Red Carpet PRE-OSCARS SOIREE 2026
A RED CARPET PRE-OSCARS SOIREE
The Ultimate Entertainment Industry High-End Networking Event
(Celebrating the Birthday of InfoList Founder Jeff Gund!)
DATE: Thursday, March 12th, 2026
TIME: 8pm – 2am (Red Carpet begins at 8pm)
LOCATION: SKYBAR at the Mondrian Hotel
8440 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
THE EXPERIENCE
Join Jeffrey R. Gund & InfoList.com for an exclusive night of high-level networking with creators, executives, and stars from blockbuster and Oscar-winning films. Plus more from Top Television Shows, Music, Fashion, Major Video Games and Top Creators & Influencers. Whether you are looking to find work, get your projects made, or connect with A-list talent, this is the premier industry event of Oscar week.
Note: This event is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
AGE: 21+ ONLY. You MUST bring a valid Physical ID (Photos of IDs will NOT be accepted).
DRESS CODE: Upscale, Hip, Cool, Sexy. Dress to impress; code is strictly enforced by Skybar.
PARKING: Valet at the hotel, street parking, or nearby lots. Rideshare (Uber/Lyft) is highly recommended.
REFUNDS: Available up to 24 hours before the event.
VENUE: SKYBAR AT THE MONDRIAN
Experience the "Hollywood Glamour" of Skybar, an open-air, ivy-covered pavilion perched above the Sunset Strip.
Daytime Oasis: A lushly landscaped Poolside "Outdoor Living Room" with flowering vines.
Nighttime Energy: Transformation into a fun, energetic setting with hundreds of flickering lanterns, and an amazing crowd.
The Pool: Beautifully designed teak deck featuring panoramic views of LA.
SPECIAL INDUSTRY GUESTS
Connecting you with the people behind the world's biggest franchises:
FILM & TELEVISION LEADERSHIP
David Zucker: Iconic Director/Producer (Airplane!, The Naked Gun, Scary Movie).
Shane Black: Director/Writer (Iron Man 3, Lethal Weapon, The Predator).
Palak Patel: Producer/Exec (Maleficent, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse).
Richard Walters: Exec on Oscar-winning Whiplash and Drive.
Walter O’Brien: CEO of Scorpion Studios (Inspiration for the CBS hit Scorpion).
Larry Namer: Co-Founder of E! Entertainment Television.
Larry Kasanoff: Producer (True Lies, Mortal Kombat franchise).
CELEBRITY GUESTS
Ken Davitian: Starring in Oscar-nominated Borat and Cobra Kai.
Jake Busey: Starring in Stranger Things, Starship Troopers, and The Predator.
Richard Grieco: Starring in 21 Jump Street and A Night at the Roxbury.
Walter Jones & Jason Faunt: The Original Black and Red Power Rangers.
Michael Fishman: Starring in Emmy-winning Roseanne and The Conners.
Jesse Kove: Starring in Cobra Kai.
Joseph Gatt: Game of Thrones, Thor, Black Adam, Dumbo.
Martin Harris: Starring in Superman (2025); Voice in Alien: Romulus and Black Widow.
Gabriel Sloyer: Starring in Griselda, Inventing Anna, and Red Dead Redemption.
John Omohundro: Starring in Rugrats, Adventure Time, and Bravest Warriors.
Rome Kanda: Host of I Survived a Japanese Game Show; Maniac on Netflix.
Erin Michele Soto: Lead in Emmy-winning Studio City.
Colleen Shannon: World Famous DJ; Playboy's 50th Anniversary Playmate.
DJ Jimmy Kim: Celebrity DJ & Host; 16 Gold & Platinum Records.
INDUSTRY GATEKEEPERS
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Michael Eisenstadt: Co-Founder, Amsel, Eisenstadt, Frazier & Inojosa Agency.
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Kevin Turner: Talent Agent, Daniel Hoff Agency.
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George Baker & Carter Dandridge: ASAP Talent Agency.
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Zoey Allen: Co-Owner, Zvea Talent Agency.
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Gerald Webb: Casting Director (Sharknado); Head of Production, Candy Rock Entertainment.
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Nancy McManus: Casting Director (The Munsters, Boy Kills World).
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Rachel Natoli: Casting Producer (Masterchef, Love is Blind, Vanderpump Rules).
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Hamzah Saman: Casting Director, Arab American Casting.
- Aika Greenidge: Casting Associate (Liz Lewis Casting)
MUSIC, CREATIVE TECH & PRODUCERS
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Jeff Blue: Produced Linkin Park, Macy Gray, and Korn.
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Joe Solo: Music Director for Michael Jackson, Producer for Macy Gray.
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Steve Owens: Music Exec with 43 Platinum/Gold records (Michael Jackson, George Michael).
