Sidra Smith, Executive Producer
sidra@gatepassentertainment.com
Sidra Smith is a creative, seasoned, and well-accomplished professional who brings more than 15 years of entertainment experience.

For many years, Sidra has produced a wide range of projects such as independent films, reality shows, talk shows, Hip Hop documentaries, a Pan African talk show in West Africa and a series of corporately funded documentaries. She has also worked in the area of corporate advertising, producing print campaigns and commercials for a variety of US and International clients that include American Express, Delta Airlines, IBM and Gateway. Sidra has also worked with companies such as ABC, CBS, Universal Studios, Fox, UPN and Ogilvy & Mather.

Sidra has an exceptional ability to provide multidimensional creative influence and her passionate ability to bring the best people together to do great work has made her a well known-public figure.

Alan Spero, Head of Production
alan@gatepassentertainment.com
Alan is our Marketing and Production executive who specializes in the strategic branding and promotion of Film, TV and new entertainment services, as well as the development and production of original content for traditional and new media. He has been a key player in this capacity for the launch of Comedy Central, Sci-Fi Channel, PBS Kids Sprout and TiVo, as well as the major re-branding of FOX, TBS and TV Guide Channel.

Recently, Alan served as Executive Producer for Electronic Arts’ first foray into television production, creating and branding a broadband network of “E! meets ESPN”-styled original programming based on new game releases; it premiered in September 2007 to rave reviews and increased game sales.

Previously, Alan served as Show Runner and Head Writer for “Man Made Movie” on TBS, and as Executive Producer and Head Writer for TV Guide Channel’s top rated comedy show “Best of Late Night TV”.

Marilyn A. Hopkins, Director of Special Projects & Events
marilyn@gatepassentertainment.com
Marilyn Hopkins is a successful Event Manager, Special Projects Consultant and Producer. Her extensive 15+ year background includes developing and producing film festivals, conferences, comedy & musical concerts, fashion shows including promotional projects/campaigns for Heal the World Foundation, IFP-NY, HBO, BET, A&E, Independent Film Channel, American Express, and Columbia University.

She has also worked on nationally televised award shows, indie films and documentaries, plus developed original content for the web.

Marilyn has built a stellar reputation as a diligent Producer and effective strategist and communicator. Her passion lies in discovering, developing and presenting fresh ideas to the market; generating bankable concepts and campaigns from ideas to fruition.

Dave Philip Boampong, Producer/Europe -Africa
dave@gatepassentertainment.com
Dave Boampong is a brilliant Producer, Director and Editor. There isn’t anything in the area of production, he can not do.

He is the Chief Executive of Jade Productions in Ghana, West Africa and the Producer of Time with David, an interview program about African issues from a global perspective.

Dave Boampong is a very motivated and experienced Ghanaian Producer/Director with exceptional leadership skills able to motivate others and bringing projects in on budget, that always look better than the budget would allow for.

He is a high energy television professional with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. For many years, he has provided government and business leaders with high quality Corporate Videos and Advocacy Documentaries to sell their ideas to the Public across Africa.

Sam Jean, Director of Business Affairs
sam@gatepassentertainment.com
Samuel Jean, a widely recognized name in the music industry, is an accomplished professional who has served high profile clients in the music business for over a decade. Sam’s vast experience and determination has connected him to top level players in music, sports, law, marketing, promotions, business affairs and A&R.

After graduating from Boston University School of Law, Sam began his career as a business manager and agent at the Neil S. Schwartz Associates business management and sports agency firm. There he was responsible for negotiating player agreements and protecting the financial and legal interests of a number of music clients such as The Fugees.

In 1998, Sam decided that his true love was indeed music. He went to work for Refugee Camp Entertainment (RCE), serving first as its General Manager and later as President. While at RCE he oversaw the negotiation of artist recording and production agreements, managed multi-million dollar world tours, and negotiated movie production, merchandising and advertising agreements.

In January 2000 Sam was tapped to head the newly formed joint-venture label between J Records and Wyclef Jean’s, Clef Records. Sam held the post as President of Clef Records for five consecutive years.

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