FOUNDER

Michael Weisler is an award-winning storyteller, producer, and creative director with a track record of shaping culture through media. He is the founder and Creative Director of Vienna Gold Productions, an internationally recognized creative studio known for its work across film, television, radio marketing, and branded content.

Michael was co-founder and Festival Manager of La Mirada Film Festival, an international event showcasing the best in Spanish and Latin American cinema with  curated selections by icons like Pedro Almodóvar and Wes Anderson and Guillermo del Toro.

Now, as the Founder of Glow in the Dark, Michael is uniting creatives, philanthropists, and changemakers across the U.S., Australia, Europe, and Israel to transform how Jews and Israel are seen on the global stage, leading a powerful rebranding of Jewish identity.

CO-FOUNDER AND PRODUCER AT
AF CREATIVE MEDIA

Brian Lee is a Tony Award–winning theatre producer whose work spans acclaimed productions on Broadway, in the West End, and around the world. He is co-founder of AF Creative Media, a production company renowned for its innovative and impactful theatrical works. With a career spanning Broadway and international stages,

Brian has also co-produced Broadway hits including Company (Tony Award, Best Revival), Moulin Rouge! (Tony Award, Best Musical), Angels in America, Funny Girl, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Klub, The Who’s Tommy, Dead Outlaw.and Here There Are Blueberries, a Pulitzer Prize finalist and the highest-grossing production in New York Theatre Workshop history

CO-FOUNDER AND PRODUCER AT
AF CREATIVE MEDIA

Dayna Lee is an acclaimed theater producer whose work spans award-winning productions across Broadway, the West End, and international stages. Her recent producing credits include Giant by Mark Rosenblatt, starring John Lithgow and directed by Nicholas Hytner, winning three Olivier Awards, including Best New Play.

Dayna also produced the landmark Fiddler on the Roof at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, which earned a record-breaking 13 Olivier nominations and won Best Musical Revival. Her credits include Here There Are Blueberries (a Pulitzer Prize finalist and NYTW’s highest-grossing play), Becoming Eve, The Laramie Project (Broadway revival), and forthcoming productions of Practical Magic, Mrs. Santa Claus, and Nowhere Boy.

VETERAN MEDIA EXECUTIVE & CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Irit Ambar is one of Israel’s leading figures in the media and television industry, with over five decades of experience leading large scale television projects and producing influential content.

Formerly the Vice President of Productions at Keshet 12, Israel’s leading commercial television network, and the founder and managing director of the Israeli Comedy Channel.

Throughout her distinguished career, she has produced and edited thousands of television programs across a wide range of genres: from entertainment and current affairs to drama and documentary films collaborating with many of the most prominent names in Israeli media.

Today, she serves as the CEO of an independent production company, developing and producing content for television and digital platforms, including entertainment and current affairs shows, documentaries, and multimedia installations for museums and cultural institutions across Israel.

Renowned for her creative vision, narrative sensitivity, and ability to blend cultural depth with broad audience appeal.

DIRECTOR & BROADCAST PIONEER

Avi Ambar’s pioneering career spanning five decades, is one of Israel's most prominent directors, credited with helping to shape the nation's modern television language. He has applied his innovative visual and narrative approaches to thousands of large-scale productions across diverse genres, from current affairs and sports to entertainment and drama.

A distinguished director of audiovisual installations for museums and cultural institutions throughout Israel, and a recognized expert in virtual studio production. Among his landmark achievements is directing the inauguration of the Bahá’í Gardens in Haifa, broadcast live to over 70 countries worldwide.

As a consultant in the design and establishment of live-broadcast television studios and has mentored and trained dozens of young directors who went on to shape Israel’s broadcasting industry.

Currently, he is a partner in an independent production company, creating and producing content for television and digital platforms.

EREZ ROSENBERG - LAWYER - PARTNER AT JACKOWAY AUSTEN

​Erez J. Rosenberg is a Partner at Jackoway Austen Tyerman Wertheimer Mandelbaum Morris Bernstein Trattner & Klein, a premier entertainment law firm based in Los Angeles.

With a focus on transactional entertainment law, Rosenberg represents a diverse clientele in the film, television, and digital media sectors, including Seth MacFarlane, J.J. Abrams and Kate Hudson. His expertise encompasses negotiating and drafting complex agreements, including certificates of engagement, ensuring clear chains of title, and securing rights essential for production and distribution.

FOUNDER, MANAGING DIRECTOR AT PACIFIC PRIVATE ASSET MANAGEMENT

Ben Grodski is a seasoned investment adviser with over 30 years’ experience across global financial markets. He has advised high net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutions, with a career spanning top-tier firms including JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley in New York, and ABN Amro and Prudential-Bache in Australia.

He holds an MBA from NYU Stern, a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance & Investment and a BA from Monash University.

POLITICAL STRATEGIST & ADVISOR
Yaron Finkelstein is a prominent Australian political strategist and the Founding Partner of Society Advisory, a consulting firm providing high-level strategic counsel to CEOs and boards.

With a career defined by senior leadership in both government and corporate strategy, Yaron brings unparalleled insight into the intersection of policy, communications, and public opinion. He served as Principal Private Secretary to Prime Minister Scott Morrison from 2018 to 2022, where he acted as the Prime Minister’s primary political adviser. During this time, he played a pivotal role in securing the historic 2019 "miracle" election victory and managed government communications throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Prior to his time in Canberra, Yaron spent over 13 years at the influential strategic communications firm CT Group (formerly Crosby|Textor), serving as Australian CEO and Global Head of Campaigns. Most recently, he served as Special Counsel to former NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet.

A frequent media contributor, Yaron offers expert analysis on federal politics and international affairs for Sky News Australia and The Australian.

SERVANT LEADER | ENTREPRENEUR | COMMUNITY BUILDER
Emily Slade sits at the intersection of operational strategy and narrative design. With a background scaling tech and media companies to IPO and acquisition, Emily partners with family offices and social impact organizations to drive growth and engagement.

Her core specialties include GTM Strategy, Experiential Marketing, and Partnership Development. Emily focuses on building infrastructure for ideas that matter, combining a data-driven approach with deep experience in content production and community building.

In addition to her consulting work, she is a photographer and a Co-Producer of the film Man's Search For Meaning. Emily leads with integrity and resourcefulness, dedicated to working with smart, kind teams to overcome global challenges.