User:John Robert (JR) Beardsley/John Robert (JR Beardsley

John Robert Beardsley] (“JR”) is the Executive Director and President of Touche International Films

[https://toucheinternationalfilms.com/john-robert-beardsley/

TOUCHÉ INTERNATIONAL FILMS https://toucheinternationalfilms.com/touche-international-films-llc-mission-statement/ is a production company whose purpose is to augment the film industry in New Mexico by coordinating local talent with those seeking to produce medium-to-low budget films in New Mexico. Our objective is to find, develop and produce material with positive, thought-provoking, inspiring, entertaining and educational material for consumption by PG-13 youth and families of international cultures. ( current project https://toucheinternationalfilms.com/cat-and-the-trolls/ )

JR is also an award-winning International Fight Director/Sword Master, Actor and Producer. https://toucheinternationalfilms.com/private-training-workshops-artist-in-residencies/ JR has worked and lived the United States, West Indies, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Spain, England, Japan, India, New Zealand and Australia. JR has lived on the west coast of the United States for over 20 years, working and teaching from San Diego to Seattle. Based primarily in the San Francisco/Bay Area, JR worked extensively in Los Angeles and Las Vegas.  Stage and Screen, Theme Park and Casino Entertainment have been JR’s career for over 35 years, including Artist-in-Residence appointments at universities and professional acting schools internationally. JR’s theatre and opera credits include: Berkeley Rep, American Conservatory Theatre, P.C.P.A. California Shakespeare Festival, San Francisco Shakespeare Festival, San Francisco Mime Troupe, Marin Repertory, Tiffany Theatre, Beverly Hills Play House, San Francisco Opera, L.A. Music Centre, and the Aspen Music Festival. JR’s Casino/Theme Park entertainment credits include: (https://toucheinternationalfilms.com/past-projects/ ) MGM, Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Escape Florida, Universal Japan, Target, Burbank Studios, Fox Studios, Ceasar’s Palace, Harrah’s New Zealand, See Productions Las Vegas, Farrington Productions Las Vegas, Space World Kitakyusyu-shi Japan, and Channel 2 Tokyo. JR’s teaching credits include: (https://toucheinternationalfilms.com/private-training-workshops-artist-in-residencies/ ) over 300 Artist-in-Residence worldwide; Associate Director, Drama Studio of London; Trainer at American Conservatory Theatre; Founding Member of the American Society of Fight Directors, the Nordic Society of Fight Directors and the New Zealand Fight Directors.

Awards: JR is a winner of the Los Angeles Drama Critics Award and Dramalogue Awards.

The many artists JR has worked with include Placido Domingo, Vincent Price, Forrest Whittaker, Cynthia Stevens, Linda Pearl, Annette Benning, Peter Coyote, Colum Meary, Milton Katsalas, Ronald Reagan, Jr., Mary Cosby, Joni Mitchell, Takahara Sawada, Jim Perri, Karen Shepherd and Mark Dacascos. https://toucheinternationalfilms.com/executive-profile/

Skill Highlights •	Directed and produced countless productions; written and filmed commercials as part of corporate marketing strategy; created merchandising strategy for projects for live action, casino, theater, film and television. •	Responsible for multi-million dollar budgets. •	Associate Director for the Drama Studio London for six years. Directed and taught Staged Combat at professional training institutions internationally. •	Produced directed, performed, wrote, choreographed and staged countless original musicals, theater, action spectaculars These were financial and artistic successes. •	Over 35 years professional experience in the theater, opera and education. •	Fight Master, The Society of American Fight Directors 1983-2002. •	Instructor and former student, American Conservatory Theater, San Francisco. •	Producer and director for numerous film, game, illusion and action shows. *	Chief Creative/Visionary Officer (CCVO) for D.O.E., worked directly alongside CEO envisioning and creating the goals of D.O.E. in preparation for producing a graphic novel.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Past Projects https://toucheinternationalfilms.com/past-projects/ Final Mission http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=)oz4GETiWNs&feature=related Imagine-That-Productions in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan, at Space World Writer/Director/Stunt Coordinator A non-stop action production combining intricate wave blaster activity with precision driving. The dare-devil mercenaries blend sword fights, fist fights and kickboxing with gunfire using filmetic-style acting, augmented with explosions/pryo and packed with falls, slides and dives.

