CEO/Academy Director

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Jessica Orcsik’s professional career began at age 4 on TV show Richmond Hill. Since then has worked as an actress and performer on various TV & Film Productions, Theatre & Stage Productions, Music Videos and more. With experience in public speaking, mentoring and hosting events across the USA and Australia with companies like Breakdown Services, Dance Informa, Focus On Ability USA and AAFTA, Jessica has also successfully launched her podcast ArtArtistBiz, which is to be turned into an online talk show/podcast for later in 2022. 

Getting her start with her internationally acclaimed production company J.O. International Productions. Jessica has produced dance expos, workshops, shows and nation wide events and competitions including  “On Broadway” and Don’t Dis Disabilities Dance Extravaganza” that support inclusion & diversity within the performing arts and also facilitating and creating international prize experiences for various international events, festivals and charities including Focus On Ability Short Film Festival, Special Olympics Australia and more. As a CEO, Director and Entrepreneur, Jessica has multiple businesses Diversity Entertainment, LLC/Diversity Pictures a production company dedicated to innovative projects/stories reflective of inclusive and diverse worlds; Diversity Creative Management that represents, mentors and provides resources for artists and creatives with collaborative opportunities in content creation and production for Film, Television, Social Media, Corporate Promotions, Commercial and/or any other media-related fields. Finally, American Arts Film & Television Academy (AAFTA) continues to be a trailblazer and curator in vocational arts education in Los Angeles and around the world. With her entrepreneurial skills and dedication to help provide better education practises, positive mental health and creative opportunities for performing artists and filmmakers working in Film, Television & Theatre.

Jessica also produced Australian Play “Dead Skin” which won Hollywood Fringe ENCORE PRODUCERS AWARD and was nominated for Best International Play and Best Drama. The play is set to continue for an OFF-BROADWAY production in 2023. With several more feature films, plays and limited series in development for 2023/2024 including SPIRAL, DEAD SKIN, REVERIE and ALPHABETAS.

Robbie is an international actor, film-maker and educator. He has studied extensively both Australia and the US and continues his acting studies with Upright Citizen Brigade ‘UCB’, Matthew Barry Teaches and under writer, director David Matalon. His acting career has seen a vast amount of commercial success as well as landing roles in both TV and film. 

He started behind the camera helping as a 2nd camera operator and assistant editor simply filming acting showreels, he quickly learned the trade and was able to take over as DOP and senior editor under directors such as John Orcsik and Colin Budds. 

Robbie continues to master his craft as a multi talented producer, director, cinematographer and editor with films such as ‘A Death Perspective’, ‘Veebess’, ‘Pass’, ‘Connected’ and ‘Banana Split’ winning him multiple awards for ‘Best Director & Best Short’ at Diabolic Film & ‘Best Indie Short’ at the Independent Film Awards to name a few. 

He is extremely passionate about teaching and passing on his knowledge, establishing himself as an expert through his program ‘Create Your Own Content’