After 16 years in broadcast journalism, production, management and consulting, Scott opened his own firm 37 years ago and has been a recovering entrepreneur ever since. As President of Tallal Inc, Scott manages multiple small companies spanning a wide range of media-related interests, with customers ranging from domestic and international TV networks to multiple local, state, and federal government agencies.

The driving force behind MFS, Scott's love of movies comes from both sides of his family. His mother's brother was an actor and producer who worked with Grace Kelly, George Cukor, Isabella Rossellini and many others; his father's uncle won the industry's first two Academy Awards for Best Director before going on to make such unforgettable films as THE FRONT PAGE, OF MICE AND MEN, MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY, and OCEANS 11.

From 2016 - 2024, Arianna worked in movie theater operations and management before joining the MFS team two years ago as Social Media Manager and Q&A Video Producer and Editor.

Now serving as Vice President of MFS, Arianna is poised to lead the next generation as the original founders look to address long-term plans for the organization’s future.

Donna Lamm holds a degree in Business and brings a strong background in entertainment, marketing, media production, and nonprofit leadership. Her career includes early experience at Creative Artists Agency (CAA), where she served as Office Manager, gaining insight into the entertainment industry at the highest level. She later served as Vice President at a Century City-based marketing firm, leading strategic marketing initiatives, brand development, and client relations.

In the nonprofit sector, she served as President of the Asante Chapter of City of Hope, where she led fundraising efforts, strategic partnerships, and community-driven initiatives in support of medical research and patient care.

Her entertainment experience includes producing a tennis-based game show and helping to launch the Tennis Channel series Inside College Tennis, showcasing collegiate athletics and sports storytelling. She is also the co-creator and moderator of Movie Mommitas, a film-focused group fostering thoughtful discussion and engagement around cinema.

As CFO, Executive VP and Controller of Budget Rent-A-Car here in Southern California, David helped build the company into an industry powerhouse with over $100M per year in revenue. David brings decades of financial expertise to MFS, along with unrelenting attention to detail and an unwavering commitment to community service. David has served on multiple non-profit boards, including the Malibu Democratic Club, the Malibu Jewish Center & Synagogue, and many other local organizations.

With over four decades of experience in real estate development, Larry's career is defined by building communities and shaping urban environments across the country. He's participated in taking a homebuilding company public, held senior leadership roles with a major national builder, created award-winning multifamily communities, and today leads his own LA-based firm focused on infill multifamily development.

His professional work is complemented by a longstanding commitment to community and the arts. With a passion for storytelling, design, and the cultural fabric of Los Angeles, Larry brings a unique perspective to the Malibu Film Society, where he supports its mission to celebrate film as both art and community connection.

As MFS Board member and Webmaster, Scott Hillman developed and manages the MFS website, calling on his experience in the high-tech industry.

Following a forty year career as an operations senior executive in the computer industry and as a business management consultant with Andersen Business Consulting, Scott now focuses his energy on supporting arts-related causes and organizations such as MFS. He currently also plays a key role in running a non-profit Hawaiian Music and Culture Program on Maui and has authored two books on traditional Hawaiian music and culture.

Scott's entrepreneurial activities have included founding member roles in five startup businesses. In his spare time, Scott maintains an active video and photography business, specializing in event, conceptual, and environmental portraiture photography. A native Californian born into an entertainment industry family, Scott earned a BA in Math and Computer Science and an MBA in Finance and Operations Management from UC Berkeley and the Anderson School of Business at UCLA, respectively.

During his 41 years at Warner Bros., Don rose to the rank of Senior VP Sales Operations and New Technologies. In that role, Don managed the studio's theatrical distribution sales system while driving strategic distribution initiatives by leveraging emerging platforms. At the same time, Don joined his wife, Linda, to establish the Neuro-Immune Disease Alliance while taking on active roles in supporting Variety/The Children’s Charity and the Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation.

When MFS was suddenly forced to make the very expensive transition to digital cinema (years ahead of schedule), it was Don who helped cut that cost nearly in half by calling in favors from industry colleagues. One year later, Don was inducted into the CinemaCon Hall of Fame for his many contributions to the motion picture industry. Shortly thereafter, he was invited to join our board and he's been an invaluable guiding influence ever since.

Lea Yardum is a seasoned entertainment marketing strategist with extensive experience in public relations, marketing, promotions, creative advertising, awards campaigning and special events.

She is a founding partner of Perception PR and has spearheaded campaigns for some of the most exciting and talked about film and television projects of the past 20 years, including the recent multiple Oscar®-winning film “Parasite.” She has been working with American Cinema Editors for over two decades and was honored with the organization’s prestigious Heritage Award in 2019 for her longtime commitment to illuminating the vital contributions that editors make to storytelling. She is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, TV Academy and Film Independent.

Film industry veteran Angel Burns is a media psychologist researching the magic of movies. With degrees in advertising/PR, mass communication, and psychology, Angel works as a consultant to creatives, plus host/interviewer at award screenings, film festivals, and academic conferences. Angel’s expertise centers on audience experiences of media, such as how Oscar voters connect with movies that become personal treasures. Beyond her studies, the very heart and soul of MFS, Angel somehow finds time to serve on multiple board committees and to volunteer at nearly every event.

As the President of Malibu Bay Company, David was responsible for managing the entire portfolio of the community's largest property owner.

His decades of experience working with City of Malibu has proven invaluable as MFS continues to navigate its way through the maze of local planning restrictions as a part of its never-ending quest for truth, justice, and a way to finally bring all of our events back to Malibu.