The Team
Adera Angelucci – Creator & Executive Producer
Prior to developing The GOtoGAL, Adera worked for NewEdge Entertainment as the Producer and Co-host of a lifestyle travel show called West Coast Escapes TV, as well as acting as the Main Correspondent and Marketing Manager for Season One. Adera also played Host and Event Leader for a group of 120 pilots that flew their own personal aircraft to the Yukon for an expedition episode of the Aviators TV. She has also entertained thousands as a Host onboard Royal Caribbean International Cruise Lines for over 2 years. Adera has had numerous experiences working in Television and Radio promotions over the past 15 years, working for companies such as Rogers Radio, Chum, Corus Group and KVOS TV. She also worked as Emcee for the 2010 Winter Olympic Torch Relay with Coca Cola and was Co-Presenter with Red Robinson at the PNE Fairgrounds. With her humour and trail-blazing personality, Adera is endeavouring in a career as a captivating entertainer and approachable hostess with the mostess.
Brian Calvert – Creator & Executive Producer
Brian plays Brian. He is also the head writer and an executive producer for the GOtoGAL. Prior to working on this series he was co-creator of the sketch groupsChurchofJerks.com and VILLAGEiDiOT.ca. In total, he has acted, produced, directed, edited or written over 50 short films. Not a stranger to the stage, Brian filled the roles of producer, actor and writer for 5 multimedia (live & video) stage shows and was a lead in the 2009 Fringe Festival production, “The First Time”. GOtoGAL’s production partner, Vancouver’s NOVUS TV, invited Brian to create, write and host the “2010-101″ series where he interviewed Olympic athletes and showcased Vancouver2010 venues. Brian’s professional acting resume includes several commercials and TV appearances.
Jason Pope – Creator & Executive Producer
Jason is the Director and also, like his co-parts, has many roles on the GOtoGAL team. Jason has been in film and television since 1997. He started as the floor manager, camera operator and producer’s assistant for QVC’s “The Shopping Channel” in London, England. After four years in a live studio environment Jason came home to Vancouver, Canada and received a certificate in Cinematography for Film and Video from Capilano College. Since his return he has helped to create some of Vancouver’s most ambitious short films, documentaries and community based programming. Currently Jason works freelance as a Segment Producer for Novus TV, working on numerous shows such as City Lights, the Style Spy, and 2010/101 (with Brian). Jason also teaches as a film consultant for Kaleidoscope in Richmond. For more of Jason’s portfolio, see madstonefilms.biz | 604-603-3779
Lindsay Eeson – Associate Producer
Lindsay Eeson plays Adera’s shopaholic side kick in the GOtoGAL. Lindsay shares Adera’s passion for sourcing and supporting excellent products and services but also has a talent for finding value and uses for trinkets and objects that will be useful to make that occasion special while still staying on budget. Staying on budget!!! Of course that means any extra cash affords the two of them an unscheduled shopping excursion for something to buy for themselves to celebrate their success. Lindsay is an attractive support for the GOtoGAL team (watch for Brian’s attempts to be noticed); and in real life has made appearances in independent lifestyle and travel shows.
Eleni Tsapas – Associate Producer & Public Relations
Eleni has witnessed, as well as been an active element in the ‘boom’ of Vancouver’s film industry. With well over a decade of experience in the industry as an agent assistant, casting director assistant, agent and agency manager, Eleni decided to cultivate her knowledge and expertise by branching out on her own. Due to her passion for the industry, rapport with casting directors and entrepreneurial spirit, Eleni launched a boutique style talent agency in 2007. The evolution and reputed name of Studio 1 Talent Management is not only a result of Eleni’s invaluable insight into the plethora of talent Vancouver offers, but also the personalized and nurturing approach she dedicates to each client. Eleni met Adera in the beginning of 2011 and took her on as part of her agency roster. Eleni has a real talent for scouting talent, saw the potential in the GOtoGAL and took it on as her side project, assisting Adera with her Public Appearances and Media coverage.
Jaime Ward – Director of Website & Graphics
Graphic Designer by day, Professional boxer by night!
Founder of Gingerkid Creative, Jaime Ward began work as a graphic designer and marketing specialist in 2003. Previously she studied and worked briefly as an animator. Jaime firmly believes that she is in fact, a jack of all trades. With experience in branding, web design and building, marketing, copy writing, large displays and tradeshow design as well as management and accounting, she can do it all…and if she can’t she’ll do her best to learn it. You can check her out at GingerKidCreative.com
When Jaime’s not playing around with her crayons you’ll find her in the boxing gym, which is where Jaime first met the GOtoGAL; they were filming an episode that involved boxing. Jaime was enamored with the show and signed on as their Marketing and Creative Director.
