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Sean "Hollywood" Hamilton

Sean "Hollywood" Hamilton is a

National Radio Hall of Fame inductee

with over four decades of experience,

hosting top-rated shows at Z100, KTU in

New York, and KIIS-FM in Los Angeles.

Known for his engaging broadcasting

style, Hamilton has built a loyal fan

base and earned widespread respect

in the music industry.

His radio journey began at 16 when he

built an illegal pirate radio station in his

parents' basement, sparking his lifelong

passion for broadcasting. He admits, “I

knew I wanted to pursue a career in this

business when I caught the bug back

then illegally, speaking to six people on

a clear day.

In addition to his radio career, Hamilton

showcased his versatility by playing a

key role in the Amazon Prime series

Gravesend, expanding his influence

beyond the airwaves.

Screen Heat Miami

Screen Heat Miami (SHM) is hosted by veteran Miami based producers Kevin Sharpley and JL Martinez and covers the latest trends in the film, tv, and entertainment industry, including interviews with global and local industry leaders, all told from a "Miami" point of view.

Screen Heat Miami (SHM) is hosted by veteran Miami based producers Kevin Sharpley and JL Martinez and each week covers the latest trends in the film, tv, and entertainment industry, including interviews with global and local industry leaders, all told from a "Miami" point of view. This is a Screen Heat Miami Industry buzz segment, covering the latest and greatest from the biz.

Industry Heat this week-Emmys!

Giorgia Lo Savio, Co-Founder Alacran Group, Founder Jinga Pictures

Giorgia Lo Savio is co-founder at Alacran Group and founder of the independent production company Jinga Pictures, based in Miami. The group also includes recording studios and facilities in South Beach. Over the past 25 years, she has worked her way through different aspects of the film business in both the United Kingdom and the United States. She co-produced the film by Andrea Pallaoro ‘Monica’, which had its world premiere in Official Competition at the Venice Film Festival in 2022 and was released in the USA by IFC Films in 2023. She also co-produced in the same year the film ‘Rebellion’ by Jose Luis Rugeles which won at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 2022 and Malaga Film Festival 2023, and it is now playing on Netflix.

She served as executive producer of Terry Gilliam’s ‘The Man Who Killed Don Quixote’, which was the closing-night screening for the 2018 Cannes Film Festival. Other films she has produced include ‘Only When I Dance’, ‘Algo Pasó en Alma’, ‘Los Viejos’, which have been shown in various festivals: Tribeca, Guadalajara, Munich, La Habana, amongst others, as well as well as aired in movie theaters and on television/digital platforms.

Screen Heat Miami

Screen Heat Miami (SHM) is hosted by veteran Miami based producers Kevin Sharpley and JL Martinez and covers the latest trends in the film, tv, and entertainment industry, including interviews with global and local industry leaders, all told from a "Miami" point of view.

Screen Heat Miami (SHM) is hosted by veteran Miami based producers Kevin Sharpley and JL Martinez and each week covers the latest trends in the film, tv, and entertainment industry, including interviews with global and local industry leaders, all told from a "Miami" point of view. This is a Screen Heat Miami Industry buzz segment, covering the latest and greatest from the biz.

Industry Heat this week-Generational Shift, Paramount Skydance, Fantastic Four and More!

Gil Green is a renowned film director from Miami, Florida, whose work is deeply rooted in music. Growing up in a culturally diverse community, Gil’s early exposure to Southern Hip Hop and Jamaica’s Dance Hall scenes, ultimately led him to pursue filmmaking as a tool to showcase the compelling stories of these subcultures.

While studying at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, Gil directed his first music video for the Miami Hip Hop group BACKLIVE. The video, created as his thesis project, earned widespread attention by airing on national music networks like MTV and BET—a remarkable achievement for an unsigned group. This breakthrough moment paved the way for Gil to become a mainstream music video director.

Throughout his career, Gil has directed over 300 music videos received multiple awards for his work, including an MTV Video Music Award for Best Hip Hop Video for Lil Wayne’s “Lollipop.” Other prominent artists under Gil’s resume, include DMX, 50 Cent, Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Nicki Minaj, Sting, Bon Jovi, Wyclef, DJ Khaled, Jason Derulo, Snoop Dogg, J Balvin, Ludacris, Camila Cabello, Sean Paul, and Pitbull.

