Eddie Newquist

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Creative Consultation & National Animation Museum™ Founder/CEO @ National Animation Museum
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Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, United States, United States
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About Eddie Newquist

Eddie Newquist is a seasoned executive, designer, filmmaker, inventor, and business consultant with over 30 years of experience in creating and delivering immersive and engaging experiences for global brands, museums, theme parks, visitor attractions, and retail environments. He is currently part of the executive team at Retlaw Enterprises, a world-class experiential design, development, and management company that has worked with top clients such as Warner Bros., Universal Studios, Disney, HBO, and National Geographic. He is best known for his work with some of the world's most successful entertainment franchises, such as Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, Avatar, and Frozen. He holds three patents for the development of new attraction technologies and has received multiple honors and recognition for his creative leadership and innovation. He is also the Founder/CEO of the National Animation Museum.

Eddie Newquist's Current Company Details
National Animation Museum

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Creative Consultation & National Animation Museum™ Founder/CEO
Eddie Newquist Work Experience Details
  • National Animation Museum
    Founder / Ceo
    National Animation Museum Jan 2017 - Present
    Burbank, Ca, Us
    The National Animation Museum™ is a 501 (c)(3) (EIN: 82-2056162) California based non-profit developing a virtual and physical Museum to be based in Southern California. The Museum will provide educational experiences celebrating the history and inspiring the future of animation in all its forms. The immersive, interactive, and educational programs developed by the museum will spark creativity and innovation in students, teaching professionals, and their families. The museum board members and advisors include award winning Animators, Innovators and Pioneers. The unique museum will empower the next generation of animators in film, television, streaming, video games, robotics, virtual / augmented reality and in the metaverse. As the animation industry continues its rapid expansion and dramatic growth, the museum will be there to inspire and educate.
  • Retlawenterprises.Com
    Creative Executive / Management Consultant
    Retlawenterprises.Com 2013 - Present
    Retlaw Enterprises is a world class Experiential Design, Development and Management company. For over 40 years our personnel have designed and delivered award-winning events, visitor center experiences, theme park attractions and blockbuster global touring exhibitions for top consumer brands, corporations, agencies and museums around the world. Decades of creating experiential magic sets us apart from other companies. Our team of wizards are ready to work with you to create an engaging experience that achieves memorable and measurable results.
  • Studio Minalima
    Minalima Studios Los Angeles - Partner
    Studio Minalima Oct 2019 - Jan 2023
    London, England, Gb
    Partner at award winning design studio specializing in the Design & Development of Immersive Experiences, Attractions, Retail Environments, Exhibitions, Events, Visitor Centers, Corporate Centers and Studio Tours.
  • Ges - Global Experience Specialists
    Special Projects
    Ges - Global Experience Specialists Jan 2008 - Dec 2020
    Experience as Chief Creative Officer, EVP and Special Projects design, production and implementation. Highlights include:- "Game of Thrones Studio Tour"- "Harry Potter™: The Exhibition" Global Tour- "Christmas in the Wizarding World"- "Avatar: Discover Pandora" Global Tour- LA Zoolights 2017- "Narnia: The Exhibition" Global Tour- National Geographic's "Earth Explorers"- 60th Anniversary of Disneyland Exhibition at D23- CARS 1, 2 & 3 domestic and global promotions- Banff Visitor Center- "Game of Thrones" Global Tour
  • Ges - Global Experience Specialists
    Chief Creative Officer (Cco)
    Ges - Global Experience Specialists Jan 2008 - 2017
    Global Experience Specialists, Inc. (GES), a Viad Corp (NYSE: VVI) company, is a leading provider of exhibition, event and retail marketing services. GES partners with brands and organizations, including Warner Bros., Disney, 20th Century Fox, National Geographic, Pfizer, Taubman Centers Inc. and Mattel.
  • Becker Group
    President, Creative Studio (Sold To Ges / Viad Corp Nyse: Vvi In 2008)
    Becker Group 2002 - 2008
