ABOUT US

Ali Alkhafaji

Festival Director

Ali is the Festival Director for "LA Under the Stars". He currently hosts a similar festival called "Austin Under the Stars" in Austin, Texas.

AUTS draws in crowds of over 500 people & donates proceeds to Autism Speaks and Autism Society of Texas.

After the strong turnout & reception of the Austin event, Ali has decided to bring his festival concept to the center of the film industry - Los Angeles!  

Madison Moreland

Marketing Director

As a graduate of the University of Texas, Madison handles daily outreach & promotion within the student community both locally with the Department of Radio-Television-Film & nationally.

Michael Schuermann

Graphic Designer

With an exceptional background in communications & visual arts, Michael has been instrumental in creating the LA Under the Stars brand.

Michael now works as a motion designer & animator in video production.

Derrick Edmond

Social Media Analyst

A US Army veteran & former intelligence contractor, Derrick now works as a Cinematographer & Camera Operator for Inspiran Studios. Although most credits to his name are behind the camera, he has also acted in multiple roles including National Geographic’s “The Long Road Home”. Derrick looks to change the stereotypes of combat veterans in film.

board of directors

Tracy Morse

Board of Directors

As President of Images, Inc., Tracy Morse developed a business that filled a need for strategic communication and public outreach across a variety of industries. Morse is breaking ground by reshaping the way outreach is done in the transportation industry.

Janie Gallagher

Board of Directors

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Head of the PR Foundation for Broden Company, an independent record label in Los Angeles. Personal Assistant at Red Light Management Los Angeles. Personal Assistant to Fernando Giaccardi, manager of award winning singer-songwriter Enrique Iglesias. Served as an Administrative Assistant for Red Light Nashville working with clients ranging from: Alabama Shakes, Amos Lee, Taj Mahal, Rayland Baxter, String Cheese Incident, & many more.