Gil views music videos as "mini-movies" and has recently embarked into the narrative format as a director. In 2025 he directed a hidden chapter for the Disney film franchise, “The Descendants” which premiered on Disney Plus. More recently Gil has directed the short film, “Ride To Daytona”, slated to premiere at the 2025 Miami Film Festival. Other short films, such as Who Is Lou Gherig? and ADONAI, tackle significant social issues like ALS and mental health and have garnered critical acclaim on the festival circuit.

Gil founded the production company, 305 Films, expanding his creative pursuits into commercial work for major brands like Budweiser, Norwegian Cruise Line, Boost Mobile, and the Miami Heat. His commitment to giving back to the community led to the creation of LOVE, CAMERA, ACTION, a non-profit that provides free film workshops for underserved youth in Miami. Through this initiative, Gil continues to inspire the next generation of filmmakers while cementing his reputation as a visionary director and cultural leader.

Screen Heat Miami

Screen Heat Miami (SHM) is hosted by veteran Miami based producers Kevin Sharpley and JL Martinez and each week covers the latest trends in the film, tv, and entertainment industry, including interviews with global and local industry leaders, all told from a "Miami" point of view.

Screen Heat Miami (SHM) is hosted by veteran Miami based producers Kevin Sharpley and JL Martinez and each week covers the latest trends in the film, tv, and entertainment industry, including interviews with global and local industry leaders, all told from a "Miami" point of view. This is a Screen Heat Miami Industry buzz segment, covering the latest and greatest from the biz.

Episode 002-Showrunner AI, Black Mirror, Eddington Review, IMAX maxed out and more!

Screen Heat Miami (SHM) is hosted by veteran Miami based producers Kevin Sharpley and JL Martinez and each week covers the latest trends in the film, tv, and entertainment industry, including interviews with global and local industry leaders, all told from a "Miami" point of view. This is a Screen Heat Miami Industry buzz segment, covering the latest and greatest from the biz.

Episode 001-Paramount Skydance Merger, South Park, Emmy Nominations and More!

Joe Menendez

Director-Producer-Writer Joe Menendez is a multi-genre veteran of drama, action, horror, Sci-Fi,

comedy, family and rom-com.

Menendez has directed episodes of ELSBETH for CBS, STAR TREK: PICARD and EVIL for

Paramount Plus, SNOWPIERCER for AMC, and QUANTUM LEAP for NBC.

His newest feature HENRY DANGER: THE MOVIE for Paramount Plus, based on the hit

Nickelodeon series, debuted at #1 on the entire platform and remained in the top ten for several

weeks.

Additionally, Menendez was the Co-Executive Producer/Director on The CW's reboot of KUNG FU,

and was also the Co-Executive Producer/Director for Freeform's one-hour mermaid drama SIREN,

and Disney's IMAGINATION MOVERS.

He's also directed multiples of 12 MONKEYS, QUEEN OF THE SOUTH, EAST LOS HIGH, 12

DEADLY DAYS, and FROM DUSK TILL DAWN: The Series, including the final two episodes of the

series.

Menendez directed the action/comedy, LADRON QUE ROBA A LADRON (TO ROB A THIEF),

which opened at the time to a record-grossing opening weekend at the box-office for a Spanishlanguage

film in the U.S.. The sequel, LADRONES (THIEVES), was released by Lionsgate and

Pantelion Films in 2015.

Menendez has also directed several episodes of various Nickelodeon series: 100 THINGS TO DO

BEFORE HIGH SCHOOL, BIG TIME RUSH, TRUE JACKSON VP, JUST JORDAN,

UNFABULOUS, NED'S DECLASSIFIED SCHOOL SURVIVAL GUIDE, TAINA and THE

BROTHERS GARCIA for which he won an Alma Award for OUTSTANDING DIRECTING IN A

COMEDY in 2001. He has also directed multiples for Disney: FAST LAYNE, ANDI MACK, STUCK

IN THE MIDDLE, KIRBY BUCKETS, ZEKE AND LUTHER and IMAGINATION MOVERS.

Menendez also directed multiple half hours of LOS BELTRAN, VIVA VEGAS and SOLO EN

AMERICA for Telemundo.

Additionally, Menendez directed (and edited) 215 ten-minute reenactments PLACAS, also for

Telemundo. Menendez got his start directing reenactments for the nationally syndicated TV series:

REAL STORIES OF THE HIGHWAY PATROL. Menendez also wrote "Cinderella" and "The

Twelve Dancing Princesses" for HBO's animated series HAPPILY EVER AFTER: STORIES FOR

EVERY CHILD. He has added author to his eclectic career, having published his debut novel

MINDSHOT, a Sci-Fi thriller, in January of 2013.

