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Kyle Burton Black
Director - First Assistant
Grand Rapids, MI
U.P.M., or 1st A.D. for film, and television. I live life by this quote, "Love the art in yourself and not yourself in the art."

Currently a Producer/Partner and Co-Founder of Landmark Productions and an Actor and Choreographer on the side doing freelance work. 

 

Business website: www.landmarkproductions.biz

 

Education:

  • Cornerstone University (B.A. in Film Business)
  • Ralph Winter Productions, 20th Century Fox (Internship)
  • Los Angeles Film Studies Center (Alumnus)
  • Compass Film Academy (Alumnus)
  • Forest Hills Central High School (Diploma)

 

Below are my Acting/Choreography credits. 

Stage Acting Credits:

  • Guys and Dolls                               Sky Masterson         Circle Theatre
  • A Wonderful Life                             Harry Bailey             GRCT
  • Bingo, the Musical Sam Circle Theatre
  • Grease Vince Fontaine GRCT 
  • Sunday in the Park w/ George Louis/Alex Circle Theatre
  • The Apple Tree Ensemble Dancer Circle Theatre
  • Oklahoma Ensemble Dancer GRCT
  • Fiddler on the Roof Sasha Jewish theatre
  • Esther, the Musical Guard Jewish theatre
  • Honk Bullfrog Cornerstone
  • Romeo and Juliet Tybalt Master Arts
  • Meet Me in St. Louis Warren Sheffield Cornerstone
  • The Fantastics Henry, the actor Cornerstone
  • You Can't Take It With You Tony Kirby GRCT
  • The Wizard of Oz Scarecrow Forest Hills
  • The Music Man Tommy Forest Hills

Choreographer:

  • Copacabana Forest Hills Eastern
  • Oklahoma Forest Hills Eastern
  • Artspeaks Forest Hills Fine Arts Center
  • Esther, the Musical Jewish Theatre (Asst.)
  • The Wizard of Oz Children's Creations
  • Honk!                                                       Forest Hills Eastern
Film Acting Credits:
 
  • Tug                                                          Extra
  • Sackcloth and Ashes                              Supporting   
  • Prejudice Love  Supporting
  • Cool Cola  Supporting
  • Mystery of the Dance Lead
  • Manassah Supporting
  • Roads Supporting 
Television Acting Credits:
  •  Babytown (Pilot) Supporting
Commercial Acting Credits:
  • Amway Corp. Supporting
  • Grooters Stock Footage Supporting 

***Here are sample works I have done trailers of films I have worked on.***

BROKEN (Producer/Director)


Untitled from Kyle Burton Black on Vimeo.
 

 

The Steam Experiment (Key Set P.A.)


***Below is my Filmmaking Reel and Acting Reel*** 

 

VIDEOS

PHOTOS
Eric and I
Me and Pauly Shore
Producer, Ralph Winter and myself at FOX
Vince Fontaine
Being Me


Head Shot 1
Reading a script while in L.A.
Being goofy with my friends
Needed that Santa Monica Sunset picture!
Head Shot 2


PROFESSIONAL INFO
Other services: Actor, Film
Vocalist, Musical Theatre
Talent Services, Casting Director
Talent Services, Choreographer
Crew, Director - First Assistant
Official site:
Credits: The Steam Experiment -  Key Set P.A.,  (Film)  2009
Broken (Complete) -  Producer/Director,  (Film)  2008
Cole (Complete) -  Line Producer,  (Film)  2008
Sackcloth and Ashes (Complete) -  Supporting (Jonah),  (Film)  2008
Rose (Pre-Production) -  1st Assistant Director,  (Film)  2008
Destroying Mrs. Wong (Post-Production) -  U.P.M.,  (Film)  2008
Cold Blooded (Complete) -  Producer,  (Film)  2006
The Leading Lady (Complete) -  Director,  (Film)  2005
Babytown (Complete) -  Producer,  (TV)  2004
The Visitation -  E.P.K. Boom Op. for Compass Academy,  (Film)  2004
Once Upon a Time... (Complete) -  Producer,  (Film)  2004
Victor and Rosa (Complete) -  Boom Operator,  (Film)  1999
Afterlife (Complete) -  Grip,  (Film)  1997
Experience: 1 to 5 years - Semi-pro
Arrow Contact info: Expand for contact info
PERSONAL INFO
Interests: Musical Theatre, Dancing, Beach, Basketball, Football, Movies, Thunderstorms, Boating 
Favorite Music: Oldies, Light Rock, Classics, Acapella,  
Favorite Movies: Gladiator, Three Amigos, Passion of the Christ, Casablanca, Goonies, Indiana Jones, Back to the Future, Exorcist and others. 
Favorite Actors: Drew Barrymore, Edward Norton, Jennifer Aniston, Vince Vaughn, Harrison Ford 
Favorite TV shows: Cosby Show, I love Lucy, That 70's Show, Seinfeld, Happy Days 
People I'd like to meet: Goal oriented people and those you can learn from. 
Hometown: Ada, MI 
Eye Color: Hazel
Hair Color: Light Brown
Height: 5 ft. 11 in.
Weight: 185 lbs.
Physique: About average
Languages Spoken: English
Ethnicity: White/Caucasian
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Education: College graduate
Income: $30,000 - $45,000
Drinker: Socially
COMMENTS
Sarah      
CommentThanks for the connection.


