Larry L. Taylor, Steve J Kovacs and Patrick L. Ball

A Brief Biography of Larry L. Taylor
and
RESUME of Credits

Larry L. Taylor was born in the City of Akron, Ohio on November 3, 1941.  He has two brothers who still live in Akron and both are married with children.  Larry Taylor graduated from the Applied Art Academy in 1968 where he studied commercial art and cartooning and than went on to the University of Akron and graduated there in 1973.  Larry had his own comic strip called "CUPIDS" that appeared in about a dozen regional newspapers while he was still only a teenager.  After college, he started to work in theater where over the years he produced and directed some 60 stage plays all across the United States.  Larry Taylor moved out to California in 1979 and formed a writing partnership with Robert H. Robinson.  Over the next ten years they wrote and successfully published over 23 novels under two different pen names and nearly 10 screenplays under their own names.  The partnership ended in 1990 when Bob wanted to go back to writing novels and Larry Taylor wanted to continue with screenplays.  The two parties are now in the process of re-establishing the writing partnership.

SPECIAL NOTE:

Below is Part One only of Larry L. Taylor's resume concerning his skills and history as a writer. If you have signed our standard NCND AGREEMENT and are also interest in Mr. Taylor’s credits as an IMAGINEER please ask for Part Two of Mr. Taylor’s resume which deals with his experience as a professional imagineer and outlines some of the thrill rides and show attractions to be found inside the FANTASYWORLDS THEME PARK.

LARRY L. TAYLOR

The following novels were co-written and published by Robert H. Robinson and Larry L. Taylor under the pseudonym of Vince Robinson.

The following two novels were written solely by Robert H. Robinson and published under his own name with the advice and consultation of Larry L. Taylor.

The following four novels were co-written by Robert H. Robinson and Larry L. Taylor and published under the pseudonym of Robert Vincent.

From 1990 to 1996, Larry L. Taylor served as a production and financing consultant to independent producers and directors who had motion picture projects in very serious trouble either with their budget or production problems and needed outside expert help to save them from outright disaster. Over this period, Mr. Taylor worked on over 92 films and was able to save nearly 95 percent of the projects he was called in to save. Some of these films later went on to become very successful with several earning Academy Award nominations. Mr. Taylor’s work as a consultant was of a very sensitive, confidential and secretive nature. Under written contract Mr. Taylor is NOT ALLOWED to provide a listing of the clients he helped to save. This section of the resume must be taken at face value by the reader.

Starting in 1997, Mr. Taylor returned to motion pictures development and while he still writes treatments he now hires outside writers to prepare screenplays under his personal supervision and guidance. Mr. Taylor has also changed direction and is now dedicated and devoted to producing both motion picture and television programming exclusively for FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT. Following is a PARTIAL LISTING ONLY of current projects in development by Larry Taylor Productions.

The screenplay was written by Paul Abramson & David Williamson from an original story and treatment by Larry L. Taylor. Currently, this project has over 100 drawings in black and white & color and nearly 500 story board panels all in full color prepared by Head Storyboard Artist and Co-Director of Creative Affairs, Patrick L. Ball. Six songs have so far been composed and recorded by Patrick E. Copeland, Musical Director with credits including the stage productions of "The Sound of Music" and "Evita", with one song in particular being mentioned by industry insiders as a shoe-in for an Academy nomination. The complete motion picture package for "PENGUINMANIA" has been completed including full resume and background information on both the company and the members of the development team, the color character model sheets, complete preliminary detailed budget, advertising and promotional ideas, etc.

Mr. Taylor has recently reactivated "TRIUMPH & THE GLORY" since he believes the time is now right to bring this exciting and deeply moving and touching story to the screen. With an Arab character in the starring role, Mr. Taylor expects this motion picture to provide Arab and non-Arab children alike with a positive hero role model.

