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 and several features in development.
ADVISOR - EDUCATION AND MENTORSHIP
Mathematician, magazine editor, and philanthropist, Professor Alejandro Ruiz has been faculty at the University of Southern California since 2001. Beginning with the first Mindatorium Studios film, Romancery, he has been an important advisor regarding lessons postulated in the films. He is Founder of Miss XV Academy Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to mentoring Los Angeles area youth. He is the co-founder of Mindatorium's Youth Mentorship Forum and heads up the Upward Bound Mentorship Program at USC.
ADVISOR - FILMMAKING STRATEGIES
Sandra has a talent and passion for empowering storytelling 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.
ADVISOR - BUSINESS STRATEGY
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.
ADVISOR - ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
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.
SENIOR TRIBE - EXECUTIVE TRIBE DIRECTOR
Lester "Chief" Bailey, a distinguished 30-year veteran of the Chicago Police Department and former bodyguard to two United States Presidents, brings unparalleled expertise and leadership to Mindatorium as the head of its Executive Tribe. A multiple-time international best-selling author, Chief Bailey is dedicated to mentoring and coaching this elite group of the company’s top personal development communicators. His guidance ensures a unified and impactful message as they cultivate lasting alliances and drive Mindatorium’s global expansion.
ADVISOR - GLOBAL 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.
EXECUTIVE TRIBE - FILMMAKER COMMUNITY LIAISON
Andrea, an award-winning director, producer, and creative visionary with projects spanning eight countries, joins Mindatorium to drive its global expansion and elevate its inspirational entertainment offerings. Born in Venezuela and educated across Europe and the U.S., she brings a multicultural perspective and a passion for arts and culture. Leveraging her extensive network and expertise, Andrea will connect with filmmakers, collaborators, and festivals while contributing her creative talents to Mindatorium's productions, helping to position the platform as a leader in transformational and impactful storytelling.
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.
SENIOR TRIBE - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT (EUROPE)
Based in Germany, Dr. Natalie Forest’s visionary leadership and transformational expertise have made her an integral part of Mindatorium as a senior tribe member. Her ability to uncover hidden patterns and inspire meaningful change has impacted individuals and organizations worldwide, aligning perfectly with the company’s mission. With her global perspective and exceptional skills as a mentor, historian, and strategist, Dr. Natalie plays a vital role in expanding the company’s reach, strengthening its content offerings, and fostering community engagement. Her work exemplifies the transformative power of purpose-driven leadership.
EXECUTIVE TRIBE - NEW YORK LIAISON
A true citizen of the world, with roots in Asia, education in The Unitied Kingdom, and professional achievements in America, this multifaceted visionary brings a unique blend of science and creativity to Mindatorium. A nuclear physicist with groundbreaking patents in cryogenics and superconductivity, and the discoverer of the Twin Universe scientific model, he bridges innovation and inspiration. As an accomplished poet, award-winning author, and filmmaker, his dual expertise help Mindatorium deliver transformational storytelling that resonates across cultures and disciplines.
ADVISOR - THE 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.
EXECUTIVE TRIBE - GLOBAL CULTURAL LIAISON
With a distinguished career at the Central Intelligence Agency as a field officer, Jeffrey combines operational knowledge with innovative problem-solving. Jeffrey brings unparalleled expertise in intelligence operations to Mindatorium Studios, where he develops strategies to authentically integrate global cultures, government and intelligence elements into our films. His global experiences across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, coupled with his nuanced understanding of monotheistic religions and social constructs, enrich his ability to work with Mindatorium to craft complex and compelling narratives.
SENIOR TRIBE - MEDIA CAMPAIGN ACCELERATOR
Karen Wilson, a bestselling author featured in Ignite Forgiveness, brings her passion for helping others and her creative expertise to her role as Media Campaign Accelerator at Mindatorium. Drawing on her background as a top-performing real estate professional, executive assistant to Fortune 500 CEOs, and certified personal development coach, Karen empowers people of influence—such as athletes, authors, speakers, and music artists—to optimize their revenue through their Mindatorium media campaigns.
ADVISOR AND CO-FOUNDER
Mike has developed unique organizational skill set derived from a longstanding career in high tech, new product development, manufacturing, and sales and marketing, which he has used 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.
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.)
SENIOR TRIBE - DIRECTOR OF NEW BUSINESS
Ashkan Tabibnia is the founder of 90210 Enterprise, a premier business consulting firm based in Beverly Hills, California. At Mindatorium, his primary responsibilities include expanding and managing the platform's extensive database of high-impact individuals, such as authors, speakers, coaches, music artists, athletes, and other prominent personalities. Ashkan focuses on onboarding these influential figures to the platform, guiding them as they begin their journey of sharing media and generating revenue streams.
