Producer/writer/director Leslie Greif heads this production company based on the south side of Beverly Drive. He's done many television shows and several films that have featured Cameron Diaz, Eric Stoltz, Chevy Chase and other notable actors.
CEO Greif is teamed with Company men and executive producers/directors Adam Reed and Adam Freeman, as well as Joanne Rubino, executive in charge of production and Producer Herb Nanas.
Most recently, The Greif Company produces some of the most successful cable shows, such as the 100-episode-plus "Gene Simmons Family Jewels," and some of the most popular networks air Greif's many different types of shows. Many Greif shows, in fact, are centered around musicians in addition to Simmons -- the likes of Snoop Dogg, Tommy Lee and Ludacris.
Much more than musical subjects, The Greif Company has produced documentaries, lots of reality shows, dramas and comedies that amounts to quite a very full range of work over more than two decades. This is a time-tested, versatile group of producers.
This is the business office for the William Morris Endeavor Agency, a literary and talent agency located in the heart of Beverly Hills. It is a full service artist's management agency representing writers, singers, actors and directors in the film and television businesses. Endeavor was created by four of Hollywood's big name agents who were fired from rival ICM agency: Ari Emanuel, David Greenblatt, Rick Rosen and Tom Strickler. Some of the artists represented at Endeavor are Hank Azaria, Lisa Kudrow and David Spade. Endeavor was recently acquired by the William Morris Agency.
Founded in 1992, this well respected talent agency represents Bruce Vilanch, Ari Roth and Paris Barclay along with other top tier actors, playwrights, screenwriters and novelists. Paradigm is located in a gated community of high end businesses and has a large park area.
The executive business office for Bleu Model Management is located in the Bleu Residential and Office Building. It is owned and operated by Rosie Niku, a forerunner in the fashion and modeling industry. Niku and her team represent men, women and children in the modeling profession. The company works with fashion editors and designers for editorial spots for models in magazine, Internet and commercial advertising mediums. A modeling agency is just like other entertainment agencies, where the agency receive a percentage of the booking fee from the client.
Originally opening in 1930 as the Fox Wilshire, the Saban Theatre is still one of the most popular theaters in Beverly Hills. It is located on busy Wilshire Boulevard in the heart of all the action, making it convenient and easy to find. Some of its most recent popular shows have included The Australian Pink Floyd Show and Dave Chappelle's Def Comedy Jam.
This is the Los Angeles office for the Gersh Agency, an artist's management business that is headquartered in New York City. It represents artists such as actors, singers and writers. It prepares all contracts between the producers and the talent and promotes the finished project. The agency receives a percentage of the fee the talent earns only after it is booked and paid.
Some of the artists associated with the Gersh Agency are actors Riki Lindhome, Greg Barker and playwright Daria Potalin, who has won the prestigious Wasserstein Prize for her play The Ideal Home.
This is the business office for the Simcha Orchestra, a specialty music ensemble that plays the music of Israel and the Jewish faith. It performs at weddings, dinners, bar and bat mitzvahs and corporate affairs. It plays the music styles of the Hora, Klezmer, Israeli and classical genres. It also plays American popular and jazz music. You can book the Simcha Orchestra in Beverly Hills, and it travels elsewhere in the world.
Principato-Young is known as the premiere production company for cutting edge comedic talent, working with stars such as Jim Carrey, Rob Corddry and Ed Helms. The company produces feature films, as well as television series, including Reno 911 and Hollywood Residential, that lead the way for next-generation comedy. The offices are located in Suite 880 of the 9465 Wilshire building in downtown Beverly Hills.
This is the Los Angeles office for Central Talent Booking, a talent agency based in New York City. Unlike most talent agencies, Central Talent works with the producers and directors of popular entertainment mediums such as television, magazines and internet portals to secure interviews or talent to appear on their talk shows. It works with producers to strategically place the talent when they have a new film, show or recording to promote. It also works with charity fundraisers who wish to have talent present at their fundraisers. Some of the shows associated with this agency are The Jay Leno Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live and Late Night with David Letterman.
