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Susan Janis-Mashayekhi
susanjm@pinksneakers.net


Susan Janis-Mashayekhi is one of the most familiar faces in the Florida television industry today. During the last 15 years, she has worked on dozens of the most high-profile productions taking place in the state, as well as projects in
NY, LA, DC and abroad. A graduate of Pepperdine
University, Susan began her career as a production manager and was soon working on shows as diverse as “The Tony Awards”, the Atlanta Olympic Games, “Oprah”, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, “Step By Step” and several Disney specials for ABC. Susan also produced a number of network primetime and daytime variety/music specials featuring the likes of Britney Spears, Jessica Simpson, 98 Degrees, *N SYNC, Backstreet Boys, Sugar Ray, Christina Aguilera, Smash Mouth, Destiny's Child, LeeAnn Rimes, Melt, LeeAnn Womak, Wynonna, Raven, BBMak and M2M. Prior to joining Pink Sneakers Productions Susan worked for Lightship Entertainment (and its sister company Harborlight Entertainment) where she served as Vice President of Production for over five years. During that time, Susan took on the role of Producer and Executive in Charge of Production for numerous ABC/Walt Disney World television specials as well as a number of series for Animal Planet and the Travel Channel. Her efforts were recognized in 2005 with a Daytime Emmy nomination from the National Television Academy for her work producing The Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade for ABC. From prep to post, Susan has had her hand in every phase of production, balanced equally by her business acumen and her famous sense of humor. Her current role is to further guide Pink Sneakers into becoming one of the nations's most innovative and sought-after production companies. Susan served as President of Women In Film & Television Florida from 2002-2005. She currently sits on the Board of Directors for both WIFT FL and MCA-I. Susan credits her accomplishments to a strong work ethic and a passion for the television industry.