MUSIC DIRECTOR
Andrew Lane has a comprehensive background producing film soundtracks and developing new artists, with 22 platinum record under his belt. He has worked as Music Director on High School Musical, Hannah Montana, Disney Mania, and many other young adult features. Andrew has been the Music Director on all of the Mindatorium Studios films to date.
ADVISOR - EDUCATION AND MENTORSHIP
Mathematician, magazine editor, and philanthropist, Professor Alejandro Ruiz has been an important contributor at the University of Southern California since 1990 and a faculty member since 2001. Since the first Mindatorium Studios film, Romancery, he has been an important advisor regarding the beams stated and lessons postulated in the films. He is the President and Founder of Miss XV Academy Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing Los Angeles area youth into productive individuals who make a positive difference in our society. He is the co-founder of the Youth Mentorship Forum and heads up the Upward Bound Mentorship Program at USC.
PRODUCER/ CREATIVE WRITER/
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Sandra has a talent and passion for empowering storytelling and keynote speaking and has swiftly carved her niche in film production at Mindatorium Studios. Sandra contributes to the unique aesthetics of our films and plays pivotal roles in productions like 'X Tao' and 'The Saintly', where you will also appreciate her acting prowess as she brings the role of Daria, the character she created, to life.
BUSINESS STRATEGIST
Troy Hoffman is a distinguished entrepreneur and business leader. Twice recognized on the Inc. 500 Fastest Growing Company 500 list, he has have consistently positioned his ventures among the top 200 fastest-growing companies in America. His achievements extend to the FSU 100 Fastest Growing list, and has been nominated for the prestigious EY Entrepreneur of the Year award. Troy has played pivotal roles as a founder or co-founder in 14 companies. He has personally mentored over 400 entrepreneurs, providing invaluable guidance to help them scale their businesses. Troy's role with Mindatorium is to work closely with the executive team coach them towards excellence in implementation of its business model.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Valentina Castellani-Quinn is an award-winning Film Producer, President, and Chairman of Quinn Studios Entertainment, established in memory of her husband, the award-winning actor Francesco Quinn, to perpetuate the legacy of Academy Award-winning actor Anthony Quinn. Quinn Studios has produces several widely praised inspirational cause driven films. Mrs. Castallani-Quinn received the prestigious awards including the Human Rights Award from the United States Congress, the English WIFTS Award as a "Visionary Producer" alongsidethe Chancellor of Germany, Angela Merkel, and actress Gal Gadot. Recognized for her philanthropic endeavors, Mrs. Castellani-Quinn was invited to speak at the US Congress, the United Nations, UNESCO, and The Young President Organization. In 2022, Mrs. Castellani Quinn received the Books for Peace/UNESCO Award, the International Academie Diplomatique Pax et Salus Award, and the Women Empowerment Global Forum Award, presented alongside Michelle Obama.
DIRECTOR - INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION
A well respected and accomplished CEO, Mr. Stoner is a principal participant in multiple prestigious global business organizations. He is President of The Americas, for CEO Club Global; President of The Pacific Rim Chamber of Commerce; Chairman of The Pacific Rim Business Council; and Chairman Worldwide Operations for American International Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Stoner has been an integral part of the producer team on several films and multiple international strategic alliances for Mindatorium.
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER/ ADVISOR
Media personality Gabija Guzauskaite brings her diverse talents to Mindatorium as an Associate Producer and Advisor. Her contributions range from script and character development to location scouting and post-production. A skilled and passionate actress she has played crucial roles both off-screen and on-screen, including portraying one of the most pivotal characters in the Dirt Merchants Film Series.