Silver Tongue http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uNV-Ar20_k&feature=related A Norwegian TV action/comedy pilot about Vikings shot on location at Viking Land in Oslo, Norway. Developed for a 13 episode TV production for Channel 2 Oslo, Norway. Viking Land, Oslo, Norway Director/Fight Director https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwTnqr3xZPk

The Dueling Pirates http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-HmKlGCsRw MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada Director/Fight Director Played daily at MGM Grand for 6 years as well as in Australia. It offers twenty minutes of fast-moving, fun-loving, explosive entertainment.

'''A Fork in the Tale Video Game  Advanced Reality Interactive – Marin, CA Consultant/Fight Director/Motion Capture/Stunts. This is a full motion video (FMV) adventure game. http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xr8x1_a-fork-in-the-tale-game-trailer_videogames'''

YOKOHAMA 2000 Channel 5 – Tokyo, Japan Producer -Live TV Illusion Spectacular Produced international illusion spectacular with renowned Japanese television mogul, Takahara Sawada (often referred to as the Aaron Spelling of Japan) in Osaka, Japan. Live, in a 5000 seat theater, filmed and aired for channel 5 Tokyo on HDV, five camera shoot with boom. Directed live show and shoot to promote final international soccer World Cup between Japan/Korea.

Dhoomanation - Live action Spectacular Mumbai, India Imagine-That-Productions/ LAS VEGAS – Mumbai, India Writer/Director/Fight Director/Stunt Coordinator. Wild West Stunt Show Universal Japan – Osaka, Japan Writer/Consultant Developed and wrote script/action sequences for Wild West action stunt show and was responsible for consulting on music, EFX and action sequences.

'''Conan The Sword and Sorcery Spectacular Universal Studios Director/Fight Director/Casting http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyDAdy395j''' A Popular state-of-the-art action show that ran for nine years, rating in top two shows during its entire existence. Accidents were cut by 95% within the first month of taking over the show. Entertained over 5 million people annually with seven revolving casts performing up to seven shows daily.

'''Dreamasterz – Las Vegas, Nevada Director/Writer/Stunt Coordinator http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WG3B8qu_2Lcc''' A promo-clip for the Dreamasterz illusion team. Co-written by the team and J.R. Beardsley for an action, multimedia production blending swashbuckling with "cliff-hanging" romance. Illusions, sword fighting and EFX made this an entertainment event enjoyed by all ages.

The Duelists Universal Studios – Hollywood, CA Director/Fight Director                                             http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxC3o--y2XE&feature=related A live-action show based on a duel that occurred in France. Played in the French Quarters at Universal Studios/Hollywood. Played three times daily.

'''EDUCATION WORKSHOP OFFERINGS https://toucheinternationalfilms.com/workshop-offerings/ '''Mesa State College, 1987, Grand Junction, CO,Theater, BFA in Acting and Directing with a Minor in Dance. Went on to study Acting at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco, CA. Studied with American Fight Directors and became one of the original nine Fight Masters. Taught internationally. Staged numerous productions for Theater, Opera and Dance at major companies, universities and professional acting schools. A Master Trainer in the art of staged combat. Studied with masters, martial artists and builders of the sword internationally. Worked directly with over 400 directors and producers.

WORKSHOP OFFERINGS https://toucheinternationalfilms.com/private-training-workshops-artist-in-residencies/ https://toucheinternationalfilms.com/workshop-offerings-2/ https://toucheinternationalfilms.com/swashbuckling-for-the-silver-screen/

RECOMENDATIONS https://toucheinternationalfilms.com/paula-devlin/ Below are several personal and professional recommendations. The first reference contact is from my oldest and trusted friend and colleague. Please feel free to contact him and to look at all professional websites below and contact any of these individuals on my behalf.

