BILL A. AYLESWORTH
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Bill Aylesworth P.O. Box 6554 Malibu, CA 90264 Ph (310) 494-1418 Fax (310) 455-2678 Cell (310) 741-8474 aylesworthbill@hotmail.com ================================================ Dynamic Media Managing Director 12223 Gorham Ave., Suite-A Brentwood, CA 90049 (2001-2002 & 2005-2006) Served as an acquisitions broker to independent distributors for film & television programming. Conducted freelance research as well as developing and pitching episodic series, game shows and reality - based programs. Wrote script coverage, �spec� treatments and screenplays. Headed up wholly owned subsidiary, NALS Music {BMI} music publishing company. Great Scott Presentations, LLC President 28875 Selfridge Drive, CA 90265 Malibu, CA 90265 (2002-2005) Company was created to handle all of the business affairs relating to �folk hero� Frances Plante-Scott�s music career, and development of her life story for the purpose of creating a �book proposal� for publishers, and treatment for a TV or Feature Film version of her memoirs. I founded this company along with and for my partner Ms. Frances Plante-Scott. There are also two subsidiary divisions, namely; Freedom Plante Publishing (BMI), and Great Scott Records. I performed all administrative duties (i.e. controller, accounting, inventory, production, database & records management, supplier, buyer, shipping & receiving, legal) as well as providing creative services (i.e. music producer, musician, writer, photographer, sound engineer, etc.) I also served in the capacity of a consultant to the LLC and as Frances� personal & business manager. Core business consisted of music production, marketing & distribution, merchandising design & sales, as well as creation of proprietary film and television properties. I also handled all publicity and PR functions, including press inquiries, creation of marketing materials, website design & maintenance. Acted as advocate and liaison with literary agent, entertainment attorney, studios, and producers. Negotiated, drafted and/or reviewed all contracts & agreements. Generated relationships with music distributors, brick & mortar retail outlets, e-tailers, targeting and exploiting potential revenue streams. Served as corporate secretary, officer and managing member of the LLC for the purpose of cultivating strategic business alliances. VisionQuest Video / TMW Media Group, Inc. Director of Sales Educational & Self-Help Video Distribution 2321Abbot Kinney Blvd., Marina Del Ray, CA 90291 (2000) Image Media Inc. (A wholly owned subsidiary of VIDATRON) Video/Broadcast Sales Manager Educational Video & Software Distribution 1132 Hamilton St. Vancouver, BC Canada V6P 2S2 (1996-1998) Managed the Video/Broadcast sales division, and distributed documentary, Children�s, special interest and educational programs internationally for cable & broadcast television Also marketed product to non?theatrical and sell?through video markets. Negotiated all distribution, acquisition and royalties� agreements. Designed one sheets and sell?sheets, as well as marketing and promotional campaigns. Suppliers included: Turner Pictures, Sony, CBS, Rhino Video, NHK Japan, BBC, Showtime, Hallmark, CBC and PBS. Vidatron Entertainment Group, Inc. Manager, Marketing and Distribution 302-1132 Hamilton St. Vancouver, BC Canada V6P 2S2 (1994?1998) In charge of the marketing and distribution of all films and videos in the "Vidatron" library, including films in the Sugar Entertainment roster. Films included: "The Prisoner of Zenda" with William Shatner , "Ronnie and Julie" with Teri Garr, "Island of Whales" with Gregory Peck and "Heartsafe" with Martin Sheen. TV Series included "Chrome Dreams" with Cab Calloway. Headed up the Healthcare & Training video division, "Vidatron Learning Systems". Designed and administered direct?mail and telemarketing sales campaigns, as well as layout and design of print ads. Wrote copy, and produced TV spots. Developed corporate tie?ins and distribution channels with sell?through outlets and sub?distributors. Oversaw budgets, cost controls and investor relations. Northern Lights Releasing Managing Director Film/Television/Video Distribution Vancouver, BC Canada