Ash Avildsen
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Ashley "Ash" Avildsen (born November 5, 1981) is an American film director, screenwriter, producer, and the founder and CEO of Sumerian Records and Sumerian Films.[1] The son of director John G. Avildsen, he wrote and directed the films What Now (2015) and American Satan (2017). Avildsen also played a lead role in What Now and is responsible for numerous nationwide tours such as Summer Slaughter, All Stars Tour, Thrash and Burn, and more.[2][3]
Sumerian Records[]
Sumerian Records (currently located in Los Angeles) was founded in 2006 by Ash Avildsen. Initially, the label was run out of his one-bedroom apartment in Venice Beach, beginning with the bands The Faceless and Stick To Your Guns. Sumerian has since released over 100 albums, expanded their roster to feature a diverse collective of over 40 artists, and recently celebrated their 10-year anniversary as a successful independent label.[4]
Filmography[]
- What Now (2015) - Released Digitally / VOD
- American Satan (2017)
- Paradise City (2021)[5][6][7]
References[]
- ^ Vice.com
- ^ "Ash Avildsen (Sumerian Records) interview | Lambgoat". lambgoat.com. Retrieved 2016-05-27.
- ^ "Black Veil Brides' Andy Biersack & Asking Alexandria's Ben Bruce To Star In 'American Satan' | Theprp.com – Metal And Hardcore News Plus Reviews And More". Theprp.com. 2016-02-25. Retrieved 2016-05-27.
- ^ Bracelin, Jason (2016-05-18). "L.A. Metal Label Sumerian Records Has Spent 10 Years "Not F—-in' Selling Out"". LA Weekly. Retrieved 2016-05-27.
- ^ https://www.altpress.com/news/paradise-city-andy-black-american-satan/
- ^ https://wyyx.com/2019/07/08/randy-blythe-andy-biersack-pay-tribute-to-late-paradise-city-co-star-cameron-boyce/
- ^ https://www.altpress.com/news/kellin-quinn-american-satan-paradise-city/
External links[]
- Ash Avildsen at IMDb
- American chief executives in the media industry
- American film directors
- American screenwriters
- American film producers
- 1981 births
- Living people