This project is current ready for presentation to network and cable television. The pilot episode has been completed and all of the artwork for the series prepared including all of the character model sheets, equipment, etc. This has been designed as a combination live-action and computer generated animation series for children between the ages of 8 to 14 years old.

This project is also currently ready for presentation to network and cable outlets. The pilot episodes have been written and all of the color character model sheets prepared. This is an animated series designed for older teenagers and adults and may run as either an entry for COMEDY CENTRAL or as a prime time network offering.

This is a younger children’s television series currently under development and designed for production and distribution in both the United Kingdom and Europe.

From 1980, Larry Taylor Productions was a signatory to the MASTER BASIC AGREEMENT OF THE DIRECTOR’S GUILD OF AMERICA, INC. Signatory status was dropped in 1999 to establish his own independent production company. Larry Taylor Productions is listed in various trade and professional journals including THE PACIFIC COAST STUDIO DIRECTORY, THE CALIFORNIA MANUFACTURERS REGISTRY, THE MOTION PICTURE INDUSTRY BLUE BOOK, TO NAME ONLY A FEW.

Steve J. Kovacs

Name: Stephen John Kovacs

Date of Birth: 20 September 1958

Address: 82 Bournemouth Road, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0HA, United Kingdom

Telephone: ++44 1202 574233

Nationality: British

2003 Attended a college accredited course in volunteering and counselling work with a drug and alcohol advisory organisation E.D.D.A.A.S. (East Dorset Drugs and Alcohol Advisory Service)

1997-2003 Self taught web design skills

1999 Started learning all aspects of the movie and theme park entertainment business from Mr. Larry L. Taylor himself. This included: Producing business plans and executive summaries, projecting reasonably accurate revenues and operating expenditures, detailed distribution system information and important innovative ideas in the industry for now and the future. This learning process remains ongoing.

1999 Royal British Legion Training Company, Tidworth, UK, Marketing and Selling

1994 City and Guilds of London Institute - Communication Skills Level 3 and Numeracy Level 2 (Distinction).

1988 Studied creative writing with ‘The Writing School’ in the U.K.

1987 - City and Guilds of London Institute - Tracked and Wheeled Vehicle Technology (Distinction).

1974 - 1976 Studied: English, Statistics, Science & Technology, Physical Science, Mathematics, Astronomy, Chemistry, Geography

2004 - 2005 Chairman and CEO of Omni Consumer Products Ltd

2003-2005 Acting as a volunteer counsellor for E.D.D.A.A.S.

2000 - 2003 Developed web design skills and produced web sites for various companies (ongoing)

2000 Liaison with financial sources in view of securing funding for Larry Taylor Productions.

2000 Produced concepts for two theme park thrill rides.

1999 Started reading screenplays and learned about evaluation

1999 February. Started working for Mr. Larry L. Taylor, Larry Taylor Productions.

1999 Chairman and CEO of SJK Imports Direct Ltd. Registered in England and Wales.

1998 - 2000 Set up an online international mail order business (part of SJK Imports Direct Ltd).

1996 - 1999 Training advisor to the army of the Sultanate of Oman (including technical authorship). Worked extensively within the arabic community and to a lesser extent with Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshis. Gained a deep knowledge of arabic culture.

1994 - 1996 Heavy training fleet manager with the British Army, U.K.

1992 - 1994 Departmental head of unit training in Germany.

1990 - 1992 Troop manager - Germany/UK/Middle East (including Gulf War).

1989 - 1990 Technical re-write of publications.

1987 - 1989 Armoured Corps Driving and Maintenance School of Excellence Instructor.

1976 - 1987 Worked with British Army including as a Unit Instructor (Cyprus/UK/Germany/Norway/Denmark). 18 months spent in Cyprus.

Working with the British Army included many varied management positions and many opportunities to show creative ability. Over a long period worked with a wide diversity of ethnic groups which developed a deep understanding of these groups and their cultures

2003 Started developing oil painting skills on a recreational level

2000 - 2003 Created web sites for various companies and organisations (ongoing)

1999 – 2001Worked with Larry Taylor on creative aspects concerning the film and entertainment industry. Produced concepts for two theme park thrill rides.

