Live Video, Inc.

Introduction: We offer multimedia, independent film, television and commercial production services. The members of the Live Video, Inc. team have been involved in dynamic entertainment and corporate projects since 1985. We are currently working on producing several major Hollywood films, as well as finding backing for several companies located throughout the U.S. ranging from the green auto industry to gourmet food products. If you would like to know more about our current projects, for submissions, or to arrange a meeting, please feel free to contact us via email. For complete submission requirements, email with the subject line, "submission requirements". Also, include a brief one-page summary on the project that you would like to submit. Only properly registered projects, companies, concepts, etc. should be submitted by the authorized owner and/or agents. No third-party submissions will be accepted. For casting and auditions, submit with the subject line, "casting and auditions" (and the project name, if any). Include your credits, resume, bio, headshots, video clips (Windows Media files, QuickTime movie, or MP4 format), and MP3 audio files. All submissions should be in IBM compatible format. We accept file attachments only. We will not look at links and websites. Please, there should be no telephone calls for unsolicited submissions. We would welcome the opportunity to discuss matters in greater detail, and we look forward to hearing from you. Kurt Kelly would like to meet bright, talented, positive, and focused people who are honest, know the meaning of random acts of kindness, have the ability to see the bigger picture, and are here for the betterment of the whole, not just of themselves. Interested parties are more than welcome. Kurt Kelly is the founder/CEO and executive producer/director of Live Video, Inc. Kurt has been a professional since childhood, growing up in the limelight in all aspects of multimedia and broadcast entertainment. Additionally, Kurt has been both the talent and the management for all of the majors, and he is known as "the voice of experience" as a voice-over artist or actor, host, executive producer or director, entertainment executive or consultant in multimedia, film, television, satellite, radio, stage, and new media. Live Video, Inc. is a multimedia, independent film, television, satellite, broadcast, and commercial production company. Kurt Kelly does the following: * All aspects of production and post production * Executive producer or director for numerous televisions, films, satellites, syndication, shows, series, and productions * Consultant for numerous multimedia projects and entertainment clients * Created marketing and sales strategies for client's expansion of existing and new business development * Planned advertising, sales, marketing, promotional activities, and public relations strategies for client growth * Hosted, produced and directed celebrity interviews, promotions, and special events for television, internet and multimedia He is a consistently proven and goal-oriented business management and consultant, top-rated multimedia broadcast satellite radio and television talent and personality, with extensive skills both on and off air, including production, promotion, public relations, and public service. He is an experienced and result-oriented business and broadcast professional, with the ability to consistently improve and maintain top ratings in all key demographics, product and sales performance, and revenue growth. He has an extensive track record, and he is highly motivated. He is a success-driven team player, with versatility in achieving and maintaining corporate objectives. He is known for taking companies and products from concept inception to market-dominant leaders. His specialties are: * Managed and consulted numerous production and post production * Live performance * Broadcast operations and startups * Capital raises * Advertising * Sales * Marketing * Promotional activities * PR on existing and new business for print, multimedia, satellite, radio, TV, and internet * Entertainment clients, celebrities and recording artists on strategic planning and project deployment * Investigative news and entertainment reporting on breaking news, current events and political campaigns Kurt Kelly, known as "the voice of experience"�, has been aggressively involved in all aspects of multimedia entertainment and technology for over 25 years. Kurt has produced, directed, and hosted live global broadcasts and concert events, videos, television specials, films, and music recordings. He has been instrumental in the development and build-out of complete broadcast and recording facilities, network operations, domestic and international syndication, distribution, and network launches. In 1992, Kurt was nominated and achieved a lifetime membership to the Who's Who Worldwide, an executive club of world leaders platinum edition and subsequent editions for his contributions and accomplishments in entertainment and management leadership. In 1994, he has received lifetime membership achievements from Sterling's Who's Who. Mr. Kelly began his professional career in broadcasting at the age of 12. His early assignments were reporting news and political stories for radio, TV stations and networks. Kurt has served in virtually every capacity of talent and management and consulting for many major broadcast groups, distributors, and networks, such as: * Transtar/Unistar * Golden West * Metromedia * Westwood One * Radio International * CBS * AP * UPI * NBC * ABC * Fox * HBO * MTV * VH1 * Showtime * Fields Communications * Nationwide Communications * Paramount * Sony * WB/Warner Brothers * Universal * Disney * PBS He has received top-rated, proven and demonstrated positive results. Some of Kelly's areas of expertise include: * On-air hosting of a daily live broadcast nightclub show * All aspects of radio/television * Booth announcing * Film * Recording arts and sciences * Research and development and commercial production * Narration * Animation * Video games * Movie trailers * Television and radio promos * Imaging * Hosting and announcing * Designing, developing, researching, consulting, programming, and new promotional and marketing ideas Kurt was instrumental in reprogramming an unfocused station in Chicago for NBC, resulting in the station moving from number 20 up to number 1 in all key sales, audience demographics and beating out the legendary ABC station, WLS. His knowledge of musical formats and genres range from Top 40 to hot AC, oldies, AOR, and artists from A-Z in the musical hall of fame. Examples of his works are showcased in the Museum of Radio and Television in New York, Chicago, and Beverly Hills. Additionally, he has worked successfully in and out of the recording studio with numerous bands and artists. Kelly creates winning game plans out of sound research, marketing, and decisive execution, with attention to detail within a focused strategy. Kelly's forte is providing credible programming, compelling original content, sales opportunities and marketing to the target audience that demonstrates uniqueness over competitors. Kelly takes the product to the target market through multi-level marketing and diverse channels, while developing additional sales spin-off opportunities. The projects that Kurt has been involved in have benefited from instant growth in ratings, sales and return on investment. As a member of SAG (Screen Actors Guild), AFTRA (American Federation of Television and Radio Artists), and NATPE International (National Association of Television Program Executives), Kurt has worked with some of the most successful professionals in the industry. He is known for being a dedicated team player. Kurt believes in team building, high goals and standards, quality, and he knows that a well-balanced product consistently wins. As an executive producer, director and/or credits host, Kurt Kelly has been involved in numerous domestic and international radio, television, film and video projects, live concerts, and charity benefits. His roles have included creator, writer and host. A few of his credits are: * Backstage Pass (All Access) - series * Inside Design (series) * Wishing Well (series) * Open Casting Call (series) * Inside Track (series) * Niche 29 (satellite network) * Richard Marx: Hold On To The Night - live global concert broadcast, MTV * The Elvira Halloween Special * CS&N UNICEF Benefit Live from the United Nations * The Mideast-Ribbon Campaign: Salute To Desert Storm * Lou Gramm: From Foreigner Forward * Radio Free Walsh - Featuring Joe Walsh of The Eagles (series) * Reelin' & A-Rockin (series) * Les Paul Celebrity Tribute Concert * Phil Collins: One More Night * Billy Joel: Piano Man * T.J. Martell Celebrity Billiards, Golf and Baseball Tournaments * U2: Where The Streets Have No Name (video production coverage) * KMET Air Staff Farewell - live on KLOS * The British Invasion with Graham Nash * The Doors * Genesis: Live Concert at Dodgers Stadium * Peter Gabriel: Live Concert at The Forum * George Thorogood and Joe Walsh: Live Free Concert at Irvine Meadows * Bon Jovi: Live Concert at Irvine Meadows * The Homeless In America (shot in Los Angeles; Washington, D.C.; New York and other major cities) * CFDA Awards * Live from DJ's Lounge * Bruce Springsteen: Live Concerts at L.A. Coliseum * Z.Z.Top: Live Concert at The Forum * U2 :Live Concerts at the L.A. Coliseum * David Bowie: Live Concerts at Anaheim Stadium * Grateful Dead and Bob Dylan: Live Concerts at Anaheim Stadium * The Stevie Wonder Special * The Beach Boys Special * Tommy James and The Shondells: Live Concert in Detroit * Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band: Live Concert at The Forum * U2 and Lone Justice: Live Concert at the L.A. Sports Arena * Heart: Live Concerts in Los Angeles and Houston * Jon Secada: Live Concerts in Los Angeles and Jacksonville * Eddie Money: Live Concerts in Jacksonville * Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young: Live Concert at Irvine Meadows * Hall and Oates: Live Concert in Houston * Wilson Phillips * Lisa Stansfield * David Glasper: Breathe * Julee Cruise: Twin Peaks * Oleta Adams * Boy Krazy * Kool & the Gang * Rage Concert: Live concert with numerous bands in Miami * Los Lobos * Diane Warren * Michael Winslow * Mark Isham * Maria Vidal * INXS: Live Concert in Santa Monica, CA * Doobie Brothers Reunion: Live Concert at the Hollywood Bowl * Desmond Child * BAS.H.: opening in Miami * Ford Models: show in Miami * Elite Models: show in Miami * Irene Marie Models: show in Miami * The Spinners * Don McLean * Harry Chapin: Tribute * Jan and Dean: Reunion Tour in Detroit * Easter Seals Telethon, Channel 4 Detroit and WGN Chicago (co-host) * Muscular Dystrophy Telethon, Channel 2 Detroit (co-host) * Public Television Auction, Detroit (host/co-host) * George Peppard * Amy Grant * Roger Daltrey * J.D. Souther * Chris Isaak * KCBS (booth announcer) * WKBD (booth announcer) * AP, UPI News, ABC, NBC, and CBS network news feeds * Numerous voice-overs, on-camera television, radios, films, commercials and industrial * Masters of ceremonies for major concerts, interview specials and charity events * Numerous interviews with celebrities, entertainment figures, government officials, artists, and groups Kurt has always made it a point to use his talent and notoriety for the good of others by founding, promoting and contributing to countless charities, some of which include: * Disaster Relief, Inc. * Easter Seals * St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital * PBS * Farm Aid * Live Aid * MD Charities * Political, Civil, and Human Rights Education * Fine Arts and Media Promotions * Green Peace From the straights of Cheboygan, Michigan to the jungles of Los Angeles, Kurt Kelly has done it all, and he continues to love every second of it. Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.