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Executive Team
Stephanie Garvin - Founder and CEO
Stephanie Garvin is an international filmmaker based in Los Angeles, Arizona, and Chicago, and Founder & CEO of Hollywood Expansion Corporation (HEC). She is building a modern entertainment company that integrates enterprise governance, risk mitigation, and new revenue models into film, TV, and streaming through shoppable content, brand integration, and asset-backed production. HEC is developing a shoppable streaming platform launching in Summer 2026, designed to connect audiences directly to products featured on screen while creating more efficient monetization for creators, brands, and investors.
She transitioned from finance and entrepreneurship into filmmaking in 2013, studying at UCLA, UCB, and the Margie Haber School before founding ETM Pictures Inc. and ETM Distribution LLC. Her credits include executive producing Maserati: The Brothers, co-executive producing The Trial of the Chicago 7, and producing Mr. Nelson on the North Side. Her debut feature Holiday Twist achieved global distribution and featured original music, including the award-winning song “I Got You.” Her work focuses on family-oriented storytelling while advancing innovative film financing and distribution models.
Marie Ralston - CMO & Strategic Technology
Marie Ralston is a seasoned professional with 30+ years of experience driving product innovation and development, alongside deep expertise in marketing, distribution, and web strategy. Her career reflects a consistent track record of leadership, strategic vision, and high-impact results across multiple facets of the industry. A seasoned executive, Marie possesses extensive experience in product development and distribution, as well as strategic branding and product placement. Marie was instrumental in the success and launch of products on QVC, the original sales channel for product sales.
Through her thorough understanding of product development and marketing, she has assisted hundreds of business enterprises to elevate their visibility while substantially increasing revenues and profits. She is also well versed in traditional and digital marketing. She possesses strong relationships including buyers, distributors, media execs, and dignitaries in China, Central, and S. America. She is also Bi-lingual in English/ Spanish.
Lisanne Canty - Strategic Finance & Technology
Lisanne Canty is a progressive entrepreneur and technology strategist with over 25 years of experience in data monetization, revenue growth, and business innovation. With a strong foundation that includes building two successful service companies and a tenure on Wall Street, she specializes in bridging the gap between high-level innovation, creative strategy, and financial execution. At Hollywood Expansion Corporation (HEC), she applies her expertise in data analytics and strategic insight to support informed decision-making and long-term value creation for investors and partners.
Her work is driven by a strong commitment to social impact, using film and media as platforms to elevate awareness around mental health, child trafficking prevention, and broader social advocacy. In her current film portfolio, she serves as Executive Producer on Red Card (starring Halle Berry) and Maserati: The Brothers with HEC, aligning commercial storytelling with purpose-driven messaging and global audience engagement.
Michael Holder - Advisor
Michael Holder is an executive, board director, and investor with over 30 years of leadership experience across entertainment, finance, biotech, and medtech. As Executive Chairman of Hollywood Expansion Corporation, he combines Wall Street expertise with Hollywood production leadership, serving as Executive Producer on Maserati: The Brothers, What About Love, and Holiday Twist, featuring talent such as Al Pacino, Anthony Hopkins, Sharon Stone, and Andy Garcia. His focus is on commercially strong, family-friendly films with lasting audience appeal.
Across his career, Holder has served in multiple CEO, CFO, and board roles, raising nearly $1 billion in equity and over $1 billion in debt, while completing two IPOs, a reverse merger, and multiple exits. He holds an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a BS from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, with additional executive education at Harvard and Stanford. His passion for storytelling began in childhood in Charleston, South Carolina, and continues to drive his mission to create impactful, enduring cinema.
Crystal Achimon - Brand Executive
Crystal Achimon is a creative entrepreneur and brand integration professional with a strong background in business development, branding, and entertainment marketing. As the Founder and CEO of Copperstate Moving, her expertise in Business Development helped transform the company from a small startup into a multi-million-dollar business through strategic marketing, customer relationship management, operational leadership, and a commitment to exceptional service. Her experience building and scaling a successful company provided her with extensive knowledge in business operations, team management, branding, and client engagement.
Today, as a Brand Executive for Hollywood Expansion Corporation, Crystal specializes in creating strategic partnerships between brands and film productions, helping companies increase visibility through product placement, entertainment marketing, and media collaborations. With a unique combination of entrepreneurial experience and creative vision, she continues to bridge the worlds of business and entertainment while developing innovative opportunities for brands to connect with audiences on a larger scale.
Advisory Committee
Anna Maybury - Producer
Anna McNiven (Maybury) is an Australian-born, LA-based film and media producer with over 10 years of experience across feature films, live events, and media production. She is President of the Burbank International Film Festival (BIFF), where she leads strategic vision, programming, and year-round operations for one of Southern California’s premier independent film festivals. She has been part of BIFF since 2015, previously serving as Board Member, Social Media Director, and Secretary, where she supported fundraising, crew coordination, marketing, and large-scale event execution before stepping into the presidency.
Her production credits include My Little Moon (2023), Charlie Buster (2024), The American Protocol (2024), Level 3 (2020), and Followed (2018), along with field producing for Insomniac and Live Nation and media production work with The Weather Co-Op. She is recognized for her strong logistical oversight, creative leadership, and ability to work across disciplines in both independent film and live entertainment. She currently serves as a Producer and Line Producer at HEC, where she continues to champion independent filmmaking and diverse storytelling.