Eleni Larchanidou is a multilingual literary and talent manager, an executive producer, a fully qualified lawyer with expertise in both German and international law, a casting director, an international sales agent, and an international business advisor focused on the entertainment sector. Born in Greece, Eleni has experienced life across two continents and three nations: Greece, Germany, and the United States. Presently, Eleni resides in California and holds dual American and Greek citizenship. Her skill set encompasses the development of projects for feature films and television series, fundraising, and structuring financial strategies for international co-productions, which include equity investments, debt funding, production incentives, grants, gap financing, advance sales (both local and international), financing for product placements, branding efforts, sponsorships, soundtrack funding, and identifying distribution channels and additional funding sources. Eleni serves as both executive producer and producer for various clients’ production firms, such as Venturous Innovation Pictures, VIOS Studios Inc., 12th Gate Studios LLC, World Cinema Partners Inc., Films Imagine LLC, RGB Studios, Amerindia Films, among others.
Raaj Rahhi is the mastermind behind the World Cinema Partners film production company. Based in New York, he is a celebrated producer, director, and distribution consultant with over three decades of expertise in the fields of television, cinema, and advertising. An internationally recognized figure in creative production, Rahhi's portfolio boasts collaborations with industry giants like Sony Pictures, Lions Gate, HBO, Fox Searchlight, Zee Television Network, and Bollywood Star Productions, among others, in roles ranging from filmmaker to consultant. Rahhi's work in Hollywood has seen him involved with films such as "The King's Speech", "The Passion of the Christ", "Snakes on a Plane", "The Nordic Sound", "The Elevator", and "Metropark", all of which have enjoyed both theatrical and digital releases. He has also successfully brought a range of international, Bollywood, and regional language films to audiences in the USA and Canada in both theatrical and digital formats. As a distributor, Rahhi has worked with Indian Hindi and regional films like "The Kerala Story", "Bala", "Ujda Chaman", "Commando3", "Blackia", "Banjara", "kal ho na ho", and "The Stoneman Murders", as well as Hollywood films such as "The Wish Fish", "TimeShare", "Devil Between the Legs", "Tigers Are Not Afraid", "The Adventure of Dhenchoo", "I Dream in Other Languages", "Burning", and more. With experience spanning the globe, Rahhi's understanding of international cinema is unparalleled. His hands-on knowledge of the entire production process is extensive. An alumnus of New York University, Rahhi holds a postgraduate degree in Film Distribution and Productions, and a PG Diploma in Feature Film Director from the Hollywood Institute. He also possesses a postgraduate degree from India in Television Production and Advertising. Rahhi's focus lies in Hollywood, Bollywood, and worldwide creative co- production, acquisition, and distribution for digital media.
Randy Johnston got his first chance in the film industry when he was at Disney World when he was 14 years old. Since then, he has opened a film production company, 12Th Gate Studios LLC in 2003. He has written, directed, filmed, and edited over 300 television scripts and has written three television series. He has worked for CBS, ABC, and Fox. He has produced and filmed numerous training videos for the United States military. For the last 16 years, he has spent each summer in Ruidoso, New Mexico, filming for the Ruidoso Downs racetrack and casino. He has also been the cinematographer for several film shorts, as well as New Mexico True. He is represented by Eleni Larchanidou, LL.M., Literary & Talent Manager.
