John Hadity is the Executive Vice President of Incentive Operations and oversees the film financing
subsidiary of Entertainment Partners, the global leader in entertainment payroll, residuals, extras casting, tax
incentives, finance and other integrated production management solutions. Mr. Hadity specializes in the
monetization of tax credits and Minimum Guarantees. Projects recently financed include Oliver Stone’s
SNOWDEN, Spike Lee’s CHI-RAQ, Doug Liman’s AMERICAN MADE, Jim Jarmusch’s PATERSON,
Peter Sollett’s FREEHELD, and Kitty Green’s THE ASSISTANT.
 

   Prior to joining EP, Mr. Hadity was the President and CEO of Hadity & Associates, Inc., a consultancy firm
that specializes in risk management and production finance for film and television. With over 20 years of
studio experience, Mr. Hadity previously served as the Executive Vice President of Motion Picture &
Television Production Finance for Miramax Films. During his 12-year tenure with the company he was
responsible for a portfolio of production budgets valued in excess of $4 Billion. Mr. Hadity oversaw the
strategic planning, risk management, labor relations, business affairs, tax, government relations and financial
reporting for over 250 production entities, as well as managed all of the parent company’s structured finance
and off balance sheet transactions. He has worked closely with government policymakers on the regional,
state, provincial, and international levels to incentivize the movement of production to these areas, resulting
in over $250 Million being brought back into the studio while supporting inward investment in those
territories. In addition to his corporate responsibilities at the company, Mr. Hadity also served as production
rep on several Miramax releases including Academy Award winners SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE, THE
ENGLISH PATIENT, EMMA and RESTORATION.
 

     Mr. Hadity began his film career at Orion Classics, a division of Orion Pictures Corp., where he served as
technical and administrative director on art and specialty film acquisitions including Gabriel Axel’s Oscar
winning BABETTE’S FEAST, Stephen Frears’ MY BEAUTIFUL LAUNDRETTE, Akira Kurosawa’s
RAN, Jean-Paul Rappeneau’s CYRANO DE BERGERAC, Pedro Almodovar’s WOMEN ON THE VERGE
OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN, Bruno Nuytten’s CAMILLE CLAUDEL, Richard Linklater’s
SLACKERS, Claude Berri’s JEAN DE FLORETTE and MANON OF THE SPRING, Wim Wenders’
WINGS OF DESIRE, several films by Eric Rohmer, and the re-release of Louis Malle’s MURMUR OF
THE HEART.
 

    Mr. Hadity departed Orion during its financial restructuring to join indie producer Donna Gigliotti at
Universal Pictures where he managed Ms. Gigliotti’s independent production company, Tempesta Films.
Projects originally developed and packaged under the Tempesta banner include the film adaptation of Walter
Mosley’s acclaimed novel DEVIL IN A BLUE DRESS and first-time director Dan Algrant’s NAKED IN
NEW YORK executive produced by Martin Scorsese. Immediately prior to joining Miramax in 1993, Mr. Hadity was with The Kennedy/Marshall Company, the independent production concern of former Amblin Entertainment producers Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall.
 

    Mr. Hadity is a member of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), is a Chair Emeritus of the Producers Guild of America East, and has served on the PGA’s National Board of Directors. His non-
profit roles include Hamilton College (Trustee; President Emeritus, Alumni Association; Chair Emeritus, Alumni Council), Tectonic Theater Project (Board Chair), NY LGBT Center (Board of Directors), Independent Filmmaker Project (Advisory Board), New York Production Alliance (NYPA Board of Directors), and has served on the MPAA’s Worldwide Production and International Tax Committees. 

   He is a member of New York Women in Film and Television (NYWIFT), is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the
film program at Brooklyn College’s Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema and is a former adjunct at
Columbia University’s School of the Arts. He is a graduate of Hamilton College.