ADVISOR - FEATURE FILM PRODUCTION
John Duffy is a veteran Producer / Line Producer of 45+ feature films, television programs and commercials. John recently produced Kevin Sorbo's latest film 'Left Behind' in Calgary, Canada, and also line-produced Mr. Sorbo's previous film, “Miracle in East Texas”, in Alberta, Canada. He previously line-produced "Paradise Cove" with Director Martin Guigui starring Mena Suvari, and "Merry Kiss Cam", now airing on Hulu. John also both directed and line-produced two exceptional short films, "The Flag" and "The Flag Documentary”, which were screened at the GI Film Festival in Wash. DC and at the Smithsonian Theater. John is line producer on the Mindatorium Studios feature film, The Saintly.
DIRECTOR - THE TRIBE GREEN INITIATIVE
A ten-year tribe veteran, Karla is PR & Communication Director for the following nonprofits: Mundo Maya Foundation, Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Committee; Director and Investor Relations for Mother Earth International; and Communications Director for Red Global Mexico - LA Chapter. She is also heavily involved in Vivative, GloGreen, Buenavista Group, Pacific Healthcare Clinic. Karla’s role is to connect excellent people with the tribe to form environmentally sound collaborations.
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR/
ADVISOR - PSYCHOLOGY
Dr. Michael Brown is an internationally known author, speaker and trainer who has written five books that have been translated into multiple languages, along with numerous professional articles and publications. Dr. Brown spent many years as a Clinical Psychologist and co-founded one of the largest Psychological Training and Treatment Centers in the country. Dr. Brown currently serves as Director of Communications, an Executive Producer, and an Advisory Board Member of Mindatorium.
MEDIA ADMINISTRATION MANAGER
Media Manager Mike Schell has developed unique organizational skill set derived from a longstanding career in high tech, new product development, manufacturing, and sales and marketing, which he uses to organize and maintain Mindatorium's growing film library, new media catalog, images, artwork, and behind-the-scenes photos and videos. As a Co-Producer and creative force, Mike has also been responsible for a seemingly endless number of artistic additions to the Mindatorium movies.
DIRECTOR - CONSCIOUS MEDIA
Thirty-year Chicago police veteran (retired), bodyguard to two United States Presidents, multiple time Internatonal Best-selling author, Lester "Chief" Bailey heads up Mindatorium's Conscious Media division where he curates select media from the top personal develoopment communicators to ensure that our library continues to grow with important themes and inspirational lessons.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Brian Herskowitz is a member of the Writers Guild of America West, the Producers Guild of America and the Television Academy. His film and TV credits include "Tio Papi," "Odessa Or Bust," starring Jason Alexander, "Blossom," "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys," and "Acapulco Heat," "Dream On," "Renegade," "Murder, She Wrote" and "Tour of Duty". For the last thirty years, Brian has taught screenwriting with Writer’s Boot Camp, then with UCLA Extensions, and Boston University's graduate degree program. Brian is a driving force in Mindatorium’s Studio’s development of several upcoming feature film projects as executive producer.
PRODUCER
A 30-year veteran attorney, Jeff has been invaluable in producing all of Mindatorium Studios films. He has been involved in all aspects of production, both on-set and off, including post-production, finalizing all contracts, acquiring music rights and likeness rights, providing deliverables to international distributors, and interfacing with SAG-AFTRA actors' union and specialized attorneys as needed.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
An entrepreneur, youth coach and mentor, Mirek has 25 years of experience in international sales and marketing, the last seven years as COO of an import/export company with headquarters in USA and Italy. He has been executive producer on three Mindatorium Studios films in which he participated on the production and finance side: Vino Royale, Dope Boy Rise and Eccentra. Mirek serves on numerous boards and commissions including: Escondido Public Library Board of Trustees (Past President), City of Escondido Building Advisory Board, Polish American Congress of Southern California (President of San Diego Chapter.)
CO-FOUNDER/ DIRECTOR OF MARKETING
Ashkan Tabibnia is the founder of 90210 Enterprise, a high-end business consulting company in Beverly Hills, CA. His primary responsibilities at Mindatorium include maintaining the tribe's extensive databases, including authors, speakers and coaches, and coordinating and implementing the online tribe-building and audience-building strategies.
