[1][2] She went on to become an international model, which brought her to the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York City where she studied acting.

[3] Within two years of moving to Los Angeles, Illana produced her first film, Joshua Tree, starring Dolph Lundgren.

After marrying film producer Moshe Diamant, the couple formed Signature Entertainment group, where Illana was Head of Development.

She also served as Casting Director on Signature films including Hairy Tale, The Body, and Knock Off, and developed and produced the upcoming Funky Monkey from Warner Brothers.

In 2003, Shoshan produced Imaginary Heroes written and directed by Dan Harris starring Emile Hirsch, Sigourney Weaver, Jeff Daniels, and Michele Williams.