Stephen Zelenka

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Executive Producer & Founder - Straight Up Studios @ Straight Up Studios
venice, california, united states
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About Stephen Zelenka

Emmy Award winning producer Stephen Zelenka has over 40 years of extensive experience as an executive producer specializing in creative direction, television and live event production, live streaming, executive management, digital media, artist management, marketing, music publishing, producing, music content placement for television and film and supervision.Mr. Zelenka has worked directly with such artists and entities as The Who, Lady Gaga, Kanye West, Rod Stewart, Paul McCartney, Muse, Sammy, Pink Floyd, Sammy Davis Jr, Herbie Hancock, Duran Duran, Annie Lennox, Bob Marley, David Bowie, & The Olympic Committee, The National Democratic Committee, ABC, NBC, FOX, MTV, Viacom, SMG, Showtime, Comedy Central,The NFL, CBS Sports, Dick Clark Productions, Universal Studios, Universal Music Group, RTKL, Forest City, RYKO / Warner Brothers, Benetton,PepsiCo, Motorola, McDonalds, Time Warner & NIKE.Projects have included: The Pope’s visit to Los Angeles, Barcelona Olympic Opening & Closing Ceremonies, Los Angeles & Boston Democratic Conventions, The Who's “Tommy” stage production, ET , Back To The Future & Backdraft experiences Universal Studios CityWalk project, Pink Floyd "The Wall" Berlin, San Francisco Emporium,American Center For Food Wine & The Arts, (COPIA), Nederlander, California Science Center, Good Morning America, The Emmy Awards, The Grammy Awards, The Academy Awards, The SAG Awards, Live Earth,Governor’s Ball, Electric Daisy Carnival, Jazz Fest, New Orleans, ComicCon channel, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, etc.Specialties: Television / Events, mixed media, creative direction.

