Jay Williams

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Emmy-Award Winning TV, Film, Digital Content & Technology Executive/Consultant 🌏Global Media & Entertainment Experience | Creative & Technology Partnerships | Immersive Events & Content Creation @ Windermere Entertainment Group
Greater Los Angeles, California, United States
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About Jay Williams

✦ Driving Innovation in Storytelling through Technology ✦I’m a TV, Film, Digital Content and Technology Executive with a unique background that spans diverse entertainment sectors-from 360 brand marketing for theme parks and innovative production—through cutting-edge branded digital content and emerging platforms. Throughout my career I have built a reputation for building and inspiring business and creative teams within cultures of engagement, collaboration and retention. I am proactive in innovating “big ideas” while mitigating risks to make projects succeed. I enjoy challenges and thrive in a fast-paced environments.My expertise encompasses creation and use of technological advances in the design and delivery of content and events and have led to record-setting and award-winning deliverables. A respected educator, guest speaker, panelist and advisor with entrenched relationships in media, entertainment and technology. I have proven capable of leading change in established organizations, assisting start-ups to reach profitability, fostering collaboration between creative and technology professionals and delivering immersive, engaging content and events. Experience spans North, Central & South America, Europe and Asia. HIGHLIGHTS:✔ Awarded 1st Prime-time Emmy for Virtual Reality.✔ Key contributor in production of creative marketing content for 200+ Disney films; instrumental in launch of Disney Cruise Line; partnered with Pixar on marketing their film releases; launched Pirates of the Caribbean franchise; produced first live-action short for Ubisoft, debuted on Amazon; set 1st-week record sales for the Tom Clancy game franchise.✔ Pioneered internal Creative Content Team at Disney Studios that served as a “mini agency,” and became industry standard within studios, streaming platforms and networks.✔ Co-launched company that co-produced Star Trek Beyond with Bad Robot, Skydance and Paramount; grossed ~$.5B.✔ Built Creative Content and Branding Division within, “Clio of the Year” agency, mOcean, enabled agency to expand into Behind-the-Scenes, Website & Digital Content; billed $2M+ annually from year one.✔ Established creative “mini-marketing” team for K/O Paper Products to liaison with Universal, Paramount, Lionsgate, Fox and CBS. Executed social media campaign for one of the first shows to generate an online fan following, “Sleepy Hollow.” Helped launch Robert Rodriguez’s successful network, El Rey.Will entertain consultative and inhouse roles with organizations that can benefit from my tech-forward entertainment approach.

