John Sylvain – 310-701-2351 – mailto:john@johnsylvain.com

Ø A producer with unmatched experience creating engaging experiences in multiple media including video, interactive and live theater with world class talent for world class brands.

Ø A unique creative talent with well honed leadership and organizational capabilities.

Ø An inspiring self-starter who has successfully attracted and directed diverse artists and technicians to creatively collaborate and produce a boundless amount of original work.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Blitz Interactive Agency – Los Angeles CA 3/08 – 2/09

Project Manager

Led creative and development teams to develop high profile web sites for high profile clients including FX Networks (Sons of Anarchy), Naked Juice, SaleForce.com and Gormiti USA. Maintained and developed strong relationships with clients throughout process.

· Managed the creation of a unique 360° view of the Sons of Anarchy clubhouse

· Produced extraordinary web presence to introduce Italy’s most successful toy line to USA.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Online – Los Angeles CA 9/06-12/07

Project Manager – Advanced Projects

Working with multidisciplinary teams on a wide range of cutting edge projects connecting Disney attractions to online users in unique and exciting ways. Worked on projects from conception to completion.

• Coordinated unprecedented text messaging program for new Monsters Inc. attraction at Disney World that integrated SMS, web, animation and live performance to allow for unique audience participation

• Shepherding virtual and real-world collectable card game to completion

• Managing multiple projects and teams simultaneously with budgets of up to 6 million dollars.

Freelance – Los Angeles CA 2001-2006

Producer/Executive Producer/Writer/Entrepreneur

Worked as a freelance writer and producer for high profile interactive projects. Clients included Twentieth Century Fox Television, Fox Home Video and Paramount. Co-Founded a company (Instant Films) that produced short form video and brought together some of the most talented artists in Hollywood to produce more than 20 live events and over 200 short films. .

· Produced, hosted, wrote for and coordinated talent for 24 INSTANT FILM FESTIVALS. Talent included writers from Will and Grace, The West Wing, Ugly Betty and Scrubs, Oscar and Emmy nominated directors and several well known actors including Jenna Fischer (The Office), Sean Gunn, (The Gilmore Girls) and Sam Lloyd (Scrubs).

· Collaborated with Dick Clark Productions and later 40 Acres and a Mule to develop a reality television program based on the Instant Film Festivals

· Oversaw the creation of FAMILYGUY.COM for Twentieth Century Fox Television - a brand new web presence designed to promote the re-premiere of the Fox television show. Coordinated efforts of a number of divisions including Fox Licensing and Merchandising, Fox Home Entertainment, FBC, Fuzzy Door and several third party vendors. Created Message Boards, Blogs, Podcasts and worked with the Family Guy production staff to create several special features (2005-2006)

· Developed and produced new content features for STARTREK.COM for Paramount Digital Entertainment. Coordinated long term programming to coincide with Star Trek DVD releases, season premieres, movie openings, and other special events. Managed editorial, programming and design team on daily basis to create and publish new content including, interviews, video documentaries, alien dictionaries, daily clips, timelines, behind-the-scenes features and more (2002-2005)

• Wrote a user’s guide and technical manual for a new content management system for ETONLINE.COM (Entertainment Tonight) and trained editorial and production staff to use the new system.

NewsDigital Media (Division of NewsCorp) – Los Angeles CA 2000-2001

Producer

Developed “Too Hot for Fox,” a broadband Web channel delivering humorous and outrageous video clips. Oversaw technical and design implementation including production documentation and user experience specs.

• Saved over $500,000 by repurposing and editing clips myself..

• Created and maintained database of clips including all legal clearances

Sony Online Entertainment – Culver City CA 1997-2000

Writer

Wrote game questions and content for several online games including Everquest, Trivial Pursuit, Chain Reaction, and The Dating Game and several JEOPARDY variants.

• Developed, edited and wrote for a number of special promotional projects including “The Sony Station Lobby,” JEOPARDY! Newsletter and “Everquest News”

• Co-Created new JEOPARDY! 2001 game focusing on science, technology and science fiction..

Sacred Fools Theater – Hollywood CA 1997-2000

Founder/Artistic Director

Founded and led a multiple award winning theater company. Designed management systems and established strategic vision and artistic voice. Served as Artistic Director from 1997-2000. (Currently serving as President of the Board of Directors)

Freelance – Santa Monica CA 1993-1997

Writer /Producer

Created interactive content for a wide array of clients including Hasbro, Launch, Packard Bell/NEC, , AT&T, Microsoft (MSN), Ivy West, Davidson and Associates, Phillips Media, R/GA Interactive, AOL, QVC and Foot Cone and Belding. Materials ranged from educational and training materials to pure entertainment.

Annex Theatre – Seattle WA 1990-1993

Founding Business Manager/Artist in Residence

Started a thriving small theater that is still considered one of the best small houses in the region. Raised initial capital and oversaw incorporation. Created initial business and technical systems. Directed several shows. Casts included Paul Giamatti and Jillian Armenante.

EDUCATION

Yale University - New Haven, Connecticut

B.A. Film Studies

• National Merit Scholar.

• Masters Cup (for contributions to the Yale community)

• President Timothy Dwight Dramatic Association (Directed Paul Giamatti as Falstaff in Henry IV Part I)

• Purple Crayon of Yale – Founding Member (Fellow members included Phil Lamarr)