Stephen Zelenka's Current Company Details
Straight Up Studios

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Executive Producer & Founder - Straight Up Studios
venice, california, united states
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straightupstudios.com
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Stephen Zelenka Work Experience Details
  • Straight Up Studios
    Executive Producer
    Straight Up Studios Jan 2018 - Present
    Venice, Ca
    EMMY Award winning producer - Stephen Zelenka has over 40 years extensive experience producing, films, documentaries, episodic television , live streaming / production of events, and digital media innovation.Mr. Zelenka has worked directly with such artists and entities as The Who, Lady Gaga, Kanye West, Rod Stewart, Paul McCartney, Muse, Sammy Davis Jr, Pink Floyd, Duran Duran, The Cure,Annie Lennox, Bob Marley, David Bowie, Neil Diamond, Pink Floyd and many others. The Olympic… Show more EMMY Award winning producer - Stephen Zelenka has over 40 years extensive experience producing, films, documentaries, episodic television , live streaming / production of events, and digital media innovation.Mr. Zelenka has worked directly with such artists and entities as The Who, Lady Gaga, Kanye West, Rod Stewart, Paul McCartney, Muse, Sammy Davis Jr, Pink Floyd, Duran Duran, The Cure,Annie Lennox, Bob Marley, David Bowie, Neil Diamond, Pink Floyd and many others. The Olympic Committee, The National Democratic Committee, ABC, NBC, FOX, MTV, Viacom, Shanghai Media Group, The NFL, CBS Sports, Entravision, VICE, Dick Clark Productions, Live Nation, Universal Studios, Universal Music Group, Lionsgate, RTKL, Forest City, RYKO / Warner Brothers, Benetton, PepsiCo, Motorola, McDonalds, Samsung,Time Warner & NIKE.Projects have included: The Pope’s visit to Los Angeles, 1992 Olympic Opening & Closing Ceremonies, Los Angeles & Boston Democratic Conventions, Clinton Campaign, The Who's “Tommy” stage production, ET , Back To The Future & Backdraft attractions, Universal Studios CityWalk project, Pink Floyd "The Wall" Berlin, San Francisco Emporium,American Center For Food Wine & The Arts, (COPIA), Nederlander, California Science Center, Good Morning America, The Emmy Awards, The Grammy Awards, The Academy Awards (2011 Emmy Award for most innovative broadcast), The SAG Awards, Live Earth, Governor’s Ball, Electric Daisy Carnival, Jazz Fest, New Orleans, ComicCon channel, Jimmy Kimmel Music Live, etc. Show less
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  • Corrino Films
    Executive Producer / Partner
    Corrino Films Aug 2013 - Jan 2017
    Greater Los Angeles Area
    Corrino Films is a full service production company based in Amsterdam and now in Venice, California. Corrino is unique with experience in all media styles and formats, as makers of film, television shows and documentaries or as the production company of choice for music videos, commercials and live streaming video for events. With over forty full time staff as well as writing, editorial, design and technical, Corrino has its own sales and funding divisions.Corrino’s approach is… Show more Corrino Films is a full service production company based in Amsterdam and now in Venice, California. Corrino is unique with experience in all media styles and formats, as makers of film, television shows and documentaries or as the production company of choice for music videos, commercials and live streaming video for events. With over forty full time staff as well as writing, editorial, design and technical, Corrino has its own sales and funding divisions.Corrino’s approach is different, projects are created and produced completely in house, with it’s own staff writers, editors, creative directors, production designers, producers and technical divisions. Each department takes its wealth of talent and experience working on one format in media and then taking this knowledge to another. For instance it has been said that Corrino brings a “film like” quality and sensibility to it’s live streaming productions. It is also now possible for a client or brand to get their concept executed and finalized all within one cutting edge company. Projects include: Film / Drama “The Devil’s Double” (w/Lionsgate), “Dusk”, “Flirt”, Tony Bennett / Lady Gaga "Cheek To Cheek", Annie Lennox "Nostalgia" PBS Great Performances. Kanye West Yeezy Seasons 2&3, Muse & Ellie Goulding.Live Events: Sensation, Tomorrow World, Electric Daisy Carnival, Creamfields, Ted Talks, Pink Pop Festival, Armin van Buuren, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, and many more.Television: South by Southwest, Concert At Sea, Coffee Shots. Corporate and Commercials: Audi, Heineken, Bacardi, Volkswagen, Google, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Philips. Show less
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  • Platform Music
    Founder
    Platform Music 1992 - Dec 2013
    Studio City, California