Jay Williams's Current Company Details
Windermere Entertainment Group

Windermere Entertainment Group

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Emmy-Award Winning TV, Film, Digital Content & Technology Executive/Consultant 🌏Global Media & Entertainment Experience | Creative & Technology Partnerships | Immersive Events & Content Creation
Greater Los Angeles, California, United States
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Jay Williams Work Experience Details
  • Windermere Entertainment Group
    Windermere Entertainment Group
    Greater Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Storytech
    President
    Storytech Mar 2024 - Present
    Los Angeles, Ca, Us
    • Manage overall operations for StoryTech including conferences, sponsorships, and tech labs to expand the business and improve efficiency.• Collaborated directly with the CEO to strategize and execute plans for large trade shows.• Spearheaded initiatives to drive growth and innovation within the company, contributing to increased market presence and revenue.
  • Infinity Festival • Hollywood
    Chief Operating Officer | Advisory Board Member | Head Of Entertainment Curator
    Infinity Festival • Hollywood Apr 2022 - Present
    Los Angeles, California, Us
    CHALLENGE: Plan for, host and grow event attendance and value for participants.KEY ROLES:➜ Project and team leadership.➜ Event marketing. HIGHLIGHTS:✔ I oversaw the planning and execution of the 5th Infinity Festival, a 3-day event that brought technology and creative professionals and corporate stakeholders together; facilitated learnings and dialogue about the application of tech in storytelling and entertainment.✔ Broadened the participation of industries including Studios, Gaming, eSports, auto, IT, IoT, Music, and CPG, among others.
  • Windermere Entertainment Group
    Founder | Technology & Creative Liaison | Chief Envisioner
    Windermere Entertainment Group 2021 - Present
    CHALLENGE:Create new technology, TV and Film media partnerships; navigate stakeholders through collaborative effort.KEY ROLES:➜ Identify opportunities to leverage emerging technology in media.➜ Serve as interpreter/liaison between studio clients, event agencies and technology partners. HIGHLIGHTS:✔ I headed the development of a joint venture between Alevy Productions and Super 78 Studios with Tech Partners in 2021 and 2022 for Magic Screen. ✔ Currently working on project with Metamedia International to create cloud-based, streamed live events, trailers, concerts and other big-screen events and cinema theater content.
  • Loyola Marymount University
    Senior Lecturer
    Loyola Marymount University Oct 2014 - Present
    Los Angeles, Ca, Us
    CHALLENGE: Prepare future entertainment graduates for careers in media as member of the school of Film and Television. KEY ROLES:➜ Remain current in new technology and entertainment trends.➜ Create and host classes; provide advice and feedback to students. HIGHLIGHTS: ✔ Currently teach: "The Business of Entertainment" navigating Web 3.0 and Immersive Entertainment. ✔ Previously taught "Writing Narrative for AR/VR" for both Grad and Undergrads.
  • Super 78
    Head Of Growth | Executive Producer
    Super 78 May 2018 - Jul 2022
    Los Angeles , Ca, Us
    CHALLENGE:Hired as full-time Consultant / Executive Producer to expand and grow the studio, technology, and client base into mainstream productions such as television and streaming platforms; develop a Web 3.0 strategy.KEY ROLES:➜ Direct marketing and global partnerships.➜ Management of IP development and portfolio.HIGHLIGHTS:✔Restructured team and brought in “key” talent, an Art Director, new Head of Production and Production Supervisor.✔Expanded use of studio’s real-time animation platform, Geppetto by leveraging into new areas in TV, Film and Web.✔Grew client base; generated companies’ highest revenue in 20-year history, doubled prior year. ✔Produced several short films including: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea; An Interactive Adventure which received the inaugural Producers Guild of America Innovation Award Nomination.
  • Legion Of Creatives
    Founder | Ceo
    Legion Of Creatives 2015 - 2018
    CHALLENGE:Establish digital-first independent, studio focused on production of scripted short-form content to extend TV show’s presence and fandom to the Web.KEY ROLES:➜Created quality short form scripted content for digital platforms featuring TV show top talent. ➜ Built multi-faceted production team, secured seed funding, crafted overall vision, mission and strategy. ➜ Oversaw development and physical production.HIGHLIGHTS:✔Raised Series A funding that financed production of two short films with millions of views.✔Produced one of the first live-action scripted short films for video game company, Ubisoft, based on Tom Clancy’s “Ghost Recon”, titled “The War Within The Cartel” which debuted on Amazon and set record for first week “Ghost Recon” Franchise sales.✔Created digital short series for AMC based on “The Walking Dead,” titled “Red Machete” that aired during original episodes of “The Walking Dead” and was nominated for an Emmy Award (the only series nomination that year for AMC).✔Formulated new business models for IP holders including extending series runs and creating spinoffs via short form premium digital scripted content for alternative platforms and mobile. Models paved the way for companies like Quibi and Twitch. ✔Secured first-look deal with ABC Digital, produced several pilots with a dozen shows in active development.
  • Sneaky Shark
    Co-Founder
    Sneaky Shark 2014 - 2015
    CHALLENGE:Co-founded Film and Television production company with writer/producer Roberto Orci. KEY ROLES:➜ Co-produced 2016 feature film, Star Trek Beyond, for franchise’s 50th Anniversary in collaboration with Bad Robot and Skydance Media.HIGHLIGHTS:✔Grossed $343M worldwide.
  • Ko Paper Products
    President Global Marketing And Brand
    Ko Paper Products 2012 - 2015
