J. recently concluded eleven seasons as Showrunner of the Fireball Run series on Amazon. A Producer, Developer, Collaborator, Director, and Executive, J. has launched several successful ventures all within the creative industries. Of his accomplishments, Sanchez considers his reputation and personal network among his greatest assets. He is humbled to have worked with and count as friends and mentors some of the most influential industry, business and political leaders abroad. A USAF Veteran, J develops and produces film & television abroad and from his Scaramanga Production Ranch near Santa Fe, NM.
Definitive Skills:
• As Dynamic Producer: Imaginative creator, remarkable strategist, detail driven organizer, expert collaborator, and obstacle circumvention expert.
• As Divergent Thinker: A seasoned talent for original creativity while remaining cognizant of budgets, deadlines, resources, crew, contractors, public perception, merchandising, and above all- profitability.
• As Accomplished Negotiator: Extraordinarily adept at negotiating incentives within states without incentives as well as securing county/ city/ town incentives in addition to, or in lieu of state incentives.
• As Brand Integrator: Proven master at inventing ingenious opportunities that inspire & involve micro to major brand, product and service support.
• As Trusted Liaison: Ability to elicit otherwise unheard-of cooperation by even the most difficult agencies throughout the US; from museums to municipalities, federal to tribal governments, Police & even the US Military.
• As Acquisitions Authority: A reputation for unprecedented access to the most diverse and obscure antiquities, locations, vehicles, aircraft & vessels.
Life Credit Summary:
20yrs TV & Film: Showrunner, The Fireball Run Series (Amazon). Other Credits Include; Psycho IV, SeaQuest, Star Trek, Truman Show...
20yrs Adv & PR: CEO, Catalyst Studios; Brand Identity, Marketing Strategy, Creative Design, Risk PR. Clients Include; ClearChannel, NBC, Rolls Royce, City of Orlando, Disney, Lamborghini...
8yrs Visual Effects: President, Visual EFX Masters; Props, Scenics, Animatronics, President, Visual EFX Masters; Props, Scenics, Animatronics, Paramount, Disney Parks, Universal Parks...
6yrs Military Leadership: Sergeant, United States Air Force; Command Level F-15 Crew Chief to Major General Michael Butchko.
Industry & Personal References;
• (provided upon request) COO/EVP: Fremantle Entertainment
• (provided upon request) Action Director: Indiana Jones, Transformers, Pirates of the Caribbean
• (provided upon request) Stunt Director: Fast & Furious, Burn Notice, Dexter
• (provided upon request) Founder: BroadBand USA, TelecomUSA
• (provided upon request) President: Marvel Entertainment, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
• (provided upon request) Owner: Solo Cup Company, Dart Container
• (provided upon request) EVP: Ripley's Entertainment
• (provided upon request) Astronaut: NASA Kennedy Space Center
• (provided upon request) Cosmonaut: Brazilian Space Agency
• (provided upon request) State Film Commissioner: Florida
Unique traits: I start with getting things done. I believe in integrity, superior work ethic and opportunities over obstacles.
State of the State
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Television
by Adrenaline Partnership (Action, Crime and Drama)
Showrunner In development.
The Tree
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Film
by Adrenaline Partnership (Family)
Executive Producer In production.
Fireball Run: Big Country
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Television
by Phil Tan (Action, Adventure, History and Reality-TV)
Showrunner Distributor, Amazon Television
Fireball Run: Anniversary Edition
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Television
by Adrenaline Partnership (Action, Adventure, History and Reality-TV)
Showrunner Distributor, Amazon Television
Fireball Run: Space Race
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Television
by Adrenaline Partnership (Action, Adventure, History and Reality-TV)
Showrunner Distributor, Amazon Television
Fireball Run: America's Frontier
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Television
by Adrenaline Partnership (Action, Adventure, History and Reality-TV)
Showrunner Distributor, Amazon Television
Fireball Run: Movie Cars
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Internet
by Brian Bazala (Action, Adventure, Documentary and History)
Showrunner Distributor, YouTube
Fireball Run: Northern Exposure
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Internet
by Brian Bazala (Action, Adventure, History and Reality-TV)
Showrunner Distributor, YouTube
Fireball Run: Southern Excursion
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Internet
by Brain Bazala (Action, Adventure, Documentary and Reality-TV)
Showrunner Distributor, YouTube
The Fireball Run III
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Film
by Adrenaline Partnership (Documentary)
Director Direct to DVD
The Fireball Run 2
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Film
by Adrenaline Partnership (Documentary)
Director Direct to DVD
The Fireball Run
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Film (short)
by Adrenaline Partnership (Documentary)
Director Direct to DVD
The Truman Show
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Film
by Peter Weir
Propmaker
Fair Game
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Film
by Doug Liman (Drama and Thriller)
Propmaker
Flipper
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Film
by Alan Shapiro (Family)
Propmaker
SeaQuest DSV
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Television
by James A Contner
Propmaker
MTV Spring Break
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Television
by Music Television Network (Documentary and Music)
Propmaker
True Lies
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Film
by James Cameron (Action and Thriller)
Propmaker
Star Trek: NG
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Television
by Corey Allen (Sci-Fi)
Propmaker
Passenger 57
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Film
by Kevin Hooks (Action and Thriller)
Propmaker
Telly Awards
Addy Awards
Webby Awards
Local Emmy Awards