Screen Heat Miami

Screen Heat Miami (SHM) is hosted by veteran Miami based producers Kevin Sharpley and JL Martinez and each week covers the latest trends in the film, tv, and entertainment industry, including interviews with global and local industry leaders, all told from a "Miami" point of view.

Alexis Garcia

Alexis Garcia, born and raised in Miami, Florida, is an accomplished film producer, studio executive, and entrepreneur, widely recognized for his role in launching and scaling high-impact film ventures across the independent and studio landscape. He is the founder of CAT5, a turnkey production and financing company focused on high-concept, independently made action films, and co-founder of Brass Knuckle Films alongside acclaimed director Robert Rodriguez.

Most recently, Garcia served as Head of Film at Fifth Season (formerly Endeavor Content), where he led the production and financing of over 40 films over 5 years. His portfolio includes major releases such as Ambulance (dir. Michael Bay), 80 for Brady (Paramount), The Peanut Butter Falcon (SXSW Audience Award), Monkey Man (dir. Dev Patel), The Long Game (SXSW Grand Jury Winner), Brawl in Cell Block 99 (starring Vince Vaughn), and The Lost Daughter (3 Academy Award nominations). In 2025, three of Garcia's movies reached audiences in a major way - A Working Man (Amazon/MGM, starring Jason Statham) opened #1 at the U.S. box office, Nonnas (Netflix) opened #1 on Netflix and became one of the platform’s top titles of the year, and Friendship (SXSW premiere, starring Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd) opened as the year's top grossing limited theatrical release and was heralded as the return of the R rated cinematic comedy.

Earlier, as a partner and agent at WME, Garcia helped package and sell hundreds of critically acclaimed and commercially successful films, including Drive (Nicolas Winding Refn, starring Ryan Gosling), The Nice Guys (Shane Black, starring Gosling and Russell Crowe), and The Favourite (Yorgos Lanthimos). He also spearheaded strategic initiatives such as the creation of foreign sales company Bloom, and led Endeavor’s expansion into China, brokering talent ventures (Sylvester Stallone, David Goyer, Russo Brothers) and co-production deals with major studios like Perfect World, Tencent, and Village Roadshow.

Garcia began his career as an entertainment attorney before joining Endeavor in 2007, rising to become a partner and later helping spin out the agency’s content arm into what became Endeavor Content. He played a pivotal role in the division’s growth from a sales and service operation into a vertically integrated production studio, culminating in its acquisition by CJ ENM.

A graduate of Vanderbilt University with a JD from UCLA School of Law, Garcia continues to drive innovation in film production by bridging traditional Hollywood models with cutting-edge audience engagement and alternative financing strategies. He and his family (Tracy, Noa, Ozi and Busta) are proud Coconut Grove residents, having moved from Los Angeles in August of 2021.

Screen Heat Miami

Screen Heat Miami (SHM) is hosted by veteran Miami based producers Kevin Sharpley and JL Martinez and each week covers the latest trends in the film, tv, and entertainment industry, including interviews with global and local industry leaders, all told from a "Miami" point of view.

Vincent Vargas

Vincent “Rocco” Vargas was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles, California. After several years of college baseball, Vincent enlisted in the US Army and went on to serve 3 combat deployments with 2nd Battalion of the elite 75th Ranger Regiment. After 4 years of active duty service to his country, he joined the U.S. Army Reserves and continues his service until retirement. In 2009 he became a Federal Agent with the Department of Homeland Security, and was a Medic with the Special Operations Group.

Vincent is currently an entrepreneur, actor, writer, author and producer. Previous film credits include: Lucy Shimmers and the Prince of Peace (2020-Actor and Co-Executive Producer), Not a War Story (2017-Self and Executive Producer,) and Dads in Parks (2016-Self and Writer).

Currently, Vincent plays ‘Gilly’ on the #1 cable television series “Mayans MC” for FX.

A graduate of the Veterans Writers Guild Screenwriting program and has since been invited to write on Season 5 of Mayans MC.

When time allows, he also is a motivational speaker that focuses on Veteran advocacy, Leadership, Military transition and motivating youth audiences. Vincent is married with 8 kids.