    Responsible for Creative Direction and Supervision of the Creative Studio within the Becker Group. Managed a team of 12-50 creatives, agencies and vendors. The $25M full-service experiential marketing firm comprised of 75 employees before being acquired by Viad Corp in 2008. The team designed and produced large-scale interactive brand-based experiences for theme parks, museums and institutions and was the industry leader in immersive holiday experiences.Clients and partners included the Ford Motor Company, Walt Disney Studios, Kodak, 20th Century Fox, Gaylord Opryland Resort, Warner Brothers Studios, Indianapolis Children’s Museum, Caesars Palace, Sea World, Taubman Centers Inc., Simon Malls, General Growth Properties and the Discovery Channel.
  • Clear Channel Entertainment
    Executive Vice President
    Clear Channel Entertainment 2001 - 2002
    New York, Ny, Us
    • Responsible for the development of new concepts for national exhibitions and experiential marketing events. • Key focus on the development of business models for new projects and securing of corporate partners.
  • Bbh Inc.
    President Of Production/Board Of Directors (Sold To Clear Channel In 2001)
    Bbh Inc. 1999 - 2001
    • Member of Board of Directors. Senior Production Executive in charge of all creative staff and production. • Responsible for development of educational exhibitions, events and film properties. Clients included top science centers and museums in the U.S. such as The Smithsonian Institution, the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry and the California Science Center.• Developed critical partnerships with NASA, The Discovery Channel, Kodak and Popular Science Magazine. • Key focus on growing recurring revenues through the development of new business initiatives and strategic partnerships to position the company for future investors and/or sale. • Major initiatives included ITV research and development, B-to-B museum industry website and next-generation large format film experiences.
  • Universal Studios Hollywood
    Vice President, Universal Creative & New Business Initiatives
    Universal Studios Hollywood 1995 - 1999
    Universal City, Ca, Us
    • Senior Creative Executive for "Jurassic Park: The Ride", "Terminator 2-3D", "Apollo 13", "Twister" and "Waterworld Stunt Show" attractions. Responsibilities included attraction design and development, production crew supervision, creative and financial management of several projects exceeding $100M.• Highlights included adding a music score to the 1931 classic film “Dracula”; re-branding the “Universal Classic Monsters”; a national touring museum exhibit highlighting the making of the "Islands of Adventure" theme park; producing two sold-out concerts at the Hollywood Bowl. • Served as Universal Studios corporate spokesperson on national television appearances and attraction openings on behalf of Universal Studios Florida and Hollywood. • Extensive experience creating and implementing sponsor initiatives for Kodak, Discover Card, Pepsi, and AT&T.• Recipient of two Themed Entertainment Awards for "Waterworld" and "T2-3D" attraction. Additionally, "Waterworld" received the 2017 Thea Classic Award for setting a new standard for live stunt shows, notable for its design, scale, staging and showmanship. • Awarded three U.S. patents for the development of special systems for Universal Studios attractions.
  • Simex-Iwerks Entertainment
    Vice President - Iwerks Studios
    Simex-Iwerks Entertainment 1991 - 1995
    Toronto, On, Ca
    Creator and Producer of award-winning specialty film attractions for clients such as Walt Disney Imagineering, Busch Gardens, Paramount Studios, Six Flags and World Expo '92. Served as the Creative Supervisor on "Virtual Adventures", the world's first virtual reality theme park attraction and winner of CYBERMANIA's 1994 Governor's Award.

Eddie Newquist Skills

Entertainment Creative Direction Marketing Strategy Relationship Marketing Strategic Partnerships Event Management Film Leadership Brand Development Corporate Events Event Planning Trade Shows Advertising Integrated Marketing Marketing Communications Live Events Exhibit Design Production Management Marketing Strategic Planning Sponsorship Concept Development Public Speaking Production Managment Creative Strategy B2b Art Direction Strategic Thinking Strategic Consulting Interactive Experience Event Producing Event Production Photoshop Photography Social Media Marketing

Eddie Newquist Education Details

  • Loyola Marymount University
    Loyola Marymount University
    Communication
  • Brophy College Prep
    Brophy College Prep
    Multimedia

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