Mon. Jan. 11, 2010, 8:55 PM
Sarah
 
     
 
 
Peter      
CommentThank you for the connection.peter


Tue. Dec. 1, 2009, 12:31 PM
Peter
 
     
 
 
Jeramie Mangus      
Commentthanks for the add. hope we get to work together sometime down the road. good luck on all your projects.


Sat. Nov. 21, 2009, 3:36 PM
Jeramie Mangus
 
     
 
 
Benjamin Michael Hickey      
CommentHey Kyle, thanks for the connection!


Mon. Nov. 2, 2009, 11:08 PM
Benjamin Michael Hickey
 
     
 
 
Dan Irving      
CommentHey Kyle, thanks for the connection. I hope we can work together at some point. If you have any Unit Stills needs, don't hesitate to contact me.


Mon. Oct. 26, 2009, 4:24 PM
Dan Irving
 
     
 
 
Dheer Charan Shrivastav      
CommentNamastha Thanks for connection


Sat. Sep. 26, 2009, 8:43 AM
Dheer Charan Shrivastav
 
     
 
 
Chanel Rayes      
CommentThanks for the connection. Hopefully we have the opportunity to work together someday. Check out my site. www.chanelrayes.com


Sat. Aug. 29, 2009, 2:38 PM
Chanel Rayes
 
     
 
 
Danielle Henderson      
CommentHi my name is Danielle and I'm from GR too! If you have any info on casting or anything like that, i'm interested!


Fri. Aug. 28, 2009, 10:23 PM
Danielle Henderson
 
     
 
 
Chris Sahloff      
CommentThanks for accepting. Your vids are pretty sweet.


Wed. Aug. 26, 2009, 9:00 PM
Chris Sahloff
 
     
 
 
Daniel Krause      
CommentI've just been having a good summer!
Got done with HSM 2 and now I'm headed to school and gettin a job :/
what about you?


Sun. Aug. 23, 2009, 10:32 AM
Daniel Krause
 
     
 
 
mariah l demarco      
CommentThanks for the connection. You have an interesting bio.


Mon. Aug. 3, 2009, 8:24 AM
mariah l demarco
 
     
 
 
Alissa Castellanos      
CommentIf you ever have a role or postion I would fit let me know...thanks


Mon. Jun. 15, 2009, 12:28 PM
Alissa Castellanos
 
     
 
 
Breanna Jean      
CommentHey, Thanks for the connection.


Fri. Jun. 12, 2009, 9:52 AM
Breanna Jean
 
     
 
 
Drew      
CommentThanks for the connection!!!


Thu. Jun. 11, 2009, 12:31 PM
Drew
 
     
 
 
 Elizabeth  Merriman      
CommentThanks for the Add.
Best of luck in all you do!!!
~Liz


Mon. Apr. 27, 2009, 11:01 AM
Elizabeth Merriman
 
     
 
 
Jordon Hudson      
CommentThanks for the comment. And the same to you. Yes, I'm doing well, and I'm excited to see Guys and Dolls!


Thu. Apr. 23, 2009, 1:00 PM
Jordon Hudson
 
     
 
 
renee48843      
CommentHi Kyle,
Thank you for the connection and best of luck on your new project!



Mon. Apr. 6, 2009, 12:57 PM
renee48843
 
     
 
 
Chris Flowers      
Commentcongrats on guys and dolls, bro! sounds like you guys have a cool cast! good luck!


Wed. Mar. 18, 2009, 1:11 PM
Chris Flowers
 
     
 
 
Heather Nelson      
CommentThanks for the Connect, Kyle!
~Heather


Sat. Mar. 7, 2009, 1:47 PM
Heather Nelson
 
     
 
 
HIH QUEEN R@NDI BENNETT LAMINE      
CommentThanx for the add Kyle...........Randi.....:)


Sun. Mar. 1, 2009, 7:45 PM
HIH QUEEN R@NDI BENNETT LAMINE
 
     
 
 
Craig Bouwens      
CommentHey Bro! thanks for accepting my con-ect.
Craig


Sun. Feb. 22, 2009, 4:27 PM
Craig Bouwens
 
     
 
 
Sara Lowther      
CommentLove you quote!


Sat. Feb. 21, 2009, 1:56 PM
Sara Lowther
 
     
 
 
Rainey Beaumier      
CommentThanks for the ad, love your quote!


Wed. Feb. 11, 2009, 3:16 PM
Rainey Beaumier
 
     
 
 
BEVERLEE      
CommentThanks for the connect..

Keep in touch

Ms.Beverlee


Wed. Feb. 4, 2009, 6:59 AM
BEVERLEE
 
     
 
 
Ken Washburn      
CommentThank you for the connection. I hope we get to work together sometime.


