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Behind the Lens: Nashville’s Commercial Storytellers

Plaid Pony Productions is thrilled to bring its signature event series, “Cocktails with Creatives,” to Nashville for the first time. This exclusive evening is designed to connect the city’s top production and agency talent for an insightful discussion and elevated networking at the stylish, Parisian-inspired Pont Neuf bar.

The Panel: Behind the Lens: Nashville’s Commercial Storytellers

Join us for a dynamic conversation that looks ahead at the future of commercial production, examining the creative and technological forces shaping the industry in 2026 and beyond.

Key Topics of Discussion:

What's Included:

  • The current landscape of commercial production in Nashville.
  • Predictions for the future of the local industry and world.
  • The transformative impact of AI and emerging technologies on creative execution and workflow.

Moderated By:

  • Stacy Scarsella, CEO and Executive Producer, Plaid Pony Productions

Featured Panelists: The panel will feature an elite group of Nashville's commercial production leaders, offering diverse perspectives from key creative roles.

Experience

Mix and mingle with industry peers while enjoying premium refreshments in a creative atmosphere. The evening includes:

  • A curated selection of wines from Pont Neuf
  • Light bites for networking
  • An intimate opportunity to network with the region's top advertising, agency, and production professionals.
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About the Host

Stacy Scarsella

Stacy Scarsella is the CEO and Executive Producer of Plaid Pony Productions, a nationally recognized commercial production company known for transforming bold creative ideas into high impact visual storytelling. Based in Austin with teams in Miami and Charleston, Plaid Pony has produced campaigns for global brands including American Express, AT&T, Adidas, Clinique, Spotify, Hollister, FedEx, UPS, and more.

With more than a decade of experience producing large scale commercial shoots, experiential pop ups, and industry leading brand campaigns, Stacy is known for her ability to bring creative teams together, solve problems before they happen, and deliver world class production experiences from concept through execution.

“Cocktails with Creatives” is her signature event series created to champion connection, collaboration, and conversation across the production and agency communities. This Nashville stop marks the first time Plaid Pony has brought the event to Tennessee, expanding their mission of elevating creative talent and fostering meaningful industry relationships.

Featured Panelists

Emily Bache and Abigail Breslin

Emily Bache and Abigail Breslin, also known as the Wanderlust Girls, are a wardrobe styling duo based in Nashville with fifteen years of experience styling for film, TV, advertising, musicians  and more. Their teamwork stems from their 25 year friendship, and mutual obsession with clothing. Clients include Major League Soccer, Polaris, Kentucky Derby, Playboy, Elizabeth Arden, Macklemore, and many more.

Sabyn Mayfield

Nashville native, Sabyn Mayfield, is an award-winning filmmaker and musician. He founded the L.A. based production company Stay Fly LLC in 2012 as an incubator for himself and other filmmakers developing original content.

As an actor, director, producer and writer,  Sabyn is known for tackling relevant subject matter with an innovative and bare bones approach. After years of creating critically acclaimed short form content, his feature debut, “Boomtown”, was released in 2017 by The Orchard; followed by his documentary “Time Can’t be Wasted”, in 2020 by 1091 Pictures.

As a songwriter and artist, Sabyn is breaking barriers with his music, and demonstrates the value of genre crossovers with his unique sound and lyrical content. His music has been featured in films and TV series around the globe. Sabyn released his debut EP, “Halfway There”, in 2021 with sonaBLAST! Records, and has continued to release music at a fevered pace. In 2021, he founded the record label and music publishing company CashVillain Music.

A graduate of the prestigious Los Angeles Film School, Sabyn continues to push the barriers as a multi-hyphenate, delivering a diverse catalogue of content, while staying true to the man behind it.

In addition to his work in the creative realms, Sabyn works extensively with those struggling with Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder as a Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CADC-I), as well as competing as a USA Boxing Masters Division Champion.  

Beginning in March of 2025 Sabyn was blessed with the opportunity to become the CEO of The Bridge to Recovery, combining his passion for recovery and business, to give back to an organization that changed his life.

Stacie Huckeba

Stacie Huckeba is an award winning, internationally recognized photographer, writer, public speaker and filmmaker. Her photographs have graced the cover of Marie Claire, as well as the pages of Rolling Stone, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, and others. She has contributed to numerous New York Times best-selling art & photography books including Michelle Obama’s “The Look” and Dolly Parton’s “Behind the Seams; My Life in Rhinestones”. She has partnered on numerous legacy projects for high-profile clients & institutions such as the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & the Country Music Hall of Fame. And is currently immersed in archival projects for celebrity clients from coast to coast.

Sheri Oneal

Sheri Oneal brings the rare, strategic insight earned from over 30 successful years as a professional. This deep, real-world expertise is the foundation of her role as a commercial photographer, visual storyteller, fine artist, and creative mentor. Her career has been recognized by prestigious industry organizations, including the PDN/Nikon Awards, the Ad Federation, and the FLA Magazine Association. Her client roster includes leading international brands, major publishing houses, and Fortune 500 corporations.

As the founder of Learn and Create and the driving force behind The Creative Push Podcast, Sheri uses her proven success to bridge the gap between artistic vision and business viability. Her honest and inspiring approach, shared on her @SheriONealYouTube channel and TheCreative Push on Substack, helps empower artists and creators to thrive through storytelling, education, and art. Sheri speaks from a place of proven, long-term success.

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Event Details:

  • Date & Time:
    Monday, February 2nd, 2026

    6:00PM – 8:00 PM

  • Location:
    Pont Neuf inside L&L Market (3820 Charlotte Ave. Ste. 147, Nashville, TN37209)
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