SAME SOUL • NEW CHANNEL
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About Us

MEET OUR DREAM TEAM

WARREN FOSTER + BILAL M. - FOUNDERS OF SOUL BEAT TV + SPOTLIGHT ON THE BAY

WARREN FOSTER + BILAL M. - FOUNDERS OF SOUL BEAT TV + SPOTLIGHT ON THE BAY

WHO WE ARE

Spotlight On The Bay Inc. is designed to bring fresh talent of all ages and cultures worldwide to our communities and connect through entertainment as well as provide an exciting atmosphere that can be enjoyed by all. We are committed to producing exciting performances as well as providing exposure, support and promotion for artists that appear on our show. We are passionate about inspiring our artists to challenge their mind, reach for the stars, and remain positive. We measure our success by our ability to inform, enlighten, and educate our viewers. Learn more about the roots of SoulBeat TV and Chuck Johnson in Oakland, CA.

Our shows are a unifying force, a lens through which our local audience can view and understand our diverse nation and the larger world.

For more info and to become a part of our growing family, e-mail us at: vibes@spotlightonthebay.com

 


It’s A New Day for Spotlight On The Bay

Music segments are often filmed in front of a live concert audience, featuring hot new shows that everyone is talking about!

Bringing you the very best in San Francisco Bay Area entertainment, exclusively featuring local artists and their original music.

 

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our burning passion

• SUPPORT LOCAL ARTISTS

• STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY

• DEVELOP NEW COMMUNICATION CHANNELS

Our mission is to uplift the awesome BAY AREA community in musical and creative arts, supporting greater city unity and civic correctness with peace, love & prosperity!
— Warren Foster • Founding CEO

FOUNDER, CEO & EXECUTIVE PRODUCER • WARREN FOSTER, SR.

New age communicator Warren Foster Sr. is an Emmy nominated media producer and founder of “Spotlight On The Bay Entertainment”. Warren produces multimedia content for all screens from mobile devices to theater. He’s been in the communication business for 20 years.  Warren has a knack for helping people and corporations, tell and sell their story.  A multimedia producer for Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) for 20 years, Warren’s specialty is web and broadcast productions, Family, Production of Live Shows, Movie Production, Web-isodes and business advancement in the new age of communications. CEO of Anointed Media, and founder of SoulBeat TV  and Executive Producer of Spotlight on the Bay series.

 

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Content is the basic building block that forms the foundation for every consumer experience. Unfiltered content overwhelms consumers – but contextually relevant content makes your business meaningful and engaging.
— WARREN FOSTER

Professional Affiliations

√ Digital Cinema Society - DCS

√ Federal Communications Commission - Licensed by the FCC

Bringing you the very best in San Francisco Bay Area entertainment, exclusively featuring local artists and their original music.

 


DIRECTOR, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER & HOST • BILAL M.

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Bilal M.  is a native of Santa Barbara, CA and is a multi-talented artist, with a wide range of knowledge and experience of the entertainment industry. Involved in Fashion Modeling, Theatre, Dance, Choreography, Music and the Cinema screen as both an actor and a vocalist.  His education extends from City College of San Francisco as a performing arts major, College of San Mateo as a music major and a second major in aeronautics. University of Phoenix with degrees in business administration and business management. Most of the work performed in the categories mentioned, Mr. Bilal M. became a SAG & AFTRA union member.

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We are all Shining Stars... but we Shine Brightest in the Spotlight!
— Bilal M.

Professional Affiliations

√ Screen Actors Guild - SAG actor

√ American Federation of Television + Radio Artists - AFTRA Union Member


Co-founder, executive Business manager • marva lewis

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Marva Lewis, born in Texas, and currently residing in Las Vegas, NV. She possesses an extensive career in telecommunications, information technology (IT) information systems that spans more than 35 years!  Her formal education includes certifications in A-Plus, Security Plus, Network Plus, and a BS in Computer Science.  In 2005, she met Mr. Warren Foster and contributed to completing a short film “Woman to Woman”, and also played a role in a movie trailer “52 Weeks”, directed and filmed by Mr. Foster.  She has worked with Bilal M. as the Assistant Director for InTheSpotlyte Entertainment.  In addition she has worked in digital marketing for the last 7 years, and currently working with the development of short films, web-isodes and entertainment venues featuring local artists. 

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It’s a new day with Spotlight On The Bay
— Ms. Marvelous

TECHNICAL EDITOR - OLA OLOWOFELA

Ola is young and smart with a unique combination of experience and tech bringing to the table the ability to combine technical skills with business development with tech applications. Experienced in programming, administering network environments, installation of computer hardware and software applications, troubleshooting, developing and presenting complete business and finance plans, designing, and creating and updating web pages. Professional goals include continuing to grow in leadership and knowledge, excel in innovative technology application, interact and share with team members and colleagues, and develop world-class solutions to real world challenges.  He holds a BS, Computer Science from Grambling State Uni.

Out to change the game and get people moving!
— Ola

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VIDEOGRAPHER - WARREN FOSTER JR.

BIO COMING SOON!

The time is now... people need positive vibes
— Warren Jr.

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