![]() ![]() In 2009, Crowder successfully led construction efforts for our first 37,500-square-feet sound stage in Wilmington. from Boston University in 1983.Īs Vice President of Physical Operations for EUE/Screen Gems Studios, Chris Crowder brings to the role decades of freelance crew experience in the Art-Construction Department at our Wilmington, NC, location. The program provides much needed academic tutoring and vital College Application and Financial Aid assistance to high school students in underserved communities. Cooney also serves on the board of DESTINATION: COLLEGE a Student assistance program in New York. Most recently, the Wilmington studios have hosted "Under the Dome" (CBS), "Sleepy Hollow" (Fox Television), and "Eastbound and Down" (HBO).Ĭooney has served as a mentor specializing in Media for Duke University's Parents Committee Mentorlink Program for the last ten years. Television has long been a part of Wilmington's success story with "One Tree Hill" and "Dawson's Creek" enjoying long runs on the lot. ![]() The studios landed "Journey 2: Mysterious Island" in 2011 and Marvel's "Iron Man 3" in 2012. The North Carolina incentive and the newly constructed Stage 10, a 37,500 sq ft, column-free sound stage, lured blockbuster film productions. Under his leadership, the studio became the heartbeat of the East Coast film industry. In 1996, Cooney led EUE/Screen Gems in the acquisition of DeLaurentis Carolco Studios in Wilmington, NC. At First Look, a boutique motion picture production and sales company, Cooney worked on projects such "Before Night Falls" starring Javier Bardem and "Eveyln," starring Pierce Brosnan. Vice President-In-Charge for Facilities in Wilmington, NC and New York City and Vice President of Physical Production.Ĭooney became the chief executive officer of First Look Studios in 2000. Prior to his role as COO, Cooney held roles as Head of Production for EUE/Screen Gems, Ltd. In 2010 as COO of the combined facilities, Cooney led the team into Atlanta where the facilities have enjoyed a robust television success with clients such as "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay" - Parts 1 and 2 (Lionsgate), "Satisfaction" (NBC Universal for USA Network) and "Devious Maids" (ABC for Lifetime). EUE/Sokolow is based in Los Angeles and New York City and focuses on television development and production in the scripted and unscripted arenas. The production studios are based in Atlanta and Wilmington, NC with a new studio scheduled to open in Miami in fall, 2015. Today, Cooney focuses on two core businesses: studio facilities and content development. Cooney is known for his collaborative style, his eye for art and his experience with facility management, international content distribution, integrated media solutions, branded content and online content development. He is also the co-owner of EUE/Screen Gems Studios. He oversaw multimillion-dollar expansion projects at the studios including construction of two 10,000-square-feet multi-use spaces, renovation of a 20,000-square-feet exhibition hall into a sound stage, and an upgrade that converted a 10,000-square-feet storage area into office space.īilly serves on the board of Georgia Screen Entertainment Coalition (GSEC) as Treasurer, where he is involved with legislative advocacy and guidance for the film and television production industry statewide.Ĭhris Cooney is the Chief Executive Officer of EUE/Screen Gems, Ltd. In his prior position as Director of Operations, Billy's efforts to expand and improve EUE/SG's studio spaces helped it land Marvel Studios, Netflix, MGM, 20 th Century Fox, and Paramount projects. He's built a dependable team he can trust and formed solid relationships with EUE/SG's clients. With decades of experience in studio operations and production, Billy Stoll is leading EUE/Screen Gems Studios Atlanta into its next phase of growth.ĭuring his nine years at EUE/Screen Gems, Billy has strengthened his deep understanding of studio logistics and sharpened his formidable organizational skills. ![]()
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