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Kevin Goetz
Kevin Goetz is the CEO & founder of Los Angeles-based entertainment marketing research company, Screen Engine, LLC. Now in its fourth year (est. February 2010), Screen Engine is the leading market research company for commercial/studio films and services the “four screens”: theatrical movies, television, computer and mobile.

Kevin Goetz began his career at NRG (now Nielsen Media Research) before serving as President of the Worldwide Motion Picture Group at OTX. The Los Angeles Times dubbed Kevin "The Doctor of Audience-ology" and named him one of the 100 most powerful and influential people in Southern California. Through his unique interpretation of consumer behavior and his in-depth understanding of the myriad moving parts of the media landscape, Goetz consistently assists his clients in maximizing profits while mitigating risk. Goetz has the ear of, and is often consulted by, nearly every major studio and network head, independent film and television executive, producer, and director in Hollywood.

Goetz has also produced 8 feature films, including the critically acclaimed Wild Iris, which won an Emmy and earned three additional nominations: Laura Linney earned an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie, Gena Rowland received an Emmy nod for the same award; it was nominated for two Golden Satellite Awards for Best Motion Picture Made for Television and Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television (Laura Linney).

Background
Kevin Goetz attended the Mason Gross School of Arts at Rutgers University, where he studied acting. On September 12, 2013, Kevin hosted the unveiling of the Kevin Goetz Studio for Theater and Dance, which he donated to the newly constructed complex Robert E. Mortensen. http://www.masongross.rutgers.edu/content/theater-alumnus-and-advancement-council-member-names-theater-and-dance-studio http://www.masongross.rutgers.edu/content/robert-e-mortensen-hall