Meet The Team

At nine years old, 8mm camera in hand, Russ created stories and filmed home movies during summers at the family beach home in Malibu Colony – a hideaway from hectic Hollywood for famous producers, directors, screenwriters, and actors of the time. 

 

With a passion to someday be like those iconic neighbors, Russ attended USC, UCLA, and Hollywood writing and directing schools, while creating original stories and screenplays in multiple genres.  Russ continues to create and write today and heads TwinStar, surrounded by a team of amazing talent that cultivates a variety of high-concept, compelling projects. 

Kayla is a creative and passionate writer, producer, and creator with experience spanning studio, agency, and live-event environments. She graduated Cum Laude from the University of California, San Diego, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts and English Literature/Cultural Studies, where she developed strong communication, storytelling, and marketing skills.

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Immersed in acting, production, and writing, Kayla’s academic and creative work culminated in the release of her self-published poetry collection, The Unspoken Truth: Words From the Soul. Her work is driven by a belief that everyone has a story worth telling—you simply have to be present enough to listen and patient enough to create.

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With expertise in Film and TV intellectual property, trademark, and copyright research, Kayla is deeply committed to fostering authentic voices through both visual and written mediums. She continues to expand her reach by managing live productions and events, while supporting all creative initiatives at TwinStar Entertainment, including pitch decks, branding, marketing, publicity, and web development.