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Justin Berti
Justin is a versatile and magnetic actor celebrated for his commanding screen presence and emotional range. Based in Los Angeles, Berti has become a familiar face in the Lifetime movie universe, where he’s earned acclaim for portraying complex and often morally ambiguous characters. His performances in films like “Secret Lives of Housewives,” “Vacation Home Nightmares,” “Taken in Montana,” and the recent thriller “Water’s Edge” highlight his ability to balance danger with undeniable charm. With ten Lifetime films to his credit, Berti has carved a niche as the network’s go-to leading man for intense, layered storytelling—whether playing the charming hero or the dangerously seductive villain. His approach to each role is rooted in authenticity, nuance, and emotional truth, making even the darkest characters compelling to watch. Outside of film, Justin is a former athlete and seasoned yoga and fitness instructor, bringing discipline and physical awareness to his performances. His blend of athleticism, artistry, and charisma continues to set him apart as an actor capable of transforming ordinary scripts into captivating cinematic moments.

Liam Alex Heffron
Liam is an Irish actor, writer, and producer based in Los Angeles, known from leading roles in Prospect House (2023—CIFF award winner) and RTÉ’s long-running drama Fair City, with additional credits in cult comedy series Hardy Bucks and the award-winning short Top of the Rock (2015). Founder of 919 Films, an independent production company focused on bold storytelling with Irish and transatlantic appeal, he has produced most recently; Speed Dating (2024), a dark comedy exploring modern loneliness, Breaking Hollywood (2025), a satirical web series capturing the absurdity and ambition of actors in LA. He began producing for stage with his original plays The Tinker’s Blade and 1798: The Year of the French, later training with the Irish Film Academy (Dublin) and Howard Fine Acting Studio (Los Angeles), continuing to develop independent film projects on both sides of the Atlantic. A published PhD historian, Liam is also a regular newspaper columnist and blogger.

Justin Snowball 
Justin is an award-winning music video director and a motion graphics and visual effects specialist. With a background in performing and composing music, and a degree in Advertising Design from Curtin University, Justin naturally merged his passions for sound and visuals into a career defined by emotionally resonant storytelling. His work is known for capturing not just the rhythm and feeling of a song or product, but also for forging a personal connection between the audience and the piece.
Before turning to directing, Justin worked as an art director in advertising and publishing, overseeing visual campaigns from concept through to final execution and helping shape distinctive brand identities. His passion for reimagining both still and moving images led him to explore the art of photo and video editing, compositing, and post-production. Today, he continues to find creative freedom and fulfillment in creating content campaigns and directing music videos that blend design, emotion, and cinematic vision.

Jeremy Parr
Jeremy was born and raised in Oklahoma. An accomplished percussionist, he holds 2 music degrees from Southwestern Oklahoma State University (Music Education and Music Performance), and a Masters in Percussion Performance from Oklahoma City University. Jeremy was a high school band director in Moore, Oklahoma for 7 years, during which time he started taking acting classes during his free time. Eventually, he had a career as a film and television actor and retired from teaching. He moved to Los Angeles in 2018 with his wife Julie, where they currently reside. As an actor, Jeremy has enjoyed playing a variety of roles in everything from gritty indie thrillers to children's shows. Jeremy enjoys weekend movie marathons with his wife Julie and their 2 dogs, live music and travelling to see his beloved Oklahoma City Thunder in NBA arenas around the country.

Zeff Lawless
Zeff is an Irish writer, director, producer, filmmaker and actor. He has been involved in the arts all his life, having run a successful Graphic Design company in Dublin for 35 years. 
His passion for filmmaking came after being introduced to the world of SA’s, working on feature films like The Last Duel, and television shows, Vikings and Penny Dreadful.
His screenplays and short films have won over 160 Awards from International Film Festivals all over the world, with another 180 further accolades.
Now based in Spain he is an Executive Producer on the upcoming feature film “Manana Mammon” by Anton Olandersson, due for completion in early 2026.
He is also developing his short Dark Comedy/LBGTQ+/Musical screenplay "Hallelujah", and his Dark Comedy/Fantasy/SciFi feature script “Kerry Cowboys”, to bring them into production

