ARTIST PARTNERS
Stash Slionski - Production/Development Executive, Director, Cinematographer
Stash Slionski is a Director, Cinematographer, Producer, and Executive with accolades from the National Academy of Television Arts and Science. Originally from New York City, Stash sharpened his expertise in Network TV with prominent events such as the Super Bowl, NBA Finals, MTV Music Video Awards, and the Olympics. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with music legends like Justin Timberlake, Miley Cirus, Bruce Springsteen, U2, and brands including Apple, Conde Nast, National Geographic, Land Rover, and HBO. His proficiency in the Metaverse, VR/AR, and new media has positioned him as a trailblazer in tech-driven productions. Stash's commitment to socio-environmental causes has led him to film in diverse locations, from the streets of Haiti to the peaks of Mt. Everest. His ability to forge strong bonds in multicultural communities defines his unique storytelling approach. After shooting "Grace Unplugged" by Lions Gate Entertainment as the Director of Photography, Stash held executive roles at RYOT.org, EAZE.com and most recently with Faze Clan as the SVP of Content, contributing to over a billion global impressions. Currently, he's helming the documentary "1893: Year of the Yogi", developing scripted projects and having fun creating content with Good Day Film.
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Nick Ruffini - Executive Producer
Nick Ruffini is a successful media executive and entrepreneur whose career spans music, entertainment, sports, and hospitality.
With over a decade of production experience, he has led digital campaigns for best in class brands including Porsche, Nike, Hulu, The NFL, Xfinity, Nissan, DoorDash, and Warner Bros., and has produced over 1,500 podcasts (including his top-100 global music podcast).
Most recently, Nick served as the Executive Producer of Content at FaZe Clan, the world’s preeminent esports, lifestyle and entertainment organization with a combined social following of 500+ million. At FaZe, he oversaw the development and execution of all original & branded content across FaZe Clan’s owned and operated channels.
Prior to his career in production, Nick was a professional drummer, touring nationally with multiple artists and managing a successful solo career that yielded a top-50 record.
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Nicholas Oscoff - Executive, Creative Producer
Nicholas Oscoff is an executive / creative producer. He has been working in the film space for over a decade producing commercials, branded content, documentary, and new tech (VR). Based in New York for the first ten years of his career Nicholas has been a 1st AD, line producer and ultimately executive producer for Good Day Film.
Through his production career he has worked with some of the largest brands and agencies in the US and abroad. Having significant foreign experience and language skills allows him to produce work internationally as well as locally at his base in LA.
Before transitioning into film production he worked at the United Nations and he earned a Master's Degree in International Affairs and Conflict Resolution from the American University of Paris.
Nicholas also writes and creates original content, and is currently developing a slate of narrative and documentary project including a documentary on yoga and the role India has played in the spiritual revolution taking place across the globe.
Evan B. Stone - Director, DP
Evan B. Stone is an Emmy Award winning filmmaker that specialises in Adventure Travel. Stone's documentary career grew it’s strong roots as lead filmmaker and Executive Director for Former Vice President Al Gore’s Emmy Award winning documentary Channel CURRENT TV. 130 Short form documentaries on hard hitting social issues earned him 26 major awards, including a Gold Hugo Award for Fully Automatic America. As an Editor he was nominated Editor of the Year with MTV and as a Director of Photography he sets the look for Discovery Channels hit TV show Expedition Unknown. A well rounded storyteller with over 35 years of experience. His unique style of filmmaking stands out from the rest in his field.
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Tatiana Ivanova - Photographer, Director, Artist
Tatiana Ivanova is a seasoned photographer and director, boasting 15 years of experience in visual arts. Born in Russia, Tatiana has established her professional footprint in the US. Her portfolio is enriched by collaborations with eminent artists and international celebrities, including the rock ensemble, Bi2, as well as other prominent names including Casey Spooner (Fisherspband), Lea Porcelain, and Midnight Faces.
Tatiana’s outstanding craftsmanship has garnered attention in numerous media publications, leading to a dedicated exhibition in Los Angeles that showcased her unique photographic perspective. Her expertise was further acknowledged when she was selected as a jury member for the World Wild Mobile Photo competition.
