Mixed Media is a Los Angeles-based multi-media Film and Television Studio specializing in developing, producing, and distributing innovative and thought-provoking projects. With a focus on breaking norms, bending genres, and pushing the envelope, Mixed Media aims to redefine what is traditionally seen in Film and TV.
With a strong focus on nurturing the next generation of filmmakers, creatives, and storytellers, Mixed Media aims to build a strong presence and brand with a lasting cultural impact. The company is dedicated to setting up scholarships, funds for education, and grants for filmmakers and providing powerful resources, opportunities, and educational outlets.
A LITTLE BACKSTORY…
MIXED MEDIA WAS FOUNDED BY JORDAN TORTORELLO IN 2018 AS A WAY TO BRING LIKE MINDED CREATIVES TOGETHER.
“COMING FROM A SMALL TOWN IN AZ, I WAS QUITE SHOCKED BY HOW HARD IT WAS TO FIND PASSIONATE + GENUINE PEOPLE IN LOS ANGELES. FAST FORWARD 10 YEARS & I’VE MANAGED TO CONNECT WITH SOME OF THE MOST TALENTED, HARD WORKING, & CREATIVE HUMANS ON THE PLANET.
TO KEEP THEM ALL TO MYSELF WOULD BE A SHAME.” - JORDAN TORTORELLO, OWNER OF MIXED MEDIA
THE TEAM
JORDAN TORTORELLO, FOUNDER
PRODUCER, WRITER, DIRECTOR, ACTOR
Jordan Tortorello, a 28-year-old multi-hyphenate from Sedona, Arizona, has seamlessly combined his love for stories, entrepreneurial spirit, and passion for people into the creation of his own production company. Recognizing the need for autonomy in his career, he founded Mixed Media, and began investing in cinema cameras and lighting equipment, enabling him to create at his whim.
With a lineage steeped in the arts, stemming from a family of professional musicians, Jordan ventured to Los Angeles to pursue acting but soon realized his aspirations stretched beyond performing alone. His vision for Mixed Media swiftly gained momentum within the industry.
Jordan's production company is on the brink of releasing its first feature film "Peripheral" in 2024 which took home an award for Best Narrative feature at American Black Film Festival after its premiere, followed by the highly anticipated "Prey By Night" in 2025, with an impressive cast including Patrick Walker, Cinthya Carmona, Johnell Young, and Algee Smith.
SAMI TORTORELLO, CO-FOUNDER
PRODUCER, SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER, MODEL
Sami Tortorello is a versatile professional based in Los Angeles, California. With a background in acting since childhood, she transitioned into entrepreneurship, co-founding a successful production company alongside her husband. In her role, she manages social media influencers and oversees post-production processes, demonstrating her multifaceted skill set.
Beyond her work in production, Sami is also active in the modeling industry, showcasing her talent and versatility in front of the camera. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for creativity, she continues to make strides in both the entertainment and fashion realms, establishing herself as a dynamic force in the bustling landscape of Los Angeles.
SULAYMAN TAHIR
WRITER, DIRECTOR, PRODUCER
Sulayman Tahir, is a writer, director and film producer from Philadelphia, PA. He's a producer on the highly anticipated Phels High movie starring Omari Hardwick and Elise Neal and has worked on the film The Upside, starring Kevin Hart and Bryan Cranston.
Lay joined Mixed Media back in 2022 where he directed their debut feature, a sci-fi/thriller entitled Peripheral slated to be released in 2024. As well as their latest feature, a psychological thriller Prey By Night slated to be released in 2025 starring Patrick Walker, Cinthya Carmona, Johnelle Young and Algee Smith.
He aspires to tell original stories from perspectives typically not explored on the big screen. Intertwining high concept themes with grounded and character driven narratives. The filmmakers he draws most of his inspiration from are Jordan Peele, Alfred Hitchcock and Christopher Nolan.