Chris Wiednmer chatttenn@live.com (404) 825-8460

Tom Fox 612 Pond Isle Alameda, CA 94501 Cell (510 ) 672-1646 http://www.childrenrescuemission.org/

To Whom it May Concern,                                                                 Saturday, March 12, 2016 I wanted to provide you, my knowledge of John Robert Beardsley as a person and his character. As for myself, I am a former Council member for the City of Emeryville, California, an organizational coach and customer services manager for a large California Utility for more than 29 years. In these capacities I have interviewed hired, trained, mentored and coached hundreds and hundreds of employees. I am also a trained and certified organizational coach; work which involves problem solving and restructuring of working groups and the requisite training, motivation, and assessment of individuals as to their potential to re-align themselves within a change management context. I use these same skills in private coaching and with individuals and groups through my church. I am also a board member of Children Rescue Mission, http://www.childrenrescuemission.org/ In short I have been assessing, coaching and managing staff professionally and personally in a leadership capacity for more than 30 years. I am a competent judge of character. I have known John Beardsley since college, approximately since 1971. We were students together and later roommates who became friends. We were both involved in theatre arts but whereas I went into business, he continued in theater and became quite successful. He is one of the very few college friends I remain I touch with. He was, and remains, a very bright, creative, hardworking and caring man. He is a professional artist with an admirable and lengthy professional resume. By training he started as a stage fight choreographer for film and theater. These are the people who painstakingly direct live action sequences. Their reputations are built around their ability to maintain a cast’s safety. He later became filmmaker, producer and self-employed business owner. As his friend I know him to be well educated, community service minded, well read, sincere, mature, serious, and passionate about his faith, his work and his relationships. He is the opposite of a slacker and has a strong work ethic and sense of personal responsibility. John and I have kept in touch for 45 years since college. I know a smart, sensitive, very funny and caring person. I trust him and think he is quite responsible. I have watched him teach and inspire numerous student classes in various styles of fight choreography; always inspiring students to push themselves to do better and always adamant about ensuring their safety and the safety of their co-workers on stage. He is someone you would trust with a project because he communicates well and just has good instincts. When he commits to something; he does it. That sense of personal responsibility and work ethic caused his reputation to grow. He has traveled and worked internationally managing significant multimillion dollar projects with Universal Studios and well known entertainers such as Placido Domingo, Vincent Price and Forrest Whittaker and been involved with large productions like the iconic ‘Conan the Barbarian’. There is just too much liability. To get an idea of who he is you can see his biography at Touche International’s website,  https://toucheinternationalfilms.com/  I have known this man since he and I were 19 years old   Please feel free to contact me if needed. Sincerely, Tom Fox Mark Bedell								Saturday, March 12, 2016 TheAcademy of Staged Combat www.Fight-Director.org mark@Fight-Director.org 818-800-1701 http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0066002/

I have done many MANY stunt shows and Fight Directed hundreds of plays. I've choreographed for multi-million dollar shows and much MUCH smaller shows. I've done shows at well known amusement parks all over the U.S.  I have won scores of awards (including two Emmy's) for my work in Stunt Shows, Theatre, Opera, Television, Films and Documentaries.

I knew of J.R. long before I met him in 2012. He was described to me as the father of the modern stunt show. Before him, stunt shows were rolling cars, flying motorcycles and high falling men, with no story-line. He created high spectacle shows with STORY, music, thrilling stunts and strong characters... essentially plays.... but with the added excitement of explosions, fights and acrobatic displays. What we all know today... as "the stunt show".

I was thrilled to be able to work with J.R. and we worked very well together. We are in the business of keeping performers SAFE while making things LOOK very violent. J.R. and I "fought" well together. We created many fights (to teach to a bilingual cast of 20) and worked smoothly and safely together. I always found J.R. to be in full control of himself. His punches looked violent but they were always "pulled".

His targeting was specific and in perfect rhythm. His acting was believable to the point that after we would demonstrate a fight, other performers (who know the business) would privately approach me to find out if he had hurt me. Of course, he hadn't... but he'd made it LOOK as though he had and fooled even experts in the trade.

Being able to work with J.R. as Fight Director and me as Fight Captain was a highlight of my career; but even better than that was that J.R. and I have remained friends and call each other often to catch up. I feel honored to count J.R. among my friends and am doubly honored that he counts me among his.

We have not known each other long, only four years, but as he is a legend in my industry (an industry that I have been in for over 30 years) I feel like I've known him for much longer.

I look forward to the opportunity to swing steel and throw punches with J.R. again. He is a great teacher... and a great inspiration to me.

