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 was the writer and director of 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]

Ash Avildsen
Born (1981-11-05) November 5, 1981
United States
OccupationCEO, film director, screenwriter, film producer
Parent(s)

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

Three best friends explore the world of online swipe dating in Los Angeles and quickly find out that anyone who judges you based on your salary or number of social media followers is someone who has their own soul-searching to do.[5]

American Satan (2017) - Released October 13th, 2017

A young rock band, half from England and half from the US, drop out of college and move to the Sunset Strip to chase their dreams.[6]

Paradise City (2021) - Amazon Video

TV show spin-off of American Satan. It is to air sometime in 2021 as its first season had already been filmed. Andy Biersack and Ben Bruce along with other cast members are to reprise their roles from the original movie. The late actor, Cameron Boyce is to make a posthumous appearance in the show playing the role of Simon. Kellin Quinn of the band Sleeping With Sirens is to also appear in the show.[7][8][9]

References
  1. Vice.com
  2. "Ash Avildsen (Sumerian Records) interview | Lambgoat". lambgoat.com. Retrieved 2016-05-27.
  3. "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.
  4. 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.
  5. Avildsen, Ash (2015-04-03), What Now, retrieved 2016-05-26
  6. Avildsen, Ash (2000-01-01), American Satan, retrieved 2016-05-26
  7. https://www.altpress.com/news/paradise-city-andy-black-american-satan/
  8. https://wyyx.com/2019/07/08/randy-blythe-andy-biersack-pay-tribute-to-late-paradise-city-co-star-cameron-boyce/
  9. https://www.altpress.com/news/kellin-quinn-american-satan-paradise-city/
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