With a Bachelor of Arts from UCLA's Film and Television Department, Daniel Benton began writing on the television series POLICEWOMAN, starring Angie Dickinson. He went on to on PAPER CHASE, DYNASTY, JAKE AND THE FATMAN, RUGRATS, and ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND with Deborah Raznick and Daryl Busby (for which they all received Emmy and Writers Guild Award nominations – with Daryl winning an Emmy as producer). In film, Daniel has written independent features including NUDITY REQUIRED, starring Julie Newmar and Brad Zutaut, L.A. GODDESS, with Kathy Shower, LETHAL GAMES, starring Frank Stallone and Brenda Vaccaro, TO THE ENDS OF TIME, with Joss Ackland, plus horror thrillers NEAR DEATH, then JACK HAMMER MASSACRE and THE REVOLTING DEAD, both starring Aaron Gaffey, and action thriller SPECIAL OPS: DELTA FORCE, with Bruce Davison and directed by Cole McKay. Daniel has also script consulted on several films by James Nasimi: UNFALLEN, THEIR STORY, and THE SLAVE AND THE QUEEN. Daniel most recently co-wrote EXORCISM AT 60,000 FEET, produced by Robert Rhine and directed by Chad Ferrin, and has served as a co-writer on DARK FEATHERS: DANCE OF THE GEISHA, a thriller starring Crystal Huang and Michael Madsen, released last year. Daniel's film producing credits began as associate producer on L.A. GODDESS, then executive producer, writer, and producer on NEAR DEATH. THE REVOLTING DEAD followed, which he executive produced, and co-wrote with director Michael Su. MY DEMON WITHIN followed, also starring Aaron Gaffey and directed by Michael Su, plus consulting on HARD SUN, directed by Canyon Prince, and RUN LIKE HELL, directed by James Thomas. Daniel’s projects in development include BLOOD OF THE HOUSE OF USHER and THE RED DEATH, both based on the works of Edgar Allan Poe, ST. FRANKENSTEIN, a twisted return to the original classic, and KOUROS, a romantic adventure thriller to be directed by Zafeiris Haitidis and executive produced by Eleni Larchanidou, and THOSE WHO PREY, a noir thriller to be directed by Michael Su. Most recently, Daniel completed a screenplay, WAR OF WORDS, based on the WW2 career of famous TV writer Larry Rhine which is now in development.
Brad Zutaut is an American actor, writer, and producer known for his work in both the entertainment and technology industries. In addition to his acting career, he has contributed to film production, notably serving as a producer for the 2016 documentary "Bananaland" and feature film "Hope". His love of Greece began early in his career, when his first two films were both shot on location there. The country left a lasting impression - not just as a cinematic backdrop, but as a place of personal transformation. Ask him what it's like to ride a motorcycle through the Greek islands, discovering hidden beaches with no one in sight, or to stand in quiet awe before the Acropolis, imagining the moment when ancient scholars first set humanity on the path of knowledge. These experiences continue to inspire his creative and philosophical outlook today. Beyond his film production work, Zutaut has made significant strides in technology, media and entrepreneurship. He founded Xingtone Inc., the first mobile company to deliver full-length songs directly to wireless handsets, marking a significant milestone in mobile entertainment history. Zutaut's innovations attracted widespread media attention from outlets like CNN, The New York Times, MSNBC, Reuters, MTV, Rolling Stone, USA Today, and The Wall Street Journal. He has been a featured speaker at major industry events including CES, Digital Hollywood, CEA, and SXSW. He also co-founded Company 28, a venture focused on simplifying technology and media for broader accessibility, and served as an advisor at TYLT Ventures, a Los Angeles-based venture capital firm. Additionally, Zutaut has been active in education and community development. He was a founding board member of Stem Prep Academy, a Los Angeles charter school focused on expanding educational opportunities for underserved communities. Brad Zutaut's career is a rare blend of artistic talent and entrepreneurial vision, with lasting impacts on both pop culture and mobile technology.
Victoria Mullen is a dual US-Greek citizen who lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She enjoys writing, photography, mixed-media arts, and acting. She attributes her creativity to her Greek heritage and the Nine Muses. Victoria balances her creative spirit with the discipline and insights into human nature acquired as an attorney. She has a BA in liberal studies from Grand Valley State University; an MS in management from Aquinas College; and a JD in law from Western Michigan University/Thomas M. Cooley Law School. Her writing and photography have been published in several literary magazines. ‘Poseidon’s Wrath’ was inspired by the real-life transatlantic voyage of Fr. Kallistratos Glavas in 1915/1916. Fr. Glavas officiated at the wedding of Victoria’s maternal grandparents in 1921.
Jerry Robbins is a dynamic force in the world of storytelling, seamlessly blending her expertise in business with a passion for cinematic and literary narratives. Holding an MBA in Business Administration, she has emerged as a compelling new voice in screenwriting, crafting thought-provoking scripts that captivate audiences. Jerry has penned several short films, including Aperture, an award-winning horror short shot by the late cinematographer Dan Kneece—renowned for his collaborations with David Lynch and his unforgettable work on the opening sequence of Scream. Her contributions to filmmaking extend beyond writing, as she has served as Executive Producer on multiple short film projects, bringing creative visions to life. Beyond the screen, Jerry is both a fiction and nonfiction novelist. She is the author of the best-selling novel For Love and Liberty, which she successfully adapted into a screenplay. Elements of its sequel were later incorporated into The Patriot, further cementing her influence on historical storytelling. Her current screenwriting project, The Hero, explores the daring exploits of pilots in World War I, drawing from real-life settings and true events.
