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Michael Karbelnikoff has been directing for 35 years and along with Graham Henman started HKM productions in 1980. He has directed commercials for most of the major agencies and brands all over the world as well as two feature films. Together with Mr. Henman they have started Cosmo Street Editorial, Asylum Visual Effects, The Directors Bureau and Alldayeveryday. Karbelnikoff continues to direct and look for new ways to create entertainment in the digital age.

Graham is a Brit transplant who started out as a commercial photographer in the UK and then moved to Los Angeles to pursue a directing career. It worked. In 1980 he co-founded the now legendary HKM Productions in his garage with Michael Karbelnikoff, which after 30 years, has been successfully rebranded as HELLO! He also co-founded The Directors Bureau and Cosmo Street Editorial with Michael. Graham has directed classic spots for many leading brand names in his long career, earning him award after award. He continues to direct television commercials, manages the production company, nurtures the careers of his other directors, and always has an eye on the future. As advertisers explore new and more creative avenues to get their brands noticed, Graham has become increasingly busy in solving their needs, while creating greater opportunities for his directors within all of these new formats. Graham also co-founded Henman Guitars with his wife, a high-end electric guitar brand for collectors and tone junkies around the globe.

In April of 2011, Lenny Beckerman formed a new partnership at HELLO AND COMPANY. He has assumed the new role of HEAD OF FILM AND TELEVISION. In the new venture, Beckerman will generate development for both film and television as a producer. He will also continue to represent a growing, talented roster of writers and directors. Previous to HELLO AND COMPANY. Beckerman worked at Anonymous Content with Steve Golin for 11 years and started the Literary Management Department. he served both as a Manager and Producer, representing high-end clients. Anonymous Content produced over 15 films while Beckerman was with the company. Those Films include ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF A SPOTLESS MIND, LAKE OF FIRE and Oscar Nominated BABEL and WINTER’S BONE. He also did stints at GALLIN-MOREY and ASSOCIATES and INTERNATIONAL CREATIVE MANAGEMENT (ICM).

Carl Swan, originally from Connecticut, was recruited to the west coast to play Water Polo and achieve a degree in Communication at UCSB.  Once his degree was completed he moved to Los Angeles to further his interest in commercial production and advertising.  Swan has been Executive Producer at HELLO for over 10 years. He has produced hundreds of high-end award winning commercials and other media projects working with renowned brands such as Visa, McDonald's, Capital One, GE, Gillette, Coke, General Mills, Olay, Nintendo, Comcast, Hyundai, Ford, Honda, and many others. Swan takes pride in building strong, friendly, and long lasting relationships with directors, agencies, and clients.  He is truly an expert has produced projects all over the world.

Mike Brady joins HELLO as an Executive Producer with over 20 years of global production experience. At HELLO, Brady will help oversee all of the commercial business, as well as long form and content creation for agencies and clients. Brady started his career in Chicago, working on commercials and feature films – thanks to Hollywood’s rediscovery of Chicago as a great location. After12 years in production, he went over to the agency side working for McCann Erickson’s Detroit office where he gained invaluable experience working on several accounts for McCann including the GM Card, Buick, and GMC. He later returned to commercial production as an Executive Producer for Eggers Films/Atlas Pictures working on projects for Isuzu, GM, Holland America, AMG and many others.

Concentrating on commercial film production for the Past 26 years, Head of Production: Alexandra Chamberlain has gained extensive knowledge in putting together a detailed bid package as well as supporting the production teams on each project.  She says of her role: “I am like a spine, you’ll find me in the back, I have to be extremely flexible and fire on impulse every time the brain has a thought. I keep everything straight, but once in a while I pinch a nerve just for fun.”  She has served in the same capacity at: The Artists Company.  She was also Executive Producer for: Coppos Films and Incubator Films as well as a Freelance Bid Producer for high profile industry leaders: Anonymous Content, Biscuit, The Directors Bureau, Go Film, Gorgeous Films, RSA-USA, Supply&Demand, and Smuggler.

Executive Producer, Kerri Kleiner brings her talent and extensive background to HELLO! Kerri has been involved in the music industry since starting at Madonna’s Maverick Records.  Then held label posts at Columbia and Atlantic, segued into postproduction at Brass Knuckles, and later production at Oil Factory. She successfully launched her own production company, Kleiner Inc., in 2007 and has produced videos for notable artists such as The Black Keys, Wiz Khalifa, Drake, The National, Chris Isaak, B.O.B., Delta Spirit and many others. Her work has also garnered numerous awards. As an avid music enthusiast, concertgoer, and skilled producer, Kerri is excited to bring her passion and her company into HELLO!

Seattle native Erika Sheldon got her start from industry legend, Chuck Sloan, at Plum Productions, and was introduced to the world of repping at Saarinen a few years later. She later transitioned over to a Head Of Sales position at Moo Studios/Moo Management representing directors and photographers in both East and West Coast markets.  Her experience working with such a diverse roster over a variety of mediums was a perfect fit when recruited to work with HELLO!'s numerous divisions such as Commercial, Music Video, Film/TV, 3D, and most recently Capture/Print.  Erika's current role focuses on strategy, marketing, and direction for HELLO!, as well as new business on the West Coast for HELLO!'s sister company, New York City based Integrated Creative Agency, ALL DAY EVERYDAY.