Ash Avildsen
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]
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| Born | November 5, 1981 |
| Occupation | CEO, film director, screenwriter, film producer |
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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 â 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 Fâ-in' Selling Out"". LA Weekly. Retrieved 2016-05-27.
- "'American Satan' spin-off reveals relative release date". 2 April 2019.
- https://wyyx.com/2019/07/08/randy-blythe-andy-biersack-pay-tribute-to-late-paradise-city-co-star-cameron-boyce/
- "Kellin Quinn joins upcoming 'American Satan' spinoff TV series". 19 June 2019.
External links
- Ash Avildsen at IMDb