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Serafini is a female helmed company that creates, develops, produces and distributes original commercially viable content.
ABOUT US
ABOUT US
Capturing The Pulse of Our Times by Telling Relevant and Inspirational Stories
Serafini’s main objective is to foster a culture of inclusion and innovation in front and behind the camera.
Serafini will highlight underserved voices and regions to combat overused and well-known stereotypes and therefore model and inspire better behaviors for current and future generations.
Serafini’s operating model disrupts the prolific studio system, enabling a more cost-effective production of film, television, video games and new media content through the utilization of emerging technologies and outsourcing administrative processes to trusted third-parties. Serafini Releasing is enabled by a data analytics model to drive impact measurement, production planning and marketing spend decision making. The company’s intellectual property portfolio is scalable for other platforms and mediums.
The founder has worked with actors such as Bradley Cooper, Bruce Willis, Camille Belle, Daniel Craig, Glenn Close, Jamie Hector, Natalie Portman, Machel Montano, Scarlett Johannson, Stiles P, Trippie Redd, Robin
Wright and many others.
SERAFINI DIVISIONS
Film / TV
Film Theatrical Distribution
Score and Soundtrack
Music Production
Serafini develops, produces and distributes commercially viable feature length films and television shows aimed for global audiences with a focus on new emerging markets.
Serafini is in a turn key position to release films (including third-party produced content) theatrically in the US and Canada up to 2000 screens and to further control all other ancillary and foreign marketing and distribution channels.
Serafini composes and produces original music for films and television series specializing in Hip Hop, Caribbean and electronic music. Collaborating artists include Major Lazer, Wizkid, Trippie Redd, Styles P, Chinese Kitty and many others.
MEET THE TEAM
Serafini utilizes an impact production model, measuring influence and inspiring audiences to take action and contemplate the most pressing social and environmental issues of our time. The Serafini Team has been a guest speaker at United Nations Headquarters, universities, and several financial institutions around the world to speak on topics such as modeling correct behavior in media, film finance and marketing panels.
Founder and Chief Executive Officer: Susanne Bohnet
Susanne Bohnet is a producer and film finance expert with a background in managing a film fund, Equity Pictures Medienfond, and advising organizations in the public and private sectors on film and media strategies. She produced Hostage, Matador, New York I Love You and is currently finishing 16 Bars, a film about an 18-year-old Rapper, who lives in a group home finding his way in music and life.
Creative Director: Nosakhere Cash-O-Bannon
Nosakhere Cash-O-Bannon is Serafini's Creative Director focusing on brand integration, artistic partnerships and integrity, social media, new media and Web production. Prior to joining Serafini, he was the Brand Ambassador for numerous Art and Luxury companies. Mr. Cash-O'Bannon received his BFA from The Theatre School at DePaul University.
Director of Music: Dominique "Mitch Mula" Mitchell
Dominique "Mitch Mula" Mitchell is serving as Serafini's Director of Music Production. Dominique is a Multi-Platinum record producer, artist, singer writer and engineer formally known as Mitch Mula. Dominique is a pioneer in the NFT space with his project Lil Bitcoin, a decentralized avatar Rapper. His name is immediately associated with music NFTs due to his collaborative efforts with world renowned brands and marketplaces such as Crypto.com, Deathrow Records, Nifty Gateway and many more. Some of his most notable music productions credits include Juice WRLD, French Montana, Yo Gotti, T.I., Lil Wayne, Lil Tjay and more.
User Experience, Director: Jeremiah Bohnet
Jeremiah Bohnet is serving as Serafini's Design and User Experience Director. Jeremiah is focusing on multi-media, spanning from site and application design, migrations, and inceptions for new and existing product life cycles. As a creative leader, he uses an effective combination of analytical data to challenge convention while delivering on compelling user centric platform driven solutions. Jeremiah led a series of responsive migrations and inceptions for such reputable brands as Louis Vuitton, Moet, Hennessy, Permira, Levi Strauss & more.
President of Foreign Marketing: Sandra Codita
Sandra Codita is an Independent producer and most recently President of Film & TV at Eva Longoria’s UnbeliEVAble Entertainment. She orchestrates a dynamic portfolio spanning film, television, and alternative media, with active ventures at Columbia, Netflix, Disney, and Apple. Her recent triumphs include executive producing 'Land of Women' for Apple TV+, the festival favorite 'Burros' by Jefferson Stein, this year’s Netflix Spanish language hit ‘A Todas Partes’ with Mauricio Ochmann, and 'Rise' directed by Nisha Ganatra in collaboration with Reese Witherspoon’s HelloSunshine. Additionally, her producing of 'COPA,' to be directed by Eva Longoria for Columbia, and 'My Mexican Mother' with Netflix underscores her commitment to pushing the boundaries of storytelling and championing diverse voices in the entertainment industry.
ADVISORY BOARD
Kevin Shelby
Lila Yacoub
Max Wolff
Mohammed Kateeb
Santita Jackson
Sophia Cheng
Sere Conde
Kevin Shelby is an Advertising and Marketing Executive with over twenty years of experience specializing in Entertainment and Media. Mr. Shelby served in senior positions for New Line Cinemas, Lionsgate and Blumhouse Productions. He led major campaigns on films such as LORD OF THE RINGS, GET OUT, US, and many others.
Lila Yacoub is a Producer, Executive Producer and Production Executive of films such as LADY BIRD, FRANCES HA, C’MON C’MON and SHE SAID. Ms. Yacoub is one of the most sought after producers and physical production executives in Hollywood. Ms. Yacoub has worked with Brad Pitt's company Plan B, Megan Ellison's Annapurna Pictures, Jon Stewart's Busboy Productions and many others.
Max Wolff is an Economist and Strategist. Mr. Wolf's company Systematic Ventures is providing Serafini access to proprietary data and artificial intelligence for enabling data led decision making and impact measurement analytical support. Systematic Ventures has the ability to screen, sort, rank and identify competitors and investment and acquisition targets.
Mohammed Kateeb is a Business Leader in Fintech and Media. Mr. Kateeb was granted the ‘Leadership Award of 2017 in Information Technologies & Media’ by ISFIN - Islamic Finance Lawyers, a global platform for Emerging Markets Advisors specializing in investments from and to the Muslim world and Islamic industry. He was further named twice among the ‘Top 50 Most Influential Leaders in the Islamic World.
Santita Jackson is a Singer, Radio Host, Media Icon, Influencer, Small Platform Producer, and Activist. Ms. Jackson has always stepped into her fathers shoes as a Change Agent and finding innovative ways to reach audiences on multiple platforms.
Sophia Cheng is an experienced strategist who lives in New York City. Currently, she is a Director at Estée Lauder Companies as part of the CEO's Global Strategy and Transformation team, helping lead top priority strategic initiatives programs across the company's 30+ brands and regions. She is also the founder of Oddball, a chef-crafted whole food snack company. Previously, she was at Bridgewater Associates, the largest hedge fund in the world, working for founder Ray Dalio at the Dalio Family Office and Dalio Foundation helping diligence, shape and monitor a portfolio of private and impact investments.
Sere Conde, originally from Guinea, has a diverse career that spans Real Estate, Private Equity, Lifestyle, and Design. With her extensive network and constant deal flow, Ms. Conde is adept at forging long-lasting partnerships between world-renowned companies and individuals. As a champion of Serafini Releasing, she leverages her reputable network of dealmakers and principals to support the company's mission. Ms. Conde is dedicated to uniting and celebrating different cultures and nations, a core value of Serafini Releasing.