Meet the Team

Dante Rusciolelli and Rebekah are the married CEO's of Golden Artists Entertainment.
​ MICHAEL SULLIVAN

HEAD OF MANAGEMENT TEAM
Secret Comedy Club Booker
​Head of Platinum Artists Entertainment
Began his entertainment career as a staff writer for the popular YouTube series Princess Rap Battle, serves as a Manager and Booking Agent for Golden Artists' emerging talent.  He also assists behind the scenes with administration and bookkeeping.  Michael is a veteran of three overseas wartime deployments with the U.S. Army and holds a master's degree in
​educational administration.
​He is also a main co-producer at the company.
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AMI MARISCAL
MANAGER

Ami has worked in casting, and as camera crew on A-list films, TV shows, music videos, and commercials. Now she's managing artists and developing original multi-platform properties. With a passion for comedy, multi-media production abilities, and an MBA, Ami has helped business owners double their profit, politicians and non-profit leaders expand their impact, and entertainment entrepreneurs improve their well being, brand, and income.

JOHN DAVIS
MANAGER

John brings twenty-plus years of experience in representation to the table. A Talent & Literary Agent for the first half of his career. Management and production for the second half. John has worked with many of your favorite stars, as well as guided new talent and/or unproduced writers into game-changing deals. 

Adam Conte
MANAGER/PRODUCER

After leaving New Jersey where he was  raised, Adam began studying Film & Media Arts at Temple University in Philadelphia PA. While earning his BA, he was a student worker at the university's film office, the recipient of a motion picture scholarship, a development intern with EFO films, Stage 3 Productions and The Philadelphia Film Society.  Throughout school he was and continues to be an advocate for social justice and progress . His convictions compelled him to run as Vice President of the National Society of Leadership & Success; organizing a handful of fundraisers for multiple causes, while simultaneously developing Temple's first Define American chapter to bring awareness to the needs for better immigration policies.
He later went on the become the Director of Acquisitions for Spotlight Pictures, a boutique independent film licensor located in Hollywood CA. There  he determined the marketability of producers' independent films, developed market/festival strategies, oversaw digital deliveries for advertising materials and often assisted in the creative development of posters, trailers, social media accounts/websites. His work has been viewed at Cannes International Film Festival for vendor consideration. Most recently, as he enthusiastically books talent with our team, Adam has enrolled in a certified UX/UI design course and is expected to receive his certificate in 2020.  

ZOE MITCHELL
MANAGER

Zoe ​​is a manager, screenwriter, editor, and musician based in Los Angeles, CA. She was an Associate Digital Producer at American Experience, PBS’s flagship history program. She has written for publications such as WYPR, The Music Business Journal, Harvard Magazine, and Allston Pudding. As an Electric Bassist, she has performed in many national and international venues. Zoe specializes in management, post-production, and comedy scriptwriting.

Souheil Moufarrej
​MANAGER

​Souheil is a second generation Lebanese-American who has been fortunate to have lived all around the world growing up. As a recent undergraduate of USC’s prestigious School of Cinematic Arts, Souheil recently earned his BA in Cinema and Media Studies with a Minor in Screenwriting and has been able to work for a number of major players in the entertainment field. While earning his BA, Souheil worked during his free time at major management and production companies such as The Gotham Group and AGBO Studios. In addition, Souheil has over 2 years of development and screenwriting experience and a personal passion for stand-up comedy. Now working in Los Angeles,
​Souheil is driven to helping other TV and film talent find their niche within the industry and provide them with the tools to grow and prosper.

BEN WALTER​
ENTERTAINMENT ATTORNEY

Ben Walter specializes in the representation of talent (e.g., actors, writers, directors, producers, social media influencers, actors, etc.) in their entertainment endeavors, as well as production companies, studios, financiers and content creators in the film, television, and digital media industries.

BRITTNEY MORTL CHARDON
DIRECTOR/WEB DESIGNER/PDX COMEDY FESTIVAL COORDINATOR

​Brittney is a talented creative who has done a lot since coming to California from Hawaii. After achieving her bachelor's in Film from the University of California, Irvine, she became a talent manager for GAE for more than two years. Since then, she has become an integral part of putting together The Portland Comedy Festival, and is about to make her directorial debut this year with GAE's upcoming comedy specials. 
Brittney is a hard working, go getter that will never give up.

JUSTYNA KRUPA
COMEDY/GUEST SPEAKER/TALENT BOOKING AGENT

Justyna Krupa is a creative, resilient and organised team player with growing expertise and skills in the media industry and an engaging and efficient approach with talent, production staff and crews. Justyna has experience in talent management, series and live television production, coordination, publicity and communications. She has worked on the Just for Laughs galas as a talent coordinator and artistic coordinator for the past three years. She is eager to continue working in the comedy world. 

LUAN EVANS
BOOKING AGENT​

Just a starry eyed kid from Los Angeles, currently in Las Vegas. Luan attended Chapman University, in Orange CA, and has worked with Celebrities and Reality Stars for most of her career. With a 20 year history in Production and Casting, You will know her by her signature purple hair and laugh that enters a room before she does. NBD. But I’m actually a really big deal. ​

AVERI HEMINGWAY

Averi is a recent graduate from the University of Florida with a B.S in Digital Television and Film Production with a minor in Psychology from the University of Florida. Averi is a motivated, creative filmmaker. Averi has worked on multiple short films ranging from gaffing to producing. In every role Averi does, she finds something she loves about it.
​She is excited to be a booking agent.


​PJ CANNON JR.
DIGITAL MARKETING MANAGER

​PJ Cannon Jr. is an experienced Digital Marketing manager who studied Radio and TV Broadcasting in 2006 at the Illinois Media School. His passion for Audio and Video production earned him an internship with Clear Channel Radio Chicago (now iHeart Media), which lead to him working 3 years as a Marketing & Promotions Assistant for all 7 Clear Channel Chicago radio stations. PJ currently uses his 11 years of marketing knowledge and experience to leverage social media promotion to increase brand awareness, fan engagement and ultimately annual revenue for clients.