    CHALLENGE:Represented interest of multi-million-dollar television and motion picture production company founded by Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci.KEY ROLES:➜Served as liaison to motion picture and TV partners, including Universal and Fox. ➜ Advocated for productions to be “greenlit.” ➜ Developed IP franchise plans and directed communications and branding on all projects. ➜ Established franchise strategy and branding for $4B (box office) writing team including Star Trek franchise. ➜ Oversaw production and marketing efforts.➜ Participated as member of writing and producing teams.HIGHLIGHTS:✔ Played key role in marketing production oversight for “Star Trek: Into Darkness,” “Ender's Game,” “Amazing Spiderman 2,” and “Now You See Me 1 and 2” and TV shows including “Sleepy Hollow,” “Matador,” “Scorpion” and “Hawaii Five-0” as well as several pilots.✔ Innovated marketing and product placement initiatives including producing creative content for behind-the-scenes materials tied to the marketing of shows and films including all DVD and Digital content.✔ Executed social media campaign (Sleepy Fridays) for “Sleepy Hollow” that garnered renewal for second season—the first social media campaign to create a viewer fandom “The Sleepyheads”.✔Produced Sleepy Hollow Comic Con Experience which was awarded the first Emmy for Virtual Reality.
  • The American Film Institute
    Adjunct Professor
    The American Film Institute Oct 2009 - May 2014
    Los Angeles, Ca, Us
    CHALLENGE:Shared knowledge with 2nd-year production students.KEY ROLES:➜ Prepared and presented classes on film marketing.
  • Windermere Entertainment Group
    Founder | Principal | Creative Content Consultant
    Windermere Entertainment Group 2006 - 2010
    CHALLENGE: Founded creative content and brand marketing consultancy.KEY ROLES:➜ Executed brand positioning and marketing strategies for event agencies and studio clients.➜ Orchestrated franchise plans for clients including Disney, FOX, Sony and MKTG.HIGHLIGHTS:✔ Partnered with entertainment companies on events produced for Fox and Beats.✔ Created several 360º multi-platform marketing plans for motion picture clients that generated award-winning campaigns and record box office openings.
  • Mocean
    Creative Director, Creative Content
    Mocean 2006 - 2009
    Los Angeles, Ca, Us
    CHALLENGE:Build new line of business serving studios, networks, agencies and brands and aid agency in becoming a “one-stop” provider. KEY ROLES:➜ Worked with clients such as Hollywood studios, networks, other agencies and several brands including Disney Studios, Disney Home Entertainment, Warner Bros, Fox, Sony, Dentsu event agency, MKTG, Disney Interactive, etc. HIGHLIGHTS:✔Built and directed creative content team (producers, writers, editors) that created special TV spots, digital content, bonus material, movie trailers and 360-degree marketing programs for upcoming film releases.✔Developed new business, generating $3M+ in first year revenue with YoY growth.
  • The Walt Disney Studios
    Svp Creative Content
    The Walt Disney Studios 2000 - 2006
    Burbank, Ca, Us
    CHALLENGE: Established first Creative Content team within a Hollywood studio; set and execute strategy. Reported to President of Marketing.KEY ROLES:➜ Recruited talent, launched and grew team and creative capabilities.➜ Managed multi-million-dollar budgets.➜ Produced content marketing campaigns, websites and presentation materials for Disney’s motion pictures. ➜ Directed creative team and vendors in development of to shoot “behind the scenes” marketing content and created content directly for consumers and product teams. HIGHLIGHTS:✔ Established “Creative Content Agency” “within an agency”, adopted throughout the industry.✔ Generated content campaigns for 200+ movies for Disney and affiliates including Pixar, Touchstone, Walt Disney Animation, and Walt Disney Pictures; built websites for individual movie productions. Productions included “Pirates of the Caribbean,” Finding Nemo,” Monsters Inc.,” Chronicles of Narnia,” and “Sweet Home Alabama.”✔ Created several successful branded shows for Disney Channel, used as marketing vehicles for the Studios and Home Entertainment including "The Movie Surfers" and "Mike's Super Short Show." Oversaw media production for related Hollywood film premiers and all Disney Studio award campaigns. ✔ Produced content used on Disney Channel, DVRs, Comic-Con, and for internal shareholder meetings.✔ Created technical innovations including the first-ever interactive trailer, “SmarTrailer,” and Disney Mobile Content Delivery Platform "Dcoder", patented by Disney.Prior Disney Experience @ WALT DISNEY ATTRACTIONS & RESORTS, OrlandoMarketing Director, Productions | Senior Creative Broadcast ProducerSupported global growth through production of TV, radio shows, concert series, primetime and syndicated specials; scripted programs on location at WDW properties as well as Disney Cruise Line. Instrumental in launching and driving awareness of Played key role in launching and driving visibility of theme parks in US, Japan and Paris.

Jay Williams Skills

Video Production Marketing Strategy Content Development New Business Development Branded Entertainment Entertainment Digital Media New Media Television Film Creative Direction Integrated Marketing Film Production Broadcast Social Media Marketing Digital Distribution Post Production Production Managment Advertising Content Strategy Storytelling Video Animation Directing Final Cut Studio Marketing Publicity Producing Documentaries Avid Media Composer Mobile Marketing Digital Strategy Radio Screenwriting Commercials Media Production Creative Writing Copywriting Interactive Marketing Brand Development Creative Strategy Feature Films Online Advertising Web Video Digital Marketing Social Networking Final Draft Reality Interactive Advertising Avid Franchise Management Global Marketing Early Childhood Education Leadership Themed Entertainment Theme Parks Content Production Monetization

Jay Williams Education Details

  • Ball State University
    Ball State University
    Radio & Television Sales And Management

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