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ABOUT US
Sasquatch Productions is a partnership of many highly respected broadcast, film and Information Technology professionals dedicated to bringing top quality entertainment to the world. With Sasquatch Production's 30 years of experience in entertainment, public relations, advertising, promotion, production and a vast knowledge of Multimedia and the Internet, the partnership has proven to be a strategic alliance in today's changing demand for information.
Our biggest asset is our knowledgeable staff:
Gail Neyland, Chairman & CEO of Sasquatch Productions, served for twelve years as Senior Vice President and Business Manager for John McLaughlin, “The McLaughlin Group,” “One On One,” and “McLaughlin.” In this role she had responsibility for all business and marketing aspects of three highly successful, national television shows aired on PBS, cable network, and commercial network stations. She was responsible for all sales, marketing, promotion, advertising, syndication, and business affairs for all three shows. She also served John McLaughlin, an internationally recognized talent, in all negotiations and promotion of his services, as his personal business manager. She was an officer of his corporation, Oliver Productions, Inc. and served on the Board of Directors, as Corporate Secretary.
George W. Hyatt, President and Executive Producer of Sasquatch Productions has worked for NBC and WRC-TV, Washington, for over 20 years. At NBC/WRC, he has served in a variety of technical and creative capacities. Prior to NBC, Mr. Hyatt was a radio broadcaster, producer and programming consultant for several stations in the Washington D. C. market. He has also been a general manager of several East Coast based radio station groups, which included management, sales and marketing responsibilities. In Dallas he serves as President of Sasquatch Productions, Inc.,Executive Producer for Exposed Nerve feature film, Slay Ride, Marketing Director for Stoogies Cigar Company, Political Media Advisor for the Republican 98’ Texas 4th District Congressional race and presently serves on the United States Olympic Committee. His client list includes ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS, Discovery Network, A&E, Court TV, Cheaters TV, Inside Edition and Merrill Lynch.
Randy Birch, Senior Vice President and Director of Photography for Sasquatch Productions, Inc. From 1969 to 1989 Randy’s job description at NBC was Network Director of Photography and Location Manager. During his tenure he worked through both the Los Angeles and Chicago Bureaus for NBC New York. On location, Mr. Birch’s first priority was field setup, including obtaining the location, procuring the necessary field needs for live shows, live remotes and taped packages then managing the technical staff, including gaffers, grips, and lighting. Once established and in place, his role changed to Director of Photography and was responsible for the acquisition of all taped packages and overall supervisor for lighting and shooting the respective event. Since 1989, Randy has established his own company and continues a magnificent relationship not only with NBC, but also ABC, CBS, CNN, and a number of ad agency related commercial houses. His client list includes NBC Nightly News, ABC World News, Today Show, Prime Time Live, Dateline, 20/20, and CBS 60 Minutes, while commercially, working with J Walter Thompson, Hill & Knowlton, and Flying Colors for various commercials including, Quaker Oats, Captain Crunch and Kemper Insurance.
George Karalekas, President of Marketing and Manager of Sasquatch Productions of our New York office for more than twenty-five years, has held senior level executive positions with two of the largest multi-national advertising agencies--Grey Advertising and DMB&B (D’Arcy Masius Benton & Bowles). He also served as Director of Advertising & Marketing for the Canada Dry Corporation for four years. His senior level advertising management experience has included involvement with most major U.S. companies including Bristol-Myers Squibb, Kraft-General Foods, and General Electric. Mr. Karalekas also has extensive experience with all major media including broadcast media -- ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and NPR--cable media--CNN, CNBC, MSNBC, Lifetime – and print media--The Wall Street Journal, George, Time, Newsweek and The New York Times--not to mention Media Director for 5 Presidential campaigns.
Lisa Bemel, Senior Producer heads up the Los Angles office for Sasquatch Productions and brings over 11 years of production experience to the table. Former producer for Sony Game Show Network, Lisa has also produced such shows as “What’s Wrong With This Picture?,” “The Body Possible” and “How Did They Do That?”, which was nominated for a Cable Ace Award in 1993. Ms. Bemel co-founded Asymmetry Productions in 1991 to segment produce “behind the scenes” programming for ENCORE, STARZ and SHOWTIME, not to mention her numerous national television commercial experience. Lisa’s creativity, strong writing and interpersonal skills and her ability to see “The Big Picture" are premiere in taking the production from prep to post.
Eric R. Boyer, VP of Technical Operations and Senior Editor of Sasquatch Productions, has forged a distinguished career for over 10 years as an Artist, Editor, Compositor and Director of Photography for prestigious organizations such as NBC, National Geographic, Southwest Airlines and Bell Atlantic. Mr. Boyer provides 3rd Ray Multimedia/Sasquatch Productions with the highest technical skill and creative genius enabling us to deliver the most visually captivating media in the industry. Eric's client list includes Trippi, McMahon & Squier Media, Producers Video Corporation, Soundwave Post, 1150 Post and Quantel.
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