ZACK WARD
Actor - Writer - Director
Launching his career with the role of Scut Farkus in the classic “A Christmas Story”, Zack Ward is an actor, director, writer and producer with 37 years in the industry. His career spans the gamut of genres, from blockbusters like “Transformers” and “Resident Evil: Apocalypse” to edgy art films such as “Trade” and Oscar winner “Almost Famous” to the slapstick action of “Postal” and the dark comedy cult hit “Titus”. Zack continues using his years of experience behind the camera having written, produced and directed
feature films. “Don’t Blink” released in September 2014, starring Brian Austin Green and Mena Suvari was Zack’s first production. In 2015 he wrote and produced two features, acting in both and directing one. “Restoration” was his feature directorial debut released May 2016. The second feature, “Bethany”, will be released September 2016. Since January, 2015, Ward has penned 5 screenplays that have all been shot or are going into production. From the creative passions of a child actor into the experienced craftsman he is today, Zack Ward’s love of the film industry has spanned 37 years, inspiring him to grow with the changing technical and social dynamics of our time, constantly challenging himself for the next opportunity. “No matter what format, no matter what story, at its heart it’s always about people.” Ward lives with his girlfriend, Jen McMahan, their two cats and tiny dog, Roxie.
DAVID ELLEFSON
Musician - Author - Label Owner
From humble farm roots in rural Minnesota, David Ellefson has come a long way, literally and figuratively, to conquering stages around the World as bassist of thrash metal titans MEGADETH. Revered for his unique, hard-hitting playing style, and unwavering dedication to his musical craft, Ellefson has woven a vast professional tapesty as a bassist, songwriter, record producer, clinician and author. As a member of MEGADETH, he has been awarded 10 Grammy nominations, countless gold & platinum records and toured the world for the better part of 3 decades.
In addition to Megadeth, David has lent his playing and writing abilities to several other recording and touring projects including Soulfly, F5, Temple of Brutality, Altitudes and Attitude (With Frank Bello of Anthrax) and Metal Allegiance, the "supergroup" formed by Mark Menghi with David, Mike Portnoy, and Alex Skolnick who released their eponymous debut in 2015 on Nuclear Blast.
Ellefson who holds a Bachelor's degree in business marketing and continues to lecture on a variety of music and business related topics, has also ventured out into other related forays, as president of record label EMP Label Group (Ellefson Music Productions), and with his own coffee brand Ellefson Coffee Co
BOB DUTEAU
Vice President of Booking, Live Nation New England
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EDDIE WOHL
Producer - Composer - Writer
Los Angeles based composer and record producer Eddie Wohl was an original member of the iconic New York based Scrap 60 Production team. Coming out of the NYC club/band scene he has spent many years honing his craft as a songwriter and a musician.As a composer he’s won 3 Emmy Awards and has thousands of placements on TV including The Superbowl, The Superbowl Pre Game show, the NFL on CBS, NBA on NBC, The Olympics, The NHL, NCAA Basketball and PGA Golf on CBS. He’s also scored numerous promos for Judge Judy, Inside Edition, Today In NY and various NBC News affiliates across the country.As a producer Wohl has sold in excess of 6 million records. His credits include Fuel, Anthrax, Smile Empty Soul. Ill Nino, World Fire Brigade, H20, 36 Crazyfists and Jesse Malin. Records that he’s produced embody performances by Bruce Springsteen, Robby Krieger, Roger Daltrey, Chino Moreno, Jakob Dylan, Kara Dioguardi, Josh Homme, Chris Shiflett, Jada Pinkett Smith and Dimebag Darrell.
DALE "RAGE" RESTEGHINI
Video - TV - Film Producer
Dale Anthony Resteghini (born August 28, 1968), better known as Rage, is a music video director. He is also a film director and music producer. Rage has helmed hundreds of videos for well-known acts from the global superstars to the emerging acts to the niche branded and as alover of music he embraces all of them and sees each venture as a challenge and an experience. A visually prolific and explosively versatile director, his work ranges from hardcore, heavy metal, rock, punk to hip hop and rap and gangsta rap. Rage is the founder of Raging Nation with Kim Resteghini, his wife and partner.
Some of the biggest successful music videos Rage has helmed were for International anthems he has directed include "Grand Theft Autumn/Where Is Your Boy" by Fall Out Boy, "Crank That (Soulja Boy)" by Soulja Boy, "We Fly High" by Jim Jones, This Is Why I'm Hot by Mims. More recent stylized videos include Diddy and Dirty Money's video for "Love Come Down", The Game and Keyshia Cole's "Game's Pain" and Momhombi and Akon's "Dirty Situation".
Dale Resteghini started as a model, an actor and a dancer in Boston and as young man had been arrested for various infractions with the law. His debut was directing the film Colorz of Rage in 1999. He continued with a number of micro budgeted films including the top selling Da Hip Hop Witch, a 2000 unscripted spoof film of The Blair Witch Project featuring Eminem, Ja Rule, Pras, Vanilla Ice, Rah Digga and Mobb Deep. In 2002 he directed Urban Massacre where well-established and rising hip hop artists make for an all-star cast in a horror/comedy featuring Ill One, Krumbsnatcha, Dia, Ivory, Remedy, Baby Sham, Guru (Gang Starr).
Resteghini is currently represented for music videos and commercials around the world by several international reps.
For his feature film work Resteghini is represented by the world famous ICM (International Creative Management) and IMPRINT ENTERTAINMENT (a 'Twilight' film franchise Producer) and at present Resteghini is in negotiations for several big budgeted action adventure films.
ROB KOENIG
Lighting Director
As a teenager, two of Rob’s favorite bands were Metallica and Guns N’ Roses, and now he’s living his dream as an integral part of both bands’ shows, while also working with such diverse artists as Carrie Underwood, Eric Church, Billy Idol and Aerosmith. Rob has been working with Metallica since 2008. He has also worked with such artists as Mighty Mighty Boss Tones Faith No More, Bad Religion, Marilyn Manson. Rob become one of the most sought-after lighting professionals in the touring world. In 2016 he was the lighting director for Metallica and Guns N’ Roses. He’s a programmer for Eric Church, Carrie Underwood and other tours and events as well.
JAY RUSTON
Producer - Mixer
Jay Ruston began his recording career in Canada during the early 1990's, training under legendary producer jack Richardson (Alice Cooper, Bob Seger, The Guess Who). in 2002 Jay relocated to Los Angeles, CA, where he quickly fell in favor of producers such as Desmond Child and Peter Asher. Since then, Jay has produced or mixed records for Anthrax, Steel Panther, Diana Ross, Wilson Philips, American Idol, Stone Sour, Meat Loaf, Better Than Ezra, Killswitch Engage, Everclear, Bowling For Soup, Theory of a Deadman and many others. Jay currently works from his studio in Sherman Oaks, CA, producing, mixing in 5.1 surround sound
ROBERT COWAN
Monitor Engineer for Metallica
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