KEVIN MARDESICH
COMMUNICATIONS
WRITER, PRODUCER,
& MARKETER
Kevin offers full-service communications. He specializes in writing, content, and marketing. He helps Oscar, Emmy, and other industry leaders tell their stories. His credits include: 1) executing PR for National Geographic, 2) developing scripts for Oliver Stone, 3) Troika's ad campaigns for ESPN and Apple.com, 4) producing 40+ documentary-shorts for nonprofits, and 5) writing/producing MTV's Emmy-winning interactive films Take A Stand Against Violence. The latter earned White House praise. Kevin also teaches these writing, story, and marketing skills at Stanford, USC, UCLAx, etc.
Interviewing Stars
Kevin was an NYU stage actor and intern when he met with and co-interviewed Paul Newman at The Williamstown Theatre Festival. Newman later shared insights twice more with Kevin in New York City.
At the peak of his craft, Newman, 64, discussed directing his film-adaptation of Tennessee Williams' masterpiece play, The Glass Menagerie. Newman also shared his life-lessons on acting and storytelling. He cannot be thanked enough for his generosity, humility, and candor.
Years later, as a writer, Kevin interviewed two-time Oscar-winner Michael Douglas for Choate's Bulletin magazine. Michael taught Kevin a key insight on story.
Michael discussed his Best Picture win for producing One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest. His succinct intelligent lesson is pertinent to all storytellers ...
KEVIN: Do you look for scripts that "say" something?
MICHAEL: No, I look for a good story. Your script is 50% of your picture. I want the scripts strong enough that the audience will enjoy the trip.
Another great lesson on story came from interviewing Jamie Lee Curtis regarding her New York Times best-selling children's books. Kevin focused on Where Do Balloons Go?
Jamie's story and title explore this "letting go" moment many experienced as a child -- the loss of a balloon far, far up into the sky ...
In Amazon book reviews, adults like a hospice-nurse praise this story and note this journey is all part of life. They note loss comes in different forms: divorce, death, and more.
Jamie's subtext is profound and the story is beautiful.
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