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Kyle Burton Black
Producer - Film
Grand Rapids, MI
Producer, 1st A.D. or Actor for film, television and stage. Also a choreographer and singer. 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:

  • 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
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 some trailers of shorts I have Produced and or Directed.***

BROKEN (Producer/Director)


Untitled from Kyle Burton Black on Vimeo.
 

THE LEADING LADY (Director)

 

COLD BLOODED (Producer)

  

ONCE UPON A TIME (Producer)

 

MUSIC VIDEO of NEXT II NONE (Producer/Director)

 

 

***Below is my 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: Destroying Mrs. Wong (Post-Production) -  U.P.M.,  (Film)  2008
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
The Steam Experiment -  Key Set P.A.,  (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
(Single) 
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
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
 
     
 
 
John Seip      
CommentKyle Congrats on Booking Its a Wonderful Life. Harry is the youngest brother to George, Right???


Wed. Oct. 8, 2008, 10:14 AM
John Seip
 
     
 
 
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
 
     
 
 
Lara VanderHeiden      
CommentYou're so sweet. Thanks for vouching for me!
I'm still getting used to this thing, and figuring out how I want to use it.

I'm back in GR. Let's play!


Fri. Aug. 15, 2008, 9:26 PM
Lara VanderHeiden
 
     
 
 
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
 
     
 
 
Taylor Dupuis      
CommentLooking for actors for any up and coming projects yet. : )


Fri. Aug. 8, 2008, 1:19 PM
Taylor Dupuis
 
     
 
 
April Harvey      
CommentKyle,

I LOVE your acting reel! Keep up the great work, but don't work so hard you don't have some time to breathe. We miss you at Tommy rehearsals! ;-)


Fri. Aug. 8, 2008, 12:56 PM
April Harvey
 
     
 
 
Marie Arrington      
CommentHi Kyle,
Thanks for the add. Best wishes with your current project.
Marie


Fri. Aug. 1, 2008, 11:12 AM
Marie Arrington
 
     
 
 
Plafkin Farms, Ada, Michigan      
CommentPlease view Plafkin Farms on Photobucket.com and Webshots.com. We have a 50 acre location between Ada and Cascade, Michigan for filming, photography, art, music, equestrian, agriculture, and alternative energy. We have been on our land close to 50 years. We have woods, wetlands, and an abundance of wild life.

Roger Plafkin--Plafkin Farms, Ada, Michigan--1-616-676-0590--plafkin@juno.com


Wed. Jul. 23, 2008, 10:52 AM
Plafkin Farms, Ada, Michigan
 
     
 
 
Joahna Carol      
CommentThank you for the connection. Nice to meet you. Best wishes, always.


Sun. Jul. 20, 2008, 8:10 AM
Joahna Carol
 
     
 
 
Russell Moore      
CommentThat sounds great.
Hope everything is going well with "Sackcloth and Ashes".


Fri. Jul. 18, 2008, 9:24 AM
Russell Moore
 
     
 
 
Russell Moore      
CommentHey Kyle, thanks for the add. You've got some good work on here. Maybe we can work together in the future.


Thu. Jul. 17, 2008, 8:41 AM
Russell Moore
 
     
 
 
Sonya Hernandez      
CommentThanks for the add! Keep in touch and keep me posted on what you are doing. Take care


Wed. Jul. 16, 2008, 8:42 AM
Sonya Hernandez
 
     
 
 
Taylor Dupuis      
CommentTHANKS A LOT! I really would appreciate it... : )


Taylor


Mon. Jul. 14, 2008, 3:24 PM
Taylor Dupuis
 
     
 
 
Chris Grooms      
CommentThis guy is an electric stage performer as well as a very talented film director/producer. Would love to get the chance to work with him someday! All-around great person!


Fri. Jul. 11, 2008, 8:05 AM
Chris Grooms
 
     
 
 
Brenden Stark      
CommentHey,

I do actually do you want me to send you a link?




Thu. Jul. 10, 2008, 2:59 PM
Brenden Stark
 
     
 
 
Taylor Dupuis      
CommentHi Kyle,
Neat vids. Any upcoming projects?


Wed. Jul. 9, 2008, 5:04 PM
Taylor Dupuis
 
     
 
 
Brenden Stark      
CommentHey Kyle,

Thanks for the add.. I like your work. If you ever need original music for any of your films, just let me know.



Tue. Jul. 8, 2008, 10:39 AM
Brenden Stark
 
     
 
 
Lynn Montgomery      
CommentKyle maybe we will bump into each other on another film. I hope so. Keep on with the amazing work, thoroughly enjoyable.
Lynn Montgomery


Mon. Jul. 7, 2008, 4:50 PM
Lynn Montgomery
 
     
 
 
Elizabeth Bennett      
CommentThanks for the add. I like your videos!


Thu. Jun. 26, 2008, 4:01 PM
Elizabeth Bennett
 
     
 
 
AEG      
CommentI thought I did a lot, but this cat can do it all.


Tue. Jun. 24, 2008, 9:52 AM
AEG
 
     
 
 
Aubry      
CommentI miss you too. I think we need to have another Scooters night soon!!!!


Tue. Jun. 17, 2008, 4:41 PM
Aubry
 
     
 
 
Angela Roberts      
Commentthanks for the add


Fri. Jun. 13, 2008, 4:17 PM
Angela Roberts
 
     
 
 
Jennifer Hunter      
CommentI've thought a lot about your performance in Bingo and I just want you to know, you were perfect! You were just fabulous in the part. I'm glad they asked you to audition.


Tue. Jun. 10, 2008, 10:16 AM
Jennifer Hunter
 
     
 
 
Stephen Hohendorf      
CommentKyle, you are so fun to work with!! Your profesional and fun attitude makes me want to work with you more and more!


Mon. Jun. 9, 2008, 7:34 PM
Stephen Hohendorf
 
     
 
 
Stephen Grey      
CommentYou're the best! AROUND! Nothin's gonna ever keep you down!

Seriously though, one of the best I know of and would not hesitate to work with him again.


Fri. Jun. 6, 2008, 11:56 AM
Stephen Grey
 
     
 
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