    Platform Music is a publishing company and has had it's material placed in the following Television shows & Films:FILM:" "The Butterfly Effect" (New Line)"Mindhunters" (Dimension) "Mission Without Permission" (Fox) "Harold & Kumar Go To Whitecastle" (Senator) "City of Ghosts" (MGM) "Frida" (Miramax) "Tadpole" (Miramax) "The Brothers" (Sony/Screen Gems) "The Cooler" (Lion’s Gate) "Novocaine" (Artisan) "Bring It On Again" (Universal) "Halloween: Resurrection" (Miramax) "Hellraiser:… Show more Platform Music is a publishing company and has had it's material placed in the following Television shows & Films:FILM:" "The Butterfly Effect" (New Line)"Mindhunters" (Dimension) "Mission Without Permission" (Fox) "Harold & Kumar Go To Whitecastle" (Senator) "City of Ghosts" (MGM) "Frida" (Miramax) "Tadpole" (Miramax) "The Brothers" (Sony/Screen Gems) "The Cooler" (Lion’s Gate) "Novocaine" (Artisan) "Bring It On Again" (Universal) "Halloween: Resurrection" (Miramax) "Hellraiser: Hellworld" (Dimension) "Cutaway" (Artisan) "Takedown" (Dimension) "Jacked" (Artisan) "Hooked Up" (Artisan). TV: "The O.C." (Fox) “Six Feel Under” (HB0) "Alias" (ABC) "Tru Calling" (Fox)"One Tree Hill" (WB) "Smallville" (WB) "John Doe" (Fox) “Miss Match (Fox) "Third Watch" (NBC)"Boston Public" (Fox) "The Shield" (F/X) "Nancy Drew" (ABC MOW) "Sex in the City" (HBO) "Dawson’s Creek" (WB) “Queer as Folk” (King Media) "Out of Order" (Showtime) "Felicity" (WB) "The Twilight Zone" (UPN) "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (UPN) "Roswell" (WB) “Carpoolers” (Dreamworks TV) “Kitchen Confidential” (FOX) “The Bold & The Beautiful” (CBS) “Ghost Whisperer” ABC) “America’s Next Top Model” “Nancy Drew” (Touchstone TV) “PopStars” (WB) "Young Americans" (WB) "Trigger Happy TV" (Comedy Central) "The Power Rangers" (ABC Family) ""Tale Lights" (Bravo) "Tough Enough 3" (MTV) "Punked" (MTV) "Road Rules" (MTV) "The Real World" (MTV)Steve was music supervisor on the feature films “Keys To Tulsa” with James Spader and Eric Stoltz, and “Flypaper” with Robert Logia. The television shows he’s supervised and helped manufacture and distribute soundtracks for “Route 66” (CBS), “Moon Over Miami” (ABC), “The National In Line Skate Board Series” (FOX) and “L.A. Firefighters” (FOX) Show less
  • Biglook 360
    Partner / Executive Producer
    Biglook 360 Jan 2010 - Oct 2013
    Dallas & Los Angeles
    2010 Stephen was appointed partner to Dallas based BigLook360 which is the world leader in experience for creative content production of immersive interactive video environments. Recent clients have included, The U.S. Army, NIKE, NFL, Dallas Cowboys, Time Warner, NBC, Washington DC & NYC transit systems. He was also responsible for co producing The 2010 Emmy’s live from the red carpet in 360, The 2011 Golden Globes, SAG Awards, Grammy’s & Oscar’s world debut of a multi camera simulcast… Show more 2010 Stephen was appointed partner to Dallas based BigLook360 which is the world leader in experience for creative content production of immersive interactive video environments. Recent clients have included, The U.S. Army, NIKE, NFL, Dallas Cowboys, Time Warner, NBC, Washington DC & NYC transit systems. He was also responsible for co producing The 2010 Emmy’s live from the red carpet in 360, The 2011 Golden Globes, SAG Awards, Grammy’s & Oscar’s world debut of a multi camera simulcast broadcast. In April of 2012 Zelenka’s team at BigLook360 successfully premiered the first ever interactive HD live broadcast for CBS Sports & PAC12 networks.BigLook360, are the innovators and leaders in Immersive 360° Video Content Production. We are a uniquely experienced team of content creation and production experts, delivering dynamic, immersive 360° video experiences for applications customized to our clients needs. Our expertise in producing immersive 360° video footage captures the users’ experience like no other. Due to the unique and engaging experience it provides, this interactive, immersive medium is extremely powerful and dynamic. It completely envelopes the viewer in the scene, surrounding him or her with images seamlessly displayed in every direction; providing a compelling experience. BigLook360’s immersive content production technique offers a WOW factor not realized by standard video. The viewer is literally inside the tour experience, witnessing environments and surroundings in a compelling new way. We integrate innovative technologies with expert direction and production to deliver high impact, memorable and powerful experiences. We are continually striving to develop and improve our systems; recently completing the successful launch of live streaming and 360° online manipulation.We believe this is an ideal integration opportunity which we would like to make available to you and to utilize for the first time in a live broadcast environment. Show less
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  • Arcspirit, Ltd
    Ceo
    Arcspirit, Ltd Dec 2007 - Oct 2013
    Studio City, California
    ArcSpirit is a production company that develops television & stage productions.
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  • Fresh
    Co-Founder
    Fresh Dec 1998 - Dec 2011
    Los Angeles, California
    Stephen served with partner Joseph Finneran as the executive creative director of the Universal Studios City Walk Hollywood Expansion project 2000 His team was also responsible for establishing the permanent content pipeline to acquire video and audio media from all labels within the Universal Music Group, as well as integrate with Universal Pictures While at FRESH Media, Stephen has been involved in several funded concept studies for major commercial developers, architects, and exhibit… Show more Stephen served with partner Joseph Finneran as the executive creative director of the Universal Studios City Walk Hollywood Expansion project 2000 His team was also responsible for establishing the permanent content pipeline to acquire video and audio media from all labels within the Universal Music Group, as well as integrate with Universal Pictures While at FRESH Media, Stephen has been involved in several funded concept studies for major commercial developers, architects, and exhibit designers. Design Architect RTKL and Forest City Development