We are thrilled to announce an impressive assembly of successful and accomplished entertainment industry professionals who will be advising and supporting Astoryah and our members as our Pro Council.

They have decades of experience and insights acquired from working on the creative and business sides of the industry on some of the most remarkable projects with some of the most prominent entertainment companies around the world.

We are honored to have them join us in our shared mission to help creatives bring their projects, skills, and careers to a professional and rewarding level.

The Astoryah Pro Council

Mitchell Galin

Producer · Writer

Award-winning producer of film, television and theater. Credits include Pet Sematary, Creepshow, and the miniseries Dune, The Stand and A Season in Purgatory, which earned nine Emmy Awards. The Road to Freedom: The Vernon Johns Story won a Christopher Award and two Monte Carlo awards, and his documentaries have won numerous faith-based awards.
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Amy Lanier

Producer · Consultant

Producer and consultant with deep connections across publishing, music, Broadway, film and television. Produced Cats and Starlight Express in Germany and Carrie on Broadway, and built the Literary Department at KMR Talent Agency.
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Chris Bialek

Distribution · Sales

President of EAC Distribution and consultant to worldwide motion picture and TV buyers, with a career in international distribution, financing and co-production. His slate includes Basic Instinct, Total Recall, Terminator 2 and Platoon.
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Debra Fink

Marketing & Advertising Executive

Vice President, Entertainment & Special Projects at The Hollywood Reporter, driving revenue growth and strategic partnerships across print, digital, social and live events, and representing major media brands at film festivals and markets worldwide.
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Michel Vandewalle

Senior Media Executive · Producer

Senior media executive and producer with 40+ years across film, television, music and digital media. Co-founder of Eyes & Ears of Europe and European Film Academy member; juror for the International Emmy Awards and the Golden Nymph Awards in Monte Carlo.
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Alexandra Yacovlef

Entertainment Executive · Film Finance

Entrepreneur and entertainment executive with 30+ years in film finance, global distribution and production. One of the first European women to own a U.S. film distribution company; co-founder of Little Studio Films and author of Machiavelli Princess.
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We feel so fortunate to have this level of professional talent and expertise helping to guide Astoryah and its members through this exciting journey of discovery and success. Thank you!