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Aly Acosta is a seasoned filmmaker and performer with over 15 years of experience in front of and behind the camera. A Miami native, Aly got her start acting in high school theater before transitioning into film and television.

Aly Acosta is a seasoned filmmaker and performer with over 15 years of experience in front of and behind the camera. A Miami native, Aly got her start acting in high school theater before transitioning into film and television, where she has since built a diverse portfolio as a producer, director, and writer.

Aly has spearheaded a wide range of independent projects, developing a reputation for creative versatility and sharp storytelling instincts. Her work spans narrative shorts, indie features, and experimental formats—always grounded in a passion for character and emotional authenticity.

One of her most memorable experiences was working under the direction of Michael Keaton in Knox Goes Away, a role that further deepened her understanding of performance and direction at the highest level.

With a deep love for film—she's watched Ocean's Eleven over 100 times—Aly brings both a cinephile's heart and a producer's discipline to XY Media Partners, where she helps lead creative development and production execution across the slate.

William Joseph Barrantes Jr. is a seasoned professional in the entertainment industry, with a rich career spanning over two decades. William has made significant contributions to the fields of entertainment production and rights management.

William Joseph Barrantes Jr. is a seasoned professional in the entertainment industry, with a rich career spanning over two decades. William has made significant contributions to the fields of entertainment production and rights management.

William's career began with Ariztical Entertainment, and he has since held key positions at Ventura Distribution, Regent Entertainment, and Fabrication Films. At Fabrication Films, he served as the Director of Acquisitions, where he acquired independent full-length features and TV shows for international and domestic markets. He was directly responsible for marketing and releasing a library of over 100 titles, and he worked closely with international vendors to meet release deadlines.

In his role as a Sales Engineer at FilmTrack, Inc., William acted as a liaison between the company and potential clients, presenting the system to personnel worldwide. He trained new clients on system competency, script management, metadata management, and more. His work ensured that FilmTrack was professional and understandable to clients with varying levels of experience in rights management.

William's expertise in rights management was further honed during his tenure at Roku as a Product Manager for Rights & Content Tooling. He designed a rights management system for Roku's VOD platform, ensuring that all projects met their full financial potential. He collaborated with various stakeholders, including acquisitions, programming, original content, sales, operations, tech, engineering, IT, delivery, and finance.

William is a member of the Producers Guild of America West Coast and has produced numerous movies and TV episodes.

In his free time, William enjoys exploring new trends in the entertainment industry and staying updated with the latest advancements in multimedia distribution.

Brandon Gilbert operates at the intersection of cinema and strategy. With over a decade of experience spanning global film markets and entertainment tech, he's helped shepherd projects from pitch decks to red carpets—while advising studios, platforms, and production companies on how to build lasting relationships with audiences.

Brandon Gilbert operates at the intersection of cinema and strategy. With over a decade of experience spanning global film markets and entertainment tech, he's helped shepherd projects from pitch decks to red carpets—while advising studios, platforms, and production companies on how to build lasting relationships with audiences.

A Cannes regular and lifelong student of the industry, Brandon brings a rare fluency in both the creative and commercial sides of the business. He's led international sales efforts, negotiated distribution deals, and scaled customer success orgs for entertainment-focused SaaS platforms—always with one eye on the big picture and the other on what makes stories stick.

Josh Keeler is a seasoned multi-hyphenate with 17 years of experience in the entertainment industry, trained at UC Santa Barbara's prestigious BFA Acting Conservatory and recognized nationally as the face of Coca-Cola.

Josh Keeler is a seasoned multi-hyphenate with 17 years of experience in the entertainment industry. He studied theatre at UC Santa Barbara, where he trained at the university's prestigious BFA Acting Conservatory. His early career was defined by a string of performances in independent films, television pilots, and digital shorts—many of which he also helped write and produce. In 2008, Josh became nationally recognized as the face of Coca-Cola, lending his image to one of the brand's most visible campaigns of the decade.

A dedicated collaborator and story-first creative, Josh has played a key role in developing new stage work in both Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, often serving as a bridge between emerging writers and live audiences. He brings a rare combination of classical discipline and creative spontaneity to every production, with instincts sharpened by years both in front of and behind the camera. When he's not working, you can find him rewatching Forrest Gump—and yes, crying every time.

Rob Steiner is a media entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and technology executive with two decades of experience across software, telecom, and blockchain.

Rob Steiner is a media entrepreneur, venture investor, and technology executive with two decades of experience across software engineering, telecom, and blockchain. At XY, Rob drives strategic vision and production strategy—blending creative development with deep technical and operational expertise.

He is also the founder of XG Innovation, an investment platform focused on frontier technologies like decentralized infrastructure, AI, and entertainment tech. Rob previously led blockchain and wireless innovation at DISH Network/SlingTV and advised the Solana Foundation during its early growth. His career spans engineering at Vimeo, founding early online marketplaces, and leading investments across the sports and media landscape.

Rob operates at the intersection of storytelling and technology, helping XY Media Partners build the next generation of film and TV.