needed to bring practical reality to their rough concept of “connecting with the consumer,” so that its impact on their planned 1.6 Mil. sq. ft. San Francisco Emporium complex on Market St.’Other projects completed at this time included:National Democratic Conventions Los Angeles & Boston, as technical producers & creative directors Zelenka and Finneran were responsible for all media HD live broadcast, press feeds and live candidate debates, creative of digital stills library, staging design, website design and DNC branding. American Centre For Food Wine & The Arts (COPIA), Napa California, producers of all interactive exhibits. California Science Center, Los Angeles California, exhibit producers.FRESH is a company that specializes in designing and building complex digital systems that integrate media, data, and commerce. At FRESH we combine years of traditional entertainment production experience with a detailed understanding of a wide range of emerging technologies for digital content creation, management, network distribution, and display. We work primarily in three areas: Conceptualization and Design Development, System and Network Integration, and Project Management and Production.Clients include: Universal Studios, Democratic National Commitee, Federated, NHK, NBC Show less
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  • Coherent Media U.K.
    Chief Executive Officer
    Coherent Media U.K. 2006 - 2008
    Shanghai, China
    Zelenka was brought aboard as joint CEO of U.K. media company Coherent Media and its joint venture with Big Café of China.Big Café is the largest premium Internet café network in China; with an estate of 1,000 cafes BC receives a daily footfall of around 700,000 people. An aggressive expansion over the next year will provide access to 7,500 cafes by April ‘09, giving an average of 5 Million visitors every day. Coherent & Big Café formed Big Café Media in Oct of ’07. Big Café… Show more Zelenka was brought aboard as joint CEO of U.K. media company Coherent Media and its joint venture with Big Café of China.Big Café is the largest premium Internet café network in China; with an estate of 1,000 cafes BC receives a daily footfall of around 700,000 people. An aggressive expansion over the next year will provide access to 7,500 cafes by April ‘09, giving an average of 5 Million visitors every day. Coherent & Big Café formed Big Café Media in Oct of ’07. Big Café Media is a fully functional media house that has a technology division, in house media sales and TV production and programming. As well as running operations for its Shanghai operations Zelenka was also responsible for heading content acquisitions and overseeing production and installation of its digital TV channel across the Big Café estate. Big Café TV, has its own unique branded programming, that includes music, fashion, extreme sports, entertainment news & sports segments, as well as the LCD TV network, the cafes are linked together as a community with a web portal, PC advertising, posters, consumer events, merchandising, sponsorship, product placement direct and email marketing, mobile marketing, competitions, promotions, and sophisticated bespoke consumer research programs. Branded partners included, Pepsico, Motorola, McDonalds, etc.Business valuation currently stated as £40m. Advisors have stated that an IPO in Q3/Q4 2007 based on media guarantees could achieve a valuation of between $175-225mDevelopment of the following commercial & media platforms:• Digital Media • Experiential marketing – development of sanctuary zones• Gaming – Network gaming platform across the estate• Billboards – Internal & External • Bluecasting / Electronic coupons MMS / SMS• Research / Data – Commercialisation of 21m database• Credit card – Sourcing, roll out of icafe card . Produced and procured content from entities such as SMG, Viacom, NBA, EPL for Big Cafe TV channel. 80m initial viewers. Show less
  • Imperial Music Group
    Founder
    Imperial Music Group 1991 - 1998
    Los Angeles, California
    Artist Management - Herbie Hancock & The Headhunters (Verve), Ten Inch Men (Victory/ Polygram) Brian Auger, Extra Fancy (Atlantic), Zoo People (Atlantic), Izit (Tongue & Groove)
  • Resource Copyright Administration & Publishing
    Partner
    Resource Copyright Administration & Publishing Nov 1992 - 1997
    Santa Monica, California
    Resource a copyright administration and publishing company was formed specifically to cater for the publishing requirements of clients Herbie Hancock, Ornette Coleman, Brian Auger, and producers Bill Laswell & Michael Bienhorn (Hole, Marilyn Manson, Ozzie Osbourne). The company was the first to use and beta-test the M2 royalty tracking software, which is now used by BMG, Warner’s and Universal. Steve has also been very active helping his artists set up new business ventures such as Hancock… Show more Resource a copyright administration and publishing company was formed specifically to cater for the publishing requirements of clients Herbie Hancock, Ornette Coleman, Brian Auger, and producers Bill Laswell & Michael Bienhorn (Hole, Marilyn Manson, Ozzie Osbourne). The company was the first to use and beta-test the M2 royalty tracking software, which is now used by BMG, Warner’s and Universal. Steve has also been very active helping his artists set up new business ventures such as Hancock Records through Universal and Bill Laswell’s Black Arc Records through Ryko. Show less
  • Platform Recordings
    Co - Founder / President
    Platform Recordings 1991 - 1997
    Santa Monica, California
