About the Venice Media Disctrict

Creative icons, artists and visionaries have been drawn to Venice, CA since its inception more than a  century ago. Today, the eclectic community continues to thrive as LA’s artistic outpost by the sea, attracting a wide range of creative professionals and businesses in a variety of disciplines. In consideration of our dynamic creative history, the Los Angeles City Council has bestowed the title of “Venice Media District” (VMD) on our community. Please join us in our efforts to raise awareness of VMD as one of the world’s premier creative hubs.

Board Members

Robert Feist Co-founder & Chair Emeritus | Ravenswork	Colleen O’Mara Diamond Chair & Dir. of Communications | Hype
Becky Hutner Director of Sponsorship | Simply Curious Films	Cathy De La Cruz Dir. of High School Internships | Venice Arts
Samantha Pennacchio Director of Marketing | Shout Factory	Valerie Vanderwest Director of College Internships | Bulldog Realtors
Raphael Gutierrez Director of Merchandising | Trademark Attorney	Edizen Stowell Photographer | Venice Paparazzi
Gustavo Morais Web Developer & Online Marketing | ST8 Creative Solutions	Zully Garcia Intern | Mount St. Mary’s College