MAISHA "MAI" DYSON
FOUNDER/PRODUCER
Meet Maisha: An accomplished Hollywood filmmaker and entrepreneur, Maisha Dyson stands at the crossroads of entertainment and international trade facilitation. With over two decades of experience in film/tv, media, radio, and project management. Maisha has honed an innovative approach to storytelling and content strategy, making her a sought-after executive producer and consultant across the globe.
Her strategic vision came to the fore at Magic Labs Media, where in collaboration with political commentator Van Jones, she served as Producing Partner and lead Executive Producer for the Amazon Original podcast “Uncommon Ground w/Van Jones,” earning a Web Award nomination in 2022. Her pioneering work as Producer/Host of "United We Slay" on Rukus Avenue Radio & DASH TalkX established her as a formidable voice, amplifying diverse narratives and empowering remarkable individuals through intimate interviews.
As the founder of M23Media, LLC, a woman-owned film production company, Maisha oversees a diverse portfolio of scripted and unscripted projects that delve into unique stories that challenge societal norms, and offer new perspectives. Her work embodies a unique blend of creativity and entrepreneurship, producing high-quality content across television, film, and podcasts.
An esteemed awardee of the 2023 Women In Film Producers Fellowship and an active member of Women in Film (LA), Maisha also contributes her expertise to the advisory boards of NFL legend Jim Brown’s Amer-I-Can non-profit organization (Los Angeles), Women’s Global Institute Trade Bureau (WGITB; Washington D.C.) and Adele Myers & Dancers (Miami). A proud alumnus of Spelman College (B.A.) and Columbia University (M.A.). Maisha Dyson resides in Los Angeles, with her "wise beyond years" daughter Layla.
PHILIP WALSH
DIRECTOR
Meet Phil. A multi-award-winning director who works across many genres, including documentaries, brand films, TVCs, and social campaigns. He has a great eye, a strong sense of story, and is always looking to elevate the visuals to something more cinematic. In his words:
'My approach is always to involve the audience with connected, visually beautiful, and unexpected storytelling, allowing complex ideas to breathe with clarity and impact. It’s not enough just to engage, we must bond emotionally to inspire a deeper connection - making the experience meaningful and memorable.
I have significant experience in doing this across complex, multi-message, multi-format projects from TV Commercials to Feature Documentaries. I am now pushing more of my passion and dedication towards long-form work.
My way is founded on collaboration, understanding, positivity, and an unending drive to create something much more meaningful than just the dissemination of information. Empathy is an essential human construct. If a story is worth telling, its challenge as an interpretation is to connect to the heart.’
Philip's Work
HENLEY "JR" REGISFORD
MUSIC LICENSING & PUBLISHING
Meet Jr. A music veteran in the entertainment industry as a music Publisher to A&R executive, music supervisor, artist manager, producer manager to President and Partner of a Major record label/management/Film Entertainment Company. Jr. has worked with such multi-platinum superstars as Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Nicki Minaj, Slum Village, One Direction, French Montana, Enrique Iglesias, The Band Perry, Omarion, Marques Houston, B2K, Jhene Aiko, Christina Aguilera, Sounds Of Blackness, Mint Condition, Ice Cube, Sting, Monica, Anastasia, Solo, Kurupt and Global Dance DJs.