Dionne Lea

Director / Executive Producer

Dionne Lea is a magnetic singer, actor, and producer whose storytelling lights up both stage and screen. An alum of NYU’s prestigious Graduate Acting Program, she thrives on the dynamic interaction between performer and audience. Known for her emotional depth, wit, and charm, she captivated audiences with her genre-defying cabaret, The Way It Is…Now. Nominated for a Broadway World Los Angeles Award, the show seamlessly blends music with candid storytelling, exploring themes of love, loss, resilience, and social change. She has performed on world-class stages, including Carnegie Hall, The Geffen Playhouse, The Ford, and The Kennedy Center. Her live shows have been seen in cities across the country—from Milwaukee and New York to Chicago, Atlanta, and Houston. Her on-screen work includes The Prank with Rita Moreno, Dolphin Island, Ray Meets Helen, Hellbent, and American Fusion. A gifted voiceover artist, she brings warmth and nuance to every project. A proud daughter of the Great Migration, Dionne champions bold storytelling through her company, This is Swington.

Drew Athan

Producer / Writer

D.A. Binkley is a Los Angeles-based producer, coordinator, and writer working across film, television, documentary, live performance, music, and commercial production. Since moving to Los Angeles in 2018, he has built a multidisciplinary career around helping creative ideas make their way from development into production.

His documentary work includes more than five years with projects at Papercut Films, while his work with This is Swington spans live stage and recorded performance, documentary production, and development across feature film, podcasting, and vertical drama. As a coordinator with DVFI Management, Drew also works alongside Keith David and his talent manager, helping coordinate and manage the Emmy-winning actor’s career.

Working at the intersection of creative development and hands-on production, D.A. Binkley continues to grow his work as a coordinator, producer, and writer across the entertainment industry.

Kalen Jo Blanco

Producer / Director of Photography

Kalen Jo Blanco is a versatile creative who seamlessly blends strategy and artistry, with a career spanning music, songwriting, acting, and creative direction. Alongside curating engaging social media profiles and producing music videos, Kalen collaborates with fellow creatives to craft compelling narratives across diverse media channels. Kalen honed their aesthetic curation skills while contributing to the design of the Netflix series Selling Sunset and now assists brands and artists in establishing distinctive visual identities. With a solid foundation in camera and audio techniques, Kalen consistently pushes artistic boundaries and fosters collaborations that enhance every project they work on.

Keith Harrison Dworkin

Composer / Music Supervisor

Keith Harrison Dworkin is a multifaceted musical talent whose expertise encompasses film, television, and theater. He served as the arranger and music director for the 2021 film Cinderella. Additionally, he co-wrote songs for the Academy Award-shortlisted UglyDolls and acted as vocal coach for Netflix’s The Prom, starring Meryl Streep. As Executive Music Director for Disney’s The Hip Hop Nutcracker, he reimagined Tchaikovsky’s classic score and composed the music for The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Special. Keith has produced musical segments for various shows, including American Horror Story, Grace & Frankie, and The Politician. His live television credits include American Idol, The Daytime Emmy Awards, and the 2021 U.S. Presidential Inauguration. On stage, he was part of the original cast of Million Dollar Quartet and co-adapted The Boys From Syracuse, earning a Joseph Jefferson Award nomination. His Off-Broadway musical Emojiland was recognized as a New York Times Critic’s Pick. He also co-created Donny Osmond’s successful Las Vegas show and is the songwriter for Disney Junior’s animated sensation SuperKitties. A proud member of the Recording Academy and a graduate of Northwestern University, Keith has taught at USC, AMDA, and CLI Studios.

Ruby Williams

Production Assistant

Ruby Williams is a graduate of Rutgers University–New Brunswick, where she graduated with honors with a degree in English and minors in Creative Writing and Philosophy. A lover of the arts from a young age, she has a deep appreciation for creative expression in all forms. Her interests include literature, storytelling,  music, and discovering independent artists whose work challenges, inspires, and entertains. As a recent graduate, she is curious about how art, music, and narrative connect people and where that exploration will lead her.