Award-winning music producer PEPPER JAY has been producing the songs of JOHN MICHAEL FERRARI for over 30 years.  Pepper Jay was named “Outstanding AC Music Producer of the Year” by the Producers Choice Honors for Ferrari’s crossover single “My Heart Can’t Breathe.” For the same song, Ferrari was voted “Crossover Artist of the Year” by the New Music Awards and voted “Fan Favorite” by the Independent Music Network.  Their song “Masquerading in the Night” was awarded “Best Song Production 2022” by the Museboat Live Channel.  And, John Michael was named “Singer Songwriter of the Year 2022 by the Nashville Music Foundation.  

All reviews of the music produced by Pepper Jay for John Michael Ferrari have been 100% positive.  According to Soundlooks, the Sound Journal, one of many excellent reviews: “  John Michael Ferrari – “My Heart Can’t Breathe” constitutes a high point in the artist’s catalog” 

“The award-winning singer-songwriter, John Michael Ferrari has returned with a generous and emotional single, entitled “My Heart Can’t Breathe”, that suggests a mature, philosophical perspective on painful memories of a broken relationship, without losing his impish sense of melody and taste for lavish organic arrangements. …  It’s immediately apparent that working with producer Pepper Jay, is a good fit. Pepper has created something that has a fresh pop feel, while giving a nod to classic singer-songwriter tracks, all the while curbing any tendency to veer off on indulgent musical tangents, allowing John Michael Ferrari’s voice to dominate, with the support of Tania Hancheroff’s backing vocals. Indeed, “My Heart Can’t Breathe”, is all crisp, multi-tracked pianos, electric guitars and swooning harmonies.”

When asked about their many successes, Pepper Jay responds with a big smile, “After all these years, I still enjoy making music with John Michael Ferrari and I love that our music creates an audience full of smiles.” 

Pepper Jay has produced three albums for John Michael Ferrari on their independent label “Cappy Records” with many landing in the top 10 of several radio country, pop, top 40, and mainstream charts, including several #1’s.  A fourth album is in the works.

Among many other accolades, their album, “Be the Smile on Your Face” was awarded “Outstanding Triple A Album” by the Producers Choice Honors, and they were awarded “Best Peace Song” at the Hollywood Tribute to the Oscars by Art 4 Peace for their song “Like a Rock n Roll Band.”    

John Michael Ferrari has been honored to have graced the covers of several magazines in the past two years including New Music Weekly, Hollywood Weekly Nashville, and eZWay Magazine.

Pepper Jay is an international speaker on the subjects “Peace Begins with Me” and Dynamic Communication Skills.  She is an US ambassador in Arts 4 Peace, and on the Board of the U.S.S. Emmons Association.

Trivia:  Pepper Jay is a teacher and the author of "Dynamic Song Performance, The Singer's Bible.   Pepper Jay divides her  time between Pahrump, Nevada and Nashville. 

For further info about Pepper Jay, visit www.PepperJay.com

our sites:

www.JohnMichaelFerrari.com

www.PepperJay.com

My guest Matthew James Bailey stands at the intersection of universal consciousness, innovative technology, and systemic global change. Renowned for pioneering advances in Ethical Artificial Intelligence, the Internet of Things, and Smart Cities, he is a luminary in his field. He’s featured in Who’s Who in Artificial Intelligence, nominated for a World Technology Award, and recognized by the U.S. government as a Person of Extraordinary Ability as being in the top 1% in the world. His research has earned him a Visiting Scholar position with the National Institute of Aerospace and NASA. Matthew is the author behind "Inventing World 3.0 – Evolutionary Ethics for Artificial Intelligence™." His work has been experimented by world leading research organizations such as NASA and by leading conservation organizations such as the Jane Goodall Institute. Matthew has advised Fortune 100 companies and global policymakers, including prime ministers and G7 representatives. He's had the privilege of engaging with iconic figures like Professor Stephen Hawking, Steve Wozniak, Sir David Attenborough, and John P. Milton. A sought-after keynote speaker, Matthew has also lent his expertise to platforms including BBC Radio and is currently filming a new series with Gaia TV. 

