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"Be wise, be calm, be sensible..." Vincent van Gogh
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We write, produce, edit and critique both print and television media. We also have several intellectual properties currently available through our Creative- Power House brand. Inquiries of any nature are more than welcome.
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| Employment/Experience Summary |
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Steven Hoyt
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Senior Producer
Inspiration Networks
Programming Department
(2004-present)
Developing and producing "Think it Thru" (www.thinkitthru.tv) and "Raising an Amazing Generation" for Inspiration Network, INSP International, and iLifetv. Creating a wide variety of Christian series television from initial budget through post-production.
Senior Promotions Producer
Inspiration Networks
Marketing Department
(2002-2004)
produced long and short form marketing materials to promote INSP's ministries both nationally and internationally.
Producer
Mr. Henry's Wild and Wacky World
in conjunction with Steve Gilreath Television
for Tommy Nelson
(2001-2002)
a direct to video series for children aged 3-11 starring renowned author Frank Peretti. Supervisor of animation production, Supervisor of writing and episodic/segment writer, produced segments, supervised animation, graphics and audio sessions.
Producer/Creator
The Knock Knock Show
(1998-2000)
A 30 minute educational children’s show targeted to kids 3 to 8 years old that aired on The Fox Family Channel. Eighteen episodes completed, five in video distribution in US and abroad with eight more episodes partially completed. Currently in International Syndication.
Led a creative team in character development, casting, focus-group research, storylines, set design, scripts and songs. Wrote many of the scripts in complete or overview form.
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Steven Hoyt -- The Family Channel
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Senior Writer/Producer,
Programming Operations (1996-98)
International Family Entertainment
“The Family Channel”
Duties included: program development, writing/producing high-profile projects, leading a team of producers in the production of on-air pieces for live television shows and elements set around programs on the network and editing programs for content and time constraints.
Senior Writer/Producer
Daytime Promotion (1995-96)
International Family Entertainment
“The Family Channel”
Wrote and produced high-profile projects. Successfully managed a team of Family Channel and free-lance writer/producers to create compelling promotional pieces for Family Channel programming airing during the day.
Led a creative team in developing a character to host the kids blocks of programming. Reported to the Director of On-Air Promotion.
Writer/Producer (1990-94)
International Family Entertainment
“The Family Channel”
Responsible for the development and packaging of all kids blocks, the promotion of original and acquired movies, various shows and specials.
Duties included writing, research, supervision of freelance producers and other supervisory responsibilities (off-line editing, on-line editing, music, voice-over and computer graphics).
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Megan Hoyt
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Freelance marketing/direct mail writer
2004-present
Children's novelist and picture book writer
1997-present
1991-1997 home with children
Writer, Copy Editor and Proofreader 1989-1991
Direct Mail for nonprofit organization
Virginia Beach, VA
Copy Editor, Fashion Galleria Magazine 1986-87
A full color magazine for buyers/fashion devotees at market halls in the top five regions: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas.
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| Education |
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- Steven Hoyt:
Master of Arts in Communication
Regent University, Virginia Beach, Va. 23464
Bachelor of Arts in Communication
Olivet College, Olivet, Mi. 49076
- Megan Hoyt:
Master of Arts, Biblical Studies
Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA 23464
Bachelor of Arts, English/History
Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX
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Steven's projects exemplify his current skills:
Producer
Think It Thru
A series exploring the fallacies surrounding people's attitudes toward the Jewish people throughout time and toward Jesus as King of the Jews.
Producer
Raising an Amazing Generation
A series for parents that explores how to raise healthy, happy kids.
Writer/Producer/Development
“Tracker” Pilot/Presentation Tape
A series that focused on using state of the art technology to track animals and train rangers in the South African bush. The series was sold to Animal Planet U.K. and was scheduled to air on The Family Channel U.S.A. When Fox Kids merged with I.F.E., the “Tracker” project was discontinued.
Producer
“The Waltons 25th Anniversary Special”
Six-hour hosted event with Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite and Michael Learned.
Writer/Producer
“Saturday Western Round-Up”
Interstitial Elements that packaged the Family Channel’s block of westerns on Saturdays.
Producer/Production Supervisor
“You Ain’t Seen Summer Yet”
A summer-long marketing/on-air event that packaged the Saturday Drive-Thru Theaters as well as placed interstitial elements throughout the weekday programming on the Family Channel.
Writer/Producer “Poke the Vote”
A special that elected the first President of “Stooge-TV”
Hosted by Gary Owens with Monty Hall, Adam West, Phyllis Diller and David “Squiggy” Lander.
Senior Producer
“World of Sid and Marty Krofft” package
Worked with Marty Krofft and development team to produce elements to air in kids block on The Family Channel.
Megan has created development appeals for nonprofits such as The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, The Inspiration Networks, and The Christian Broadcasting Network. She has written magazine articles for CBN and Entro Magazine, and she has written brochures, letters, and web copy which can be seen here: www.ilifetv.com/RAAG.
Megan is also on the board of an international educational organization called ChildLight USA -- an incorporated nonprofit foundation which promotes the educational ideals of Charlotte Mason. Through ChildLight USA (www.childlightusa.org), Megan puts on a yearly conference for educators, speaks at breakout sessions, and counsels/advises teachers on educational method, composer study, and literature.
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| Personal Interest |
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Steven and Megan love skiing in the mountains of North Carolina almost as much as they love watching the sun set over the ocean from the beach at the Chesapeake Bay.
They enjoy singing and playing guitar and congas with friends, going to art museums, traveling, and attending concerts.
Steven loves nature. He grew up on a lake, enjoys fishing and spends his free time outdoors camping with his boys or mountain biking with his daughter.
Megan would rather be inside with a mug of strong Mocha, writing stories and reading Shakespeare while listening to her favorite Puccini operas -- or rocking out to Kansas, Heart, or Dan Fogelberg.
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