    Platform is an independent record label distributed by Ryko/Warner Brothers. Platform has released albums by 45 Dip featuring members of Massive Attack, Tricky, Paul Weller and the Ballistic Brothers, world renown funk drummer Mike Clark (Chet Baker, Sly Stone, Herbie Hancock), legendary bassist Paul Jackson, and French act Psyco On Da Bus featuring afro beat co-founder Tony Allen. Psyco on Da Bus was named top 20 album of the year by CMJ and was in the album of the year list by many… Show more Platform is an independent record label distributed by Ryko/Warner Brothers. Platform has released albums by 45 Dip featuring members of Massive Attack, Tricky, Paul Weller and the Ballistic Brothers, world renown funk drummer Mike Clark (Chet Baker, Sly Stone, Herbie Hancock), legendary bassist Paul Jackson, and French act Psyco On Da Bus featuring afro beat co-founder Tony Allen. Psyco on Da Bus was named top 20 album of the year by CMJ and was in the album of the year list by many journals such as The New York Times, L.A. Times, L.A. Weekly and Village Voice. The label also supported a sell out North American tour for the band. Platform was instrumental in developing Mike Clark from sideman status to headline act selling out such venues such as The Bowery Ballroom in NYC, The Warfield in San Francisco and the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles.Steve helped set up an extensive cross-promotional campaign for Benetton’s Sisley clothing company. Sisley utilized one of Zelenka’s artists group’s image and music for all of its publicity, hiring Jean-Baptiste Mondeno (who worked with Madonna among others) to direct its advertising promotions. The resulting international commercials for television, cinema and in most of the high fashion and music journals were used in store and on snips campaigns. Benneton also sponsored a European tour for the band ending with a fashion show and concert in Milan. Steve has also set up promotional campaigns bringing music and fashion together in a unique ways with events at Twilo in New York and in Las Vegas with the Magic Fashion Convention. Further co-sponsors and partners have included Nordstrom, JBL Professional, Absolute Vodka, Bacardi Rum, Detour & Details magazines & more.Hip urban clothing company & distributor BC Ethic (Pony) used one of Zelenka’s artists and music for their clothing campaign, placing full-page ads in magazines such as Rolling Stone, Details and Spin. Show less
  • Maryland Sound Industries (Msi)
    Director Touring
    Maryland Sound Industries (Msi) 1985 - 1991
    Los Angeles, London & Baltimore
    One of the global leaders in audio production to the live touring industry. Zelenka's direct clients included: Pink Floyd, David Bowie, Depeche Mode, The Cure, Morrissey , Tears For Fears, Pet Shop Boys, Paula Abdul, Debbie Gibson, Lenny Kravitz.Stephen has designed and supervised the installation of media systems for The Universal, Pacific Amphitheater, Greek Theatre, Wiltern Theatre and Anaheim Stadium in Los Angeles. Other facilities included Fiddler’s Green Amphitheater CO, Camden… Show more One of the global leaders in audio production to the live touring industry. Zelenka's direct clients included: Pink Floyd, David Bowie, Depeche Mode, The Cure, Morrissey , Tears For Fears, Pet Shop Boys, Paula Abdul, Debbie Gibson, Lenny Kravitz.Stephen has designed and supervised the installation of media systems for The Universal, Pacific Amphitheater, Greek Theatre, Wiltern Theatre and Anaheim Stadium in Los Angeles. Other facilities included Fiddler’s Green Amphitheater CO, Camden Yards, MD and Shark Arena San Jose, CA. Zelenka was chief audio engineer and head of production for The Pope’s visit to Los Angeles, music consultant and designer to the 1992 Olympic Committee in Barcelona, and consultant to Roger Water’s The Wall in Berlin. With partner Joseph Finneran, media/ event and technical producers for The Los Angeles 2000 Democratic Convention in Los Angeles, Boston and John Kerry Campaign. He has also supervised large-scale productions such as Tommy at The Queen’s Theatre in London, and design and installation of The Miami Vice, ET, Back To The Future and Backdraft themed rides at Universal Studios Show less
  • Freelance
    Audio Mixer / Consultant
    Freelance Jan 1976 - Dec 1986
    London & Los Angeles
    Bob Marley, Average White Band, Rod Stewart, Sammy Davis Jr, Boz Scaggs, Little Feat, Gentle Giant, Graham Parker & The Rumour, Bob Seger, The Motors, Sex Pistols,Black Sabbath, Duran Duran, David & David, Oingo Boingo,Jermaine Jackson, Pope's visit to Los Angeles, Sun City South Africa
  • Eel Pie Productions
    Manager
    Eel Pie Productions 1977 - 1982
    Shepperton Studios U.K.
    Managed Pete Townshend's production company as well as being audio mixer for The Who & Pete Townshend, clients included:The Kinks, XTC, Split Enz, Roger Chapman, The Merton Parkas, Pete Townshend Band.

Stephen Zelenka Skills

Digital Media Entertainment Television Video Video Production New Media Social Media Marketing Film Creative Direction Advertising Digital Marketing Broadcast Marketing Strategy Marketing Social Networking Radio Commercials Email Marketing Music Social Media Online Marketing Publicity Sponsorship Music Production Brand Development Mobile Marketing Sound Publishing Event Management Live Events Web Design Feature Films Documentaries Promotions Recording Radio Host Content Development Music Videos Mixed Media Production Audio

Stephen Zelenka Education Details

  • St Martin'S United Kingdom
    St Martin'S United Kingdom
  • St Martins Uk
    St Martins Uk

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