1998 - 2000 Set up and establishment of an entire unique international mail order website.

1996 - 1999 Developing training systems for an arm of the Omani Army.

1994 Responsible for the construction of a realistic army camp for training purposes in Germany.

1993 Self-instigation of Unit conversion training including procurement and set up of new equipment including additional security.

Throughout his life, Steve Kovacs has shown a creative flair. He has the ability to apply this creative approach to any task and situation. This has applied to his management skills in the past to his published articles. When responsible for construction of a simple camp for the British Army to train in, erecting simple wooden stakes with canvas sheeting as walls (as had been done previously) was not good enough. Steve used his resourcefulness and creativity to procure real building materials, welding facilities and built a realistic looking, solid camp. This fully enhanced the training. Steve Kovacs has developed a very creative approach to all tasks and situations.

In 1999 Steve Kovacs invested his own money into an independent film being produced in the United Kingdom.

Steve Kovacs remains as Chairman and CEO of SJK Imports Direct Ltd., but looks forward to becoming Vice President of Creative Development upon funding for the major project of Larry Taylor Productions

2003-2005 Responsible for interviewing clients at E.D.D.A.A.S. including accurate reporting

2000 - 2003 Responsible for creating company websites

2000 - Responsible for administrative aspects within Larry Taylor Productions including preparation of Business Plans, Executive Summaries and Revenue Projections

1999 - 2001 Responsible for the running of a UK Limited company and working an varying tasks within Larry Taylor Productions.

1996 - 1999 Responsible for ensuring arabic instructors and men follow training procedures. Giving advice and teaching of correct procedures including liason with the Commander on training matters. Communication at shop floor level carried out in the arabic language. Correction and development of training/mobilisation procedures including publications. Discovered and instigated rectification of many inaccuracies that had laid unnoticed in published UK military publications and procedures. Position required becoming socially involved within the arabic community.

1994 - 1996 Manager of the tracked heavy vehicle training fleet at the RAC Centre, Bovington, UK. Responsible for ensuring driving course vehicle requirements were met under a constant pressure environment. Involved developing new procedures for higher efficiency. Worked with ethnic minorities.

1992 - 1994 Department manager within a unit training wing (unit size of over 300). Responsible for all training matters and training development. Included responsibility for the construction of a training camp and instigation of conversion training.

1990 - 1992 Manager of a team of 12 men including ethnic minorities. Managed this team through two months in Saudi Arabia under the pressures of the Gulf War.

1989 -1990 Full time re-writing of technical publications.

1987 - 1989 Full time instructing of students to various technical levels and on four different equipments at the Driving and Maintenance School, Bovington, UK

Germany, France, Italy, Belgium, Holland, Denmark, Norway, Cyprus, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Oman, India, Thailand and Singapore.

Experienced Instructor, Colloquial Arabic, Understanding of Arabian and Indian cultures, technical authorship, PC literate, experience in internet web site design, published article writer, private pilot, oil painter (recreational)

Ability to learn quickly and adapt as necessary

Objective: Story Board Artist

Education: BA Pictorial Arts, Minor: Illustration and Music, San Jose State University Graduate Cum Laude

• Animation ● Layout Artist
• Story Artist ● Life Drawing
• Painting ● Stage Acting
• Adobe Illustrator ● Graphic Design
• Vocal Musician ● Photo Shop
• Instructional Technology ● Macromind Director

Experience:

• Sarah: Freelance storyboard artist 1997+ Independant film
• Copymax: Desktop Publisher 1997+
• Penguinmania: Senior storyboard artist, Larry Taylor Productions, Inc. 1997+
• Day He Wore My Crown: Storyboard artist, Immanuel Presbyterian Church 1997
• When They Were Heroes: Senior Project Group Show 1996

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