V6P 2S2 (1994?1996) Northern Lights Releasing is a wholly owned subsidiary of Vidatron Entertainment. I distributed a library of over 2000; how?to, self?help, music and novelty video & film titles in Canada and ancillary markets. Developed feature films, MOW's, documentaries, television specials and episodic programming. Attended trade shows, including: AFM American Film Market, Fast Forward Video Showcase, and the Ontario Film Showcase. Was a member of the National Association of Television Program Executives. The Gage Group, Inc. Administrative Assistant Talent/Literary Agency - 9255 Sunset Blvd., Suite 315 West Hollywood. CA (1991) Submitted clients for; dinner theater, cable pilots, game shows, reality?based and variety shows. Negotiated fees, credits, points and perks. Also ran the office and served as an assistant to other agents. The Lantz Office Office Coordinator Talent/Literary Agency � 9255 Sunset Blvd., Suite 300 West Hollywood, CA (1990?1991) Duties included coordination of all submissions, maintenance of talent pictures, demo tapes and resumes. Served as an assistant to all agents in the office. CBS Television Administrative Assistant 7800 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036 (1990) Worked in the "Program Analysis" department at Television City. Recruited audience members for pilot screenings. Handled phones, filing, fax, typing, photocopying etc. Guber/Peters Entertainment Co. Contestant Coordinator 1990 Bundy Drive Santa Monica, CA (1988?1989) Worked on "The All New Dating Game" and "The Newlywed Game�. Recruited contestants, handled run?throughs and field promotions. Performed public relations assignments and sat in on production meetings & strategy sessions. Contributed creative production input. Chanticleer Films Assistant Promotion Coordinator Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, CA (1988) Assisted in the acquisition of promotional materials, camera packages, construction/hardware, and all production related materials. Assisted in advertisement layout and design, data entry and word processing. Involved with the promotion of all films in Chanticleer/Columbia Picture's "Discovery Program". Alive Entertainment Runner / Mailroom Coordinator Melrose Ave. Hollywood, CA (1987) Entry-level position consisting package deliveries to studios, film production & record companies. Administration of prints and materials in tape vault. Worked on a management team assisting career direction for artists such as; Alice cooper, Wes Craven, John Carpenter, Alan Rudolph and Teddy Pendergrass. Production Chanticleer Films Set Production Assistant MR. Fixit Hollywood, CA (Short Film) 1988 Aviator Pictures Locations Assistant BC Tel Mobility Vancouver, BC Canada (Commercial) 1994 Aviator Pictures Assistant Casting Director BC Lottery Vancouver, BC Canada (Commercial) 1995 AFMA Client Liaison American Film Market Santa Monica, CA 1992,1993,2000 & 2001 Producer/Writer/Creator Adrienne Clarkson Presents CBC Network "A Tribute To Peppiatt and Aylesworth" Producer/Writer with Rich Little, Bernard Slade and Norman Jewison 1995 One?Hour Special for Television New Country Classics: LIVE Vidatron Group With Charlie Daniels Band and Ronnie Prophet Creator / Producer One?Hour Concert video 1996 The Grandmasters Knowledge Network One?Hour Chess Documentary Creator/Producer/Writer 1996 HEE HAW: THE MOVIE Dynamic Media Feature Film Screenplay Writer 1998 The Lee Fitzgerald Show Adelphia Cable Public Affairs/Travelogue Series Supervising Producer 2001 Mirror Image (aka Double Take) Vin Di Bona Productions Comedy/Reality Series Creator/Producer 2004 (Optioned) Bed, Blessings & Beyond DYNAMIC MEDIA 2002 Pilot � Travelogue/History Series Creator/Exec. Producer 2006 - Currently in Post-Production Education Santa Monica High School (Diploma) Santa Monica, CA Dick Grove School of Music Music (Diploma) Studio City, CA Berklee College of Music Arranging/Theory Boston, MA Sound Masters Engineering (Diploma) N. Hollywood, CA Santa Monica College Business Santa Monica, CA Oxnard College Liberal Arts Oxnard, CA Affiliations Screen Actors Guild, American Film Institute Writers Guilds of America & Canada Office: 1548 N. Topanga Canyon. Blvd., Bldg #11 Topanga, CA 90290
