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Meet The Team

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Founder & Executive Director 

Shayla Hudson Riggle

25 years of success in the entertainment and non-profit management. Classically trained graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Co-Partner of the Hudson Sterling Firm. Over 6000 films sold worldwide, in over 80 countries and 7 Million dollars raised in funding.  

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Board Chair 

Nia Hill

Grammy award, Cannes’ Film Festival “Best Filmmaker” award, and NAACP award-winning writer, director, and producer. 

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Board Member 

Narlyia Sterling 

Howard University graduate, actor, producer, and content creator with over 200K views on her NarlyStarr Youtube Channel. Co-Partner and founder of the Hudson Sterling Firm. Production partners include: VH1, BET,Issa Rae's Creative Color TV, and The Smithsonian to name a few. 

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Board Member

Gingi Rochelle 

From inception of an idea, to script to shoot to edit to screen, she does all aspects of producing: Story, Creative, Production, Line and Post Producer sometimes wearing multiple hats at once.

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Founder Creative Director & Co-Chair

Toby D. Riggle 

Proud member of the United States Air Force Security Forces. Classically trained graduate of the Stella Adler Studio of Acting in NYC.. 16 years of successful theater, film, and television experience 

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Board Secretary & Treasurer 

ThurZday 

Most notably known for a recurring role in the 2015 MTV series “Todrick." Entertainer, one-stop-shop producer, and AMDA College and Conservatory graduate. Production credits and clients include Warner, ABC, and Discovery network.

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Board Memeber

Ty Williams 

University of Hawaii graduate, writer, director, and producer for over 22 years. Professor of screenwriting and guerilla filmmaking at the University of Hawaii for two years. HBO kids “30 by 30: Kid Flicks” competition winner for his short, “The Homecoming”. His TV credits include Sound Supervisor, Production Manager, Grip, and Second Assistant Director.

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