OUR TEAM
Jay Williams
President
Emmy award winning producer and former Senior Disney Executive, Jay has extensive studio and creative experience with more than 25 years of proven success spanning a broad range of entertainment verticals including film, television, streaming, gaming, digital media, AR/VR/MR, LBE’s, theme parks and advertising. Leveraging his extensive professional experience working with some of the world's leading entertainment companies and consumer brands, Jay has worked on several hundred feature film campaigns and television series launches. Throughout his career, he has exceled at managing multiple creative teams, vendors, agencies and production companies through challenging and initial growth periods that has included initial fund raising.
He’s the former President of Roberto Orci’s and Alex Kurtzman’s multi-billion-dollar production company, K.O. Paper Products and was co-founder of Sneaky Shark, the company that Produced Star Trek Beyond where he served as President and CEO. Jay is an active member of the Producers Guild of America where he serves on the New Media Council Board and is also a member of the Television Academy, where he serves on the IMPG Executive Committee. Jay is a part-time Lecturer, for the School of Film and Television at Loyola Marymount University and former Lecturer for AFI, American Film Institute.
Ilana L. Rosen
Chief Executive Officer
Ilana has 20+ years of international marketing and luxury brand experience working in Asia, Europe, Latin America, North Africa, North America and the Middle East. In the last 5 years she has served as Chief Operating Officer for EleVen by Venus Williams, where she oversaw the day-to-day operations of every aspect of the business. Prior to EleVen she spent 15 years as a retail executive working for world renown retailers (Pebble Beach Company, Saks Fifth Avenue) and the balance as a consultant to CEOs/senior executives of leading retailers and advising new brands wishing to enter the fashion industry. She has extensive US and international brand strategy expertise as well as business development experience related to market penetration, financial assessment, organizational structure, brand launch and due diligence and operating skills across the broad spectrum of functional disciplines like marketing/branding, buying, planning, merchandising, in-store operations, design/product development, supply chain management, and competitive/markdown pricing.
Ilana holds an MBA in International Business from American InterContinental University, London, United Kingdom and a BBA from the University of Miami in Marketing and Entrepreneurship.
John Gado Marcelin
Business Development
An international entertainment industry entrepreneur with an extensive background in record label structure, artist development, corporate brand alignment, and new era mobile media marketing management. His expertise extends from eSports and mobile gaming to Emmy winning TV and Film Production. His outsized success in both the technology and media-content spaces is matched by his extensive network of strategic relationships at elite levels. With a global vision and a keen gut instinct, he is a perfect pillar upon which to build a thriving media enterprise.
Christopher Kahn
Content
A Chancellor’s Scholar at UCLA his comprehensive and diverse body of work includes both Cinema and Literary Criticism, multiple works of fiction, non-fiction, 30 films, TV pilots, and adaptations, as well as an anthology of poetry that includes award winning pieces, and numerous essays. In addition, he has a Master’s in exercise physiology, competed as a professional triathlete, was a highly sought-after personal coach and fitness consultant and worked with numerous health and nutrition software developers on mobile fitness apps which introduced him to the technology space. His recent years have seen him evolve into a serial entrepreneur in mobile digital.
Khaliel Abdelrahim
Content
Khaliel Abdelrahim, originally from a very small town in South Carolina, accomplished television producer, writer, and actor. Khaliel has produced and written for a number of reality-competition shows on major networks and has been featured in several web and regional commercials.
Chioma Okpala
Vice President of Operations
Chioma has a long-standing career in international and regional law expertise of business operations across various sectors. She prides herself in fostering strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to provide targeted business strategies and ensure deliverables fall within the applicable scope and budget. Her optimal project management proficiency allows her to effectively oversee and carry out all aspects of a project's lifecycle from conception to execution. She has an extensive background in legal research where she analyzes complex situations and provides effective resolutions, while quickly adapting to the ever-changing demands of an organization. Chioma also served as a subject matter expert and provided ongoing strategic advice and consultation in identifying and mitigating risk exposures arising under various business partnerships. Her current experience and leadership has been focused on developing and delivering sound business solutions, providing outstanding client service, conducting extensive due diligence research and analysis, and driving optimal team performance. Chioma has worked for several Fortune 500 companies including most recently, American Express.
Chioma holds a JD from Suffolk University Law School and a BA from Dickinson College in Political Science.
Mannie Ramos Jr
Content
Mannie Ramos Jr. was born in Philadelphia, PA and raised by his single mother in Camden, NJ. Ramos joined the United States Army at the age of eighteen and spent 10 years serving his country before moving to Los Angeles in 2012. He attended and graduated from New York Film Academy where he received his associates degree in fine arts. Since moving to Los Angeles he has also acted in short movies and commercials.
Christopher ‘Chrissco’ Williams
Content
With a passion in arts and entertainment, Chris “Chrissco” Williams is a driven entrepreneur and community activist that serves business-minded-creatives who are ready to transition their career to the next level. With over 10+ years of digital branding experience and 15+ years as a live performer, Chrissco is able to translate conceptual ideas to artistic examples, creative marketing strategies, and deploy digital projects from start to finish.
Stivens Luyo
Content
Stivens Luyo is an ambitious and talented filmmaker, well versed in various art and multimedia disciplines including design, illustration, motion graphics, film production and video editing. He has worked on various film and commercial productions, and has developed extensive knowledge and recognition within the entertainment industry as an innovative professional who delivers a high-quality product.