Jim PRince
Distributor/Film Buyer/Writer
Jim Prince began his entertainment career with Paramount Pictures, working his way up the ranks from Print Booker to Branch Manager. He was responsible for distribution of all of Paramount’s major motion pictures throughout the Northwest.
As Film Buyer for Sterling Recreation Organization, the largest theater chain in the Northwest, his duties included attending all major motion picture screenings, choosing which films to procure, and negotiating all contracts with film companies. He served as Operations Manager for several of their entertainment venues, as well.
He worked for Crown International Pictures as Division Manager to Assistant General Sales Manager, where he attended screenings for product acquisition, approved advertising budgets, co-produced in-house productions, and managed the national sales staff throughout the United States.
He opened his own business as a film buyer/consultant and owned his own trucking company for transporting films to theaters. He worked in Casting for Bill Dance Studios and had a few minor roles in several motion pictures and commercials.
Jim and his writing partner, David Baughn, have several screenplays in development: THE FORTRESS - an action adventure, THE GUNS - an action western, and ED SPIFFY PI – THE CASE OF THE NURSERY SCHOOL REUNION - a screwball comedy.
David Baughn
Distributor/Writer/Producer
David Baughn began his entertainment career with MGM, working his way up the ranks from Print Booker to Branch Manager. He was hired as Russ Meyers’ National Sales Manager shortly after the success of VIXEN, and was directly responsible for placing Russ Meyers’ movies in mainstream theaters across the country.
This led to the formation of his own company, IFI/Scope III Inc., releasing in excess of 400 films regionally and nationally. He wrote, produced, and distributed BEYOND EVIL and the cult classic GRADUATION DAY.
He served as Vice President, General Sales Manager, and Director of Acquisitions with Crown International Pictures. He wrote a cutting-edge comedy book, “Fresh Garbage”, and a new version of the original film MICROWAVE MASSACRE, called MICROWAVE MASSACRE – DON’T GO INTO THE OVEN! with co-writer Craig Muckler. The screenwriting duo recently completed a werewolf horror original story and screenplay entitled RIPPED TO SHREDS.
David and Jim Prince have several screenplays in development: THE FORTRESS - an action-packed adventure, THE GUNS - an action western, and ED SPIFFY PI – THE CASE OF THE NURSERY SCHOOL REUNION - a screwball comedy.
William Shields
Executive Consultant
William Shields has been an entertainment business veteran (Film and TV) for over 35 years, specializing in domestic and international distribution.
An expert in marketing and financial analysis, he has been a 3-time Chairman of the IFTA (American Film Market), currently Chairman Emeritus.
He has held executive sales positions for 20th Century Fox/MGM/Avco Embassy and was Head Buyer for Mann Theaters, as well as President of New World Pictures.
He is a member of AMPAS (Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences), and serves as a member of their foreign language and animation committees. He has worked as an executive of both major studios and independent studios, and has testified before the U.S. Congress and foreign jurisdictions about film and television distribution matters.
Currently, he is a Partner/Consultant for Cyclone Entertainment, LLC.