Festival Team
ALI ZAMANI
Ali is a film director and founder of AZ Filmz, known for his visually striking films and music videos. He has directed over 300 music videos for artists like Snoop Dogg and Enrique Iglesias and worked on commercials for major brands. Zamani has directed eight feature films, including Opus of an Angel and Angels Fallen: Warriors of Peace (starring Cuba Gooding Jr.), which became a #1 hit on Amazon Prime in 2024. He continues to push creative boundaries in film and media.
ZEUS ZAMANI
Zeus Zamani is an industry veteran with over 15 years of experience and more than 50 international film and television projects to his credit, including producing the U.S. Unit of Netflix’s global hit Squid Game Season 3 and the action/sci-fi success Angels Fallen: Warriors of Peace, which reached #1 on Amazon Prime Video in 2024. His diverse body of work spans premium series such as Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale, Netflix’s Jinn, the superhero drama Jupiter’s Legacy, and Roku’s first exclusive original, Cypher, as well as a longstanding slate of features for Lionsgate, including Invitation to a Murder and its 2024 sequel Murder at the Embassy. Beyond scripted entertainment, Zamani oversees a global commercial division producing major campaigns for brands like Kia, Hyundai, LG, Samsung, and Starbucks, with productions shot across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and North America.
SCOTT CARLSON
Scott, two-time Emmy winner, comes from an industry family. He is a second generation Hollywood executive, with an extensive background as a producer and manager with experience to take a project from its infancy to the screen. For more 20 years, Scott has been a talent manager, involved with over 150 clients during that span, and involved in 300+ projects including TV, Film and Music. His industry focus is not only representing experienced talent in front and behind the camera, but also giving opportunities to rising talent, who lean on his expertise to navigate the industry.
BEN COEN
B. Coen is an entrepreneur, investor, and founder & chairman of 28 Sovereign, an international holding company active in aviation, advisory, finance, and the creative industries. With a background in law and finance, he builds ventures that connect business, innovation, and culture. He is passionate about storytelling and is dedicated to supporting filmmakers and creative talent in bringing ambitious ideas to the screen.
DON WORLEY
Don Worley is an actor, writer, and producer whose diverse career has taken him from stand-up comedy stages to television and independent film. After studying theatre and performing in film and television, he returned to the entertainment industry to create acclaimed projects through his production company, Second Chance Pictures, including Power of Attorney: Don Worley, Pastor Shepherd (featuring Danny Trejo), and A Time for Sunset. His latest work, Mandate, features an ensemble cast including Jon Lovitz, Chris Kattan, Tara Reid, and Robert Davi, reflecting his continued commitment to creating engaging, character-driven independent cinema.
Festival Team
ALI ZAMANI
Ali is a film director and founder of AZ Filmz, known for his visually striking films and music videos. He has directed over 300 music videos for artists like Snoop Dogg and Enrique Iglesias and worked on commercials for major brands. Zamani has directed eight feature films, including Opus of an Angel and Angels Fallen: Warriors of Peace (starring Cuba Gooding Jr.), which became a #1 hit on Amazon Prime in 2024. He continues to push creative boundaries in film and media.
ZEUS ZAMANI
Zeus Zamani is an industry veteran with over 15 years of experience and more than 50 international film and television projects to his credit, including producing the U.S. Unit of Netflix’s global hit Squid Game Season 3 and the action/sci-fi success Angels Fallen: Warriors of Peace, which reached #1 on Amazon Prime Video in 2024. His diverse body of work spans premium series such as Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale, Netflix’s Jinn, the superhero drama Jupiter’s Legacy, and Roku’s first exclusive original, Cypher, as well as a longstanding slate of features for Lionsgate, including Invitation to a Murder and its 2024 sequel Murder at the Embassy. Beyond scripted entertainment, Zamani oversees a global commercial division producing major campaigns for brands like Kia, Hyundai, LG, Samsung, and Starbucks, with productions shot across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and North America.
SCOTT CARLSON
Scott, two-time Emmy winner, comes from an industry family. He is a second generation Hollywood executive, with an extensive background as a producer and manager with experience to take a project from its infancy to the screen. For more 20 years, Scott has been a talent manager, involved with over 150 clients during that span, and involved in 300+ projects including TV, Film and Music. His industry focus is not only representing experienced talent in front and behind the camera, but also giving opportunities to rising talent, who lean on his expertise to navigate the industry.
B. Coen is an entrepreneur, investor, and founder & chairman of 28 Sovereign, an international holding company active in aviation, advisory, finance, and the creative industries. With a background in law and finance, he builds ventures that connect business, innovation, and culture. He is passionate about storytelling and is dedicated to supporting filmmakers and creative talent in bringing ambitious ideas to the screen.
DON WORLEY
Don Worley is an actor, writer, and producer whose diverse career has taken him from stand-up comedy stages to television and independent film. After studying theatre and performing in film and television, he returned to the entertainment industry to create acclaimed projects through his production company, Second Chance Pictures, including Power of Attorney: Don Worley, Pastor Shepherd (featuring Danny Trejo), and A Time for Sunset. His latest work, Mandate, features an ensemble cast including Jon Lovitz, Chris Kattan, Tara Reid, and Robert Davi, reflecting his continued commitment to creating engaging, character-driven independent cinema.