PRODUCTION TEAM
Director Princess Monique Filmz is a Los Angeles based television and film director, writer, and producer, and the founder of Princess Filmz Productions, a production company dedicated to developing bold, culturally resonant film and television projects. Known for her work directing in both television and film, she has built a reputation
Director Princess Monique Filmz is a Los Angeles based television and film director, writer, and producer, and the founder of Princess Filmz Productions, a production company dedicated to developing bold, culturally resonant film and television projects. Known for her work directing in both television and film, she has built a reputation for powerful storytelling and championing diverse voices in entertainment.
In addition to her directing career, she is the author of Hood to Hollywood: How to Stop Waiting to Be Discovered and Discover Yourself. She is also the host of the Hood to Hollywood podcast and the founder of Real Black Unicorns, an initiative focused on mentoring Black women directors and supporting young girls working on film sets.
Through her work across directing, producing, publishing, and mentorship, Princess Monique Filmz continues to expand opportunities for the next generation of storytellers while creating projects that inspire and entertain.
Gabrielle Almagor is a Los Angeles-based producer with over 15 years of experience packaging, financing, and delivering independent feature films across domestic and international markets. As founder of Urban Tales Productions, she oversees projects from development through distribution, aligning talent, budget strategy, and sales positio
Gabrielle Almagor is a Los Angeles-based producer with over 15 years of experience packaging, financing, and delivering independent feature films across domestic and international markets. As founder of Urban Tales Productions, she oversees projects from development through distribution, aligning talent, budget strategy, and sales positioning to build commercially viable films.
Her work spans drama, thriller, and genre, with credits including Stay Forte, Klifhaus, Running on Empty (Lionsgate), and Peel, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. Her projects have premiered at leading festivals and have been acquired and released across major studios, global streaming platforms, and international distributors.
In addition to producing, Almagor brings a deep understanding of casting and market dynamics, having worked with talent including Nicolas Cage, Jean Reno, Emile Hirsch, and Selma Blair. Her approach bridges creative vision with finance, foreign sales, and distribution strategy, positioning projects for both artistic and commercial success.
A member of the Producers Guild of America and the Casting Society of America, she is also an active industry contributor, serving as a panelist for California Film Commission initiatives, a jury member for the Beverly Hills Film Festival (2026), and a guest lecturer in entertainment law at the University of West Los Angeles.
Producer Bradley Evans is an actor and producer working across independent film, streaming, and digital series. He recently served as a producer on the feature Holiday Twist (2023), which received a theatrical release and is now available on Apple TV. As an actor, he is known for grounded, authoritative performances, with credits includ
Producer Bradley Evans is an actor and producer working across independent film, streaming, and digital series. He recently served as a producer on the feature Holiday Twist (2023), which received a theatrical release and is now available on Apple TV. As an actor, he is known for grounded, authoritative performances, with credits including Golden Gai (2025) and an upcoming independent feature in which he portrays a lead police lieutenant.
Evans is currently producing the independent feature film Alison, slated for production this summer in New Jersey. With a background spanning theater, commercial work, and independent film across multiple markets, he brings both creative and practical experience to character-driven storytelling and project development.
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:
Surviving Family stars Billy Magnussen (The Audacity, Game Night) and Phyllis Somerville (Little Children, Stoker
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:
Surviving Family stars Billy Magnussen (The Audacity, Game Night) and Phyllis Somerville (Little Children, Stoker) in a drama about the impact of alcoholism and mental illness on families.
Detours is a father/daughter road-trip comedy starring Tara Westwood (Plane, The Grudge) and Paul Sorvino (Goodfellas, Nixon).
Both movies are available on TubiTV, Amazon Prime, Apple TV, and other streamers.
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.