Jamie Logan is an animal rights activist, filmmaker and media personality based in NYC. She is best known for her animal rights films that have over 75 million views as well as her “Jamie’s Corner” YouTube show, where she uses humor to educate people on the street about how their food gets to their plate. She currently works at Generation Vegan focusing on creating impact through international campaigns, social media, plant based food drives and films.

Luciana Zogbi is a singer/songwriter who, like many other young artists, started her career creating her own version of popular songs on YouTube. Her unique and soothing voice attracted over 2.8 million subscribers from all around the globe.

She recently started releasing her own original music that reflects her own philosophy, style and eclectic background. Luciana was born in Brazil, has Lebanese ancestry and travels around the world to gather inspiration for her music.

Much of her work centers around breaking barriers and borders and promoting unity and transcendence.

Brigitte Gabriel is the quintessential example of a 21st century American Dream story. She is the epitome of how out of one’s adversity comes strength. She captivates audiences with her most inspiring and courageous life story about human triumph despite all odds. She is the definition of “tenacity in the face of adversity.”

With a passion and vigor hailing directly from her profound experience during the opening salvos of war in Lebanon, she offers a poignant account of a remarkable upbringing.  At 10 years of age she survived a barrage of rockets exploding in her home leaving her wounded and buried under the rubble. Gabriel and her family spent the next seven years in an 8 x 10 underground bomb shelter fighting to survive.

She crawled under the bombs digging for vegetation to eat and crawling under sniper’s bullets to a nearby spring for water. From the sexual violations to the constant barrage of exploding artillery, she perseveres to be a strong woman in an Arab land. From teaching herself English watching subtitles on a TV screen to learning how to type, she prepared herself to one day live the American Dream.

Ms. Gabriel moved to Israel in 1984 and became news anchor for “World News,” an evening Arabic news broadcast for Middle East Television seen throughout Israel, Egypt, Syria, Jordan, and Lebanon. Her work is of international scope having brought her in contact with world figures such as Margaret Thatcher, George H. Bush, Queen Nour El. Hussein, Itzhak Rabine, and Shimon Perez.

Fiercely articulate and passionately committed, Gabriel has a message of hope and determination that will inspire, strengthen and motivate even the most dissolute. She will make you laugh, cry, and swell with pride for being an American.

From the war-torn bomb shelter of Lebanon to the boardroom of America, Gabriel is a startling illustration of the American Dream. An inspiration for women throughout the world, she has balanced the demands of a successful career with the equally challenging duties of motherhood. Her passionate lectures emit a positive and empowering message to act on one’s beliefs and follow your dreams.

Brigitte Gabriel is named one of the top 50 most prominent Speakers in America. She is a New York Times best selling author, and Chairman of the largest national security grassroots organization in the U.S. with over one million members. She has keynoted galas from Switzerland to Australia, London to New York and addressed world leaders, Prime Ministers, and organizations such as The United Nations, The United States Congress, The British Parliament, The FBI, and many others.

Brigitte Gabriel’s media appearances have spanned media outlets across the globe such as Fox News Channel, CNN, MSNBC, ABC, Sky News, NHK World, Australian TV, BBC, Der Spiegel, Canada TV and various radio stations daily across America.

Ms. Gabriel was knighted in Europe in 2016 and became “Dame Brigitte Gabriel”. She speaks Arabic, French, English, and Hebrew.

Edie Darling is a retired law enforcement sergeant and former senior chaplain in the Department of Detention and Corrections Bureau, serving the citizens of Pinellas County for nearly three decades. Her commitment to people and the community has extended beyond the walls of law enforcement. She is an author, spiritual leader, motivational speaker, true humanitarian, but most importantly she is our communities Ambassador of Peace.