Meet the Team

  • Erby Beauvil (he/him)

    President & CEO

    Erby is a producer, actor, writer, director and founder of Breathe Entertainment. He oversees all productions, and is the Head Producer for “Split|Filter” and “Disrepair”. He also co-created & starred in the web-series, “Queerantine”. With this company, he is dedicated to working with filmmakers in bringing authentic and diverse stories to the screen, both big and small. He wants to give artists the space to let their voices be heard, especially the underrepresented. Storytelling in any form has always been his passion. For he knows the power of a story well told. It has the ability to entertain, edify, educate and inspire people from all different walks of life.

  • Mika Carten (she/they)

    VP, Culture and Impact

    Mika is an actor, writer, producer and drag artist. She works on each project as the Impact Producer and oversees cultural research to ensure each step of production remains diverse, equitable and intersectional. Mika is the Head Producer for “The Breathe Entertainment Podcast,” and co-created & starred in the web-series, “Queerantine.” Mika is passionate about stories that approach genre from an intersectional lens in order to produce media that more accurately reflects the world around us.

  • Nikki Villafane (she/her)

    Production Manager

    Nikki is a director, producer, writer and photographer. She oversees the production process and ensures all production resources are used effectively. A horror and documentary film lover, Nikki is obsessed with telling stories that have yet to be told. Nikki is a producer on “Disrepair”. When not working on projects at Breathe, she can be found baking, day-drinking, stressing over her carbon footprint, and most importantly, spending time with her beautiful daughter, Abernathy.

  • Jasmine Zarad (she/her)

    Special Projects Associate

    Jasmine is an actress, writer, producer, and director. She manages Breathe's social media and a variety of projects on behalf of the company. Jasmine’s true passion has always lied within the art of storytelling and playing make believe. She has used her talents to aid in the success of the “Breathe Entertainment Podcast” and “Disrepair”. She also assists with the marketing and publicity of all projects. She enjoys art, poetry, reading books, spicy foods and all things Disney. If not working hard on set, she can typically be found watching her comfort tv shows/movies over and over again, no matter how long her “Must Watch” list gets and spending time with her new puppy, Chewie.

  • Chantele Sterling (she/her)

    Production Associate

    Chantele is a versatile artist with over 13 years experience in the performing arts. She holds a degree in theatre with an additional focus on acting film. She continues to perform in the art of musical theatre, showcasing her talents in professional productions show cases. Working with Breathe Entertainment has become a gateway for her to expand on her passion to write and direct. Her recent credits with Breathe Entertainment include “The Hairitage Project” and “Ollie”. Her intentions as a creator include the ability to inspire and challenge the minds of audiences through various perspectives of story telling