Thom Williams Stunt Coordinator at Legendary Entertainment Hollywood, California. Stunt Coordinator / Stuntman at International Stunt Association, Stunt Coordinator at SAG/AFTRA and Stunt Coordinator/Action Director atRE:Action Stunts http://re-actionstunts.com/ I had the pleasure of working for J.R. for a couple months in Kita Kyushu, Japan several years ago in a live action stunt show at a theme park called Space World. He had a great vision for not only the choreography, but also for performance and acting. He knew exactly what he wanted ahead of time and was very good at seeing his vision become a reality. I remember the producers and owners at Space World being extremely happy with J.R.'s directing services.

Rick Harbour/ MGM GRAND Las Vegas, Hollywood President and Producer Imagine That Entertainment, Las Vegas, Nevada http://wwwimagine-that.wix.com/itdp#!team/coqe Having contracted J.R. Beardsley for several shows and projects, in Japan, the U.S.A. and Australia, as a show writer and director - I have seen him manage the ‘impossible’ and deliver within very tight deadlines. I would consider him an indispensable asset to any production team or show. J.R.'s deep sense of responsibility to his work, his performers and crew was expressed in a level of commitment I have rarely seen since working with him. Despite situations that many would consider overwhelming, J.R. always brought with him an upbeat creative attitude which has always spilled over to boost the moral of the entire team - leading to great audience response to every show.

Patrick Moloney/Universal Studios Hollywood VP Production FreemanXP https://www.facebook.com/patmoloney/about?section=edu_work JR is a creative an innovative director, fight choreographer and performer. I hired him when I was VP of Entertainment for Universal Studios Hollywood. His direction positively effected guest ratings of our Conan show and reduced accidents at the same time. I would use him again without question and look forward to working with him in the future. Ramie Balbuena on "Behance" Director at Blue Dragon Productions Comic Book Illustrator, Graphic Artist and Film Maker. Philippines http://www.artsehub.com/ JR is a pleasure to work with. He knows his craft and the best there is in the industry. It’s both a privilege and a blessing to be educated by this master of swords and fight choreographer/director. With his creative talent, he makes new things look easy to come up with. I’ve been brought several times to other worlds with his innovative ideas. JR, is an alleluia, a special, unique, unrepeatable human being. There has never been anyone like him and never well. He is the joy of God’s creation!

Donna Lynne Vocalist / Band Leader Worldwide Entertainer at GoMama Entertainment, Las Vegas, Nevada, http://www.donnalynnmusic.com/about.aspx I've had the pleasure of working with J.R. on several projects. He's been very consistent, and absolutely fantastic to work with. He's all pro, magically creative, very detail oriented and articulate. J.R. knows his craft inside out! I love the fact that no matter the subject, he keeps it light with his incredibly funny, personality all the while getting the job done! He's always smiling, positive & up beat, which makes it very easy & desirable to work with him. I have no absolutely no hesitation recommending J.R. for your artistic project! J.R. Beardsley is one of "thee best" in the business!

Martin Spang Olsen Copenhagen, Denmark CEO, lecturer, teacher, anchor, painter, musician, writer, musicologist (and more) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Spang_Olsen O, where to start? J.R. is a lighthouse, an inspiration, a true teacher and a friend. I have had the pleasure of J.R on several occasions as his student and later as his colleague and friend. At all times I noticed J.R.'s amazing gifts professionally as well as socially; around him people always smile, while, almost unnoticed, elaborated choreographies and highly difficult staging is created. J.R. passes on the ENERGY, the true essence, more than just the techniques. He is a master, yes, but he is at the same time a step ahead: The master playing with the energy, improvising, pushing, testing, and being completely mad in the most earnest and skillful Bacchantic sort of way. A triton, a teuton, a titan... What more can I say? Hire him, you won't be disappointed!

Karen Sheperd Actress, Performing Arts Professional, Fight Choreographer/Hollywood/Hong Kong http://karensheperd.com/

J. R. is a master swordsman and stage-combat instructor. His attention to safety and his ability to communicate his direction is exceptional. As a stage performer, I can tell you that J.R. Beardsley (with his concise instruction, positive personality and super creativity) brings out the best of performers' abilities to define a showstopper!