About SpenTV

THE WEB SERIES AND YOU

SPENT TV produces two seasons a year. Our viewers vote on which one of our web series stays and what ones get the boot. Let us know what you think by voting, or contact us at feedback@spentv.com.

If you are interested in contacting the team at SPENT or any of the actors email us at collaborative@spentv.com. Please put the person or series name in the subject line.

You may also call us directly at (310) 535-1985.

SPENTV

	Laura A. Butler, Co-Founder One of the few old-school So-Cal natives, Laura grew up on the west side of L.A., a wave rider and disco dancer when bell-bottom jeans were king. Formerly a contributing writer for an actor's trade publication, Laura is the co-creator of the SPENT webnetwork and acts as producer, writer and director for the SPENT series. Her script MOMS AND POPS was a semi-finalist in the 2010 Sundance Screenwriters Lab. Her first script ,THE COLUMNIST, placed third in the annual American Screenwriters Association script competition. She is the also the writer of several other scripts, short films and webisodes, as well as the director of short films, web series and commercials.

Laura A. Butler, Co-Founder
One of the few old-school So-Cal natives, Laura grew up on the west side of L.A., a wave rider and disco dancer when bell-bottom jeans were king. Formerly a contributing writer for an actor's trade publication, Laura is the co-creator of the SPENT webnetwork and acts as producer, writer and director for the SPENT series. Her script MOMS AND POPS was a semi-finalist in the 2010 Sundance Screenwriters Lab. Her first script ,THE COLUMNIST, placed third in the annual American Screenwriters Association script competition. She is the also the writer of several other scripts, short films and webisodes, as well as the director of short films, web series and commercials.

	Cary Tusan, Co-Founder UCSB graduate Cary has worked all ends of the industry while continuing to write several scripts. Currently a managing editor for one of the industry's trade publications, Cary previously worked at Silver Pictures, Singer Entertainment, and Greg Davis' Parkwood Pictures as a development executive. Cary is also the director and co-writer of the acclaimed short film, "The Writer" and the writer/ director of SPENT TV's newest series "Fast Track." Cary recently completed his first family feature, BLUE ICE, with writing partner Tom Brennan.

Cary Tusan, Co-Founder
UCSB graduate Cary has worked all ends of the industry while continuing to write several scripts. Currently a managing editor for one of the industry's trade publications, Cary previously worked at Silver Pictures, Singer Entertainment, and Greg Davis' Parkwood Pictures as a development executive. Cary is also the director and co-writer of the acclaimed short film, "The Writer" and the writer/ director of SPENT TV's newest series "Fast Track." Cary recently completed his first family feature, BLUE ICE, with writing partner Tom Brennan.

	Alison Tusan, Editor The incredibly talented and equally humble Alison Tusan, 'Ali-T', has been editing professionally for several years following an early stint in sound. Ali T lives in Silverlake and is currently working on her documentary project.

	Lee Butler, Production Coordinator Surfer, skater, west side local, Lee brings detail, wit, humor and fun to every Spent production.

	Ani Shishmanian, Producer / Actor Ani earned a degree from USC, going on to attend the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC. She enjoys her day job as a pharmaceutical sales specialist in dermatology but relishes any opportunity to work in films, plays, and web-based series. She currently stars online in two of the SPENT series directed by Laura Butler. Ani also has shot several projects over the years, with clips available on VHS luckily, not Beta (ha), and has been a member of the Screen Actor's Guild for 15 years.

Ani Shishmanian, Producer / Actor
Ani earned a degree from USC, going on to attend the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC. She enjoys her day job as a pharmaceutical sales specialist in dermatology but relishes any opportunity to work in films, plays, and web-based series. She currently stars online in two of the SPENT series directed by Laura Butler. Ani also has shot several projects over the years, with clips available on VHS luckily, not Beta (ha), and has been a member of the Screen Actor's Guild for 15 years.

	The Lau Brothers, Producers Northern California based Wayne and Vic Lau spend fifty percent of their time working and the other half chasing good times.

	Gina Lee and Eric Lua, IT'S JUST A MOOBIE The two Cal Berkeley grads and recent newlyweds (yeah, congrats are in order) take on film greats and film grunts. Gina, born in Seoul, a middle child and a towering five feet tall, works in publishing by day. She is PADI certified, loves food, wine, photography, and making her new husband happy. Eric was born with soul, is a lover of life and music. He's got good food on his table, a good wife in his bed, a roof over his head and his motorcycle and guitars.

Gina Lee and Eric Lua, IT'S JUST A MOOBIE
The two Cal Berkeley grads and recent newlyweds (yeah, congrats are in order) take on film greats and film grunts. Gina, born in Seoul, a middle child and a towering five feet tall, works in publishing by day. She is PADI certified, loves food, wine, photography, and making her new husband happy. Eric was born with soul, is a lover of life and music. He's got good food on his table, a good wife in his bed, a roof over his head and his motorcycle and guitars.

	Wenzel Jones, JONEZ'N After over a decade as a theatre reviewer and never mind how many years as an inhabitant of Earth, Wenzel is on the horns of the classical dilemma: on the one hand, he craves universal adulation; on the other, he tends to judge others quickly and harshly. He hopes to resolve this here, within the kinder, gentler confines of the Internet.

	Nadeen Torio, Creative Director, ntoriodesign.com Nadeen has worked on a variety of projects as a Creative Director, Art Director, Designer and Photo Editor in print and web design for over a decade. She is a well-respected designer with professional experience in publishing and digital media.