The Experience Beyond the Stage
Live the moment on stage, meet the faces shaping the industry,
and end the night in a celebration you won’t forget.
Laila is a powerhouse actress whose presence commands the screen and leaves a lasting impression.
Known for her standout performances in:
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✓ Salt-N-Pepa
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✓ The Bobby DeBarge Story
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✓ For the Love of Jason,
Laila brings a rare blend of strength, vulnerability, and undeniable star quality to every role she touches.
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A classically trained performer from Rutgers University’s prestigious Mason Gross School of the Arts, she doesn’t just act—she transforms. Her work reflects truth, depth, and the kind of authenticity that today’s industry demands.
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As her career continues to rise, Laila Odom represents exactly what Arizona Actors Fest is all about—real talent, real work, and real opportunity. This is an artist who isn’t just part of the conversation… she’s helping lead it.
LAILA ODOM
CELEBRITY GUESTS
MUSTAFA SPEAKS
Mustafa is an American actor, writer, and producer with a uniquely diverse background — from groundbreaking marine science research to Hollywood, fitness entrepreneurship, and film production.
On screen, he's best known for:
Landman
(Paramount+) Boss
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All-American (The CW)
Coach Kenny
With additional credits on NCIS, S.W.A.T., Lethal Weapon, Jane the Virgin, Pretty Little Liars, and more.
Beyond acting, Mustafa is a published author (The Mind Muscle Method), founder of the celebrity fitness gym SS3D Fit Club, and founder of Blue Meridian Studios — reflecting a career built on business acumen as much as performance.
Seven Seconds (Netflix) 'Messiah'
Joe Pickett (Paramount+) 'Nate Romanowski'
Mustafa is an American actor, writer, and producer with a uniquely diverse background — from groundbreaking marine science research to Hollywood, fitness entrepreneurship, and film production.
On screen, he's best known for:
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✓ Landman (Paramount+) — 'Boss'
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✓ All-American (The CW) — 'Coach Kenny'
✓ Seven Seconds (Netflix) — 'Messiah'
✓ Joe Pickett (Paramount+) — 'Nate Romanowski'
With additional credits on NCIS, S.W.A.T., Lethal Weapon, Jane the Virgin, Pretty Little Liars, and more.
Beyond acting, Mustafa is a published author (The Mind Muscle Method), founder of the celebrity fitness gym SS3D Fit Club, and founder of Blue Meridian Studios — reflecting a career built on business acumen as much as performance.
LAILA ODOM
Laila is a powerhouse actress whose presence commands the screen and leaves a lasting impression.
​
Known for her standout performances in:
Salt-N-Pepa
​
​
​For the Love of Jason,
The Bobby DeBarge Story
Laila brings a rare blend of strength, vulnerability, and undeniable star quality to every role she touches.
​
A classically trained performer from Rutgers University’s prestigious Mason Gross School of the Arts, she doesn’t just act—she transforms. Her work reflects truth, depth, and the kind of authenticity that today’s industry demands.
​
As her career continues to rise, Laila Odom represents exactly what Arizona Actors Fest is all about—real talent, real work, and real opportunity. This is an artist who isn’t just part of the conversation… she’s helping lead it.
Live the moment on stage, meet the faces shaping the industry,
and end the night in a celebration you won’t forget.
WELCOME TO NEXTSPACE
THE OFFICIAL AFTERPARTY
The arena where Arizona Actors Fest turns competition into a spectacle.
The arena where Arizona Actors Fest turns competition into a spectacle.
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This isn't just an event space. It's the stage for battle. NextSpace is a 14,000-square-foot purpose-built event venue in North Scottsdale, designed and operated by the workplace technology team headquartered inside the building.
Expansive layouts, professional lighting, and enterprise audio-visual production that transforms every performance into a main event.
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On Sunday, May 31st, it becomes the ultimate proving ground. Lights up. The pressure is on. Eyes watching.
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Many actors step in, and only a few will rise.
For two days, NextSpace isn't just hosting AAF. It is the arena.
WELCOME TO VENUE 8600
LIVE DJs & BANDS
Old Town Scottsdale's most electric destination — where the night comes alive.
THE OFFICIAL AFTERPARTY
pour decisions
Hosting the official Arizona Actors Fest afterparty is none other than Pour Decisions Patio & Kitchen—one of Old Town Scottsdale’s most electric destinations for nightlife, energy, and unforgettable experiences.
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Known for its rooftop vibes, chef-driven menu, and next-level cocktails, Pour Decisions delivers the perfect blend of upscale atmosphere and high-energy entertainment. From live DJs and bands to massive screens and an open-air patio built for celebration, this is where the night comes alive.
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With panoramic rooftop views, a vibrant social scene, and a reputation for being the go-to spot for both locals and visitors, Pour Decisions isn’t just a venue—it’s an experience.
For AAF, this is where the industry unwinds, connects, and celebrates.
ROOFTOP VIBES
CHEF-DRIVE MENU