Phoenix, AZ -- May 14, 2008 - Libyan Crown Prince H.R.H. Prince Mahdi Al-Senussi is leading the City of Hope Charity Foundation event in association with OKW Productions headed by its President Oliver Kellman and OKW CEO BJ Davis. The company is expanding its operations and is set to open additional production offices in Arizona and California, in addition to the existing operations in Washington, D.C., Hong Kong and Abu Dhabi. OKW Partners John D. Schofield and BJ Davis  are members of the Directors Guild of America, other guilds and industry organizations, with credits that include Academy Award winning films, "Jerry McGuire", "Ali" and "As Good As It Gets". OKW Senior VP of Production Julia Davis will oversee productions that will be shot in Arizona with the impressive roster of projects on OKW's current production slate.

H.R.H. Prince Mahdi Al-Senussi is also a partner and CFO of OKW Productions. OKW is to merge its offices with Clearvision Studios in Phoenix. OKW's VP Michael D. Murphy and Executive Frank Torchia will operate the company's facilities in Arizona, with discussions in the works for an Arizona based studio. OKW is making every effort to attract domestic and international productions to Arizona, aided by the state's handsome tax credits available to filmmakers. OKW officers Helen McCready and Deborah Beasley will be instrumental in bringing film and television productions to the Arizona economy and growing work force. McCready stated, "We're planning to ensure that Arizona will become a multifaceted production state, attracting producers from around the world to our film-friendly state".

Prince Al-Senussi expressed OKW's intent to branch out into the global film and television productions, to entertain and engage audiences with quality class "A" movies, television, a cable network, publishing, merchandising and music in all media markets.   

"Night of the Royals" will be held on May 15, 2008 at 6 pm at The Hyatt Regency Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch, 5800 E Doubletree, Scottsdale, AZ and will be attended by H.R.H. Prince Mahdi Al-Senussi.  H.R.H. Prince Mahdi Al-Senussi, a member of the Al-Senussi Royal Family is a leading financial and business advisor to the Middle East, Europe and leading companies in the United States.

OKW Productions is proud to sponsor the City of Hope as it opens its offices in Phoenix, Arizona in association with offices domestically and internationally. As part of an event auction, a prized Arabian horse worth $100,000 dollars and valuable entertainment industry memorabilia will be auctioned to benefit the City of Hope.

Event: "Night of The Royals"
Where: Hyatt Regency in Scottsdale
Date: May 15, 2008
Time: 6:00 PM
 
Contact:

Helen McCready, C.S.A.
Vice President of Casting
OKW PRODUCTIONS
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623-363-1543

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