To explore Tatiana’s visual work, you can visit her Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/ittalia/
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Dion Shepherd Jr M.A.S. - Producer / Social Advocate
Dion Shepherd Jr. began his journey in the entertainment industry in 2013 when he served as an Apprentice Bounty Hunter and Researcher for the show "Dog and Beth on the Hunt" during its second season. In 2016, he collaborated with the A&E network, both in research and participation, for their acclaimed docu-series, "60 Days In." Dion would go on to be Awarded with Forbes 30 under 30” for his work. Dion then transitioned to working in Production, contributing to a range of projects, including those for renowned artists like Future and Kendrick Lamar. His expertise grew, and soon he was serving as an Assistant Director, working alongside respected figures like director Darren Craig and photographer Luke Wooden. Returning to Detroit, Dion continued his passion as an Assistant Director, contributing to films such as "Cheddar Boyz the movie" and "Dymez." Beyond this, he has showcased his talent as a Producer, bringing to life films like "Home Boy," "Melanin," "All the Shine," among others.
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Will Atherton - Director of Photography, Director
Born in England and raised in the west country, Will Atherton is a London based Director and cinematographer specializing in commercials, travel and documentary features. From leading creative direction to collaborating with clients, he brings an unwavering enthusiasm to every assignment. Recent projects have taken him to Nepal, Pakistan, Thailand and Japan, and he prides himself on discovering stories and finding beauty in each place and any environment. With a keen interest in history, geography and real people he meets along the way, he is most happy shooting on location -- or swimming in the sea.
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David Kornfield - Line Producer, Director
David Kornfield is a commercial line producer and documentary director who lives on the westside of Los Angeles CA. David's directorial work has played at DOC NYC, Rhode Island International Film Festival, and Portland Film Festival, as well as screenings for the Brooklyn Museum and International AIDS Day. He's interviewed subjects as varied as Joe Montana to Elton John and won ten Emmys for various broadcast projects ranging from street musicians, to Esports. He also has extensive non-scripted experience as both a producer and director on shows like Chopped and for networks like CBS Sports, ESPN, and FOX, and has produced extensive commercial content over the last 15 years for brands like Mercedes, Nike, Meta, and Google.
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Zach Lee - Producer, Strategist
Zach’s expertise lies at the intersection of music, media, and community empowerment. With an international portfolio, he has championed projects that utilize music as a catalyst for social change and resilience. His breadth of experience spans from overseeing iconic music events to pioneering community-centric initiatives that meld arts, education, and social justice. Adept in fostering collaborations across cultures, Zach's holistic approach underscores the transformative power of music and media in uplifting and connecting communities globally. To learn more about Zach
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Douglas Emerson - Producer
Douglas is a producer by trade, coming from a deep content creation background. He has produced over fifty commercials, streaming pilots, feature documentaries, and countless other projects that have taken him around the world.
Specializing in documentary work, he understands the nuanced process of authentically respecting and reflecting culture. Having also worked with the top ad-tech firms and content networks in the industry, including NFL Network & Vizio, he understands the economics of content creation, distribution, and how to capture attention.
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Lindsay Kent - Producer, Director, Writer, Editor
Lindsay is a multimedia producer, director, writer and editor based in San Francisco. After several years in live event production, Lindsay summited Mt. Kilimanjaro with the NGO campaign Summit on the Summit in 2013. Working with activists, influencers and top brands like KLM, First Ascent, P&G and HP, Lindsay produced and dispatched the project's gamified content series in real time from the mountain. Inspired by this holistic approach to high-impact content, she founded Krenshaw Films, a concept-through-delivery production company with her sister, Webby winning producer Lauren Harris. Lindsay has since produced and directed two feature documentaries, dozens of cross-platform projects for major brands, and many cause-based projects for nonprofit organizations in the US. Recently she co-produced and edited a documentary for Hulu called We Live Here, about LGBTQ families in the Midwest. She is currently developing several unscripted projects and producing Expedia’s first long form travel series, The Next Turn.
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Jason Pinsky - Host, Producer, Entrepreneur
Jason is recognized as a trailblazer in the cannabis industry, made his mark as the former Chief Cannabis Evangelist at Eaze and the pioneering Cannabis Producer for VICELAND's "Bong Appétit." Celebrated as the first credited cannabis producer on IMDB, Pinsky was named King of Mainstream Marijuana in 2016.
His journey with cannabis began in 1994, critically judging the High Times Cannabis Cup in Amsterdam. Pinsky’s personal battle with opioid dependency led him to cannabis, a key factor in his advocacy for the New York State’s Compassionate Care Act, which he helped expand in 2016 to include chronic pain.
