Kile Ozier, an admired leader in the themed entertainment industry, has finally put to paper the techniques and philosophies behind his decades of show and spectacle production in his new book Creative Catalyst: Empowering Experience Design Teams From Ideation to Production<\/em>. Prodded by colleagues to spell out how he works his magic, Kile shares his Five Tenets of Experience Creation, discussing how to assemble and lead creative teams and build experiences that connect story to audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For book information and ordering<\/strong> go to https:\/\/rivershorepress.com\/<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n From the back cover:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n FROM THEMED ENTERTAINMENT TO BUSINESS BEYOND THE BERM, <\/strong>anyone <\/strong>leading creative teams will benefit from Kile’s extensive expertise. For more than thirty years, Ozier has created and delivered experiences of massive spectacle and unique intimacy in stadium and theatre, theme park and ballroom\u2014all inspiring audiences to cheer, to weep, and sometimes to write checks! Gathering teams, forces, and resources from all over the world, “The Guy” builds storytelling experiences that give fresh resonance to legacy and ensure powerful, emotional connections between story and audience. Creative Catalyst <\/em>walks us tangibly through the steps from concept to opening, learning ways to inspire creativity and production at every turn\u2014and have fun along the way!<\/p>\n\n\n\n “Kile Ozier has written the best book I’ve read on collaboration and project management in this industry.” <\/p>\n\u2014Peter Weishar<\/strong>, “Kile has articulately laid out very actionable steps for any team involved in the creation and execution of experience design projects to follow on the path from concept to installation and operation.”<\/p>\n “This is great news for live event producers, experience designers, themed entertainment professionals, curious collaborators, leaders of humans, and everyone in between. By sharing his vast knowledge and fascinating experiences in this book, Kile has created a valuable guide for those open to admitting there’s always more to learn.”<\/p>\n Creative Catalyst<\/em> ships late summer. Review copies available.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n For book information and ordering<\/strong> go to https:\/\/rivershorepress.com\/<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Contact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Barry R. Hill barry@rivershorecreative.com<\/a> rivershorepress.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Themed entertainment veteran releases new book on creative leadership & production Kile Ozier, an admired leader in the themed entertainment industry, has finally put to paper the techniques and philosophies behind his decades of show and spectacle … Continue reading ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/imho.kileozier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/kile-linkedin-release-graphic.png\")
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Director of Themed Experience Graduate Programs, University of Central Florida
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\u2014Mk Haley<\/strong>,
Arts & Entertainment Technology, University of Texas-Austin, Formerly Walt Disney Imagineering<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\n
\u2014Chris Grap<\/strong>,
VP Experiential, Mall of America<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"