Award-winning Director Millicent Shelton signs with Artist International
May 22, 2007 (Los Angeles, CA) Hollywood Studios International CEO Steven Saxton announced today that Award-winning Director, Millicent Shelton, has signed with Artist International for representation in all areas.
Millicent directed more than 100 music videos for artists such as Mary J Blige, R. Kelly, and Salt-n-Pepa before getting her start in episodic directing. Millicent has directed episodes of MY NAME IS EARL, GIRLFRIENDS, EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS, BIG DAY and THE LOOP among others. She was nominated and won an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series for her episode of THE BERNIE MAC SHOW. This year she was nominated again, this time for her work on EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS. Millicent also wrote and directed the feature film, RIDE, for Miramax Films.
Millicent will be represented by Artist International’s Vice President of Management, Stan Spry, and is also represented by Preferred Artists Agency.
About Artist International
Artist International (www.artistint.com) provides professional representation to actors, models, writers, directors, athletes, music performers, artists, and other entertainment properties. Its four divisions -- music, literary, sports, and talent -- operate with the singular focus of understanding the goals and talents of clients and maximizing their potential.
About Hollywood Studios International
Hollywood Studios International (www.hsifilms.com), an entertainment holding company, exists to create award-winning entertainment which succeeds both artistically and commercially through the inherent synergies of combining elements of a traditional studio system with the structure of artist management. The Company has recently completed a financial audit and is filing the appropriate paperwork to begin trading in the US (OTC: HYWS). Current subsidiaries and divisions include Artist International Management, Doc Hollywood Kidz, Doc Hollywood Records, and Bop City Records. The Company is currently structuring the financing for the acquisition of a feature film production/international distribution company.
Forward-Looking Statements:
This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Although Hollywood Studios International believes that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements contained herein are reasonable, any assumption could be inaccurate, and therefore, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements included in this press release will prove to be accurate. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking statements included herein, the inclusion should not be regarded as a representation by the Company or any other person that the objective and plans of the Company will be achieved.
Award-Winning Director Millicent Shelton
Millicent accepting her NAACP Image Award
