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| Eric Louzil - President & CEO Eric Louzil has been involved as a writer, director and producer on over 30 films. Eric's films have had a strong track record in both domestic and foreign markets based on his reputation as a Cult Filmmaker, attracting such stars as two-time Academy Award-winner Kevin Costner (Shadows Run Black and Sizzle Beach U.S.A.), Malcolm McDowell (Fatal Pursuit), Academy Award-winner Mira Sorvino (WiseGirls), three-time Oscar nominated Piper Laurie (Distortions), and C. Thomas Howell (Dilemma), among others. Eric Louzil is a native of Australia and has been involved as a writer, director and producer on over 30 films, including the cult classics: • CLASS OF NUKE 'EM HIGH • DILEMMA • SIZZLE BEACH, USA • SHOCK 'EM DEAD • FORTRESS OF AMERIKKKA • LUST FOR FREEDOM • SHADOWS RUN BLACK • DESPERATE OBSESSION • WILDING Eric also produced the pilot, Models, Inc., a Melrose Place spin-off starring Linda Grey, Carrie-Anne Moss and Emma Samms. Eric Louzil graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in film production from UCLA in 1975. He is a member of the I.A.T.S.E. and the Producers Guild of America. Some of Eric Louzil's more notable experiences have been working with Ken Russell on Altered States, on Steven Spielberg's 1941, on Francis Ford Coppola's One From the Heart and Franco Zefferelli's The Champ with Academy Award-winner John Voight. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Tim Kelly - Vice President of Domestic & International Sales - Tim was born on June 27, 1956 in Sun Valley, California and currently lives in California with his wife Rita. Tim has five children, four girls and one boy. They range from the ages of 8 to 33. Luckily, the boy is not the youngest. In his free time Tim loves to just spend time with his wife and his dog, Brandy. When Tim was a kid he dreamed of playing Major League Baseball. Unfortunately, he did not make it to the majors but he got to be part of the first US fast pitch softball team in the early 80’s. Tim is and has always been a big sports fan. He loves football and has been a die hard Seattle Seahawks fan for over 30 years. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sandro Gohoho - Vice President of International Sales, he was educated at Suffolk University in Senegal, and the American University in Paris, where he received his degree in International Business. So far, Sandro has studied and worked on three continents, and speaks six languages. He worked for Deloitte and Touche in The Gambia, the French Open in Paris, and Free Media in France, before joining up with Echelon Studios in October of 2006. Sandro is an avid sports fan (his favorite sport is soccer). In his time in the States, he's developed an interest in basketball as well. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Darrion V. Osby – Head of Accounting and Client Relations - Darrion has been a part of the Echelon team since early 2007. He was born and raised in Southern California. Ever since an early age, Darrion knew he always wanted to be incorporated with the entertainment industry. Prior to graduating from California State University, Northridge with a B.S. in Finance, Darrion was an Accounting Intern, where he handled a majority of our general accounting and royalty work. Upon graduation, Darrion was hired full-time as a Staff Accountant. Beginning January of 2009, Darrion was promoted to his current position where he ably handles Echelon's client accounts and business side. Darrion loves sports and traveling. His goal is to one day be a successful Production Accountant and Entrepreneur. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Vincent Marinaccio – Public Relations Specialist - Vincent is one of our newest additions to Echelon Studios since the Fall of 2008. Vincent graduated from California State University, Fullerton with a B.A. in Business with a concentration in Marketing. He got his start as the Vice President of Marketing for Hollywood Sports & Giant Paintball. He has worked with some of the biggest celebrities in the world including Arnold Schwarzenegger, Nicholas Cage, Will Smith, and Tom Arnold. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Eric Robert Louzil - Vice President of Graphic Design, true to his Los Angeles roots, our head of graphic design is a huge Lakers fan. Eric was born in Los Angeles and grew up in Santa Clarita, California and he’s always had a creative inclination. When he's not watching movies (or designing artwork for them) Eric likes to play video games, so he's the guy in the office to ask if you need advice on that all important Xbox vs. PlayStation decision. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Rodrigo Ritchie Ramirez - Graphic Design, people call Rodrigo by his middle name, Ritchie. He was born in Southern California and grew up in Los Angeles. Throughout his life he has always been into “art” in many genres such as music, dance, drawing and painting. Having to understand his passion at an early age, his path became an easy decision for him. He made his way to California State University, Long Beach where he got his BFA in Art/Illustration. He has been working for Echelon since late 2007. He spends most of his off time checking out the “spots” where ever there is good music, art and dance. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Chris Ligan - DVD Authoring, Chris is one of the newest members to the team here at Echelon Studios. He started here in early 2007 and is our V.P. Editor. Chris was born in Los Angeles, California on August 4, 1983 and still currently lives in the area. He graduated University of California Irvine with a degree in Film. His main goal is to become a feature editor. His choice in editing software is Final Cut Pro. In his spare time he likes to play sports and travel. His favorite team is the Los Angeles Lakers. He currently traveled to Toronto, Canada and would like to go back sometime. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Aekruthrai Roongcharoen - Shipping Director, Aekruthai (Aek) is from Bangkok, Thailand. She studied film production in Thailand, then came to the U.S. to study Film and Producing at Chapman University. She came to Echelon in 2002, after graduation. Aek spends her free time writing screenplays and Thai poetry. She is also a deacon at her church, and plays guitar in the church band. Rock on, Aek! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Vester Mapp, CPA – Accounting,Vester has been with Echelon for a number of years and he does all the in- house audits and financials as well as year end tax returns. Vester enjoys writing screenplays and currently lives with his wife in Lancaster, California. |