Her introduction to the film industry was unexpected yet formative. After her hometown of Pattonsburg, Missouri, was devastated by the floods of 1993, she found herself engaged in the town’s relocation efforts through her work in Economic Development. When Ang Lee’s Ride with the Devil was filmed there before the town was moved, Jerry was among the select few invited to review an early cut and provide feedback—an experience that ignited her passion for screenwriting. Jerry has since developed several feature-length screenplays, including Comrades, Avenge Us, an adaptation of Stephen Esrati’s novel about two captured OSS agents in a Slovenian Nazi concentration camp. She also authored the nonfiction historical project Path to Glory, chronicling the harrowing tale of young boys taken captive by Indigenous tribes in Ohio, followed by The Legion, which details Mad Anthony Wayne’s military conquest of the Ohio tribal confederacy in 1795. Living on a grain farm in the Midwest, Jerry is a widow with two grown sons. She enjoys gardening, watching films, reading primarily nonfiction, and researching family history, with plans to write books on each branch of her family tree.
A native of Portland, Oregon, Paul received a double BA in English literature and Spanish at the University of Oregon before earning his MFA at the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts. Paul has produced, written and directed a number of award-winning films. His award-winning sci-fi film Wide Awake In Nothing, which marked his first collaboration with cinematographer Matthew Heckerling, screened at numerous worldwide festivals and enjoyed a multiyear run on the Independent Film Channel (IFC). He reteamed with Heckerling to direct Just Ask…, which garnered more than fifteen awards on the festival circuit, a documentary about Bronx-based artists and photographers, and a live broadcast celebrating the 200th Anniversary of Greek Independence.
Always eager to work on a variety of projects in different capacities, Paul was the cinematographer for the award-winning independent drama Cold Water, was a co-writer/script doctor for the sci-fi tv series Dystopia, and has edited a number of documentary projects and trailers. Paul has been commissioned to write and/or rewrite feature screenplays for a variety of production companies in Los Angeles, New York, London, and Athens. He was the screenwriter, executive producer and second unit director of the romantic sports comedy Swing Away, starring Shannon Elizabeth (American Pie) and John O’Hurley (Seinfeld), filmed in Rhodes, Greece. He continues to develop a number of feature film writing and directing projects of his own, including the war photographer drama Shoot the Dead and the psychological thriller The Hive.
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Matthew Heckerling, professionally known as “Hex,” is an award-winning Director of Photography specializing in feature films, commercials, music videos, documentaries, and streaming series. Based in New York City, his work spans diverse genres and visual styles. Matthew’s feature film credits include Shadow People, a supernatural thriller directed by Matthew Arnold (Emerald City) and starring Dallas Roberts (Motherless Brooklyn), and the horror film Left In Darkness, produced by Stephen J. Cannell (21 Jump Street, The A-Team). He has also shot intimate dramas like The American Standards, featuring James Brolin and Joanna Cassidy, and CrazyLove, starring Reiko Aylesworth and JoBeth Williams (Poltergeist, The Big Chill). His debut feature, Hard Scrambled, a gritty drama starring Kurtwood Smith (The Dropout, That)’70s Show), earned him Best Cinematography at the Fargo Film Festival.
Recently, Matthew contributed to two CNN documentary series: The Story of Late Night, featuring interviews with Lorne Michaels, Trevor Noah, and Whoopi Goldberg, and The History of the Sitcom, showcasing insights from Norman Lear, Tina Fey, and Mel Brooks. In the commercial space, he has worked with brands like Pantene and Remington, while his music video collaborations span artists such as Green Day, Steve Aoki, Nickelback, Perry Farrell, and Sammy Hagar. Matthew holds a BA in Literature from the University of Michigan and an MFA from USC’s School of Cinematic Arts, where he earned the Bush Memorial Cinematography Scholarship and the ASC’s John F. Seitz Memorial Heritage Award.
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