TICKLES.TV is an online
video content provider of a new genre of media catered to the Urban
Chameleon experience. Armed with multi-faceted interests and
skills, Urban Chameleons seamlessly transport themselves from one
unique social or professional environment to another without most
people even noticing the irony of their mobility or the depth of
their perspectives. TICKLES.TV is a new market
place that celebrates this niche phenomenon, providing a platform
to take unconventional risks that challenge stereotypes, stimulate
intellect and celebrate urban culture...and the final product is
what Tickles us.
Mission: To be the
ultimate source of entertainment for Urban Chameleons.
Bio:
HaJ's aspirations
are to create innovative media content that affect social and
political change to inspire peoples lives. HaJ began working in
various aspects of the entertainment industry at a young age, which
allowed her to cultivate her talents as a film producer. Like most
Brooklyn natives in the early 90's she first dreamed of becoming a
rap star. By the age of thirteen she had a manager and was in the
studio recording a demo tape. Unfortunately, no trust worthy record
deal solidified when it was time to apply for college therefore her
parents encouraged her to take a hard look at the direction of her
life. Luckily, while attending Performing Arts High school she
developed other skills. She wrote, produced and performed in a
series of Public Service Announcements encouraging young people to
vote and stop gun violence. The PSA's aired on UPN and were
nominated for an Emmy award in 1995.
By the time she graduated from high school, John Leguizamo
presented her with the top acting award sponsored by the League of
American Theatre & Producers. Deciding to take this performing
buzz to college she received the President's Merit award to attend
Carnegie Mellon University where she graduated with a B.F.A. in
acting and a minor in English. Since there was no one at Carnegie
Mellon to continue "Busting rhymes" with she concentrated her focus
on acting and producing. She starred in a number of plays including
Antigone, Hedda Gabler, and The Marriage of Figaro, which was
produced by Hollywood producer Paula Wagner from Cruise/Wagner
Productions to name a few. During the summer of her sophomore year
she attended USC's producer's lab workshop and shot three short
films. Her senior year in college she co-founded the magazine
Juicebox, a visually stylish magazine that highlights Black and
Latino students at Carnegie Mellon University.
Since graduation, HaJ spent several years working in music
videos and commercials. She produced THE UNTITLED KELIS PROJECT,
which follows a day in the life of Grammy nominated recording
artist Kelis, "Milkshake" The film premiered at the 2005 Pan
African Film Festival in Los Angeles. She also has worked as part
of the literary management team at Brillstein-Grey Entertainment
representing Hollywood's A-list talent and in feature film as part
of the development team at Red Wagon Entertainment (MEMOIRS OF A
GEISHA, JARHEAD, GLADIATOR).
HaJ is currently in post-production on another short film
entitled, HER, and launched an online production company, http://www.tickles.tv/, which
specializes in comedic, social commentary for the Urban
Chameleon.