Wed. Jan. 21, 2009, 4:13 AM
Ken Washburn
 
     
 
 
Bobby Pratt      
CommentThanks for the connect bro :-)


Sat. Jan. 10, 2009, 4:39 PM
Bobby Pratt
 
     
 
 
kirklannon      
CommentThanks for the add KBB! Hope to work with you again in the near future!


Fri. Jan. 9, 2009, 11:24 AM
kirklannon
 
     
 
 
Jae      
CommentThank you for accepting my connection!


Thu. Dec. 4, 2008, 2:15 PM
Jae
 
     
 
 
Mike Kelly      
Commentthanks for the connection Kyle--


Sun. Nov. 16, 2008, 6:15 PM
Mike Kelly
 
     
 
 
Alicia Clark      
CommentThanks for the add... I see you're a Forest Hills grad? Me too! Good to be out of it, eh?
Best of luck with your show!


Thu. Nov. 13, 2008, 8:26 PM
Alicia Clark
 
     
 
 
Rex A. Jones      
CommentThanks for the add.

Rex


Tue. Nov. 4, 2008, 7:13 AM
Rex A. Jones
 
     
 
 
Taylor Dupuis      
CommentJust a stand in and an extra...but thanks!


Sat. Nov. 1, 2008, 11:46 AM
Taylor Dupuis
 
     
 
 
Chrissy K. McVay      
CommentThanks for accepting my invitation. Best wishes.

Chrissy


Mon. Oct. 20, 2008, 4:40 PM
Chrissy K. McVay
 
     
 
 
Mat Nichol      
CommentHi Kyle, many thanks for the connection.

Cheers,

Mat


Mon. Oct. 20, 2008, 10:45 AM
Mat Nichol
 
     
 
 
Craig Hebert      
CommentThank you for accepting my connection Kyle.


Mon. Oct. 20, 2008, 9:09 AM
Craig Hebert
 
     
 
 
My-Ishia      
CommentIntent is crewing up crew@intentthemovie.com


Mon. Oct. 13, 2008, 9:34 AM
My-Ishia
 
     
 
 
Brandon      
CommentHey Kyle
Congratulations!
Its my Mommy's favorite movie.


Thu. Oct. 9, 2008, 9:28 PM
Brandon
 
     
 
 
DaFisch      
CommentThanks rot the Con-ect Ken


Mon. Oct. 6, 2008, 4:57 PM
DaFisch
 
     
 
 
Whiz      
CommentHey,

Thanks for adding me to your network list. Best wishes to all your projects.


Tue. Sep. 30, 2008, 6:02 PM
Whiz
 
     
 
 
Michael Featherly      
CommentThanks for the connection.


Mon. Sep. 22, 2008, 7:05 PM
Michael Featherly
 
     
 
 
Jill Zwarensteyn      
Commentthanks for the connection! :) best of luck with everything!


Sat. Sep. 20, 2008, 10:59 PM
Jill Zwarensteyn
 
     
 
 
Phil Worfel      
CommentHey Dr. Black! I finally got to see the Compass thesis films! Well done man! What are (or were) you doing on "Steam"?


Sat. Sep. 20, 2008, 12:45 AM
Phil Worfel
 
     
 
 
Brittany Risner      
CommentHey Kyle how's Steam going? ....
and, any word on the "Rose" script? :o)


Sat. Sep. 6, 2008, 1:10 PM
Brittany Risner
 
     
 
 
GetPaulHoward      
CommentThanks for adding me to your network!
I appreciate it!

Paul
www.GetPaulHoward.com


Thu. Aug. 28, 2008, 2:19 PM
GetPaulHoward
 
     
 
 
Bruce Bennett      
CommentFascinating Nexcat profile page. I appreciate the connection.


Mon. Aug. 25, 2008, 7:53 AM
Bruce Bennett
 
     
 
 
Taylor Dupuis      
CommentI ABSOLUTELY LOVE...the story of Sleepy Hollow. What exactly do you mean in works?! : ) Any casting opportunity? Thanks!!!!

Taylor


Wed. Aug. 20, 2008, 11:09 AM
Taylor Dupuis
 
     
 
 
Taylor Dupuis      
CommentI was hoping to audition for Rose but found out too late. Hope everyhting goes well. Any future casting calls I would be happy to audition. Thanks!

taylor


Mon. Aug. 18, 2008, 9:20 AM
Taylor Dupuis
 
     
 
 
David J Gries      
CommentI just went and auditioned for "Rose" this afternoon. Thanks for the heads up!!

Noticed that you played the Bullfrog in Honk too! I played him a few years ago and it's quite a role. I loved it!


Wed. Aug. 13, 2008, 1:55 PM
David J Gries
 
     
 
 
Miss Holley King      
Comment

Howdy Kyle...
Thank you for the connection.
Have a good rockin' day
(and night)
Miss Holley King


Mon. Aug. 11, 2008, 6:24 PM
Miss Holley King
 
     
 
 
RobertSmith      
CommentHey Kyle, thanks for the add. It looks like you have a lot of experience. I bet working for you is pretty sweet. If you ever need an actor and want my look for it. Hit me up :]


Sun. Aug. 10, 2008, 9:52 AM
RobertSmith
 
     
 
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