With a background that spans technology, music, and culinary arts, including his role as CTO of MusicVision and founding partner of NYC’s top-rated BBQ, Fette Sau, Pinsky’s career reflects a dynamic fusion of interests, often referred to as The Pinsky Triangle.
Residing in Los Angeles, CA, with his two cats, Indi and Tiva, Pinsky continues to be a prominent figure in the cannabis community.
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Ari Gold - Writer, Director, Musician
Ari’s company Grack Films makes music-driven, ecologically-minded stories about trauma, transformation, and the healing power of love. His films have screened at Sundance, Telluride, Karlovy-Vary, and hundreds of other festivals, and he has won over fifty prizes for his films, including best film at SXSW twice, the Student Oscar, and Best Director at the American Cinematheque / ARPA. Ari is in post-production on his third feature, "Helicopter,” which expands on his student-Oscar-winning short film about his mother’s death, and features legendary director Alejandro Jodorowsky.
His romantic drama "The Song of Sway Lake" played 52 international film festivals, winning Best Feature at over a dozen of these, and features Rory Culkin, Robert Sheehan (“Umbrella Academy”), and Mary Beth Peil. His air-drum cult comedy "Adventures of Power" ("One of the funniest films in recent years" - NY Magazine), with Jane Lynch, Michael McKean, Nick Kroll, and Adrian Grenier, is currently being re-released.
He has a dozen other film projects in various stages of development, and also hosts a podcast about drumming called HotSticks, featuring some of the biggest and best rock stars on the planet, and he has just published an excerpt of his first poetry collection in Tablet Magazine.
Ari’s most unusual distinctions include a High Times Magazine "Stoner of the Year" award, and a Guinness World Record for commanding the largest air-drum ensemble on earth.
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Pablo Levinas - Director, Cinematographer
Pablo Levinas is a renowned director and photographer known for his dedication to documenting critical social and environmental issues globally. His work has been showcased on prominent platforms such as Discovery Channel, National Geography, Channel 4, MSNBC, RT, and MTV, reflecting the significance and impact of his projects.
Among his notable endeavors is the docu-series "Slave Hunter," in collaboration with Aaron Cohen, exposing human trafficking in New York. Another prominent project is "Expedition Blue Planet," a docu-series with Alexandra Cousteau that delves into the interconnected water issues worldwide. Levinas is also engaged in an ongoing initiative documenting the illegal killing of millions of sharks for the shark fin trade. Additionally, he works on a project coaching wounded veterans on reconnecting with nature, specifically helping them cope with PTSD through ocean diving.
Over the past eight years, Levinas has focused extensively on efforts against rhino poaching. He has produced short films for rhino conservation organizations and filmed "Follow the Guns," an undercover documentary in South Africa that tracks the firearms used by poachers to kill rhinos. More recently, Levinas has dedicated several months to creating content that raises awareness about the commendable efforts of the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya, where the last two Northern white Rhinos reside. Currently residing in the Greater Kruger area, he continues to capture the conservation work being undertaken in the region through filming and photography. Levinas's commitment to shedding light on critical issues and advocating for positive change underscores his impact in the realm of documentary filmmaking and photography.
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Dylan Wissing - Producer, Drummer
Dylan Wissing is a drummer based in Hoboken, New Jersey, who has recorded for such artists as John Legend, Drake, Kanye West, Jay-Z and Eminem. He is best known as the drummer on Alicia Keys’ Grammy award-winning hit, “Girl on Fire,” and is heard in national ads for AT&T, American Airlines, Valvoline, Behr Paints and Banana Republic.
Wissing was featured in the New York Times, as well as Modern Drummer and DRUM! magazines. He appears with Yvette Nicole Brown on the Disney+ show “The Big Fib.” His drum loop and sample packs for companies such as Native Instruments, Yurt Rock, Cymatics, Soundtrap and Patchbanks feature a wide range of styles, from ‘50s R&B and ‘60s Pop, funky ‘70s breakbeats and Disco, up through modern Pop and Hip Hop.
Born and raised in Bloomington, Indiana, Dylan was a student of session greats Kenny Aronoff and Shawn Pelton, studied Latin percussion with Diana Valdez, marimba with Rebecca Kite, and was a member of the Indiana All-State Jazz Band.
Dylan records custom drum tracks at www.dylanwissing.com, and teaches the art of recording and session drumming at his website, Creating the Sound (www.creatingthesound.com).