PRODUCTION TEAM
Producer Gabrielle Almagor is an award-winning producer and casting director and the CEO of Urban Tales Productions, with experience in packaging, development, post supervision, deliverables, distribution, and festival strategy. Raised in a 3rd generation Hollywood family, she spent her early years on sets, working alongside her father an
Producer Gabrielle Almagor is an award-winning producer and casting director and the CEO of Urban Tales Productions, with experience in packaging, development, post supervision, deliverables, distribution, and festival strategy. Raised in a 3rd generation Hollywood family, she spent her early years on sets, working alongside her father and learning from showbiz legends Dick Clark, Bob Barker and Chuck Barrish on television shows like American Bandstand, The Gong Show and The Price is Right.
Gabrielle strives to create emotionally moving and purposeful tapestries with her casting. She believes the story is everything and the art of filmmaking is both a creative process and a life journey. Gabrielle thrives in packaging and specializes in the glorious world of cast and finance. Hard work, kindness and honesty are the creeds she has carried through the last two decades in this industry.
Stars that Gabrielle has brought to the screen are: Nicolas Cage (Willy’s Wonderland), Britt Robertson, Amy Smart, Jaimie Pressley (The Re-Education Of Molly Singer), Anna Camp (Wisdom Teeth), Lucy Hale (Running On Empty), Dylan Sprouse, Virginia Gardner (Trigger Happy), Good Side of A Bad Man (Emile Hirsch, Harvey Keitel, Thomas Jane and Ashley Benson), Hounds Of War (Frank Grillo), The Locksmith (Ryan Phillippe, Kate Bosworth, Ving Rhames), The Doorman (Jean Reno, Ruby Rose), Peel (Emile Hirsch), Thirteen Minutes (Amy Smart, Anne Heche, Paz Vega), 1st Born (Val Kilmer) and dozens more; along with TV shows such as Michael Polish’s Bring on The Dancing Horses ( Kate Bosworth), Real Rob (Rob Schneider, David Spade, Adam Sandler - Netflix) and America (Rani Sa’ar, Morris Cohen- Israeli TV).
Gabrielle has also worked closely with Miles Teller and Sam Worthington.
Gabrielle teaches an American University of Paris graduate school module that she developed called Urban Tales: The Art of Documentary Filmmaking. Gabrielle spear-headed one student's film to The Academy Awards, student section, as a semifinalist.
Producer Bradley Evans most recently served as a producer on the feature Holiday Twist, which will be released theatrically on December 1.
He was born in Cleveland, Ohio and raised primarily in the historical town of Norwalk, Ohio.
Bradley attended Cleveland State University and received a bachelor’s degree in marketing. It was in his last
Producer Bradley Evans most recently served as a producer on the feature Holiday Twist, which will be released theatrically on December 1.
He was born in Cleveland, Ohio and raised primarily in the historical town of Norwalk, Ohio.
Bradley attended Cleveland State University and received a bachelor’s degree in marketing. It was in his last year that he became interested in theater arts after taking a few classes.
Having no acting experience, he decided to work as crew in the black box theater helping build the stage and sets. After graduation, he started his wonderful career in the aviation industry. Although Bradley loves aviation to this day, the entertainment industry always seemed to present opportunities to him. He finally gave in!
Bradley joined the community theater in Garfield Heights, OH and fell in love with acting. His most memorable role was playing Zebulan in The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Shortly after, he landed his first agent and began working consistently in commercials, modeling and print. For many years, he worked mainly in the northeast between Cleveland and New York City. During that time, Bradley was cast in many indie films. It was then he knew he wanted to work in film and television. With the unpredictability in the airline industry, his company moved him to San Francisco. He contined to consistently work shooting national commercials and booked a Japanese TV show. He also had the wonderful opportunity to train at the prestigious American Conservatory Theatre. After four years, Bradley “landed” in Hollywood, where he now resides in Los Angeles.
Creator and Producer Nikki Johnson is a Los Angeles-based character actor and filmmaker. She studied with the American Conservatory Theater (ACT) in San Francisco, and is an advocate for mental health.
Nikki is determined to share her family's story in hopes that what happened to them won't happen to another family.
Screenwriter and Producer Mara Lesemann attended Brown University and received a BA in Media Studies with a concentration in Screenwriting from the New School University in NYC.
Mara has written and produced two indie features:
Detours is a father/daughter road-trip comedy starring Tara Westwood, Carlo Fiorletta, and Paul Sorvino. It's str
Screenwriter and Producer Mara Lesemann attended Brown University and received a BA in Media Studies with a concentration in Screenwriting from the New School University in NYC.
Mara has written and produced two indie features:
Detours is a father/daughter road-trip comedy starring Tara Westwood, Carlo Fiorletta, and Paul Sorvino. It's streaming on Apple TV, Amazon Prime; TubiTV, and the Roku Channel among others. It's also available on DVD from Walmart.com and Amazon.
Surviving Family (starring Billy Magnussen and Phyllis Somerville) is a drama about the impact of alcoholism and mental illness on families. It's available on AppleTV, TubiTV, the Roku Channel, Amazon Prime, and other streamers.
Mara was recently interviewed by FilmMaker Life; you can read the
article HERE.
Co-producer Sherri Be Quiñones, M.Ed. PPS is a producer, actress, and California-credentialed professional counselor who holds a bachelor's degree in business and three master's degrees in Counseling and Education. Sherri's goal is to help reduce stress levels while increasing mental wellness through her artistry. Sherri has produced on m
Co-producer Sherri Be Quiñones, M.Ed. PPS is a producer, actress, and California-credentialed professional counselor who holds a bachelor's degree in business and three master's degrees in Counseling and Education. Sherri's goal is to help reduce stress levels while increasing mental wellness through her artistry. Sherri has produced on multiple projects and appeared on networks, including Apple TV and ALLBLK, NBC, and CBS as well as in feature films. She has also performed at Second City Hollywood, is skilled in both dramatic and comedic genres, and believes in using assigned project resources efficiently.
Sherri places emphasis on overall health and wellness, and invites you to come join the wellness fun on YouTube for her ChiCali "Do Something" 2-Minute Workout (c). Additionally, as part of her holistic wellness approach, Sherri has focused on community and diversity (DEIB) programs, where membership in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated and the NAACP support her integrated vision.