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Tyler Westen: Composer/Music Coordinator (Frozen 2, WandaVision, Ant-Man).
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Douglas Noe: Emmy-winning Makeup for Pulp Fiction, Loki, and Avengers: Endgame.
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Chris Browne: CG Supervisor for Kung Fu Panda and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
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Gary C. Bourgeois: Emmy-winning Sound Mixer (Captain America, The Bourne Supremacy).
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Walter O’Brien: CEO, Scorpion Studios (Spider-Man: Homecoming, Venom).
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Steven L. Sears: Producer/Writer (Xena: Warrior Princess, The A-Team).
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Jaclyn Suri: Owner/CEO, Pelican Point Media (Keanu Reeves' Exposed).
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Mark L. Lester: Director (Commando, Firestarter).
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Michael Tabb: Screenwriter (Universal Studios' Werewolf: The Beast Among Us).
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Luke Lieberman: Producer (Red Sonja 2025, Stan Lee’s Alliances).
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Thunder Levin: Screenwriter (Sharknado 1-6).
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David Benullo: Screenwriter (Around the World in 80 Days).
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Beau Szumilas: VP, Cinema Epoch Film Distribution.
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Neil D’Monte: Artistic Consultant, Spectrevision (Elijah Wood’s company).
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Young Man Kang: Festival Director, LA Webfest.
FEATURED INDUSTRY APPEARANCES
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Randy Davison: Top Gun: Maverick, Mank.
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Cisco Reyes: West Side Story, When They See Us.
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Rudy Quintanilla: Superman (2025), Dexter, Almost Famous.
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Sara Sanderson: Maestro, Young Sheldon.
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Swirv Bramble: Love, Death & Robots, Dune: Part One.
- Paul Lincoln Alayo - The Mule, Cry Macho, Weeds, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Get Shorty.
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Mercy Malick: Call of Duty, American Horror Story.
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Peter Jang: The Suicide Squad, Westworld.
- Chris Jai Alex – Extraction, Minx, Solar Opposites, Thundercats Roar, Supergirl, Captain America: Civil War.
- Bryan Michael Stoller: Author: "Imagining Hogwarts" and "Filmmaking for Dummies" (quote from the book: "InfoList is a great resource for filmmakers!")
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Katie Chonacas: Westworld, CSI.
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Sonia Rockwell: Pam & Tommy, Scandal.
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Guilford Adams: The Morning Show, Modern Family.
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Anne Toole: Writer, The Witcher (VG), Horizon Zero Dawn.
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Adam Sartain: Producer, Space Command.
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Chris Moss: Criminal Minds, Hawaii Five-0.
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Eric King: Former NFL Player (Buffalo Bills, Detroit Lions).
- Amira: The 90-Day Fiancé
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Mia Hope: HBO’s Emanuelle; Miss Poland 2007.
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Melanie Halfkenny: Queen and Slim.
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Pat Jankiewicz: Journalist, Starlog and Fangoria.
INFLUENCERS & CONTENT CREATORS
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Katja Glieson: Singer/Model (9.3M TikTok, 449K IG).
- Eric Finch: Snoop Dogg Lookalike, actor (3.4M TikTok)
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Prymrr: Actress/Creator (2M YouTube, 1.7M TikTok).
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Ruba: Host/Creator (1.8M TikTok, 208K IG).
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Kane Bailey: Actor/Creator (1.7M YouTube, 886K TikTok).
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Andrew Shatyrko: Content Creator (1.2M IG).
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Emilien De Falco: Martial Artist/Stunts (702K TikTok, 632K IG).
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Jennifer Messina: Music Artist (822K IG, 620K TikTok).
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Shaka Strong: Fitness Guru/Actor (739K IG).
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Nicole De La Cruz: Singer/Actor (584K TikTok).
- Simonna Mlinyte: Actor / Singer / Host / Content Creator (509K Twitter)
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Hari Tahov: Fashion Designer/Model (355K IG).
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Soulfia: Singer/Songwriter (325K IG).
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Idlesan: Cosplayer (322K IG).
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Ashlynne Dae: Cosplayer (294K IG).
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Matilde G: Music Artist (201K FB).
TICKETS & VIP PACKAGES
ADVANCE TICKETS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED—WE WILL HIT CAPACITY.
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General Admission: $25 (Guaranteed Entry)
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VIP Access: $40 (Includes Red Carpet Priority Entry)
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INFOLIST PREMIUM DISCOUNT: Members get 40% OFF! ($15 GA / $24 VIP).
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Claim your code at InfoList.com/membership
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BOTTLE SERVICE: For the ultimate experience, call (323) 848-6030 or email [email protected]. (Mention Jeff Gund for preferential entry).
SUCCESS STORIES & HIGHLIGHTS
Check out highlights and press coverage from our previous world-class events, including features on the UK's "This Morning" show.