at Warner Records, she helped contribute to major campaigns and release events for artists such as Dua Lipa, Partynextdoor, Wale, Jason Derulo, Saweetie, and more. Now, as an Associate Marketing Director at AWAL/SONY MUSIC, she collaborates with artists across all genres, crafting global marketing plans, release timelines, coordinating music videos, and organizing fan events. Some of the artists she currently works with are JPEGMAFIA, Lauren Jauregui, Samm Henshaw, hemlocke springs & more! Her journey reflects a commitment to elevating artists and creating impactful experiences in the dynamic world of music.
PATRICK ANTHONY JOHNSON BIO:
Patrick Anthony Johnson is a seasoned Junior Creative Executive on the Acquisitions, Co-Productions, and Content Strategy team in Worldwide Television & Digital Distribution at Lionsgate. With over six years of valuable experience in the studio system and television industry, Patrick has become known for his adeptness in discovering and producing compelling stories for global audiences. On behalf of Lionsgate he has contributed as a studio executive producer, steering the creation and execution of twenty hours of engaging television, with his first show airing January 2024. Having a keen eye for original ideas and unique IP, he continues to play a pivotal role in the international TV landscape, fostering cross-cultural storytelling and nurturing up-and-coming talent.
Dana Asadi Bio:
Dana Asadi is a seasoned Casting Director and Development Producer with a tenure exceeding ten years in the television industry. Her notable work includes casting Emmy-nominated seasons for the critically acclaimed shows Intervention on A&E and Dogs on Netflix and developing greenlit shows for major streaming services, such as Netflix's How to Get Rich. She has also cast several scripted pilots and participated in the Casting Society of America worldwide open calls for actors.
Dana's talent-spotting prowess and creative instincts have helped shape top-rated reality programs, including The Circle and Next in Fashion on Netflix, Housewives of Beverly Hills on Bravo, and Revenge Body with Khloé Kardashian on E!, which she also produced. Her current projects include season 2 of Squid Games: The Challenge on Netflix.
Dana's unwavering commitment to fostering diversity truly distinguishes her in the industry. Her advocacy for underrepresented groups not only showcases her commitment to equity in entertainment but also reflects her personal journey. As a trilingual immigrant from a mixed-race family, Dana's experiences have deepened her passion for these causes. Furthermore, her life with a vision disability stemming from a neurological disorder reinforces her resolve to champion inclusivity across all facets of her professional life.
LISA LONDON BIO:
Lisa London has been a Casting Director for 30 plus years and has cast over a 100 successful film and television shows. She has cast along with her business partner, Catherine Stroud, many notable actors and actresses early in their careers who have all gone on to become stars; such as Miley Cyrus in Hannah Montana, Jonah Hill in Grandma’s Boy, Emma Stone, Katharine McPhee and Kat Dennings in The House Bunny, Selena Gomez in two Disney pilots - What’s Stevie Thinking and Arwin, Jennifer Aniston in her first feature, Leprechaun, Mark Ruffalo in the CBS series, Due South, Brad Pitt in an episode of the series, Freddy’s Nightmares, Megan Hilty, Adrian R. Mante, Cierra Ramirez and Joey King in The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, Yara Shahidi in her first television series, The First Family, Noah Centineo in the Disney pilot, Growing Up and Down and Josh Gad in a wild comedy film, entitled Mardi Gras, Spring Break.
Lisa has cast many genres of movies including the family friendly film, Identity Crisis which is streaming on VOD currently. Strong Daughters, Strong Fathers, which streamed at #1 on Pure Flix. She cast, Old Henry which received critical acclaim starring Timothy Blake Nelson, Stephen Dorff and Trace Adkins, plus she has cast a number of movies for Adam Sandler’s company including The House Bunny and Grandma’s Boy. She recently finished casting the film, Buster Brooks starring Matt Cornett, Glenn Morshower, Jake Lockett, RJ Brown, Adrian R’Mante and Vanessa Angel.
Lisa is currently teaching monthly on-line audition classes where she helps actors with many aspects of their careers such as audition technique, improvisation exercises, making bolder choices and breaking down scenes. She helps actors to build confidence in themselves including assisting them to turn their goals into realities.
Lisa also wrote a book, From Start To Stardom (The Casting Director’s Guide
For Actors). The book is the 411 Guide on the business of acting. It includes how to get started as an actor, tips on taking the best headshots and creating your resume, how to go about getting an agent and/or manager, the steps to auditioning, what are the keys to successful self- taping, what does the casting director look for, interviews with industry professionals plus so much more. The book is available on Amazon.
Website: fromstarttostardom.com Instagram: @lisalondoncasting Tiktok: @lisalondoncasting
AJ FULLER BIO:
AJ Fuller is an Animation Coordinator at A24, working to bring animation to life. AJ is deeply passionate about the art of cinema and believes in making the world a better place through quality storytelling. Outside of work, AJ is a writer and illustrator.
Performance by Tabiyus Nah:
Frederick Tabiyus Nah IV, known professionally as Tabiyus is a Liberian-American recording music artist, songwriter, director, writer, producer and actor. A native from Atlanta, Georgia, Tabiyus musical tastes are eclectic and diverse, encompassing everything from soul and hip hop to musical theater and pop. However, it is his love for the nostalgic sounds of the 80s, 90s, and 2000s that truly informs his distinctive sound and style.
Tabiyus was featured on the line up with multi-platinum recording artists Ice Cube, Mario, Miguel, Bryson Tiller, and Polo G at the Display Festival 2021. In 2022 He performed at Coachella on the Heineken House Stage and Headlined Universal Studios CityWalk Summer Concert series.
As a filmmaker, Tabiyus has narrated coming of age stories for Millennials & Gen Z audiences. In addition as a Music Video Producer, Tabiyus has had the privilege of working with acclaimed Grammy Award winner Anthony Hamilton, as well as Offset of the popular group Migos, among others. Tabiyus collective work as an independent music video producer/director has garnered over 20 million views on YouTube.