Ria Patel
is an Actor, writer & dancer. She is the lead in the feature "How to Talk Australians" with the wonderful director Tony Rogers (Wilfred). A story about the immigrant dream and illuminating the Australia-India relations. She has worked with many brands such as Toyota, Kmart, HP but working with Libra Australia was very special. Not only did they represent a South Asian woman but period pain is such a taboo topic which Ria is inspired to shed light upon. Her other recent work include: Netflix' "Apple Cider Vinegar" and ABC TV's "Urvi Went to an All Girls School".
Her award-winning short film "The Rose Garden" has picked up awards across the US and has been screened across Australia to spark discussions on mental health within South Asian and multicultural communities. She has facilitated panels with South Asian mental health leaders, and successfully secured grants to fund these important initiatives. Ria spoke at events for organisations like: Australian South Asian Centre, Shakti Mental Health and CrewHQ at Crew Con about diversity in the entertainment industry.
Ria truly believes storytelling has the power to connect, comfort and also challenge the audience to evoke change in the world and within themselves.

Ron Arthurs
Ron has worked in the entertainment industry for over fifty years, his long-standing passion. Over most of that time, he was a stage actor, and since the early 2010’s he has branched into performing in film, television, and subsidiary areas, appearing in over 150 projects including TV commercials and voice overs. Ron holds three business degrees, including a Master’s Degree in Information System Management (with Distinction) from Curtin University of Technology in Perth, Western Australia. Alongside his acting, Ron had a corporate IT professional life until his retirement in 2013. As a leader in the IT industry, he managed numerous projects providing technology solutions to corporate entities.
Over the years he has directed and produced many theatrical productions, and in 2019 he directed and produced a cast and crew of 35 for a community theatre production. It made a healthy profit to support the theatre. In 2022 Ron was attached as producer to a feature film which would later become a multi-series episodic narrative TV production. (NDA in place).
While still acting in theatre & film, he is now producing a documentary TV series and a co-producing an action feature film, both in Western Australia.
Along with his wife, Sue, they operate Camelot Productions Australia, a vehicle created for film, television, and theatre productions

Sabrina Percario
An award-winning actress/producer that includes 32+ successfully completed projects of various genres, lengths, and budgets. Sabrina has won a total of 43 awards, including, Best Film at the Glendale International Film Festival and Los Angeles CineFest, Best Producer at LAIFFA (L.A Independent Film Festival Awards), and Honorable Mention at the Santa Monica Film Festival. Her purpose is to touch people's hearts, inspire them, and spread a good positive message through her characters and the films she produces

Ariel Zhang
Ariel is an award-winning actress celebrated for her expressive range and captivating screen presence. Her performances have garnered international recognition, earning multiple Best Actress honors from the Festigious International Film Festival, NYC Indie Film Awards, Los Angeles Film Awards, and the Best Shorts Competition. Featured in outlets such as International Film Review, Tinseltown News Now, Entertainment LA, Medium, and Frontline Views, Ariel has been praised for her emotional authenticity and dedication to storytelling. Her on-camera versatility extends to major global brands, with appearances in campaigns for Sephora Collection, Google Android, Amway Nutrilite, CITIC Bank, and the NBA Chinese New Year. Ariel continues to bring depth, truth, and artistry to every role, establishing herself as a rising voice in international cinema.

Suzanna Akins
Suzanna is a Sacramento native (Go Kings!) who has called Los Angeles home for the past decade. She has appeared in several feature films, short films, and over 30 national commercials. Suzanna studied film, theater, and math at the University of Oregon. When she’s not acting, she works as a coder at an aerospace company to pay the bills between gigs. She loves improv, comedy, traveling, and is a self-proclaimed "foodie." Her most recent film, "Sex Love Venice" can be found on most streaming services, following a limited theatrical release. She has done 3 projects with Mark Mos and always has a blast.