We believe in delivering quality, cost-effective label services such as artist development, music and video solutions, and cutting edge branding and marketing. A rapidly changing entertainment industry has many young artists trading partial ownership of their art form for access to the materials and infrastructure necessary for continued success in the field of entertainment. Unfortunately, this costly trade often comes at the penalty of high interest recoupable advances from record labels and entertainment firms. Hope Tree Entertainment believes in delivering the attention to detail that is required in order to yield high-end results for independents and their careers while allowing them to retain ALL OF THEIR RIGHTS.
PATRYK LARNEY FOUNDER
Patryk Larney brings a wealth of experience to Hope Tree Entertainment. Elected to Steve Jobs' maiden wave of Creatives for the historic relaunch of Apple Inc, and subsequently working as Creative Coordinator, Patryk refined his skill set for innovative and effective conceptual designs, graphic and corporate video solutions, and project management. His years of experience in the music industry have found him working on projects with such names as Sara Bareilles, Ricky Martin, Rachel Platten, Anthony Hamilton, Billy Joel, Fiona Apple and Sting.
Patryk offers that his real passion lies with artist development and helping to build sustainable careers. He currently manages the award winning Modern Traditional Country duo The Young Fables.
Well respected for his outside-the-box marketing concepts, Patryk possesses the expertise necessary to guide artists through the mazes of the new music industry.
ANDREW HERNER PROJECT MANAGER
Andrew brings a diverse creative skillset to help Hope Tree Entertainment operate at the highest possible level. He works alongside Patryk to make sure each client is getting the Hope Tree Experience and receiving the best service in the business.
Andrew is a graduate of Michigan State’s Media production program and has experience in many areas. You may see him on set or working behind the scenes to keep things running efficiently.
JEREMY RYAN PHOTOGRAPHER
Jeremy is Hope Tree Entertainment's go to professional photographer delivering high quality editorial shots and album cover art. Jeremy has experience in event photography as well as art direction and continuously caters to his client's needs while always staying true to his artistic sensibility. Jeremy is known for his commitment to go above and beyond and stop at nothing to get "the shot".
Jeremy's work is available through Hope Tree's Artist Collective Program that delivers high end product solutions for independents.
BRETT RYAN STEWART
AUDIO/CONTENT SOLUTIONS
Brett Ryan Stewart, owner of WireBird Productions, in Nashville, TN is delighted to share his audio engineering/production services with Hope Tree Entertainment. Brett is an essential team member of HTE's content-creation team providing high end audio production for numerous musical ventures. He is known for his quick wit and his ability to disarm an artist's nerves, allowing them to deliver their authentic best in production environments.
Brett's work has appeared on major media platforms such as FOX, A&E and OWN Networks (So You Think You Can Dance, Nashville’s LIGHTENING 100 WRLT, Neil Young’s “Living With War Today”). High profile clientele include Heineken and Microsoft.
ANDY STROHL VIDEO (NYC)
Andy has been making short films since he was twelve and was directing live local cable broadcasts by the the age of seventeen. Equipped with a Bachelor of Arts degree from The College of New Jersey, Andy began freelancing visual arts full time in 2004 and by 2005 had started Strohl Digital Productions, a boutique production house with expertise in all areas of video production from online media to in-house industrial films. In 2011 Andy won a Los Angeles Movie Award for editing for the short film, "The Most Dangerous Animal". Andy is a Director of Photography, Editor, Graphic Designer, football enthusiast and a recreational drummer.
ASHLEY KATE ADAMS
PRODUCTION/SALES (NYC/LA)
Ashley holds a BFA from Cincinnati Conservatory of Music and made her Broadway Debut at the age of 23 in the Tony Award winning musical, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES. She currently lives in NYC where she can be seen creating from both sides of the table; producing and performing. In 2011 she created AKA Studio Productions with the mission to nurture and develop new works. Ashley adds a strong foothold to the NYC division of Hope Tree Entertainment.