Ray Marchant
- Production Manager
- Producer
- Executive
After 30 plus years, Ray Marchant continues to enjoy a successful, fulfilling career as a producer. He studied Theater, Film/Television Production and Media Management at Florida State University where he received his Master's Degree. His production career includes positions with the Disney/MGM Studios, iCandy TV, Inc., "Live! With Regis and Kathie Lee," "Star Search," and many other productions including national commercials, for Walt Disney World and GE, numerous live television events, music videos and some of the largest press events in history. Ray has worked with U.S. networks & distributors such as ABC, NBC, CBS, BET, Viacom, Buena Vista Television, European broadcasters such as the BBC & Thames Television (UK), TF1 (France), NDR (Germany), Norwegian Broadcasting, plus the Japanese network, TV Asahi. In fact, he worked on the opening of Disneyland Paris and has produced projects in Central America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Ray was asked to produce a full-length feature film titled, "No Turning Back" about Dr. Marcus & Narcissa Whitman who helped to settle what is currently the State of Washington. The Dove Award Winner film aired numerous times in the U.S.
As the film was debuting, he was offered the job of Director at "The Promise" revamping this epic musical theatrical production through script doctoring and creative additions to turn around this massive show with 160 cast members and 45-member tech crew, to sell out performances in the 3,200-seat amphitheater - a first for the show's history and causing record ticket sales which have not been duplicated since his departure. This show was taped, broadcast and enjoyed by millions around the world.
Ray was offered the job in Los Angeles as the Executive in Charge of Production and C.F.O. of the Emmy winning iCandy TV, Inc., where he was a key player in creating a full-service Television Development & Production Company by transforming a 2-man loan out company into an entity that created, pitched and produced TV series for US networks. Once the shows were sold, he oversaw the production of each series, the business of each subsidiary, the parent company and handled all financial affairs of the parent company, subsidiary companies and all productions. Ray was responsible for corporate projections, budgeting, reporting, cash flow, bridge loans, taxes, HR, and legal affairs while, establishing and maintaining excellent banking relations. In this capacity, he tripled the financial goals of the company.
As Executive Producer and President of Marchant TV International, Inc., in 2021 and 2022 Ray has the film Starfish Scream in development and is developing a scripted, dramatic television series in the pro/serial format for an international co-production for US and international audiences to be shot in France.
Ray's wide range of experience has given him tremendous knowledge in all production phases from concept to screen. He has proven abilities to oversee creative, production, technical, and business divisions, while generating winning ideas and solutions all while entertaining an audience.
Ray was asked to produce a full-length feature film titled, "No Turning Back" about Dr. Marcus & Narcissa Whitman who helped to settle what is currently the State of Washington. The Dove Award Winner film aired numerous times in the U.S.
As the film was debuting, he was offered the job of Director at "The Promise" revamping this epic musical theatrical production through script doctoring and creative additions to turn around this massive show with 160 cast members and 45-member tech crew, to sell out performances in the 3,200-seat amphitheater - a first for the show's history and causing record ticket sales which have not been duplicated since his departure. This show was taped, broadcast and enjoyed by millions around the world.
Ray was offered the job in Los Angeles as the Executive in Charge of Production and C.F.O. of the Emmy winning iCandy TV, Inc., where he was a key player in creating a full-service Television Development & Production Company by transforming a 2-man loan out company into an entity that created, pitched and produced TV series for US networks. Once the shows were sold, he oversaw the production of each series, the business of each subsidiary, the parent company and handled all financial affairs of the parent company, subsidiary companies and all productions. Ray was responsible for corporate projections, budgeting, reporting, cash flow, bridge loans, taxes, HR, and legal affairs while, establishing and maintaining excellent banking relations. In this capacity, he tripled the financial goals of the company.
As Executive Producer and President of Marchant TV International, Inc., in 2021 and 2022 Ray has the film Starfish Scream in development and is developing a scripted, dramatic television series in the pro/serial format for an international co-production for US and international audiences to be shot in France.
Ray's wide range of experience has given him tremendous knowledge in all production phases from concept to screen. He has proven abilities to oversee creative, production, technical, and business divisions, while generating winning ideas and solutions all while entertaining an audience.