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September 16, 2015 A.I.C.P. Shannon Muñoz-Flores 650 N. Bronson Avenue, 2238 Los Angeles, CA 90004 RE: West Board Nomination, 2015 – Why I want to serve Hi Shannon, Thank you for the opportunity to put my name forward for a seat on the West Board of the A.I.C.P.. Over the years, I have attended board meetings, membership meetings and all round table meetings that I can. It is now time for me to take a more meaningful role in the A.I.C.P. organization. I have been in the film production industry for over 29 years and in the commercial industry for over 25 years. The last 10, of which, have been as Executive Producer of Furlined (One of the top Production Companies in our business). In my first four years in the business, I worked under the tutelage of mega producers Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer over the course of development and premier of two feature films. I have since worked on commercials, short films, episodic television, music videos, concert films, live events, gaming content, etc. My job positions, through the years, have included Craft Service to Script Supervision to 1st Assistant Director, PA to Line Producer to Senior Executive Producer. I have first hand experience, from my time on the line and 10 years at Furlined, with the challenges that face the AICP member companies. I am confident that I can make meaningful contributions to minimizing those challenges through the efforts of the board. My dedication to my job is unceasing as will my commitment to the board. Multiple nominations have been presented on my behalf. Thank you for your consideration. Warm regards, David Thorne Senior Executive Producer Furlined, LLC September 16, 2015 A.I.C.P. Shannon Muñoz-Flores 650 N. Bronson Avenue, 2238 Los Angeles, CA 90004 RE: West Board Nomination, 2015 – Nominee Bio DAVID P. THORNE Originally from Bristol, England, David Thorne grew up in Los Angeles surrounded by celebrity sightings and frequent visits to the local studio tours. As a child, filmmaking was just part of regular after school activities and a fascination with film was a clear passion from a very early age. With a focus on cinematography, and heading to USC Film school, a re-world opportunity presented itself, instead, that could not be overlooked. A professional career in film production began immediately with a role as “Assistant to Don Simpson” at Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Paramount Studios. During four, very formative, years David Thorne worked directly with Simpson and Bruckheimer during the promotion of “Top Gun” and development, production and promotion of “Beverly Hills Cop II” & “Days of Thunder”. The lessons learned under Simpson and Bruckheimer were invaluable and everlasting. Leaving the incredibly valuable experience of the Paramount Pictures studio system, and working in direct proximity to two mega Producers, the skills that were developed were quickly put to use in the Music Video and Commercial Production world. Rising through the ranks, steadily but quickly, during the next 15 freelance years, all aspects of production were explored. Positions included Script Supervisor, Assistant Director, Production Assistant, Coordinator, Production Manager and Line Producer. In 2005, along with the founding of Furlined, LLC, a long time Producer/Director relationship was put on hold as Speck+Gordon set off to direct their first feature Film, “Blades of Glory”. Thus began a 10 year strong relationship with Furlined as Executive Producer and now Senior Executive Producer overseeing two, new E.P.’s and all of Furlined Production. David Thorne lives in Agoura Hills, CA with his wife and two children. .