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| First and Last Name: | Ric Datzman |
| City: | Davie |
| Headline or Specific Role/Position on Set and Content Creation Industry: | IT'S NOTJUST WHAT YOU SAY…IT'S HOW YOU SAY IT! |
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| Other Role, Title or Designation: | WRITER/PRODUCER/DIRECTOR/ACTOR |
About Yourself:
| About You: | Partial List Of Experience Author, “Love at the Zenith” Currently commissioned to ghost-write an autobiographical novel about a love affair between a billionaire and the woman he deceived. Since I’ve signed a confidentiality agreement, I can’t reveal much more at this time. Author, “Me and My Hair” Ghost-wrote an autobiographical story of how a young Jamaican girl’s life was influenced by having “bad hair” and how she learned to accept herself and her hair, by learning to let it grow naturally beautiful. Author, “The Art Family” Was contracted by an internationally-known art teacher to turn her unusual method of teaching children the principles of art into a storybook, ala “Harry Potter,” “The Wizard of Oz,” etc. It involves a magical journey during which she comes to learn the history of art and how all the elements intereact to create beauty and harmony. Screenwriter, “A Land Remembered” I was contracted to write this full-length movie screenplay based on the award-winning novel, “A Land Remembered.” This epic historical drama traces the sweeping story of three generations of one of Florida’s founding families from the 1850s to the 1960s. It is currently being submitted to leading producers, directors, actors and agents in Hollywood and around the country. Writing Coach, “The Jeremy Piven Drinking Game” This young first-time novelist submitted her work to a well-known agent who liked it, but said it needed to be re-structured to be more exciting and entertaining. I am helping her re-work the narrative timelines in order to accomplish that goal. Screenwriter, “Domestic Intrusion” Was contracted to write this action thriller about two boat thieves who unwittingly stumble on the plans and funds for a terrorist plot to do major damage in Miami. With their previous military training, they risk everything to stop the plot, even as both the terrorists and the authorities target them personally. Production funds being sought. Screenwriter, “Wishing Web” I was hired by a well-known writer of Spanish telenovellas to co-write his first venture into English screenwriting. This sprightly romantic comedy explores many of the ups and downs of manifesting your wishes and dreams. Screenwriter, “Forked Tongue” “Wild Bill” Rask, a local character, hired me to create this feature-length screenplay which is loosely based on his life story. It is a romantic comedy set in the psychedelic 60’s about a guy who loses his girlfriend and then will do literally anything to get her back again, including changing his entire identity. It is currently under development. Writer/Producer/Editor, “Real Stories Of The Highway Patrol” Created, wrote and edited stories from raw video footage shot all over the US for this reality-based national TV series, similar to “Cops” which was produced at Universal Studios. Direct Response Copywriter, Agora Publishing Agora is the world’s largest publisher of online newletters, reports and information. The company is owned and run by some of the most famous and successful direct response copywriters ever. They even have their own copywriting school. I wrote sales copy to get people to read and subscribe to one of their online newsletters, the Natural Health Dossier – as well as to buy online products. My work involved emails, lift letters, long video sales scripts and more. Direct Response Writer/Producer/Director, Incredible Discoveries As a scriptwriter and producer of both short-from commercials and long-form infomercials for this very large direct response marketing company, I am responsible for creating scripts that generate immediate returns on client’ investments, returns that are measurable in hours, not weeks. I also carry my scripts through to completion, organizing and directing all facets of the production. Writer /Director/Producer, “Learning About” “Simple Living” And Other Shows For United Media. Dealt with national clients, such as Avery Dennison, Joico Beauty Products, Texas Heart Institute and many others to first write a script for a TV commercial and a corporate video to their satisfaction. Then flew around the country to shoot these pieces and returned to South Florida to create the final edited piece. Top executives, physicians and lawyers were extremely happy with my work, as was United Media. Writer/Producer/Director/Designer, Media Response As the free-lance creator of radio and TV advertising for this excellent direct response ad agency, I was in charge of writing, directing and producing their national broadcast work for direct response clients in many different categories. This involved working hands-on with the CEOs of the agency’s clients to understand and fulfill their needs. We generated 100s of millions of dollars income for these clients, even when they were often competing with each other in offering similar products. Head Producer/”Medicine Men” I was hired to take this on-going TV talk show to the next level to make it appealing to a major network. I will be transforming it into a reality show focusing on telling stories of successful regeneration and healing of supposedly impossible-to-heal arthritic conditions and sports injuries. We deal with stem cell treatment and other alternative protocols. The show make-over will include a name change, format change, location shooting, bringing in celebrities and much more. Writer/Producer/Director, “Sights And Sounds” “Lifestyles And Longevity” “Salon Digest” “Planet Kidz” And Other Shows For Worldwide Target Demographic Television Interfaced with national clients, such as IBM, Eveready, Bausch & Lomb, Seagrams and many others, to determine client objectives; then conceptualized, wrote, directed and edited 3 minute infotainment stories shot at client’s location as segments in half hour national cable network shows. CEO’s and VP’s constantly commented on “how easy you make it with your calm professionalism” and were delighted with final product. Writer/Producer/Director, “Just For Women” Wrote, produced, directed and edited segments (mini-infomercials) for this 1/2 hour national cable network TV show. Segments were filmed on location in South Florida. National corporate clients were often present to observe. Without exception, they were thrilled with the results. Executive Producer, “Around The House,” Metropolitan Mortgage Radio Network Brought in to revamp the format of this daily one hour talk show, prepare it for syndication and put it “on the bird”. Created new name and identity, injected comedy and entertainment, lined up satellite uplink and technical installations. Oversaw all operations and on-air programming for network with five affiliate stations. Writer/Producer/Director, Cohen & Company Creative Exclusive supplier to Florida’s leading real estate ad agency of concepts and copy for brochures, websites, ad campaigns, spots, films, slogans, brochures, PR releases, etc. Also produced, directed and edited all TV and radio. Specialized in handling top builders and developers, winning dozens of awards in the process. On-Camera Host, “At Home,” “Contractors Weekly,” “Woodmasters Workshop,” For Brookstone Productions Hosted regular national network cable TV shows highlighting various products and services for home improvements. Producers and directors are extremely complimentary about the time and trouble saved by my professional expertise. Creative Director, StrategEx Partners With a partner who was a former Wall Street investment banker, focused on creating marketing and funding strategies and materials for companies interested in obtaining funding, whether private or public. We supplied the missing link for companies to become and present themselves as viable investment opportunities. Other Positions Held • Vice-President, Marlowe & Company, wrote, produced and directed all creative work done by this ad agency, Gained reputation as one of top creative people in South Florida for automotive and entertainment accounts with ground-breaking campaigns. Also often worked as on-camera and voice-over talent in spots. |