Next Level Entertainment is a premiere boutique style management company, representing music artists, actors, writers and directors. The production arm of NLE serves to create original projects to further the multitude of creative endeavors sought by our clients. In addition to an in-house production company, Next Level Entertainment offers a variety of services to optimize success within the field of entertainment.
Next Level Entertainment represents accomplished actors in the arena of television and film. NLE is dedicated to maximizing our clients' brand, furthering their career throughout the entertainment industry. Our approach concentrates on developing Individual marketability, while maintaining and fostering creative zeal. NLE expands the skills necessary to succeed in television and film within the competitive Los Angeles market.
Next Level Entertainment represents artists in all musical genres. Ranging from pop, rock, R&B, hip-hop, indie, to adult contemporary, NLE has a versatile and growing list of clientele. Our approach is dedicated to finding and promoting talent with an artistic and marketable originality that expands to all avenues of entertainment. NLE strives to develop our musical clients' global appeal with a personal commitment to maintaining artistic integrity.
Next Level Entertainment represents upcoming writers and working writers in the arena of television and film. NLE is dedicated to maximizing our clients' brand, furthering their career throughout the Literary/Production industry. Our approach concentrates on developing Individual marketability, while maintaining and fostering creative zeal. Mentoring our upcoming writers in preparation to enter or be staffed to a writers room. NLE expands the skills necessary to succeed in television and film within the competitive Los Angeles market.
Next Level Entertainment represents established Directors, Cinamatagraphers, Producers and content creators in television, film and web series. One of our many focuses is packaging our clients while collaborating with outside production companies. In our first two years of existence, we produced two successful web series. Moving into 2018, we currently have nine projects in transition from development to pre-production to production ranging from Web series to Large budget Features.
Kimberly started in the business in the mid 1990's working as a celebrity assistant, initially in New York and Florida before making her way to Los Angeles.
Her professional associations include working with Reality Stars, network Producers/Writers, Singer/Choreographer's, Songwriters, Athletes, Famous Producers, and Broadcasters at KFI 640 am. During 2009, Kimberly was brought on to be the Executive Assistant for Imprint Entertainment. In 2011 she teamed with one of the talent managers at Imprint, to embark upon forming Driving Force Entertainment. Kimberly managed a wide variety of artists in the realms of music, television, and film. With her training and background Kimberly proved to be an invaluable asset. During the Summer of 2011 she paired with Music Manager Mathew Coleman from Let the people speak.tv and expanded the music side of Driving Force Entertainment.
In Fall of 2012 Kimberly decided to move forward with the original template to have a full talent/music and in-house production company. And in January of 2013 launched Next Level Entertainment.
Kimberly maintains a strong drive in the business to see her clients succeed. In reference to what drives her, kim explains “you get to work with a variety of different people and it keeps you on your toes. You learn from them and they learn from you. The best is when you are there and watch a client achieve one of their goals and know that you have touched someone’s life in a positive way. That you had something to do with there achievement, big or small.”
Above all, it is the love of getting to work with the diverse and committed people in the business that keeps Kimberly motivated. She understands the sacrifices that each client has to make to achieve success. “They get up everyday and hustle in a competitive market, They self educate, and Stay on top of their game. I'm proud of the people I get to work with. My business partners, casting and talent agents, producers, engineers, songwriters, music artists and terrific actors. It truly makes me love what I do without forgetting how I got there.”
Mario entered into the entertainment business in the early 1980’s as a partner of Delta race Promotions Ltd, coordinating and promoting events and concerts at prestigious locations for both local and international performers.
He succeeded his career by becoming a Managing Director for Tigon Promotions Ltd. There, he created, managed, and negotiated contracts, and also promoted products and recording deals for his clients. He then sold the company to capitalize on its success. In 2002, because of his passion for propelling and mentoring his clientele, Mario then became affiliated with the renowned Middlesex University as a Part-Time Lecturer, where he still lectures at today. He lectures in a wide range of topics, from Music Business & Publishing, to Marketing, Sales, Management, & Copyrights.
In the early 2010’s, Mario created the Yell Cut Foundation, which helped raise awareness to reckless driving for people under 25. He also helped coordinate a music charity album with notable artists, including George Michael, Boy George, Marc Nelson (Boyz-to-Men), and so on. Amy Winehouse had also promised to contribute to the project but never managed to fulfill her promise due to her untimely passing.
For the past 20 years, Mario has served as Managing Director for Rise International Music LTD’. There, he worked intensely on sourcing and negotiating both publishing and business contracts for outright inquisition, licensing, sub-publishing, and catalogue inquisition for the clients. The resume of clients was extensive, ranging from Sony (UK & Germany), Universal (France), Distrimusic (Spain), Warner Bros. (France), and several more.
Mario is extremely passionate about educating and nurturing the talent and knowledge of both his clientele and his students. Working collectively with the theatrical and musical productions of the industry, he has a natural eye for talent. He strives to achieve maximum success of his clients, motivating them tenaciously. Working in the industry for more than three decades, Mario has an utmost and undeniable appreciation for the fusion and bond between his work, his clients, and himself. He quotes, “Excellence is a matter of persistent practice.”
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