This is the business office of Don Klein Management, a professional artists management and business consulting firm located in the heart of Beverly Hills. It is a full-service management company that represents professional and aspiring actors, singers, dancers and artists working in the entertainment industry.
Klein will receive a percentage of the booking salary only if the talent is booked by the production company. One recent project associated with Don Klein is the horror flick The Raven, based on the Edgar Allan Poe classic. It starred actors Andre Velts, Brian Mitchell and Litha Boi, all from the Klein firm. The screenplay was written and directed by David DeCoteau, who is also represented by Klein.
This is the business office for ABA, The Amatruda Benson and Associates agency for fashion and talent in Beverly Hills. His roster of models, actors and singers appear in print, television commercials and films. He also has an adult and separate children's division for film, television and commercials. Like all agencies, ABA is only paid a percentage for all jobs that are booked through his agency. Some of the talent represented by ABA are actors Jamielah Nurriddin, Ben Watson, Amy Scholerb and Alexandria Sallen.
Greystone Mansion and Park is a historic site in Beverly Hills and has been featured in many major motion pictures since the 1940s. The large gardens are free and open to the public. The mansion itself holds weekly concerts and tours of its interior, as well as a variety of other theater and social events.
Managed and maintained by Friends of Greystone, a non-profit organization that seeks to educate and entertain the public, it is always accepting donations, memberships and volunteers. Weddings and other events can be arranged.
This is the business office for Sid Levin Theatrical, an artist's management agency. It's located in the famous Flynt Building, which is known to house the publications of Larry Flynt. Levin represents actors, singers, dancers and writers who work in the entertainment industry. In order for an actor to receive an audition, it must be arranged by a professional management company. Levin will also prepare all of the contracts between the producer and the actor, and the agency will only receive payment if the actor is booked. It's usually a flat percentage from the top of what the artist is paid. Levin represents such artists as Christine Avila, Lindsay Beltrane and the Stanton Twins, a country and western musical act.
This is the Beverly Hills office for Shapiro-West and Associates, a talent and an artist's management agency. It represents artists such as actors, singers and writers. It will prepare all contracts between the producers and the talent and will work at promoting the finished project. Shapiro-West and Associates will arrange interviews or auditions with producers for films or publishing. The agency receives a percentage of the fee the talent will earn only after it is sold, booked and paid. Some of the talent associated with Shapiro-West are the television star Jerry Seinfeld and actor Mitzi Druss. The office is on El Camino Drive below Wilshire Boulevard.
The Law Office of Gary E. Gleicher is a real estate law firm in Beverly Hills. Mr. Gleicher has been a member of the California State Bar Association since 1974.
Bradley S. Sandler is a family attorney who specializes in divorce hearings, custody battles and the division of property. They offer free consultation, and pride themselves on being respectful, diligent and professional with their clients, understanding the hardships and strain that divorce can put upon a family. Their office in the Wells Fargo building is bright, clean and well-staffed, with outgoing and friendly professionals ready to help you in any way they can.
This is the Beverly Hills business office for The Agency for the Performing Arts (APA), a literary and talent agency based in New York City. It is a full-service artist's management agency representing writers, singers and professionals in the film and television businesses -- such as actors, singers, writers and directors. It is one of the oldest agencies with more than 50 years of experience representing Oscar, Emmy and Tony award-winning performers. Some of the artists associated with APA are comic book author Kaare Andrews, Rob Hammershly and Skinny Girl reality star, Bethenny Frankel.
This talent management and representation agency represents a wealth of independent film and commercial stars from the Los Angeles area who enjoy the friendly reception area and bright, energizing atmosphere.
Alan Siegel acts as a manager for some of Hollywood's elite, while simultaneously producing feature films that see worldwide distribution, including 2009's Law Abiding Citizen, starring Gerard Butler and Jamie Foxx. His office is located on the quite street of Maple drive in Beverly Hills, mere steps away from the bustle of busy downtown. They provide an underground parking garage and plenty of metered parking outside.